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Clinton’s E-mail Server Targeted from China, S. Korea, Germany

Computer hackers in China, South Korea and Germany tried to attack Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s private email server after she left the U.S. State Department in February 2013, the Associated Press reported. “It was not immediately clear whether the attempted intrusions into Clinton’s server were serious espionage threats or the sort of nuisance attacks that hit computer servers the world over,” the AP said, citing a congressional document.

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Hacking at Uber Reportedly Tied to Executive at Lyft

Eight months after disclosing a major data breach, ride service Uber is focusing its legal efforts on learning more about an Internet address that it has persuaded a court could lead to identifying the hacker. That address, two sources familiar with the matter say, can be traced to the chief of technology at its main U.S. rival, Lyft.

Read the article: Reuters

Microsoft E-mail Case Called ‘Matter of National Sovereignty’

Since December 2013, Microsoft has been engaged in a pivotal battle with the U.S. government over e-mail stored on one of its company servers in Ireland. The government’s attorneys say the U.S. simply wants evidence linked to a narcotics case. Microsoft says if it loses the case, the consequences will resound well beyond the fate of an alleged drug dealer.

Read the article: Bloomberg

Samsung Says Users’ Payment Info Not Compromised

Samsung Electronics Co. said that the personal payment information of users of its mobile payment system wasn’t compromised despite a reported hacking incident at LoopPay, a U.S.-based startup it bought earlier this year. Samsung said in a statement that the incident involved three servers on LoopPay’s internal office network and as soon as the incident was discovered, the U.S. company brought in professional security teams to investigate and quarantine devices.

How to CREATE VIDEOS and ANIMATION @Social

Ellen H.
Common Sense Media
San Francisco, CA

CATEGORIESIn the Classroom, Out-of-School Learning, Technology Integration

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For this week's Top Picks List Friday, we are featuringwebsites and apps for making videos and animations.Teachers know that video making is a tried and true way to get kids engaged in building, demonstrating, and sharing knowledge. These apps and sites feature user-friendly tools and features that make it more fun than ever to get kids’ productions edited and polished.

To see the rating of each app, game, or website, visit the Top Picks List, Websites and Apps for Making Videos and Animation.

	Easy Studio - Animate the Shapes! Kids can learn basic animation skills, along with sequencing, following directions, and how geometric shapes can interact to create objects and designs. As kids use the tools onEasy Studio - Animate with Shapes!, they also use their imagination and fine motor skills to make new digital creations. Read full review.
	Creaza Cartoonist Creaza is a cartoon creation website that allows kids to make their own online cartoons and mini-movies. They can use pre-drawn characters and backgrounds, or draw their own directly into a panel, then add sound. Read full review.
	Generator Generator is an free online film resource that gives kids the training and tools to make their own short films. Since it's from the Australian Center for the Moving Image (ACMI), some info is Australia-specific, but it's still applicable to any budding filmmaker. Read full review.
	Domo Animate Domo Animate is an online animation platform where kids can create their own short video animations. From Go Animate, the site is basically a testing ground for the company's product, but it's a great place for kids to learn animation and storytelling skills. Read full review.
	ABCya Animate Use ABCya Animate to show kids how animations are created. Once kids understand how animation works and how to use the tool, they can use it to create short animated movies to demonstrate their understanding in many other subject areas. Read full review.
	Pixorial Pixorial is a website you can use to store, edit, and share videos. No matter what the subject, Pixorial allows users to upload video from a computer, film directly from a webcam, or even have video converted from vintage formats. Read full review.
	WeVideo WeVideo is a video-creation site that lets students create, edit, and share video content in one place. It's cloud-based, which means that multiple people can collaborate and work on the same video from different locations. Read full review.
	Toontastic Toontastic is a digital storytelling tool that teaches kids how to organize and present story ideas through cartoons. It employs a "Story Arc" that contains five sequential scenes to guide story structure (Setup, Conflict, Challenge, Climax, and Resolution). Read full review.
	VoiceThread VoiceThread provides students of all ages an online platform to create and share media projects that can incorporate video, image, voice, and even drawings. One of its most valuable assets: allowing for collaboration opportunities as well as audio or video feedback from readers and viewers. Read full review.
	Mozilla Popcorn Maker By helping kids annotate audio and video clips from the Web, Popcorn Maker encourages kids to research their topics and combine what they learn with their own ideas through pop-up word balloons and thought bubbles. Kids can also bring in and remix audio and video files they make in class and upload to any of the services that work with Popcorn. Read full review.
	Animoto For teachers trying to engage students in digital storytelling, Animoto might not be the best tool. Creating a slideshow is simple and straightforward. But they trade ease of use with the automated process for editorial control. Read full review.
	Explain Everything Your students can learn crucial 21st-century skills with Explain Everything. They can learn how to present information using multiple forms of expression (images, text, video, and audio) through digital technology. Read full review.
	Capzles Capzles is a social-networking and storytelling website. Users can combine photos, videos, blog content, and music into explanatory slideshows and share them with friends  http://eugenemota.com/grow-your-blog-audience/

How to Build a #Blogging Team !

By Allie Rees

Published June 22, 2015 

Are you struggling to publish regularly to your blog?

Have you thought about bringing in other writers?

With a team of bloggers, you can share the workload and keep your blog updated with fresh content.

In this article you’ll discover how to set up and support a blogging team for your business.

Discover how to build a blogging team.

Why a Team?

Posting regularly to your blog is not only a way to carry out your content strategy, but it’s also the key to driving relevant traffic and awareness for your business. So if you’re struggling to update your blog consistently, consider bringing in some help.

Creating a team of bloggers can facilitate regular blog contributions. By sharing responsibility, you can provide fresh content on a regular basis and ensure that no single person bears the burden for the blog’s success.

Set up a team to keep your blog full of relevant content. Image: Shutterstock.

But setting up a successful team is about more than just selecting a few people and assigning topics. And, no matter how many people you put on your team, keeping them inspired to create engaging content will require time and attention.

Here’s how to set up a team that’s passionate and engaged, and most importantly, that follows through.

#1: Assemble the Team

The most important element of creating a blogging team is to choose people who really want to write and have a passion for blogging or the industry. You’re asking people for an extra commitment, so you need team members who are excited to participate.

Consider asking potential members to fill out a short application for entry to the team. And then launch the team with a formal announcement and an in-person kickoff meeting. Nothing creates a sense of enthusiasm and purpose quite like some team bonding time.

Find team members who are excited about blogging. Image: Shutterstock.

This meeting can serve a few different purposes (some discussed below), but the main point is to get everyone on the same page with their roles and responsibilities, and to feel confident in their ability to contribute regularly.

It’s also a great way to foster team camaraderie, which again is essential when you’re requesting work above and beyond a colleague’s regular job duties.

Every team member should also agree on what his or her specific role is, and then document it, sign it and make copies. There’s something about signing an official document that reinforces the importance of a commitment.

#2: Manage Workflow and Facilitate Communication

The team is a team because each member is important. This mentality helps create a sense of accountability and responsibility among team members. It also allows people to volunteer for specific blog posts, pick up the slack when necessary and ensure that there’s a reason (other than just the company’s prerogative) to show up regularly to team meetings and write new blog posts.

A great way to manage workflow is to use a tool like the Edit Flow WordPress plugin. It provides a monthly calendar, allows the team to collaborate on blog posts and sends out notifications so everyone stays on track with their assignments.

Use tools that let everyone on your team know what’s happening with your team. Image: Placeit.

Other apps like Slack and Facebook groups also allow teams to communicate and share documents without needing to be in the same physical location

How To Build A Successful Business #Blog (a Getting Started Guide) @Social

May 11, 2015 By Rebekah Radice 4 \

Whether you’re a local business owner, entrepreneur, or brand – finding new ways to generate business can be a challenge.

Especially in the highly competitive online world where content is King and differentiation is the fine line between success and failure.

That’s where blogging comes in.

Building a successful business blog can give your business the edge it needs. Not only is it a cost-effective way to enhance your inbound marketing efforts, but it also becomes a magnet – attracting prospective clients in an organic and natural way.

Whether you’re looking to start a blog from scratch or reinvent your current blog, this post will walk you through the setup of a successful (and profitable) business blog.

How do I know these steps will set you up for success? Because they’re the exact steps I took to set up my award winning blog!

Ready to get started? Read my ultimate getting started guide to building your business blog. And don’t forget to leave a comment with a link to your blog.

I’d love to hear (and see) how blogging is supporting your business!

Is A Business Blog Really Important?

A business blog is an essential element of your marketing strategy. And I tell you that from years of experience.

I started my first blog (the very one you’re on right now) in 2004. At the time, I was in the real estate and mortgage industry and looking to make connections on a local level.

But I quickly figured out the national implications as well. I began building relationships within my industry, creating connections I would have never been able to make otherwise.

Many of those relationships blossomed into true friendships that I still hold dear today. Many others turned into business opportunities.

Whether it’s speaking at a national event or traveling as a brand ambassador, blogging has opened (and continues to open) doors for me I never thought possible.

One of my most recent achievements is being named a 2015 Top 10 Social Media Bloggers by Social Media Examiner.

This was a monumental moment in my blogging career and an honor that made every long, sleepless and stressful night worthwhile.

So think about it.

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50 Ways to Promote and Market your #Blog Posts ! #Baer

Written by Samuel Pustea - 94 Comments

Categories: Blogging, Marketing, Social Media Marketing

So you have hit the publish key on your latest blog post.

image: http://www.jeffbullas.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/50-Ways-to-Promote-and-Market-your-Blog-Posts.jpg

The angels are singing, the sun is shining and a torrent of traffic is about to turn up. It is the best article you have ever written and it deserves some attention.

It’s your baby.

You spent time agonizing over the headline, the introduction is a sizzler and the structure is written for web skimming readers.

Nothing happens. The visitors don’t show.

The reality is very different to the imagination that started with a dream of thousands of fanatical readers, advocates and viewers turning up to your web front door. The adage of “build it and they will come” does not work on a web where you are competing with hundreds of millions of websites and over 2 billion internet users who still don’t know you exist.

Dream shattered?

No, it’s just time to roll up the sleeves and build traffic one marketing tactic at a time. It will involve some social media marketing, old fashioned blogger networking and also understanding the nuances of Google.

You don’t need to do all of them but just start. Pick three to five marketing methods from this article that catch your attention and work on those.

Here are 50 ways of promoting your articles on your blog.

50 tips to market your blog

Let’s kick this off with some social media marketing tactics.

1. Facebook

On your profile and Facebook page, post as many inspiring statuses that will engage your friends, fans and followers with a link to your published article.

2. Twitter

Post to Twitter straight after publishing your post. The more followers you have on Twitter the better this will work.

3. Google+

Add as many relevant users to your friend’s list so that they can add you back, increasing the chances of receiving more “+1’s” and “shares” from them.

Read more at http://www.jeffbullas.com/2013/05/29/50-ways-to-promote-and-market-your-blog-posts/#BX7muJ7xtY7vX04T.99

What the Best Bloggers Do Right

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Last time I checked, 3.75 million blog posts were written today.

Now how many of those were readtoday? Your guess is as good as mine. A very teeny tiny minority, if you choose to rely on the most basic 80–20 Pareto’s Principle. But have you noticed the number of views, shares, and comments when the post is written by people like Seth Godin? Or Neil Patel? Or Arianna Huffington?

So what are the qualities or distinct characteristics that mark these super bloggers, setting them on a plane higher than us lesser mortals? I am inclined to think that entry to this rarefied region is free, as long as you get these three steps just right. Read on.

Write Often

In a Curata study of over 400 business bloggers, they found that the best bloggers—one’s with over 10,000 page views or more per month—shared some similar traits. Being regular and keeping that blog fresh is one thing that nearly every successful blogger did. According to Curata’s numbers, over 90% of the top bloggers publish at least one or more posts every week5 (highlight to tweet).

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#Social #Media Journalism !

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How to Broadcast Video Via Mobile

By Kristi Hines

Published April 15, 2015 

Does the idea of broadcasting live video from your mobile device sound interesting?

Are you wondering if you should consider Meerkat or Periscope?

In this article you’ll discover the differences between Meerkat and Periscope so you can choose the best one for your live mobile broadcasts.

Discover how to broadcast video with Meerkat and Periscope.

Preview Meerkat and Periscope on Desktop

If you’re not ready to commit to either app just yet, or don’t have an iOS device, you can dive in by previewing some Meerkat and Periscope live streams on your desktop.

Click on this link to see what videos are streaming live from Meerkat users. Unfortunately, even if a video is live, you’ll first have to log in via Twitter, and then you’ll only see a static shot of the screen.

For Periscope, click on this link to see what videos are streaming live from Periscope users. Unlike live Meerkat videos, Periscope videos start automatically without asking you to log into Twitter. And you get the live feed.

If you click on a Meerkat or Periscope stream that has ended, you get a screen encouraging you to download the app and follow the user in question.

Look Inside the Meerkat App

When you download the Meerkat mobile app (currently available for iOS users only), you get a better viewing experience than on a desktop.

First, you’re prompted to log in using your Twitter account.

The Meerkat app login screen.

Allow Meerkat to access your camera for live streaming purposes. Next, give the app permission to access your location while you’re using it. Finally, allow Meerkat to send you notifications on your phone.

You can decline all of these options if you just want to browse and not live stream, or you can allow camera access without location access or notifications.

Meerkat app permissions settings.

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