81-year-old Nepalese climber quits Everest attempt |
- 81-year-old Nepalese climber quits Everest attempt
- Oil falls below $95, parts ways with stocks
- Pakistani Foreign Ministry official condemns drone strike
- Myanmar urges calm after religious violence
- Independent Re-Adjudication Of RECORD Confirms Safety Of Rosiglitazone
- RAND Corporation (Briefly) Publishes Sobering Report On Workplace Wellness Programs
- Nepal marks milestone of Everest climb
- Asia stocks post modest gains on improving US data
- Hacking overshadows closer US-China military ties
- How To Use Social Media To Make Sales
- The 15 Steps to "Power SEO" (PR Is The New SEO)
- 10 Rules for Influencers
- Northern Myanmar city calm after latest communal violence
- U.S. launches first drone strike in Pakistan since election
- Afghan officials: Insurgent attack kills 1 officer
- 81-year old climber quits Everest attempt
- U.S. launches first drone strike in Pakistan since election
- Northern Myanmar city calm after latest communal violence
- Where To Stay In Tuscany: The Perfect Medieval Village
- South China Sea tension mounts near Filipino shipwreck
| 81-year-old Nepalese climber quits Everest attempt Posted: 28 May 2013 10:39 PM PDT
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| Oil falls below $95, parts ways with stocks Posted: 28 May 2013 10:18 PM PDT BANGKOK (AP) — The price of oil fell below $95 a barrel Wednesday, parting ways with rising stock markets, as ample supplies keep buying appetite in check. |
| Pakistani Foreign Ministry official condemns drone strike Posted: 28 May 2013 10:13 PM PDT ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - A Pakistani Foreign Ministry official condemned Wednesday's U.S. drone strike which killed seven people in North Waziristan as a breach of sovereignty. "Any drone strike is against the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Pakistan and we condemn it," the official, who declined to be identified, told Reuters. The strike, reported by Pakistani security officials, was the first such attack since a May 11 general election in which the use of the unmanned aircraft was a major issue. (Reporting by Mehreen Zahra-Malik; Editing by Nick Macfie) |
| Myanmar urges calm after religious violence Posted: 28 May 2013 10:33 PM PDT Curfew imposed in Lashio in Shan state after destruction of Muslim orphanage and mosque in latest outbreak of unrest. |
| Independent Re-Adjudication Of RECORD Confirms Safety Of Rosiglitazone Posted: 28 May 2013 10:20 PM PDT An independent re-adjudication of the RECORD trial has confirmed the original findings of the trial, that rosiglitazone d0es not increase cardiovascular risk. But critics of the trial and the drug are unlikely to be appeased by the new result. |
| RAND Corporation (Briefly) Publishes Sobering Report On Workplace Wellness Programs Posted: 28 May 2013 10:11 PM PDT For a short period of time last Friday, the RAND Corporation's much anticipated final report on Workplace Wellness was available online. At least Reuters managed to snag a copy before RAND withdrew it. RAND's website now says: "This document was posted in error and has been withdrawn pending completion of contractual obligations to the project sponsor." The congressionally mandated report was first delivered by RAND to the U.S. Department of Labor and the Department of Health and Human Services last fall. The public unveiling of the report has been much anticipated ever since. An initial assessment of RAND's report was provided by Reuters on Friday (here) and makes it easy to see why there's so much angst around the release. In general, the $6 billion a year Workplace Wellness industry isn't effective either clinically or financially. |
| Nepal marks milestone of Everest climb Posted: 28 May 2013 10:27 PM PDT Many fear industry bred by success of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay is ruining the world's highest peak. |
| Asia stocks post modest gains on improving US data Posted: 28 May 2013 10:04 PM PDT
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| Hacking overshadows closer US-China military ties Posted: 28 May 2013 09:47 PM PDT
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| How To Use Social Media To Make Sales Posted: 28 May 2013 09:55 PM PDT |
| The 15 Steps to "Power SEO" (PR Is The New SEO) Posted: 28 May 2013 09:55 PM PDT I particularly enjoyed Jayson DeMers' article on the 3 pillars of SEO in 2013 – and I especially add my vote of emphasis to his pillar #3 – Making Friends, Engaging and Sharing Content. |
| Posted: 28 May 2013 06:50 PM PDT I know you, but you may not know me. You're not a Hollywood celebrity, because frankly, you work harder and you're worth more to society than that. You have ambition, you have opinions , and you certainly know how to convince people to see things your way. You have seen the unbelievable idiocy of the media, corporate executives and politicians who were once considered trustworthy and who today are considered corrupt. Skepticism of the so-called "establishment" that once had a stranglehold on our culture, our laws, our buying habits, and what we read - is well earned. It was full of contradictions, hypocrisies, and undisclosed interests that shaped our lives into a warped bubble. In the past, the "truth" we heard from the establishment was white washed and distilled through corporate and political correctness filters that left us with the saccharine version of the truth, always wanting the real thing but unable to obtain it. Today, thanks to you, that's changed. You are no longer chained to a chair and forced to watch a political ruse or a corporate charade or even a biased media story. You have broken free and have established your own Triberr tribe, your own platform, your own credibility based on your own experience. You are not held to account by special interests or forced to swallow and regurgitate corporate messaging that has little or no connection to its intended targets. You're your own person, able to help or hurt the establishment - but you base this on what's right and not what some fat tie, short sleeve type wants you to say. But this expertise and influence comes with fiduciary responsibility and liability. You've established a positive reputation and trust with your massive base of fans, friends, and followers and you don't want to lose that; because reputation and trust are the currency of the influencer. So let's look at how to properly keep them in check. 1. You must only provide honest opinions The closer you stick to this rule, the more trustworthy you become. Don't accept money or quid pro quo arrangements for products/services that you don't love. Be honest about any product reviews or endorsements - else your power base (fans) will leave you. 2. Do no evil This rule is of course is subjective, but a strong moral code is key here. The guiding principle here is respect for the individual. If you're confronted with an opportunity to unfairly denigrate an individual or brand to ruin their reputation, resist the temptation. If you are asked to take part in a campaign that deceitful or dishonest – resist. 3. Help others become influential Reciprocation and the give and take approach will only help you become more prominent. When others take the time to help you with your influence goals, you must acknowledge and help them with theirs. Mutual power is the real objective; reciprocation is simply a means to that end. 4. When in doubt, disclose It's not just the law, it's the right thing to do. Your paid relationship with a company needs to be disclosed in the tweet, blog, social campaign or wherever you're endorsing or promoting a product. Take the time to understand the FTC guidelines – they can save you and the companies you represent from fines and embarrassment. 5. Don't be a jerk You're just a guy/gal like everyone else. Don't fall into the trap of the Hollywood celebrity, the sports star or the media snob - those that climb themselves up on too high a ladder are swiftly kicked off by those at its base. The unconcerned, unprofessional, unpleasant egoist is unacceptable. 6. Do keep the establishment honest They still possess a lot of power and still own the trust card in a lot of circles – so it's your job to opine about corrupt political and corporate practices and watch the watchdogs. 7. Influence = Power (don't let it corrupt you) Remember that the objective of influence is not simply a power instrument to force your will on others, but a mechanism to change behavior in things you believe in. Once your followers are organized around an issue you are promoting, most will trust your point of view and take action. Influence for good is the real objective; avoid the corrupting temptation of authority. 8. Maintain a sense of humility There are two influencers that epitomize this best - Guy Kawasaki and Mari Smith. Spend any amount of time with them and you quickly realize that they take their ounce of fame and fortune with a pound of humility. 9. Be dependable If you've agreed to help a company, a cause or a political issue, show up on time and stick with it. If the tactics are not working, then ask for feedback and suggestions from your followers and try something else. Deserting people in need should not be a play in your playbook. 10. Technology is your friend Becoming what Mark Shaefer describes as a citizen influencer is only a recent phenomenon. Social media gave the passionate expert, the promoter, and the networker the global ability to build a following. Social engagement tools like Nimble, data analytics companies like MutualMind, and powerful promotion tools like Triberr are game changing solutions that can increase your influence. As an influencer, you understand how the real world works, not how the establishment wants it to work. But you also see how the world could work, and you're prepared to organize your fan base to help change it. As an influencer, you must shake up the establishment and their hold on culture, politics and consumers. We need you. But in order to maintain trust with your base and thus your influence, you must remain true to yourself and faithful to your beliefs. Any radical change in the establishment must be perceived as better than the previous one. Most people are so unfulfilled, so bewildered, so cynical about the current system that they are willing to let go of the establishment and follow you. Your leadership matters. It's just getting started. Just think of the possibilities. |
| Northern Myanmar city calm after latest communal violence Posted: 28 May 2013 09:20 PM PDT YANGON (Reuters) - The city of Lashio in northern Myanmar was calm on Wednesday, residents said, after violence between Buddhists and Muslims the previous evening that highlighted the tension between the two communities after deadly unrest over the past year. A mosque, a Muslim religious school and a dozen shops owned by both Muslims and Buddhists were gutted by fire in the violence in Lashio, a city in Shan State about 190 km (120 miles) south of Muse on the border with China. ... |
| U.S. launches first drone strike in Pakistan since election Posted: 28 May 2013 10:02 PM PDT By Jibran Ahmad PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - A U.S. drone strike killed seven people in Pakistan's North Waziristan region on Wednesday, security officials said, the first such attack since a May 11 general elections in which the use of the unmanned aircraft was a major issue. U.S. President Barack Obama recently indicated he was scaling back the drone strike programme, winning cautious approval from Pakistan. ... |
| Afghan officials: Insurgent attack kills 1 officer Posted: 28 May 2013 09:26 PM PDT KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan officials say one police officer was killed and another was wounded when seven insurgents wearing bomb-laden vests attacked a government compound in eastern Panjshir province. |
| 81-year old climber quits Everest attempt Posted: 28 May 2013 09:20 PM PDT
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| U.S. launches first drone strike in Pakistan since election Posted: 28 May 2013 10:51 PM PDT PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - A U.S. drone strike killed seven people in Pakistan's North Waziristan region on Wednesday, security officials said, the first such attack since a May 11 general election in which the use of the unmanned aircraft was a major issue.  |
| Northern Myanmar city calm after latest communal violence Posted: 28 May 2013 09:20 PM PDT YANGON (Reuters) - The city of Lashio in northern Myanmar was calm on Wednesday, residents said, after violence between Buddhists and Muslims the previous evening that highlighted the tension between the two communities after deadly unrest over the past year.  |
| Where To Stay In Tuscany: The Perfect Medieval Village Posted: 28 May 2013 09:30 PM PDT |
| South China Sea tension mounts near Filipino shipwreck Posted: 28 May 2013 08:45 PM PDT By Manuel Mogato MANILA (Reuters) - A wrecked navy transport ship perched on a remote coral reef could be the next flashpoint in the South China Sea, where China and five other claimants bitterly dispute territory. The Philippines is accusing China of encroachment after three Chinese ships, including a naval frigate, converged just 5 nautical miles from an old transport ship that Manila ran aground on a reef in 1999 to mark its territory. ... |
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