Join NHTSA on Twitter on July 31 for a Heatstroke Tweetup

Did you know that heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash-related deaths for children under 14? Already 10 children this year have lost their lives to heatstroke after being left in vehicles. In fact, each year, an average of 37 children die from vehicle heatstroke.

While it seems like an impossible mistake to make, every parent or caregiver can potentially become distracted, and distractions often fuel this devastating situation. No one is immune. This tragedy is 100% preventable. We each have a role to play to help keep kids safe. Help  share live-saving tips and resources with as many people as you can about this important safety topic. Join National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Tweetup. Your support can help us prevent tragedies.

nHTSA will be tweeting all day on Friday, July 31, 2015, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET with the hashtags #heatstrokekills and#checkforbaby. They’ll be sharing information, safety tips, badges, infographics, and other resources to help spread the word about the dangers of vehicle heatstroke.

Use these sample messages to get your followers involved in the Tweetup:

Twitter:

• Do you know that #heatstrokekills? Join @NHTSAgov’s #Heatstroke Tweetup Friday, July 31, to help spread awareness.
• On average, #heatstrokekills 37 children each year. Follow @NHTSAgov’s #Heatstroke Tweetup Friday, July 31, to help change this stat.
• Summer days are hot! Don’t let them end in tragedy. Follow @NHTSAgov’s #Heatstroke Tweetup Friday, July 31. #heatstrokekills
• Interior car temps rise quickly! Learn more about the dangers of #heatstroke during @NHTSAgov’s Heatstroke Tweetup, July 31. #heatstrokekills
• Act fast, save a life. Bystanders can help. #checkforbaby #Heatstroke Tweetup Friday, July 31.

Facebook:

• Vehicle #heatstroke deaths are 100% preventable. Join @NHTSAgov for a heatstroke Tweetup onFriday, July 31, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. Safercar.gov/heatstroke. #heatstrokekills #checkforbaby
• On average, 37 children die each year from vehicle heatstroke. Help NHTSA change this number to zero. Join us for a heatstroke Tweetup with @NHTSAgov on Friday, July 31, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. #heatstrokekills #checkforbaby
• We’re joining @NHTSAgov on Friday, July 31, 2015, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET to help put an end to help end vehicle #heatstroke. Join with the hashtags #heatstrokekills and #checkforbaby.

Encourage your family and friends to be proactive about responding to potential heatstroke situations or victims. Join NHTSA for the Heatstroke Tweetup on Friday, July 31, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, and I invite everyone to participate in the Tweetup, too.

Happy 5th Anniversary eBay Mobile! (Spon)

Apple iPhone 3GS, Motorola Milestone and LG GW60 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Technology.  Multitasking.  Multitasking with Technology.  

Love it.  Hate it.  They're both here to stay.    Consumers typically shop, read, or search through multiple devices and platforms – whether PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone, starting the task on one device and continuing on another or use multiple devices at once to manage multiple tasks, shopping while watching TV, reading while listening to music, etc.  The list can go on.  I have seen many using their laptops with their smartphones (checking texts periodically) next to them as they are watching TV, while sitting with others in the same room doing the same things.  Is this our culture today?  It seems so.

Multitasking with technology has its pros and cons.  

Some Pros: I have been known to find great deals on eBay on  my Smartphone or laptop. (Did you know there is eBay Mobile?)  Oftentimes, you can save money or be one of the firsts to experience something before others.  

Some Cons: I have been known to walk in the mall, reading texts, checking emails or the latest shopping experience while walking with my hubby and son.  When I realized that, I tried to set limits for myself.  I thought of the Golden Rule: Treat others the way, you would like to be treated.  So when others are not multi-tasking with their pieces of technology, that is an example of myself doing the same.  I want to create memories not make time pass by with a blur.  I am not perfect oftentimes  I will be using my smartphone or my laptop (like I am doing now) in the presence of others.  Are you a multi-device user or do you usually stick to just one at a time?

So in honor of eBay Mobile's Anniversary, there is a Twitter Party:

Date: Wednesday, July 10
Time: 12-1pm PST
Party URL: www.ebay.com/mobile5 (Party URL will be live on the day of the event. Please note: you must participate from the URL to be elegible to win) 

Hashtag: #eBayMobile 
Prizes: $25 eBay gift cards given away every 5 minutes to a Tweeter who has RSVPd below and is actively participating in the party from the above URL.

RSVP URL: http://splashcreativemedia.com/2013/07/celebrate-the-ebay-mobile-5th-anniversary-twitter-party/ 

*FTC disclosure: This is a sponsored post written on behalf of Splash Creative Media for eBay Mobile. 

$10 Courses

I love a great bargain especially when it comes to learning.  I also believe that money shouldn't be an obstacle to learning.  I tutor and So, when I received this email from Udemy, I was excited that I had to share it with as many people as possible.

 Udemy is offering courses for $10, which is up to 90% off on selected courses (seems like many courses though). The deal expires in about four days.  If you  can use it, use it.  If not pass to others you think will benefit.  Here is the code: SUMMER13 code. 

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EEOC to Participate in Live Twitter Chat Equal Pay Day Tuesday

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will participate in a “Tweet Chat” on Tuesday, April 9 from 1-2 p.m. ET to discuss the pay gap between women and men. The Equal Pay Tweetchat, using the hashtag #talkpay, is sponsored by the National Women’s Law Center, with these distinguished guests:

·         U.S. EEOC Chair Jacqueline Berrien

·         Jocelyn Samuels, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice

·         U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski (MD)

·         Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3)

During the chat, EEOC, along with other organizations, will answer questions on the issue of pay discrimination using its Twitter handle @EEOCNews.

The EEOC seeks to heighten awareness of gender-based wage discrimination on Equal Pay Day, which is held annually in April to signify the point in the year that a woman must work to earn what a man made the previous year. According to the most recent data, women earn only 77 percent of what men earn in a full-time annual salary.

The EEOC has been at the forefront of the federal government’s effort to secure equal pay for women. As part of the National Equal Pay Enforcement Task Force created by President Obama, the Commission has undertaken important efforts to raise awareness and strengthen enforcement of wage discrimination laws. The 50^th Anniversary of the Equal Pay Act, enforced by the EEOC, will be commemorated this June.

The EEOC is the federal government agency responsible for enforcing anti-discrimination laws in the workplace.  Further information about the EEOC is available at www.eeoc.gov.

Join Cravebox for the Coffee Lovers Twitter Party!

Can you believe it - the work week is over! Happy Friday! Let Cravebox ease you into next week with a party!  Join them for the Coffee Lovers Twitter Party on December 10, 2012 at 9:00 PM EST. Follow @Cravebox and the hashtag is #CoffeeCravers. We will be giving away prizes every 10 minutes!  Please RSVP to be eligible to win the door prize by commenting with your Twitter handle on the Cravebox™ Twitter Party blog post. Example: @Cravebox will be there!    The Party Details: When: Monday, December 10, 2012 Time: 9:00pm-10:00pm EST Who: You and your friends! Where:  http://bit.ly/XzKkUT Hashtag: #CoffeeCravers Party Host: @Cravebox   Lots of exciting prizes including: (6) Barbara’s Bakery tote bag prizes including 1 of each variety of Barbara’s High Fiber cereal: Original, Cranberry, Flax & Granola, (6)Torani prize packs, featuring Mr. Coffee drink maker and Torani syprup, (2) Tully’sgiveaway packs including one box of the new Hawaiian Blend K-Cup packs and one box of bagged House Blend and (2) Craveboxes   New to Twitter Parties? We have you covered! Check out Twitter Party Tips and Hints! Then get ready to jump into the conversation!   *U.S. residents only please

Join the Joie de Vivre Cravebox Twitter Party

Join Joie de Vivre #Cravebox Twitter Party Thursday March 29th,  at 9PM ET to share your ideas for planning and enjoying an awesome spring of fun activities and seasonal beauty and fashion.

They'll be giving out prizes every 10 minutes!

Follow #cravebox and join in the chat about making the switch to spring fashion & beauty. They'll be talking about new fashion styles and make-up for Spring, plus activities and ideas to fill your calendar and make the most of this great time of year. You can win some terrific products from the brands in this month's Cravebox and a full Cravebox (or two) will also be up for grabs. RSVP to be eligible to win the door prize worth $150, by commenting with your Twitter handle on the Cravebox party post.

Party Details:
When: Thursday, March 29th
Time: 9:00pm EST
Who: You and your friends!
Where/Tweetgrid: http://bit.ly/xtDyUa
Hashtag: #cravebox
RSVP: http://bit.ly/GBjbcU 
Party Sponsors: @cravebox, @puristics, @nyxcosmetics,@drinkmercy, @beautytruths, @mightyleaf
Party Hosts: @cravebox
Party Panelists: @RachelFerrucci,@StacieInAtlanta@RockOnmommies @RobynsWorld @zipporahs,@lisasamples

Prizes:
We're giving out some great Cravebox prizes check back to this blog where we will update details of the prizes! You could win our grand prize, worth $150.

To get started, click here to tweet: "Join me at the #cravebox Twitter Party w/ @cravebox 3/29 at 9pm ET! RSVP http://bit.ly/GBjbcU"

Pre-Party Twitter Contest:
From 3/27 through 3/29 @cravebox will be tweeting out some questions related to the March Cravebox. RT and Tweet back your answers for a chance to win a prize for each question. The winner for each question will be announced before the next question is asked. 

Go Fish with Carla Hall of "Top Chef"

As summer grows near, people are craving fresh and healthy foods more than ever, and swimming at the top of that list is fish! Unfortunately, preparing fish still has many home chefs sunk.


Carla Hall, finalist on “Top Chef” Seasons 5 and 8, is hoping to resolve some of those “fishy” fears with a new video and recipe collection she created with CanolaInfo. Her delicious and nutritious recipes are full of flavor and the videos cast a wide net of “how to” tips that make preparing fish “ticky-boo” easy!


Hall’s video and recipe collection is available at CanolaInfo.org.


In addition, Carla will host a Twitter party from @CanolaInfo on Tuesday, May 17 from 8:30-10 pm EST, when she will discuss her new recipe collection, tips on selecting and preparing fish and more! To join, RSVP at Facebook.com/CanolaInfo and then follow @CanolaInfo and use #GoFish during the party. Door prizes will be given to the first 25 attendees.

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Paula Deen Twitter Q&A Today!

Submit your questions as we catch up with Paula Deen via Twitter to discuss Kraft Food’s The Real Women of Philadelphia and other tales from the kitchen TODAY!

PAULA DEEN AND THE REAL WOMEN OF PHILADELPHIA TWITTER Q&A

FEATURING THE ONE AND ONLY PAULA DEEN

WHEN:                 Thursday, April 14, 2011, 1 PM ET

                                               

WHAT:                 Twitter Q&A with Paula Deen hosted by MSN Wonderwall

LIVE Q&A:           Tune in to a LIVE Twitter Q & A featuring Paula Deen at http://twitter.com/WonderwallMSN or http://www.twitter.com/paula_deen

THE REAL WOMEN OF PHILADELPHIA:

Southern Cooking Queen Paula Deen and Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese are back to help make four women's dreams come true in Season 2 of the Real Women of Philadelphia cooking competition.  Home cooks nationwide are finding their favorite Philly recipes to compete for the chance to be one of four lucky women to win $25,000, star in their own cooking videos and contribute to a cookbook featuring the Real Women of Philadelphia online community’s favorite cream cheese recipes.

Beginning April 4, women will create short, tasty, entertaining and creative cooking videos for submission in one of four categories:  Appetizer, Side Dish, Entree and Dessert. Videos will be submitted to www.realwomenofphiladelphia.com.

Each week, one recipe from each of the four categories will be selected. The 16 finalists will have the opportunity to meet Paula Deen in person and compete in a cook-off at the 2nd Annual Real Women of Philadelphia Live Event which will take place June 30 in Savannah, GA.  Paula Deen will crown 4 winners; 1 in each cooking category.

To learn more about The Real Women of Philadelphia go to www.realwomenofphiladelphia.com or www.pauladeen.com. 

Day 13: Puma's Project Pink

Last night on Twitter, I saw the hashtag: #ProjectPink, but I was unsure what it was, so I asked one of my tweeps (a person who dialogues with you on Twitter).  They lead me to Ms Pink's blog, where they had a post on using the hashtag #ProjectPink.


In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, PUMA is going to donate $1, up to a maximum of $25,000 to a winning charity that you have voted at  http://puma.promo.eprize.com/pink/.  100% of the charity raising will be given to the winning charity.


You have until Oct. 16th--just a few days.  

Fast Fire Q & A: All Things Social Media and PR with Sarah Evans

The name says it all. It's a one-hour rapid fire question and answer session with Sarah Evans. Ask any and all questions pertaining to social media and public relations. She'll answer as many questions as possible and follow up with any missed questions post-event. Register once at the $50 rate and get as many people as possible in the room with you!
 
The webinar will be hosted via GoToWebinar and the event link and password will be emailed to you the evening prior to the event. (We want to make sure that only those who pay get access to the webinar.)
Feel free to tweet along with participants using hashtag #fastfire. 

Hope to "see" you there!
- The Sevans Strategy Team

**IF YOU WORK FOR A NONPROFIT, EMAIL AMANDA@SEVANSSTRATEGY.COM FOR THE NONPROFIT DISCOUNT CODE.**

Date

Thursday, October 21, 2010 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location

Webinar will be hosted via GoToWebinar

A link and password will be emailed to you the day of the webinar.

 

To register for the event: Go here. 

Marlo Thomas is going digital

Join Marlo at the just-launched http://www.marlothomas.com MarloThomas.com in partnership with AOL -- a new site where Marlo will connect with and inspire women, sharing a laugh, and, most importantly, building a community of support so we can all keep dreaming and achieving!
And she wants to hear from you and tell your story - with video series such as Hero Next Door. Marlo will find and profile amazing women - just like you. Watch the first feature - about Lu Picard of Torrington, Conn. - and then tell Marlo about a fabulous woman you know. Nominate a Hero now by emailingheroes@marlothomas.com!

In addition to launching MarloThomas.com, Marlo's now on social media, too. Follow her Twitter account at @Marlo_Thomas and become a Facebook fan at facebook.com/MarloThomas.

Her active, personal participation on social platforms and her new site provides a great opportunity for two-way communication between Marlo and the community of people she has inspired over the years.
What can you expect from Marlo on MarloThomas.com, Twitter and Facebook?

· original content - stories, posts, videos, and photos
· great conversations, laughs and inspiration
· observations on popular culture and news
· entertaining clips of "Free to Be You and Me" and "That Girl"
· galleries of celebrity images
· family photos
· ...and a lot more
You can also subscribe to Marlo on YouTube at youtube.com/marlothomas to see new videos each week from Marlo where she will give advice, inspiration, laughs, and more.

When asked why she's going digital, Marlo says the answer is easy. "I want to step out from behind the one-way mirror of television and have a real conversation with women," says Marlo. "I haven't stopped dreaming; you shouldn't either! It's your turn: What should we talk about together?"

This digital effort coincides with the upcoming release of Marlo's newest book, Growing Up Laughing (available Sept. 28).

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Attention Kmart Shoppers !

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Attention Kmart Shoppers - we’re proud to announce the Kmart Bluelight Special Holiday Sweepstakes!

Started November 12th, you can enter for a chance to win a $50 Kmart gift card everyday from 11/12/2009 – 12/23/2009! In addition to daily winners, everyone following @KmartDealsnNews on Twitter (as of 12/23/2009) will be entered for a chance to win a $500 Kmart Shopping spree!

HOW TO ENTER
For a chance to win Daily, First, and Grand prizes, follow these easy steps:
1) Follow @KmartDealsnNews on Twitter from your personal Twitter account
2) Issue a Tweet everyday using the hashtag: #KmartBLS


A winner will be chosen everyday only from tweets within a 24hr period – so each day is a new opportunity to win a Daily Prize! The more often you tweet #KmartBLS, the better your chances are to win!

PRIZES
Daily winners will be chosen by random drawing and awarded a $50 gift card, everyday from 11/12 – 12/23. Winners will be notified by direct message, and must be following @KmartDealsnNews.

Grand and First prize winners will be chosen at random from eligible followers of the @KmartDealsnNews Twitter account at the end of the sweepstakes. One (1) Grand Prize winner will receive a $500 Kmart gift card, and five (5) First Prize winners will receive a $100 Kmart gift card. Winners will be notified by direct message, and must be following @KmartDealsnNews.

RULES
There is NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN, must be legal resident of the 50 U.S. and DC, 18 or older. Sweepstakes ends 12/23/2009. Visit http://tr.im/KmartBLSRules for official Rules.

Click on the following links to help spread the word about the Kmart Bluelight Special Holiday Sweepstakes to your friends and followers on Twitter!

Tweet #KmartBLS for a Chance to Win a $50 Kmart Gift Card Everyday from 11/12 - 12/23! For more info: http://tr.im/kmartbls @KmartDealsnNews

Follow @KmartDealsnNews for a chance to win a $500 Kmart Shopping Spree! #KmartBLS For more info: http://tr.im/kmartbls

As promised, here are this weekend’s Bluelight Special teasers:  11/21-11/22 Bluelight Specials!

• Home/All Frames 50% off (reg range $1-$29.99)

• Boys and Girls Basic Edition turtlenecks $2.99 (reg.$7.99)

• Home/All Cookware 40% off (reg. $6.99-169.99)

Quotes of the Week

Quotes of the Week

I asked my Twitter followers (known as Tweeps) what were their favorite quotes on "Inspirational" or "Inspiration".

I got some awesome responses. Enjoy!

* "Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly"- R.F. Kennedy. (submitted by @RozHannibal).
* "If you get up one more time than you fall, you will make it through" - Chinese Proverb. (submitted by RozHannibal).
* "Please be patient with me because God is not through with me yet."- James Cleveland. (submitted by @annyjacoby).

Enjoy these quotes! You can also click on the bold names to go to their Twitter page.

Quotes of the Week

I asked my Twitter followers (known as Tweeps) what were their favorite quotes on "Dreams".

I got some awesome responses. Enjoy!

* “"When I dream, I am ageless."- Elizabeth Coatsworth. (submitted by @ElleAndraWarner)
* " Those whom the Gods seek to destroy, first they make angry"- Unknown (submitted by @bayouqueen) (My mom's response to me whenever I lost my temper as a child.)
* "Some men see things as they are and say, "Why?" I dream of things that never were and say, "Why not?"- George Bernard Shaw. (submitted by @MomsofAmerica).

Enjoy these quotes! You can also click on the bold names to go to their Twitter page.

Quotes of the Week

I asked my Twitter followers (known as Tweeps) what were their favorite quotes on "Empowerment".

I got some awesome responses. Enjoy!

* “To accomplish great things we must first dream, then visualize, then plan... believe... act!” –Alfred A. Montapert. (submitted by @MargalitWard).
* "Others have seen what is and asked why. I have seen what could be and asked why not" -Pablo Picasso. (submitted by @bright_side).
* "Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will" Gandhi. (submitted by @bright_side).
* "Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal" Henry Ford. (submitted by @ArmySpouse).

Enjoy these quotes! You can also click on the bold names to go to their Twitter page.

Quotes of the Week

I asked my Twitter followers (known as Tweeps) what were their favorite quotes on "Empowerment".

I got some awesome responses. Enjoy!

• Mental and physical preparedness is empowerment" - Stephanie Behers. (submitted by @MallaryTytel ).
• "If you want to become a 'powerful' person, you must empower others" - @teenbizcoach.
• "A beginning starts today"- Mary Wollenscroft. (submitted by @ElleAndraWarner).
• "Each choice gives you a chance to pave your own road"- Oprah. (submitted by @ElleAndraWarner).
• "The earth's most precious natural resource is truly a rare find. As it changes by the second it is that of our time"- @teenbizcoach.

Enjoy these quotes! You can also click on the bold names to go to their Twitter page.

Quotes of The Week

Every Sunday, we will try to get some of our followers on Twitter to submit a quote based on a topic. This week: women. We will then state who submitted their topic, so that you may have the opportunity to follow them on Twitter.

• The most beautiful discovery true friends make is that they can grow separately without growing apart. ~Elisabeth Foley submitted by @wisewellwoman

• This made me laugh: Sure God created man before woman. But then you always make a rough draft before the final masterpiece Unknown submitted by @brittneyharris