Fun story here of a banking intern who had to head home for a family "emergency," until he posted photos of himself at a Halloween party on Facebook. Boss saw it, copied entire office. Kid becomes dumbass. Is it so hard to realize that lying, now more than ever, should be restricted to people who are really, really good at it? Jeez.

And it’s back to Monday again… Last week found me in Denver for Disaboom, then drinking several bloody marys while waiting for my delayed flight home. While waiting, I had time to think and write my latest blog post for the NY Sun, specifically on how not to gain weight this holiday season. Read a very interesting story in today’s Guardian, about how when countries tense up to go to war, freelance journalists are usually the casualties. Very interesting. It’s pretty incredible, the job these guys have. This week finds me in Raleigh on Wednesday, speaking at The Triangle Interactive Marketing Association’s monthly luncheon, on a panel about, what else, social networking and social marketing. Thursday finds me at the [...]

Thanks to AL for the link. Which one is not like the other?

And forgot to upload the video. Talked about Oprah and her press conference – which, in my opinion, is textbook on how to handle crisis management. Bravo for her.

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