This post almost did not happen today. Way to much going on this week. Yet, I got a few emails asking if I was going to post today. It is things like that, which get a person motivated!  So, you ask, you shall receive!

- Looking for simple, easy ways to keep your cost down and your content new? Roland Legrand sums it up nicely here with  7 Ways To Keep Costs Low, Content Fresh Using Social Media. I think he sums it nicely!

-Okay, so you want to build a Facebook application you say. You want it to be a success (like everyone else does). Check out 13 Sure Fire Strategies for Launching Successful Facebook Applications by Nick O’Neill. Make sure to check the comments for more great ideas!

-Facebook, I know between that and twitter my posts are covered with links about them.  Facebook is growing like mad and its getting a little crazy in there. Seems sex offenders have begun hanging out there.  Read Wake Up Call: Facebook Isn’t A Safe Haven by Jason Kincaid. He details what is going on and how FB got to this point.

-How popular is the use of social media?  The FDA is using it to let people know about the Peanut Butter recall. Yes, they are on Twitter, Facebook, and more!

-Okay we know social media is popular. How do we measure success? That is a question that many people ask and have different measurements of. I think Mitch Wagner did a nice summary of it in his post How Do You Measure Success On Social Media?

-Me, I swear by my sattelite radio. I have XM Radio. Fingers crossed they will survive, what looks like a serious financial problem. Many are saying social media is something that can help them. Check out some great insight in the article Satellite Diss by Farhad Manjoo

Lastly, off subject:

- I am going to SXSW next month, so if you see me, please say hi.

- Yes, I am still doing the biggest loser at my gym. As of today I am down 16 pounds in 5 weeks. Thank you for all the kind words and encouragement on Twitter and Facebook.

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