"Do not do unto others as you would they should do unto you. Their tastes may not be the same." (George Bernard Shaw)
All my life, and most likely for all of your lives, you have been taught to live by the golden rule: Do unto others as you want them to do unto you. I never thought there was fault in that phrase, and I did my best to follow that rule of thumb... Until I read this quote by George Bernard Shaw. After reading his lines a few times over, I wondered why I ever followed the golden rule.
I like sarcasm, and many people do not. I am optimistic, and so many people are pessimistic. I enjoy country music, 80's music, hip hop, and line dances. Packed clubs, rock wall gyms, and bookstores are places I love. But why would I assume that everyone around me holds the same interests or the same communication style? Exactly, I shouldn't.
It is my hope that more people will live by Shaw's rule, than by the golden rule - or at least understand it. Best wishes, and may you not treat others as you wish to be treated.
- Britney Hazleton -
Monday, July 19, 2010
Monday, July 5, 2010
Summer Is Well On Its Way
Summer is well on its way, and blogging for classwork is over. I have many interests and ideas I did not have the chance to discuss during this past semester, and from this point on would like to redirect the topic on this blog. Every week I plan to begin with a quote and what it means to me. I may even discuss how it has lead me in my life or where it makes me want to go. One of my passions is meeting new and interesting people, and I hope that through this new blog topic I can do just that.
So here it goes...
Quote of the Week (July 5 to July 12): "Men become susceptible to ideas, not by discussion and arguments, but by seeing them personified and by loving the person who so embodies them." (Lewis Mumford)
Each one of us as a child, or even as an adult, has at least one person we truly look up to - someone who inspires us. There is no reason set in stone as to why we choose the person [or people] we choose. One thing is certain: we see something in that person we want to see in ourselves. For those lucky and blessed to have a family who always stands beside them, there are siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, parents, and grandparents to put on the list of idols. For a person like me who has immediate family that walks away in a crisis, an idol is not so readily available.
However, looking back on my years growing up in my parents' home, I have so many wonderful memories that now overpower the bad ones. And in glancing back every now and again, I can see that the people I trusted were not to be trusted so naively. Yet Lewis says, no matter how much another person contradicts your ideas, its the people you love who put ideas into you. There are things I learned and thoughts I have that got there in the fashion Mumford describes.
The beauty of this quote though, is that as we grow older, we love and learn with new people... forever gaining new ideas.
So here it goes...
Quote of the Week (July 5 to July 12): "Men become susceptible to ideas, not by discussion and arguments, but by seeing them personified and by loving the person who so embodies them." (Lewis Mumford)
Each one of us as a child, or even as an adult, has at least one person we truly look up to - someone who inspires us. There is no reason set in stone as to why we choose the person [or people] we choose. One thing is certain: we see something in that person we want to see in ourselves. For those lucky and blessed to have a family who always stands beside them, there are siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, parents, and grandparents to put on the list of idols. For a person like me who has immediate family that walks away in a crisis, an idol is not so readily available.
However, looking back on my years growing up in my parents' home, I have so many wonderful memories that now overpower the bad ones. And in glancing back every now and again, I can see that the people I trusted were not to be trusted so naively. Yet Lewis says, no matter how much another person contradicts your ideas, its the people you love who put ideas into you. There are things I learned and thoughts I have that got there in the fashion Mumford describes.
The beauty of this quote though, is that as we grow older, we love and learn with new people... forever gaining new ideas.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Art for Autism
On April 22, 2011, join Zebra Communications and the National Autism Society for "Art for Autism" at the Woodlands Inn and Resort in Wilkes-Barre, PA. The event will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 PM with food and entertainment, as well as the following ten local tattoo businesses:
1. Marc's Tattooing
2. 570 Tattooing Co.
3. Electric City Tattoo Gallery
4. Slingin' Ink
5. Triple6Tattoos
6. Jerry's Tattoo Studio
7. Exotic Body Arts
8. Altered Ego Studios
9. Painted Flesh Tattoo Studio
The mission of the National Autism Society is to educate and empower families affected by autism and other neurological disorders, while advocating on behalf of those who cannot fight for their own rights. Our mission for this event is to offer the National Autism Society help in continuing their efforts. With your support, we can all make a difference. We hope to see you there!
(NOTE: This post is for a FICTIONAL event and will not actually be held.)
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Vote for Your Favorite M&M
It seems like every week I learn something new about the M&M brand. This week is certainly no different. When I logged onto Twitter this week, both the Green M&M and the Red M&M had messages out to their fans. This week the M&M brand wanted their followers and customers to vote for their favorite M&M. So many people eat M&Ms, and I love the creative ways they engage their fans.
The interesting part about this voting campaign is how the Red and Green M&M fight about who deserves to win. My favorite post from the Green M&M: "Traffic rules apply today: Green means "Go!" as in, "go and vote for me!" Red means "Stop!" as in, "stop Red from beating me in the vote!"" I would love to meet the people behind these characters. As I read these posts every week I try to picture a work day with the M&Ms.
Since I have no idea who the employees are who act as the M&Ms, I keep visualizing a section of cubicles with Green and Red yelling over them all day. Of course it's all in good fun, but I crack myself up when I picture this. Yes, I'm insane, and you're wondering how I even have the time to dream these things up. I wish I had an answer for you, but I don't. Anyway... back on topic. Friends, get out there and vote for your favorite! The choice is yours: Red, Green, Yellow, Orange, or Blue. Every vote helps. As I'm partial to Green, I hope you'll vote for her. If not, I'd rather not hear of such sad news.
The interesting part about this voting campaign is how the Red and Green M&M fight about who deserves to win. My favorite post from the Green M&M: "Traffic rules apply today: Green means "Go!" as in, "go and vote for me!" Red means "Stop!" as in, "stop Red from beating me in the vote!"" I would love to meet the people behind these characters. As I read these posts every week I try to picture a work day with the M&Ms.
Since I have no idea who the employees are who act as the M&Ms, I keep visualizing a section of cubicles with Green and Red yelling over them all day. Of course it's all in good fun, but I crack myself up when I picture this. Yes, I'm insane, and you're wondering how I even have the time to dream these things up. I wish I had an answer for you, but I don't. Anyway... back on topic. Friends, get out there and vote for your favorite! The choice is yours: Red, Green, Yellow, Orange, or Blue. Every vote helps. As I'm partial to Green, I hope you'll vote for her. If not, I'd rather not hear of such sad news.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Tweeting to Celebs for our Auction
As the date of the Jewish Family Service Celebrity Auction gets nearer, our time is running out to collect items for auction. So far, we have an autographed Dustin Hoffman photo, Magic Johnson signed basketball, candy baskets from Dylan's Candy Bar in New York City, 4 tickets to Jim Brickman at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, a certificate for 6 weeks of yoga classes for two people at John Heinz Rehab, and Topps 2007 baseball cards to name a few items. About a week ago, a few team members and I came up with an idea. As to how well it will work, I am unsure if it will.
The idea is to post tweets about the upcoming auction, but pick 2 or 3 celebrities we wish we could obtain items from for each post and add them in. For example "On April 27, 2010 our local JFS will be hosting a celebrity auction and we hope @ChefGuyFieri and @Paula_Deen will donate some signed items for the event." Even if nothing is donated, I feel it would be worth a try. The post will at least come up on their home page under tweets with their name. If we do this continuously up until about 2 weeks before the event, maybe we'll get something. Wish us luck! And if anyone has a better idea, please let me know.
The idea is to post tweets about the upcoming auction, but pick 2 or 3 celebrities we wish we could obtain items from for each post and add them in. For example "On April 27, 2010 our local JFS will be hosting a celebrity auction and we hope @ChefGuyFieri and @Paula_Deen will donate some signed items for the event." Even if nothing is donated, I feel it would be worth a try. The post will at least come up on their home page under tweets with their name. If we do this continuously up until about 2 weeks before the event, maybe we'll get something. Wish us luck! And if anyone has a better idea, please let me know.
Dress Like the Green M&M
Most often, the Green M&M discusses herself and how fantastic she looks. Over the last week or so, she has been on the search for "green" fans. So those of you who look great in green, suit up and maybe she will tweet about you. This particular man, twitter name OGOchoCinco, appears to have been dressed for St. Patrick's Day; however, the holiday does not matter if you are a Green M&M fan. Show your love for her with a green item or two in your wardrobe.
Guys, put on your green shirts, hats, or sunglasses. Ladies, the sky is the limit. Wear a green dress, skirt, shirt, pair of shoes, or jewelry, or carry a green purse. Though I'm sure if you dress like the Red M&M it wouldn't hurt either. In fact, you may help her out at work. As you should know by now, the Red M&M gets upset with her when she gets all the attention. So ladies and gentlemen, split up and show your M&M spirit and share it with them. Maybe I'll see you in their tweets in the near future.
Guys, put on your green shirts, hats, or sunglasses. Ladies, the sky is the limit. Wear a green dress, skirt, shirt, pair of shoes, or jewelry, or carry a green purse. Though I'm sure if you dress like the Red M&M it wouldn't hurt either. In fact, you may help her out at work. As you should know by now, the Red M&M gets upset with her when she gets all the attention. So ladies and gentlemen, split up and show your M&M spirit and share it with them. Maybe I'll see you in their tweets in the near future.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Special Guest from Times Leader
Last night in class, we had the pleasure of meeting, talking to, and asking questions of Chris Hughes from the Times Leader. He was there to discuss how newspapers are using Social Media in order to survive and thrive. With discussions of Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and The Weekender and Times Leader hard copies and websites, I learned a great deal. It truly amazes me that all around people are saying that newspapers are failing and will soon be obsolete when it appears there are ways to keep them around.
Based upon the information given by Chris in class, their use of Facebook and Twitter has truly expanded readership. One interesting fact was that the online editions promote the print editions and the print editions promote the online version of the papers. It seems so simple, and yet, other papers folded when faced with declining readership/subscriber-ship. Does anyone else find it fascinating that social media can make such a remarkable difference in a field that is supposedly doomed?
Based upon the information given by Chris in class, their use of Facebook and Twitter has truly expanded readership. One interesting fact was that the online editions promote the print editions and the print editions promote the online version of the papers. It seems so simple, and yet, other papers folded when faced with declining readership/subscriber-ship. Does anyone else find it fascinating that social media can make such a remarkable difference in a field that is supposedly doomed?
Green M&M in Forbes for America's Most Loved Spokescreatures
Today on Twitter, the Green M&M was thanking all her fans for voting her to the number one spot on Forbes' list of America's Most Loved Spokescreatures. Her photo, as usual was a stunning portrait. Just one thing... What the heck is a "Spokescreature"? I am guessing that it is similar to a spokesperson, but for characters rather than actual people. Other than the GEICO gecko, the E-Trade babies, and Life Water lizards, and Frosted Flakes' Tony the Tiger, there aren't exactly thousands of "creatures" for spokespeople.
How does Forbes come up with the idea to create such a poll? According to the link provided, they utilized E-Poll Market Research and asked 1,500 survey participants to rank 800 characters (which, by the way, is a way higher number than I thought existed) on 36 characteristics. When looking over the top 10 Most Loved Spokescreatures, many characters came up I hadn't even thought of (i.e. Pillsbury Doughboy). Though weird, this poll and its results are quite interesting. Any thoughts?
How does Forbes come up with the idea to create such a poll? According to the link provided, they utilized E-Poll Market Research and asked 1,500 survey participants to rank 800 characters (which, by the way, is a way higher number than I thought existed) on 36 characteristics. When looking over the top 10 Most Loved Spokescreatures, many characters came up I hadn't even thought of (i.e. Pillsbury Doughboy). Though weird, this poll and its results are quite interesting. Any thoughts?
Friday, February 26, 2010
Who Knows How to Allow People to Bid for Items Online?
So, remember a couple weeks back when I discussed using our online resources to post images of our items for auction? Well, our client, Jewish Family Service, has software to log in the photos and descriptions; however, we still have no idea how to set up a way for people to bid on the items. I am wondering if we post the photos and caption on the Facebook page if there is a way to do it from there. Is that even possible?
On top of not knowing how to set up a way for viewers to bid, I am wondering if we should post the items and descriptions as we receive them. Or should we just post them once we receive a certain number? Or maybe wait until we have all the items? But then if we wait too long, it leaves less time for viewers to bid. If anyone has any suggestions, they would be more than welcome. And if you know how to set up online bidding, please also let me know how to do so.
On top of not knowing how to set up a way for viewers to bid, I am wondering if we should post the items and descriptions as we receive them. Or should we just post them once we receive a certain number? Or maybe wait until we have all the items? But then if we wait too long, it leaves less time for viewers to bid. If anyone has any suggestions, they would be more than welcome. And if you know how to set up online bidding, please also let me know how to do so.
The Green M&M Taking a Roadtrip to LA from NY
So for the first time since I began following the Green M&M, her Twitter post did not involve something sexual. Yesterday she informed her fans that she was traveling from New York to Los Angeles for her Red Carpet week. I have to say, despite the snow she discusses (which I'll get to later), road trips are a blast! I mean, the farthest I have ever driven was seven hours away to Derry, New Hampshire, but I always wanted to take a cross-country trip. She seems to be looking for a friend with 4-wheel drive to get her there. Why she is not flying, I do not know.
Maybe she enjoys road trips as much as I do. There's nothing like being stuck in a car for hours with your companion, or yourself for that matter, singing bad karaoke. And I suppose it would be interesting to drive from a place having two feet of snow to a place having sunshine and no snow at all. I hope she posts pictures of her drive across the states, and maybe a few of the Red Carpet scene. All I have to say is, props to the Green M&M for finally discussing something non-sexual. Who else is glad to hear she's taken even the smallest break from being her promiscuous self?
Maybe she enjoys road trips as much as I do. There's nothing like being stuck in a car for hours with your companion, or yourself for that matter, singing bad karaoke. And I suppose it would be interesting to drive from a place having two feet of snow to a place having sunshine and no snow at all. I hope she posts pictures of her drive across the states, and maybe a few of the Red Carpet scene. All I have to say is, props to the Green M&M for finally discussing something non-sexual. Who else is glad to hear she's taken even the smallest break from being her promiscuous self?
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