Leave it to Microsoft to be 20 almost 30 years out of date with a punchline

Leave it to Microsoft to be 20 almost 30 years out of date with a punchline. "Moonlighting"… really? How about focusing on the value of the product instead of bashing another? (Does anyone except people over the age of 35 in the US know what this is even parodying?)

Besides, if M$ wasn't feeling the pinch of Google Apps why bother with the negative ad?

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Has anyone seen or used Twitter pages yet? I view all my Twitter messages in HootSuite,…

Has anyone seen or used Twitter pages yet? I view all my Twitter messages in HootSuite, so none of it comes through. Comparing Twitter pages to Google+ pages really doesn't seem "apples to apples".

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Google+ Pages beating Twitter Pages, but Facebook still king | ZDNet
Google+ Pages are already adding users faster than Twitter profile pages are. That being said, it’s a battle for second place, as Facebook is st

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Great explanation of how (and if) +1 on a website affect SEO results

From the +Mashable article:

The bottom line is, the SEO effects of a +1 are very indirect, which means traditional SEO practices should not be ignored. SEO methods such as link building, relevant keywords, and URL structure have a more significant impact on page ranking.

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How Google's +1 Button Affects SEO
Google's +1 button doesn't share content to the stream the way the Facebook "Like" does, but there must be a connection to search. Here's what we know so far.

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Forging Friendships Through Google+

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Forging Friendships Through Google+

Google+ Hangouts are all about bringing people closer together and strengthening relationships. The greatest benefit has arguably been meeting new friends and connecting with individuals all around the world whom we would otherwise have never met. Whether you prefer to HIRL (hangout in real life) or HIP (hangout in person), there will be plenty of opportunities to do so in the upcoming months!

Here are some of the major events being planned. If you know of any more events or have any corrections to make, please leave a comment.

Also, if you'd like to attend or help out with an event, let the organizers know. If you don't see a HIRL or HIP in your area, consider starting one! :)

Knoxville, TN – February 29, 2012
Contact: +Eileen McAllister
Announcement: goo.gl/ryAG7

Columbus, OH – March 10, 2012
Contact: +Christopher Slee
Page: +HIRLCBUS
Announcement: goo.gl/N793T

Austin, TX – SXSW, March 9-18, 2012
Photowalk with +Trey Ratcliff on March 10th: goo.gl/oYCu4
Additional plans by +Moritz Tolxdorff & company: goo.gl/KLWNV

Las Vegas, NV – April 14-19, 2012
Contact: +Edwin Duterte
Page: +HIRL Las Vegas
Announcement: goo.gl/GvjN3

Edinburgh, Scotland – July 12-15, 2012
Contact: +Dolidh Young, +Andy Stuart
Page: +HIRL Edinburgh
Announcement: goo.gl/FUISu

Berlin, Germany – August 3-5, 2012
Contact: +Maximilian Majewski, +Jaana Nyström
Page: +Euro HIRL
Announcement: goo.gl/es5D9

Nashville, TN – Date TBA (Possibly August)
Contact: +Peter G McDermott
Page: +Nashville HIRL
http://www.nashvillehirl.com/

Chicago, IL – Date TBA
Contact: +Sean Cowen, +Nikki Crome
Announcement: goo.gl/Z0UiE

Lahore, Pakistan – Date TBA
Contact: +Rehan Ahmad, +Rakhshanda Fawad
Announcement: goo.gl/DSrEI

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