YOU SPOKE OUT... Top 3 Things I Will Not Post

Readers of the yathink.tv have overwhelmingly voted and voiced their opinion on the following top 3 'violations' of social networking and vow to resist the urge to do so in 2010 as part of their own New Year's Resolutions.



1. Where I am at the moment (i.e. I'm in China dining on frogs legs, I'm at the dry cleaner, etc., etc.) -- does anyone really care?

2. Daily updates of my children - their habits, development and photos. Just like George Carlin said, nobody really cares that much about my kids photos, etc. [George Carlin's It's Bad for Ya]-- and besides, my kids may come to resent it when they grow older and their photos can still be found online!).

3. Photos of myself or someone drunk, doing something illegal or partially clothed (bathing suit, underwear, shirtless, etc.). It was noted that this is a different category than actual art or art photography.

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Producers of yathink.tv find it interesting that these items also appear to be somewhat 'annoying and offensive' on life outside of 'social networks' or even outside the 'online' world (i.e. 'real life'). Your thoughts?

The Entrepreneurial Spirit (a.k.a. Tell Me Off for 25 cents)

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A real life entrepreneur on NYC's streets -- this on-the-spot, quick thinking guy has captured yathink.tv's producers eye -- action, thoughts, ideas matter (video and commentary on yathink.tv)

MICHAEL AMANTE SINGS

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Michael Amante sings on the official Red Carpet at the NYC Columbus Day Parade 2009.

Top Quotes of 2009 -- Some refreshing, some disturbing… all etched in our collective minds.

Rep. Joe Wilson made a name for himself by yelling "You Lie" during the middle of President Barack Obama's speech to Congress.

"If you ever start to feel too good about yourself, they have this thing called the Internet." Actress Tina Fey called out her detractors in her Golden Globe acceptance speech. (Jan. 11)

"One of the very difficult parts of the decision I made on the financial crisis was to use hardworking people's money to help prevent there to be a crisis." Former President George W. Bush (Jan. 12)

"We're going to be in the Hudson." Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger informed controllers that his plane wouldn't be landing on a runway. (Jan. 15)

"I hope Obama fails." Rush Limbaugh made headlines when he voiced his opinion about the newly elected president. (Jan. 16)

"I screwed up." President Barack Obama surprised some with his response to problems with this cabinet nomination. (Feb. 3)

"It's clearly not what my mom wanted." Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps apologized after this picture caused controversy. (Feb. 4)

"I'm sorry you couldn't be here tonight." David Letterman's reaction to his interview with guest Joaquin Phoenix. (Feb. 11)

"Um, you guys said that we, um, did this for the show." The Heene family's world began to unravel when their son spoke these words in an interview. (Where are they now?) (Oct. 15)

"'This Is It' really means this is it." Michael Jackson's words became eerily true when he announced his comeback tour. (March 5)

"If I had only followed CNBC's advice, I'd have a million dollars today. Provided I'd started with $100 million." Jon Stewart in an interview with Jim Cramer (March 12)

"Can't say no one makes money from Twitter now. The NBA does." Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban tweeted about the fine he received for using Twitter to complain about refs. (March 29)

"The ones who made fun of me are now nice to me." British singing phenomenon Susan Boyle gloated a bit after her life-changing performance. (April 16)

"I need to focus my attention on being a better husband, father and person." Tiger Woods made this statement after rumors of infidelity came out following a November car crash. (Dec. 11)

"You give me a water board, Dick Cheney and one hour, and I'll have him confess to the Sharon Tate murders." Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura made this claim in a CNN interview. (May 11)

"It wasn't rape-rape." Whoopi Goldberg's comment about the Roman Polanski incident was controversial. (Sept. 27)

"Welcome to the Bill and George Show." Former President George W. Bush joined this former president on stage. (May 29)

"I screwed up my life, I screwed up my kids' lives." Nadya "Octomom" Suleman, speaking about her life with 14 children. (June 4)

"I don't know anything about cars." Edward E. Whitacre Jr. admitted this when he took over the chairman role at GM. He's now the CEO. (June 9)

"The virus is not stoppable." World Health Organization Director Margaret Chan said this when she announced that H1N1 was a pandemic. (Find the latest news.) (June 11)

(compiled by msn.com)

Civil Rights Pioneer Percy Sutton Dies

From the producer of yathink.tv: I have been fortunate enough to have spent some time with Mr. Sutton throughout the years and am close personal friends with one of his nephews and his family. A truly inspiring man has passed, but I have personally witnessed his inspirational spirit in those around him and his family which will continue to thrive. "What we see is transient. What we share is eternal."


Civil Rights Pioneer Percy Sutton Dies - Sphere News

It's the Holidays. Poverty is a great equalizer...

This holiday season, the song "Father Christmas" by the Kinks seems more timely than ever. "But give my daddy a job cause he needs one." or "Have yourself a good time, but remember the kids who got nothin', while you're drinkin' down your wine."

Seems so shameful that in the 'land of plenty' children go hungry and folks can't afford necessary medical assistance.

Let's all be grateful for what we have and those in our lives that add meaning, joy and hope... while never forgetting those who are without - like our neighbor next door!

And this is a news? Are we supposed to be surprised?

Monica Lewinsky Tells Author of Impeachment Book that Bill Clinton Lied to the Grand Jury

Little Italy NYC Holiday Celebration

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JoAnn Robertozzi and Dimitri Minucci sing "Baby Its Cold Outside"

For your pure entertainment -- JoAnn Robertozzi & Dimitri Minucci perform "Baby Its Cold Outside" (and it was!) at Little Italy NYC Live Nativity and Holiday Celebration -- its fun, adorable, sexy and great music -- Live, Love, Laugh -- ENJOY!

5 Digital Media Trends Not To Focus On in 2010 - iMedia Connection Blog

Posted by Jay Friedman on December 11, 2009 at 10:52 AM PDT


Call me the contrarian but with all the lists coming out showcasing the next big trends in 2010 and everything you should be doing, it’s also the time to remind ourselves of what we should not let distract us. Those shiny objects that keep taking our eye off the ball. So, count ‘em down with me.

5. CTR - The first year of the “Natural Born Clickers” study I was intrigued but skeptical. Two years into it with the numbers now showing that out of comScore’s entire panel, 67% never ever clicked on an ad and 85% of clicks came from 15% of users? Forget CTR – don’t even include it in your reporting.

4. Non-Universal Conversion Tags – If you don’t yet have universal tags (Floodlight/UAT) on your clients' sites then all your publishers can do is optimize to CTR (see shiny object #5.) If you’re still focusing on non-universal tags, make 2010 the year to change over. It’s a must.

3. Mobile – It’s not that you shouldn’t be doing mobile at all, it simply doesn’t deserve a big pow-wow because it’ll feel good to “finally embrace this tremendously relevant and applicable medium.” It’s part of your digital strategy and that’s fine, but 2010, like the last five years, will not be the year of mobile.

2. Online Video – See #3. Buy the rights for your TV footage so you can re-craft for online (note: not run the exact same spot) and do a good job with video, but it also does not deserve a 3-day Fijian retreat to understand.

1. Twitter – Twitter is big. But so is Facebook, Yelp, and all of your industry’s specific social media sites. Don’t let the mass media’s adoption of Twitter distract you into creating a special section just for Twitter such that you bypass or reduce focus on other sites that are equally important.

So there you have it. Five easy things to blend into the rest of your strategies or forget altogether. Doesn’t that make planning so much easier?

Google & Your Privacy :: From the Horse's Mouth

Care about your privacy on the internet? Here's the deal -- straight from the CEO of Google. Read on...

CNBC's Mario Bartiromo asked CEO Schmidt in her December 3, 2009 interview: "People are treating Google like their most trusted friend. Should they?" [does this include photos of friends, family, children; personal information]

Google CEO On Privacy: 'If You Have Something You Don't Want Anyone To Know, Maybe You Shouldn't Be Doing It'

And yes, there is more, lots more -- click on the below link to read on....

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/12/07/google-ceo-on-privacy-if_n_383105.html

Pearl Harbor Survivor Ed Johann Back for First Since World War II

A moving story... a time to remember, reflect and learn from history.


Pearl Harbor Survivor Ed Johann Back for First Since World War II

Kim Komando on Good Morning America

Congrats to Kim Komando -- will be on Good Morning America, Monday, Dec 7th -- Don't Miss it!

"Hey Jude"

"Hey Jude" -- one of my favorite Beatles song -- never knew the below trivia:

Hey Jules: "Uncle Paul" holds Julian Lennon while vacationing in Greece, 1967. John and Cynthia Lennon's breakup inspired McCartney to write 'Hey Jude,' originally called 'Hey Jules,' to comfort young Julian.

Can anyone say "Fiorucci"? Flashforward to today: Live Models Spice Up NY Window Display

NOW:



http://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-na-sexy-window4-2009dec04,0,2447988.story


THEN: Klaus Nomi performs live in Fiorucci window -- anyone have a photo of this?

Obama's Decision Send More Troops

President Obama's decision to send more troops to Afghanistan has triggered a tidalwave of different viewpoints.

Yathink?tv question #1: Some of those who have previously strongly supported our President are now strongly against this move. Can one support the President while strongly opposing his new war policy?

Yathink?tv question #2: Some think that we need to pull our troops out and address our issues at home. However, we are now more 'globally' intertwined than ever -- especially economically. What would be the ramifications regarding the Taliban, Al Qaeda, Afghanis, and the world if we pulled out now?