Crib Sheet: Gordon M. Snow, Assistant Director of FBI Cyber Division

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Published April 27, 2010 at 1:27 p.m.
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This is the only freely-circulating photograph in existence of Gordon M. Snow, the newly-appointed deputy director of the FBI Cyber Division. But then, the FBI is probably marginally more aware of social networking etiquette than other crime and espionage agencies around the world. The [redacted for reasons of security]-year-old has been with the FBI since March 1992, and has served in theaters of war such as Afghanistan, Yemen, and Silicon Valley. So, can he strip a computer down--Jason Chen's,

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Do I have to Give My Boss a Holiday Gift?

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Published Dec. 5, 2009 at 11:51 a.m.

No ... Business etiquette "rules" do not require you to give a gift to your boss for any occasion. In fact, giving an inappropriate gift to your boss could make your boss feel uncomfortable, alienate co-workers, or even appear as if you are trying to "buy" your way into your boss' good graces ... However, if you want to give your boss a gift, there are a few generally accepted guidelines for giving your boss a gift ... Do I have to Give My Boss a Holiday Gift? originally appeared on About.com

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Twitter Tips and Best Practices From Social Media Expert, Manny Hernandez

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Published Oct. 21, 2009 at 1:38 p.m.
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Manny Hernandez, a Cornell graduate, is a social media expert and entrepreneur. He is the author of "Ning for Dummies" and has been featured prominently on national television, in magazines, and on NPR ... Manny Hernandez ... I was privileged to get an interview with Manny Hernandez, a widely recognized expert in social media and community building. A successful entrepreneur, he is also the founder of estudiabetes.com and tudiabetes.com, and co-founder and president of a global nonprofit,

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Texting Etiquette: Avoid the Winky Face

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Published July 24, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.
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What signal does using smiley-face emoticons send to others? We offer up a new rule for texting ... Along with contributing the back page funnies in each month's issue of Fast Company magazine, a video from the Rooftop Comedy crew will be featured every Friday on FastCompany.com. RooftopComedy.com records live comedy every night of the year, with a global network of comedians satirizing everything from the boardroom to the bathroom ... You can see more of Rooftop Comedy's work by clicking here

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Internet Vigilantes Lend a Hand to Iranian Protestors

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Published June 18, 2009 at 3:30 p.m.
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Anonymous--the infamous, faceless hacker group--creates a guide to evading Iranian censors ... Anonymous, an amorphous band of hackers best known for rallying against the Church of Scientology, has jumped into Iranian election dispute. Working with The Pirate Bay--a massively trafficked site which helps point would-be music downloaders to what they're looking for--Anonymous Iran has created a new site, offering how-tos on surfing online while remaining untrackable, skirting Iranian firewalls,

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The Five P's of Social Media--Where Do You Start?

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Published June 10, 2009 at 1:00 p.m.
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Everyone asks me, "Now that I'm getting a better idea of what social media is, How do I actually apply it? Where do I start?" Start with these, The Five P's of Social Media. The Five P's are; Profiles, Propagate, Produce, Participate, and Progress ... The first of the Five P's are Profiles. There are basically two types of Profiles, your personal profile or your company profile and a group profile. Personal profiles can be; Lon Safko in LinkedIn, in FaceBook, in MySpace, in Flickr. An example of

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International Business Etiquette and Customs Resources

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Published May 28, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.

In the United States it is customary to shake hands in business dealings. But this is not always the case when doing business internationally. Here are resources to help you ...

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To tip, or not to tip? Thoughts on a holiday dilemma

Published Dec. 18, 2008 at 8:27 p.m.

The economic recession has forced a sudden and drastic change in the way many businesses and individual consumers spend their money. While companies in virtually every sector of the economy are reducing or eliminating holiday bonuses, many individuals are reconsidering the holiday tradition of tipping. Here are some guidelines to help what can be a confusing and controversial issue even in the best economic times.

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Gig roundup: Lynne sings Dusty

Published Nov. 24, 2008 at 12:19 p.m.


If you're among the fans of "Just a Little Lovin'," the most recent disc by Shelby Lynne that finds the country pop chanteuse paying tribute to one of her favorite records, Dusty Springfield's landmark 1969 blue-eyed soul disc, "Dusty in Memphis," you can thank Barry Manilow. Lynne plays in Milwaukee this week.

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Gig roundup: Bay View Bash

Published Sept. 8, 2008 at 11:23 a.m.


Last year's Bay View Bash was such a success in terms of turnout and in a musical sense with Brazzaville's free gig wowed the assembled masses, it was a shock when it seemed that the Kinnickinnic Avenue street festival might not happen this year.

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