Tag: Social Networks

  • What games do you play?

    Games help people stay mentally sharp by challenging their skills and abilities.  They also serve as inexpensive entertainment. Games come in all kinds of forms Board Card Dice Dominoes Stones / Gems Pegs Paper & Pen Role Playing Video Simulations Repetition Some games are designed to be played solo where your goal is to finish the game.  These games tend to…

  • The Answers are in front of you

    In my Network Marketing Workshops, I tell everybody to participate in forums.  When someone hears a statement like this they might think of discussion groups. Some better known discussion groups groups.yahoo.com groups.google.com groups.live.com They might say, this seems like a lot of trouble or do I really have to join a discussion group just to participate…

  • Social Media breaks down barriers

    Last week I listened to a great speech from Carlos Hernandez at iRM Consulting.  He shared his expertise with the audience at a Career Strategy Forum hosted by the Northern Silicon Valley Partnership.  Building Networks utilizing Social Networking tools – Carlos talked about Web 2.0 and the importance of utilizing the technology for networking.  He mentioned…

  • Farm Town or FarmVille

    Periodically, I have Facebook friends that tell me they received a gift or an invitation to play Farm Town or FarmVille.  They want to know if these games are any fun and whether they’re worth playing or not.   My answer is yes, they’re worth playing. If you’re wondering what Farm Town or FarmVille are,…

  • Farm Town – Social networking between generations

    Who would have thought that a simple Facebook application like Farm Town would encourage Social Networking. Here are some subtle ways it happens: It encourages healthy competition and cooperation between generations It encourages neighborly kindness. As you visit a relative’s farm you might notice they need to harvest their fields.  You can send them a message…