I’m testing out the beta Wordpress BlackBerry blog writer. It will definitely take some getting use to, but I think it might work. More for a quick on the road type post or pictures; not much more. Not sure if I could write much of a huge post on a BB Storm. My biggest issue, I can’t get my Storm to go sideways and write. Oh well!

I see it good for not just on the fly posts, but great for when I’m lazy, watching tv, and just don’t feel like paying attention to the laptop. It will also work great when I’m not suppose to be on the blog. Yes, I’m somtimes bad about that. I will need to learn if links can be done!

How many out there are using this beta? What do you like? Not like? Issues? Worth using? Other writing app suggestions?

What we are reading!

Below, are this week’s list of links from around Twitter, blogs, and top news websites that buzz about social media, marketing, business, and more! Plus, this week we have added a few links to spots we are reading that may not mention social media one iota… along with what is trending this week on Twitter.

Links

• 2010 is “Revenue Year” as Twitter Targets Business – Bnet
• Beat the Press – How to Slow or Stop Negative News – TalentZoo
• Building Better Bloggers: The Dream Communication Pipeline – ReadWriteWeb
• 10 Great Corporate Blogs – Jason Keath
• Accidentally Like A Martyr: Twitter Advertising & How To Prepare Your Consumer Brand For This Sub-Strategy – Adam Metz
• You Don’t Need Moves, You Just Need to Feel It – Social Fish
• Curing Social Media Burnout – Convince & Convert

Other Links Around

• The Mammogram Controversy – TotallyHer
• Over-Parenting Obsession – Mommy Tracked
• Ditch the Negative Drama – Blue Suit Mom
• 7 Foods That Will Prevent You From Overeating – Divine Caroline
• Get More Organized by Doing Less by Using the 80/20 Rule – Get Buttoned Up
• The Changing Face of Black Friday – Retail Customer Experience

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Check back next week for a whole new set of links and the return of Twitter Trending Topics!

Yes, it is a simple statement – just give a pair of socks. Hannah did, and 5 years later a growing strong non-profit organization, Hannah’s Socks, is thriving helping thousands of people with one of our most basic necessities – socks.

Hannah’s story begins quite simply during Thanksgiving 2004.

Hannah, helping to serve the needy a Thanksgiving meal at a local mission, noticed a man in line with very worn shoes and no socks.  Hannah, worried that his feet would be cold, simply wanted to give the man her own socks so he could be warm. The very next day, history was being formed.

Each year, Hannah’s Socks have been able to raise more socks to give to local shelters throughout Ohio and in the Southeast Michigan area. This year’s goal is 60,000 pair of socks and they are very close to reaching their goal! It is great to see what positive results grow from one little girl’s concern.

Not in Ohio? There are many organizations in your local area that would so greatly appreciate your donation of socks. Many centralized drop off points will distribute to many shelters or homes. Below are a few that I searched out:

• Operation Sock Drop – Boston area
• No Cold Feet
• Socks 4 Tots – Manteca, GA area
• Blue Socks for Kids Project – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont

Did you know that you can also help our soldiers our by donating socks? Check out Socks for Soldiers!

Don’t forget, contact your local United Way to see if you have a local sock donation spot – if not, see how you can create a great organization like Hannah’s Socks!