Why One Person is Deleting their Profile from Linkedin

When I saw this posting on my social media group website on Linkedin I had to scratch my head and ponder, "Why on earth would someone do that?" I believe that whoever decides to not par-take in networking sites like Linkedin really don't understand the joys the world of social media can bring to your personal and professional life.

Living in a world of wanting everything now and "it's our way or the highway," people can get inpatient or lose interest in social media when they don't get results right away. Like Linkedin, social media is what you put into it. It's not what social media can do for you--it's how you use social media as a tool and a communications medium to get your message out to the world.

On the other hand, I can see why this person would get frustrated and say that Linkedin has done nothing for him or her and delete their profile. I am new to Twitter and have similar feelings. While I see other people who have thousands of followers, I only have a few (OK two to be honest.)

Again, this is when you have to look at social media and programs like Twitter and Linkedin, as a seed planted in the earth. In order for the seed to grow, you have to water it and nurture it to really see it blossom into a beautiful tree or flower. The same can be said about social media: If you don't contribute to it, then you'll never see it bloom to its full potential.

The Invisible Monkey--Good Idea or Bad Idea?

I'm not even online very long when I see this interesting article pop up on Yahoo! about PETA attacking Dodge for using a monkey in one of their commercials. The famous animal rights group attacked Dodge for the monkey in the commercial due to "the well-documented abuse that young chimpanzees and orangutans suffer in the entertainment industry." Now I can agree with this fact (especially if you've ever been to a circus or seen the undercover videos on PETA) but on the other hand, the entertainment industry, particularly the movie industry has come a long way in making sure that animals are treated properly and many dogs and cats that are used in films are even rescued from homeless shelters so I applaud them.

Dodge commercial - without the monkey @ Yahoo! Video

However, I can see their point with the monkey and how did Dodge respond? By making an additional commercial with an "invisible monkey." From a public relations standpoint, do you think this was a good idea or will this give more ammunition for PETA to strike back at Dodge? It's a good spin on Dodge's end to take a negative comment and turn it into something humorous and people will more than likely respond to the funny video than to PETA's comments.

Back From The Dead!

So I am making my official blogging comeback in hopes of using this blog as a platform to help my career and maybe more good things will come of it as a result (more than just getting my voice out of course and hopefully getting more followers to my blog than just myself--which I did on accident but at least it shows that I support myself right?)

So I am making a pledge here and now for the entire world-wide-web to read (hopefully) that I will blog at least once a week and I will blog about things that have meaning and not just fluff that will fill the world-wide-web and add to the bloggers out there who just vent about life! I hope to contribute more.

Happy Blogging!

Petco: Friend or Foe to the Animals

My husband and I recently took a trip to Petco to compare cages for our little gerbil Fish Dog and were appalled to find two white, red-eyed guinea pigs in a 10 gallon fish tank! One had injuries sustained from another guinea pig resulting in an injured ear, face and nose.

When confronting the salesperson about this poor guinea pig, he said that he was picked on by other guinea pigs and the two guinea pigs weren't selling. I then asked him that if he is being picked on by other guinea pigs, then why is he paired with another one in a space that is meant to be for a fish and the size of a shoe box?

Needless to say I was completely disgusted and saddened by this sight and having to leave these poor guinea pigs in Petco. I decided that I wasn't going to let this cruel act of animal abuse go unnoticed, so I immediately got on my computer and reported them into PETA.

I now have a different view of "pocket pets" such as guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils and mice and how people can so often take them for granted and not give them the proper love and care that they deserve--even if it is a big corporation such as Petco.

Ready, Jet Set, Go

Ready, Jet Set, Go

After recently flying to Los Angeles from the East Coast with my husband (and a broken ankle), one can't help but notice the luxuries of flying have gone out the window for many airlines. . . except for JetBlue.

From the $2.00 curbside check-in to the wonderful leg room on the plane and the DIRECTTV and XM Radio, you can't help but love JetBlue for keeping it real and not going cheap in these hard times.

JetBlue has set the standard of flying in style that is tough for any airline today to beat.

I know that I will now fly JetBlue over any other airline (and trust me, my husband has tried them ALL).

Lush: A Refreshing and Eco-Friendly Way to Pamper Yourself

Lush has so many awesome products for both men and women and let's face it: Who doesn't enjoy taking a relaxing bath once in a while? All of their products are 100% natural and the best part is . . . they don't test on animals! From their relaxing bath and shower bombs to their line of lotions and face products, Lush is a great way to pamper yourself and treat your friends to a product that is eco-friendly and fun to use!

Since being introducted to the wonderful world of Lush, I have bought their bath bombs for friends and my husband even has his favorite bath bomb! (The Sakura bath bomb pictured above). Living in an era where many products are mass produced, all of Lush's products are made by hand which saves on money and spares the environment of any unnecessary pollution. Lush is a refreshing company that will be pampering our world for many years to come--one bath bomb at a time. To visit Lush, go to: www.lushusa.com

Are Tesla Cars the Answer to our Economy and Environmental Woes?

With environmental concerns growing by each day and the economy searching for endless ways to save money, a man developed a line of electric cars that are popular with celebrities driving down the PCH in Los Angeles but has yet to make it to the hands of everyday consumers. This roadster can go up to 300 miles on a 45 minute charge to a regular outlet in your home and can go up to a year without needing a oil change! This is very impressive and would save on pollution and hopefully save what's left of our ozone layer. However, these cars start at $49,000 which may be reasonable for celebrities but for everyday people? Not so much.

I do have to say that from a PR standpoint, this car is pure gold. There are so many ways to market this product but Tesla would have to start by lowering the price so it's affordable for everybody--and not just celebrities driving around LA going from club to club. One way the company is addressing this issue is by offering such perks as free parking, state tax credits, rebates, free sales-tax and other incentives to draw in more consumers. The company could also reach out to environmental groups to find new ways to make their cars more earth-friendly and also get backing of these groups who are so hard on companies that are not environmental friendly. The Tesla may be the breath of fresh air that we all need.