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Social Times’ Top Stories Of The Week – March 11, 2011

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For some of us, Charlie Sheen has been the hot search in our Google searches. On the other side of the issue, there are those of us who can’t stand the man. Take a look at Megan O’Neill’s To Sheen or Not to Sheen: Are You Still On the High Buzz to see where you stand. If Charlie Sheen does not interest you, maybe Twitter predicting the stock market will. Bilal Hammed takes a look into this in his article Can Twitter Predict The Stock Market? 28 Year-Old Bets 25 Million Pounds It Can.

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Watch Your Tongue — RateMySpeaker Will Be Ranking Every SXSW Presenter

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According to its co-founder Andrei Vestemeanu, at the end of each event attendees are sure to talking among themselves about the speaker, but now they can do even more. The can rate the speaker at ratemyspeaker.com. They are able to let the speakers and the masses know what they really think of the speaker’s overall presentation.

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Charlie Casanova: First Film Conceived on Facebook

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He typed a very direct message: “Intend shooting no budget feature, ‘Charlie Casanova’ a provocatively dark satire, in the first couple of weeks of January. Need cast, equipment, locations, and a lot of balls. Any takers? Script at terrymcmahon.org. This is sincere so bull shitters fuck off in advance. Thank you.”

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Social Media Author Brian Solis Joins Altimeter Group As Analyst

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As a research-based advisory firm that helps companies and industries leverage disruption to their advantage. Solis is honored to be joining the team at Altimeter Group. “Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of calling Charlene Li and Jeremiah Owyang friends, mentors, and also neighbors. I’ve learned so much from them that over time, it was simply a natural progression to move toward an official relationship.”

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SXSW 2011 — The Top 5 Interactive Parties to Attend

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You want to attend the SXSW interactive parties because they are the perfect place to grab a cold drink, eat some great food, network, see old friends and listen to some great music. Parties are hosted by some of the leading heavyweights in the tech industry, so you’re sure to make new friends and solid connections while enjoying endless free food and drink. Because there are so many parties, I have picked the top five must attend parties.

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Social Times’ Top Stories Of The Week – March 04, 2011

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As I look outside my window, I still see snow on the ground — another reminder that spring is still far off in the distance. However, the good news is that it is Friday, which means the beginning of the weekend. If you’re wondering why your local Blockbuster is closing up, take a look at Megan O’Neill’s How Netflix Bankrupted & Destroyed Blockbuster article to find out why. Also, with all of the corrupt politicians these days it can be a hassle to follow all of them on Twitter. Don’t worry though, Katy Gathright has 10 Politicians That Every Politico Should Follow.

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