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The National Transportation Safety Board is suggesting a nationwide ban on all cellphone use while driving. The board called distracted driving the new DUI and says a ban would help limit accidents. While it’s only a recommendation, the board has been instrumental in implementing previous transportation safety restrictions. Read the full article at CNN.com Continue Reading →

Facebook is teaming up with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to help save some lives. A new program will let people enter a live chat and speak with suicide prevention specialists. In the past, Facebook would flag users who posted suicidal content. Read the full article at CNet.com Continue Reading →

Apple is making changes to its advertising platform in hopes to attract more marketers. Apple has reduced the minimum commitment to $400,000 and will offer training programs for interest buyers. Despite the compromise, advertising in Apple prison still has a high cost of entry. Read the full article at WSJ.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/111213_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] The National Transportation Safety Board is suggesting a nationwide ban on all cellphone use while driving. The board called distracted driving the new DUI and says a ban would help limit accidents. While it’s only a recommendation, the board has been instrumental in implementing previous transportation safety Continue Reading →

Lately there have been a lot of articles pointing to growing brand interest in social media measurement. Like all marketing activity, social is now being more thoroughly scrutinized to determine if it is making a significant business impact. What is perhaps getting short shrift in that coverage is the massive shift taking place in HOW Continue Reading →

Google’s street view cars covered over 44,000 km of road in Japan, documenting the damage the country sustained from the tsunami earlier this year. You can view the before and after pictures, some of which show heartbreaking images of destruction, by visiting the website called “Build the Memory.” You can read more about the project at Continue Reading →

Want great Orb sound for your computer, iPod or TV without getting into complicated surround sound receivers? This package includes 2 Orb Mod1 or Mod2 speakers and a tiny, audiophile quality amplifier to provide power for your Orbs. Package saves $29 vs. individual prices! Each Orb speaker is less than 4.25 inches in diameter and Continue Reading →

From the Manufacturer Nikon’s affordable, compact and lightweight D3100 digital SLR features a high-resolution 14-megapixel CMOS DX sensor, high-quality 3x NIKKOR 18-55mm VR image stabilization zoom lens and intuitive onboard assistance including the learn-as-you grow Guide Mode. Capture beautiful pictures and amazing Full HD 1080p movies with sound and full-time autofocus. Easily capture the action Continue Reading →

From the Manufacturer One look at Canon’s new PowerShot S95 will have you moving “upgrade my digital camera” to the top of your to-do list. The ultra-slim, ultra-intelligent S95 is loaded with all a serious photographer’s must-haves, including a bright f/2.0 wide-angle lens and professional-style control ring for intuitive manual control. Canon’s HS System is Continue Reading →

From the Manufacturer The Samsung ST700 DualView 16.1-Megapixel Digital Camera features LCD viewfinders on both the front and rear of the camera, allowing you to take perfectly framed self-portraits. The camera’s Smart Auto feature automatically adjusts composition settings and chooses the right mode for your picture, while dual image stabilization yields photos that are clear Continue Reading →