http://www.schneidermike.com a blog about technology and analysis Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:12:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en everybody loves merit badges [gallery] http://www.schneidermike.com/socialmedia/when-did-social-networks-become-the-girl-scouts/545/ This year's Boston Wine Expo was not at all what I was expecting. Never having been to one, I figured it would be a pleasant affair where well mannered folks waited patiently to taste and discuss their favorite expensive grape juices*. Instead it was ravenous wine fans pushing their way ... http://www.schneidermike.com/culture/gary-vaynerchuk-expanded-my-palate/533/ Caveat: This is fun and non-scientific and directional. It took me about 15 minutes. I created three groups of posts: all posts about Scott Brown all about Martha Coakley ... http://www.schneidermike.com/technology/brown-leads-coakley-according-to-social-media/517/ Are old product advertisements burned into your mind the way they are into mine? I randomly recall several every day. This morning, it was Keebler Suncheros. In fact, that one is on medium rotation. I hope someday that I will be able to access my brain as if it were ... http://www.schneidermike.com/culture/what-discontinued-products-and-brands-do-you-miss/497/ For albums (6-10) click here 5 smith westerns - smith westerns Punk pop genius. This CD is what the Strokes, Hot Hot Heat and White Stripes wish they still could be. This disc is so under-produced, so raw it's almost as though they just pressed a demo. The bass is ... http://www.schneidermike.com/music/top-indie-albums-of-2009-1-5/470/ I have been into indie since 1989 and became a disciple of WOXY in 1991. If you were hiding under a rock or just want to compare your tastes with mine, I hope you enjoy this summary of what was truly one of the most amazing years for ... http://www.schneidermike.com/music/top-indie-albums-of-2009-6-10/444/ I was very excited to hear about the ustream.tv iPhone app. I love the site and use it as my go-to application for live streaming. Yesterday, I downloaded their iPhone application. I was wicked excited as it gave me a couple of things that I have been wanting: The ability ... http://www.schneidermike.com/technology/using-ustream-tvs-iphone-app-is-risky/439/ Originally written for and also published at my employer, allen & gerritsen's site. Thanks to Twitter and Facebook, the crowd has a really good idea about what you do during a given day. iPhone and Android’s onboard GPS has given way to location based social networks like BrightKite, Foursquare ... http://www.schneidermike.com/socialmedia/location-based-social-networks-are-next/425/ A public service message from Team Boston Please support our efforts to cure cancer. http://bit.ly/bostonbeatcancer http://www.schneidermike.com/socialmedia/protect-yourself-from-testicular-cancer/422/ What is Movember? You may have noticed people walking around with additional (or in my case bigger and stranger) facial hair. These people are not trying to get in touch with their inner Joe Namath, they are involved in the fight against cancer. During the month of November, ... http://www.schneidermike.com/socialmedia/change-the-face-of-mens-health-this-movember/394/