Although not quite as easy to do within the twitter interface, there is a similar tool available from the Who Follows Whom website.

Who Follows Whom allows you to put in multiple twitter usernames, up to 5, and see who are the people that both people are following and who are the people that are following each twitter user.

The Who Follows Whom website is a nice little tool to use to find more people that may share the same interests and expertise as you and your other trusted friends and followers on the micro-blogging site.

The ability to put in multiple names, up to 5, really allows you to fine-tune and search for people that have a potentially very tight relationship and integration with other members of a group.

The next time you’re wondering who to follow or who that person is that may be following you, see how everyone is connected with Who Follows Whom.

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Who Follows Whom on Twitter

According to Paul Bernard, a veteran executive coach and career management adviser who runs his own firm, many job seekers make the mistake of relying too heavily on online job boards, particularly at the start of their search.

Bernard advises job seekers to begin to network immediately. Not only can networking expand your possibilities but it can also build and demonstrate skills, he said.

“Networking builds confidence and gets you into the hidden job market,” he explained, referring to unadvertised job openings.

You really need to have a network that you can rely on. Let people you know, from professional associates to relatives to high school buddies, understand that you are looking for a job. This way you will come to mind if someone you know hears anything. Additionally, you can attend networking events and get to know new people.

This even works online. You may scoff at social media’s usefulness, but the truth is that some social networking sites are great places to find jobs. LinkedIn is an especially helpful place for professionals to network. Twitter and Facebook can also provide you with job hunt connections.

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Job Hunt Tips: Don’t Forget to Network

I started using Google Calendar because I find its online capability awesome even if I still don’t have a need for it since I am always accessing my files via my laptop at home. Anyways, given that I am using the application I am looking for ways to integrate various applications into it. I am used to having SharePoint integrated in Outlook and now I am curious to find out what other apps can be added in the Google Calendar.

One of these applications I found out is Facebook which allows you to add events into Google Calendar. Below are the steps to be able to do this:

1. Login to your Facebook account

2. In Facebook navigate to the “Events” page

3. A popup screen would appear, make sure you get the URL of it.

4. In google calendar, look at the bottom left and you will see “other calendars”. Below that link click on “add”

5. On the next step, choose “add by url”

6. Paste the url you have copied in step “3”.

7. Done

Wow, integrating applications in Google Calendar is way simpler than what I have configured or done in SharePoint and Outlook.

I am beginning to use the Google apps more and more. How about you? Have you been in Google apps? How long?

Image from Google Calendar.

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Add Facebook Events to Google Calendar

I’ve been using Twitterfeed for quite awhile now and have it running on a number of different blogs for clients. I’m not the only one using the tool either, as you can see from the graphic above they’re pushing thousands of feeds through the tool.

With all that traffic, they’re also releasing some additional features for users.

Twitterfeed now provides the opportunity for you to publish to more than just your twitter account. You can also publish to Pubsubhubbub, Facebook and incorporate Google Analytics along the way.

Getting your message out there and the data to find out what’s sticking to the wall per se shouldn’t be any easier. Twitterfeed is delivering it all.

A quick review of the simple, basics is that you can tweak the feed to add a prefix or suffix to each tweet and schedule them so that they publish at pre-determined times around the clock.

If you’re not already using it, go take a look at Twitterfeed and see what you’ve been missing.

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Twitter Feed Buzzing Along

It appears that Google will be adding some social search functionality to their toolbox. Currently in development in the Google Labs, we’re told it should be coming publicly available soon.

The idea is that when you search, there will be results offered from those in your social networks as well. So, if you’re searching for images, you can bet that your friends images on flickr will come up in the results if they fit your search terms.

Looking for something on a hot topic floating around the web? If your friends are talking about it on twitter, then those tweets will show-up in the results as well.

The hooks into your social networks will come from those networks you’ve tied to your own Google Profile. I guess the downside of that, or upside depending on your viewpoint, is that you’ll now have to setup a Google Profile for yourself as well.

All in all a pretty powerful feature to have at your finger tips if you’ve built up a strong and connected social network of friends. I truly believe that taking advantage of the networks we’ve built with each other, trusted friendships and tight integration between our various online presences will become the key to the future of search.

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Google Releasing Social Search Functionality

Facebook continues to go strong. Everyone is getting used to and familiar with the interface changes for the most part and things seem to be settling down. There’s part of me though that still thinks Facebook is at risk of losing their totally cool status and being replaced by something else.

I think if Facebook offered email addresses to users it would absolutely lock Facebook in as an ongoing provider and Internet hub for millions of users every day. Not that they’re having a problem keeping users right now, I just think it would be another great way to entwine themselves with their users even further.

If you had an email address like jasonlbean@facebook.com that would allow you to both send and receive email outside of the closed walls of Facebook, wouldn’t you jump at the chance? Would it replace your @yahoo.com, @hotmail.com, @live.com, or maybe even your @gmail.com account?

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Free Facebook Email Account

It’s been over four months since I’ve seen a Facebook quiz show up on my wall. I’m rarely notified of new invites to try a new, cool application, and I’ve finally figured out how to accurately import an RSS feed into your Facebook Notes.

As I share that information with people, many of them are interested in and immediately ask me how I did it. I’ve been directing them back to each post by email. I thought it would probably be a good time to share a little, short review of some of the lessons I’ve learned on Facebook.

• Managing Facebook Information: Be aware that when you add someone to your network, they can see your updates. You may be sharing stuff with people you didn’t realize.
• How to Block Those Annoying Facebook Apps: Just like the title says, here’s the instructions on how to block all those annoying applications from your wall and updates.
• Something Better Than Facebook Vanity Names: Facebook has made vanity names available to give you a nice, short URL for your Facebook profile. They’re about to release the same thing for pages. Here’s something a little better.
• Importing an RSS Feed to Your Facebook Page: Here’s a popular one for sure. If you’ve got a blog and you want another way to spread the word, take advantage of this.
• Facebook Quizzes Be Banned!: Here’s the holy grail. It’s time to shut those quizzes down for good.

Hopefully at least one of these have helped you out. If you’ve got other questions about Facebook or things you can’t figure out, let me know in the comments. I’ll see if I can find some answers and a solution for you.

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A Facebook Follow-up Feature

The device uses a 7″ touchscreen, boasts 800×480 resolution, built-in WiFi, 1GB of flash storage, and a rechargeable battery that provides 5 hours of constant use. It weighs about a pound, and is 7.8″ x 4.7″ x .94″. It runs on Linux Ubuntu with a proprietary web browser using WebKit. It doesn’t currently run Flash animations.

The twist is the device’s built-in voice recognition, which is an original piece of software constructed by AdelaVoice. There’s no onscreen keyboard, so instead you just talk to the device to say what website you want to visit. You can also post your status to Twitter and Facebook by speaking into the Lighthouse. Fortunately, the device displays your text on the screen so you can review it before inputting it. Right now, it only works with English but AdelaVoice is planning an international version that recognizes other languages.

In addition to surfing the web, the Lighthouse SQ7 doubles as a digital photo frame for displaying Facebook pictures. And AdelaVoice plans to add downloadable apps for the device in the near future, including a port of Google’s Android OS.

It’s for sale now at LighthouseTablet.com for $249, with shipping scheduled to begin on October 7th.

Images: AdelaVoice.

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Lighthouse tablet talks to Facebook/Twitter

In the midst of this disaster, citizens used social media networks such as Facebook, Twitter and the like to spread news, update their loved ones and ask for donations. The phone networks were clogged and it was hard to get through. People were recommended to use text messaging instead as it’s easier for SMS to get through the phone network.

From everyday citizens, all the way to major news networks, social networks played a crucial role in getting information around. ABS-CBN’s news channel ANC used their Twitter account to get news out as well as to receive information from people who were in the affected area. People were asked to tweet their location and details so that the network can pass it off to rescue workers.

A picture of Cristine Reyes, a local actress was posted on several web sites to inform people that she and her family were trapped on the roof of their house and seeking assistance. This information was quickly disseminated through Facebook and Twitter and eventually reached the news networks and got in touched with her. Her plea was heard on air.  As of this writing, it’s unsure if she’s already been rescued.

Amidst the tragedy, the collective heroism of everyday people is making a difference. Tweets and Facebook status messages have been copied and reposted. These tweets and messages contain information such as contact nos. for rescue and help hotlines, information about loved ones, information about where to donate relief goods and information as to how overseas people can send their help.

These networks continue to help mobilize people by getting information out to the public and connect people. It seems that these impromptu coalition of friends and strangers are doing a lot more good compared to the machinery that is the government.

I’ve heard of stories of getting rubber boat suppliers in touch with companies willing to buy the boats for use in rescue operations. Several multinational companies have also expressed their intent of lending their helicopters for rescue operations with the information being passed around the social networks.

Stories of friends getting help from people in their networks because their pleas were posted on their Twitter or Facebook pages.
A friend and her family are trapped in the second floor of their home. The have trouble getting through the mobile and land based phone system but thank God, they were able to access the internet. They were able to post some pictures and get word that they’re safe. They have food and water but are still trapped in their home as the water outside their house is still chest deep.

With reports that the gov’t hotlines are clogged or worse not being answered, it’s the tweets and Facebook messages that are becoming lifelines to those affected by the flood.

This is a good example on how technology is being used for greater good. For people such as I who aren’t able to go out and physically help others, the internet and technology is allowing us to do our part to help others.

So, as I finish this post, I ask that you take time to read the stories linked below to see how much devastation Typhoon Ketsansa has brought to the Philippines, in hopes that you might be in a position to help out. There are also links below as to how you can help.
Thanks and may God help and bless those most affected by the storm.

Ongoing report from Inquirer.net

Coast Guard rescuers take LRT to save lives

Donate to Typhoon Ketsana (Ondoy) victims

Helplines for Typhoon Ketsana (Ondoy) victims

Donate to the Typhoon victims via the Ayala Foundation USA

Huffington Post report about Typhoon Ketsana

ABS-CBN News Channel Twitter account

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Citizens Use Tech To Help Typhoon Victims

There’s no need for an intervention for me and my enjoyment of Farm Town on Facebook. But my friend, who’s responsible for my joining the game, and I regularly talk about our farms with each other and help each other out with the harvesting and plowing of our fields.

My frustration is that when I try to help him on his farm the speed is agonizingly slow! I can plow and plant my entire farm in about 15 minutes tops, but if I try to harvest on his farm I can only click on one square at a time and wait for each harvest to complete before moving to the next one. I don’t know what the problem is, but I’d love to find a solution.

Does anyone have an idea of how to speed things up when I’m working on his farm?

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Looking for Farm Town Speed Solutions