Wikipedia, probably one of the first successful wikis to hit the internet, is cutting down on community involvement! Wikipedia now focuses "revises its anyone can edit" policy and laying down some ground rules. Is this a bad thing? Well, it does limit our involvement with wikipedia and it no longer is the same wiki it […]
“Superman Returns” and MySpace team up!
This is a snapshot of MySpace's homepage that millions of users will see each day! This appeal is definately attractive and probably effective. This is just the beginning as several other businesses will start using MySpace for these opportunities. What does MySpace get in return? MONEY $$$ I admit that I wanted to see Superman […]
Reflection on my first blogging dinner in SF
To the left is a picture of ME at the blogging dinner. I am in the black shirt… Take a look at all the fun we had at the blogging dinner! By the way, thanks Jeremiah for the picture! Earlier, I posted my expectations and hopes for the blogging dinner. I went into the dinner […]
The Do’s and Dont’s of Intern Blogging
Interns are facing some problems for blogging and even attracting some negative press. But this does not mean that interns should not blog! Blogging fosters several important characteristics that make a successful intern, scholar, professional, and person. Yet, like everything else, there is a wrong way and a right way to intern blogging. Fortunately, […]
Blogging Dinner on Tuesday at Hotel Utah in SF
I have not been blogging lately, mostly due to a swarm of work in school. Finals are starting next week, but what a good way to celebrate the completion of finals with a Blogging Dinner! This will be my first blogger dinner, so I do not know what to expect. Of course, I am a […]
Is the “smart” Refrigerator with a built-in TV a good buy?
Update: Here’s what I think in 2013…have my feelings changed? Find out now! >>>>> You would think that me out of all people would like the idea of a TV in a refrigerator since I am a techy. Yet, I have some experience with actually fixing household appliances, my father owns his own business, and we […]
Bay Area company seeks intern blogger to work with VP of Marketing
Out of curiosity I browsed through the job search in Craigslist and found an interesting post as a marketing intern for a silicon valley company. As I looked further, this intern will have face to face communication with the VP of marketing and assist in a variety of projects. WOW, what an ideal position for a marketing major currently […]
Reaching out…Interns & New hires WANTED
As an intern who has started working in Corporate America, I understand how difficult it can be to manage work, school, and life. The transition is not easy, which is why I am reaching out to ALL interns and NEW hires to form a network. As of late, intern bloggers have raised the question on […]
Intern blogging on the rise, but what’s slowing “us” down?
The New York Times posted an interesting article about the rise in interns and their innocence about workplace rules and corporate culture. The NYT adds, interns are facing the problem of moving from a "like-minded" generation to the diversity of corporate america. Interns mistankingly talk about their company, which has made several corporations impose several restrictions. […]
How To Make The Best out of a Business Trip
As an intern, I did not expect to ever go on a business trip, so when I first heard about the opportunity I was excited. Yet, the excitement was soon overcome by nervousness. What was I going to do? How would I act? What would I say? I will no longer be in my comfort […]