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Sally Mercedes
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Project Manager, Social Media, American Express
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Ryan Paugh So any thoughts on last night's Jin/Sun centric episode? Anyone surprised by the mystery person in the sub? I was actually hoping that it was going to be somebody else...

97 weeks ago from LOST Fans

Karla Mercado: I was also hoping that it was either Ji Yeon (who turned out to be one hella cute little girl!) or Aaron in the sub. I just watched the episode on ...MoreI was also hoping that it was either Ji Yeon (who turned out to be one hella cute little girl!) or Aaron in the sub. I just watched the episode on Hulu now, missed the Alpert episode and this one. But I loved this episode and I loved polished Mikael haha. Great time anomaly theory, Smith.
96 weeks ago
Niche: WAs hoping it would be Charlie but i guess that would be stretching things a little. A bit confused about the Lock thing
96 weeks ago
 
Sally Mercedes At the WAM! NYC conference. Great stuff so far, gearing up for the panel I'm on this p.m. - Social Media for Personal & Org Branding

97 weeks ago

 
Sally Mercedes Anybody here a fan of April Smith & the Great Picture Show? The new album is so great - folks should download it from iTunes: Songs for a Sinking Ship.

102 weeks ago from Music

 
Zack Zaban Does anyone have tips on successfully taking a break from social media? This question sounds strange, but I find that the only way I can limit my interaction with others in the online world is to simply go to a location where I cannot get Internet.

102 weeks ago from Brazen Careerists on Twitter, Brazen Undergrads, Tech Gurus and Work/Life Blur2 more

Jed Cohen: Something that has worked somewhat well for me was to disable badging icons. I tend to have e-mail, RSS, and Twitter applications running ...MoreSomething that has worked somewhat well for me was to disable badging icons. I tend to have e-mail, RSS, and Twitter applications running whenever I'm at my computer, and seeing icons with numbers or notification overlays everywhere was a bit distracting. So I turned them all off. It's not really a break from social media, but at least I'm not constantly reminded that I'm connected - letting me get other work done online but still allowing me to switch gears if I want to.
99 weeks ago
Brandy Brown: Since I got my droid you can hop into settings and turn off your social applications - which I make a point to do when I need to focus or am ...MoreSince I got my droid you can hop into settings and turn off your social applications - which I make a point to do when I need to focus or am trying to achieve flow (which I generally am doing for a portion of each day), and then I also have started trying to take one personal day per week off-line completely. I just try to stay off the computer if at all possible. It's helped a lot with achieving some balance.
99 weeks ago
 
Ryan Paugh Okay, so I am starting to think that the alternate timeline has nothing to do w/ the nuke going off, but something to do w/ an event that hasn't occurred yet in the on-island timeline. Karla mentioned this earlier, but Jacks new offspring has made me a believer. Any thoughts, theories, etc?

102 weeks ago from LOST Fans

Ryan Paugh: Ummm...I'd say that your priorities are right where they should be :)
102 weeks ago
Doug Sisson: Ryan C - Desmond might be a factor; maybe with the split timelines, they all need to find their Constant. Desmond already has his.
102 weeks ago
 
Timothy Johnson III Does anyone use Tumblr as their blog service of choice? And if so, do you happen to know how to categorize various posting? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

102 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas

Timothy Johnson III: I'll take a look at Tumblr's tagging features and experiment with them, and see how that works out.
102 weeks ago
Timothy Johnson III: I finally figured out how to utilize the tags effectively. Thanks for the tips.
100 weeks ago
 
Sally Mercedes This is a great idea! I'll need to think about what goals to make for myself for March.

103 weeks ago from Monthly Goal Meet-Up

 
Ryan Paugh Okay guys, what did you think about this week? Is it just me or is the alternate timeline getting weirder and weirder? Ben is a teacher now? Locke stayed w/ Helen? Did something else get warped when they set off that nuke?

103 weeks ago from LOST Fans

Sally Mercedes: There's a theory that the other timeline is more about what would have happened without Jacob influencing them, rather than simply because of the ...MoreThere's a theory that the other timeline is more about what would have happened without Jacob influencing them, rather than simply because of the bomb going off: http://bit.ly/drZVpr

This is my fave episode so far this season.

103 weeks ago
Doug Sisson: I was thinking that too, Sally. It will be interesting to see how they merge to two timelines, or how they end the 2nd one.
103 weeks ago
 
Benjamin Jancewicz HUGE debate with my friends right now: Are there three timelines or just two? 1: Jack on a plane as if nothing happened. 2: Juliet & the Bomb in 1977. 3: FakeLocke in present day. I think there's only two, because when Japanese Warrior dude set off the warning rocket, it was seen by FakeLocke and Ben & them. Another question: Who was Japanese Warrior warning with the rocket? Where is the other group?

105 weeks ago from LOST Fans

Sally Mercedes: I agree that it's sloppy if it is in fact that way, but inconsistencies have happened before and I'm sure they'd happen again.
105 weeks ago
Daniel Goyeneche: def 2 time lines. imagine the story-line like a Y. the bottom part is time up to 1977, at the split it creates 2 "realities" one where the bomb ...Moredef 2 time lines. imagine the story-line like a Y. the bottom part is time up to 1977, at the split it creates 2 "realities" one where the bomb goes off, and they never end up coming to the island, the other split is everything we've seen so far in the series...confused now? similar concept in Fringe, time is linear until a choice is made, then it creates 2 realities...JJ Abrams rules
105 weeks ago
 
Breanne Potter- Harris Hey everyone! i write a blog on LOST, and her is my post after the premiere. Would love to hear other thoughts! http://lostwithbreanne.blogspot.com/2010/02/lost-season-6-episode-12-lax...

105 weeks ago from LOST Fans

Benjamin Jancewicz: Oh, Eko's totally back. How do I know?
He's in the bloody poster! More
Oh, Eko's totally back. How do I know?
He's in the bloody poster! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_%28season_6%29

105 weeks ago
Sally Mercedes: Regarding "something is happening there" on Kimmel, your theory is a good one, but I thought he simply meant that he isn't technically possessing ...MoreRegarding "something is happening there" on Kimmel, your theory is a good one, but I thought he simply meant that he isn't technically possessing his body because Locke's body is intact - he's merely taken on the form of his body. Of course, we could both be totally wrong. Such is LOST!
105 weeks ago
 
Ryan Paugh Has anybody seen any TV promos yet w/ scenes from the new season? I haven't seen any. Am I missing them somewhere? If you find any, share them!

109 weeks ago from LOST Fans

Ryan Paugh: Are there any new scenes in here? I've seen a few of them already and they seem to just be montages from seasons past.
109 weeks ago
Lauren Shanks: I heard that Team Darlton wouldn't allow anyone to use new scenes until the season premiere. A spanish station put a pretty cool spot together, ...MoreI heard that Team Darlton wouldn't allow anyone to use new scenes until the season premiere. A spanish station put a pretty cool spot together, though: http://blog.zap2it.com/lost/2009/12/about-that-spanish-lost-promo.html

There are also some interesting insights after the clip.

109 weeks ago
 
Andrea V. Lewis Who's on Twitter? I want to make a Brazeen Community List on my Twitter page. Please reply with your name so I can follow you and add you to my list. Mine = @AndreaVLewis

111 weeks ago from Social Media

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96 weeks ago
 
Mike Ambassador Bruny I am looking to get some feedback on my blog: www.runthepoint.blogspot.com . I've been blogging for a minute and have been trying to figure out how to get more folks involved and commenting. Is having my blog automatically go to my facebook notes page, helpful or harmful. Does anyone else do the same thing. Thanks in advance for the support. Your Ambassador, Bruny

111 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas

Natasha Fondren: Bruny, in addition to the great suggestions by Sally and Rebecca, if you want comments, I believe in asking for them. As in, at the end of your ...MoreBruny, in addition to the great suggestions by Sally and Rebecca, if you want comments, I believe in asking for them. As in, at the end of your post, ask a question (or multiple questions) that express an interest in hearing what the commenters have to say.

On Facebook, I don't like Notes. Networked Blogs does a better job of posting it as a status and linking to your actual blog, whereas with Notes, it's awkward to get to the conversation.

Good luck!

111 weeks ago
Mike Ambassador Bruny: @Natasha: Thanks a million. I'll ask the questions and i've already switched over to Networked Blogs.
111 weeks ago
 
Breanne Potter- Harris If you could go back and re-write Lost, whose story line would you have continued? Whose story was cut too short? My answer: I thought there was so much more to learn about Mr. Eko and Libby (especially the ties with Hurley in the mental ward).

111 weeks ago from LOST Fans

Ryan Paugh: I think Walt. What made him so special? He was killing birds and other weird stuff. Maybe they'll cover that in s6. I need closure!
111 weeks ago
Rachel Vincent: Yea, I've always wondered about Walt. I wish that story could have been explored more.
111 weeks ago
 
Ryan Paugh Hey LOST fans - Tell me about your favorite LOST episode before the end of today and I'll send you a $5 Dunkin' Donuts gift card. Here's mine - Trisha Tanaka is Dead It's not a big plot builder, but it's a good episode. Plus, it's the first time we ever meet Roger Workman :)

111 weeks ago from LOST Fans

Sally Mercedes: It's hard for me to choose, but the ones that stick out the most are the two Juliet-centric episodes (has she had more than two? If so, the first ...MoreIt's hard for me to choose, but the ones that stick out the most are the two Juliet-centric episodes (has she had more than two? If so, the first two.). Seeing her life before the island was really interesting because it was the first time I realized she's as trapped as everyone else.

Probably not a popular choice and not the *best* as far as episodes go, but I liked them a lot.

111 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh: Thanks for sharing! I'll reach out to you all via Private Message for your mailing addresses.
111 weeks ago
 
Elizabeth Sabol Ok, how 'bout this: Who's on your S6 deathwatch? My pick: Sayid, Kate and Sawyer. Definitely safe: Desmond and Penny. And Locke, but he's already un-dead, so that doesnt count.

112 weeks ago from LOST Fans

Sally Mercedes: I don't think that both Desmond and Penny are safe, I think it'll be one or the other. My guess is Penny's a goner if only b/c Lost hates keeping ...MoreI don't think that both Desmond and Penny are safe, I think it'll be one or the other. My guess is Penny's a goner if only b/c Lost hates keeping women alive.
111 weeks ago
Breanne Potter- Harris: I think Jack, Kate and Sawyer will be safe. I think everyone else is fair game.
111 weeks ago
 
Sally Mercedes BTW - for anybody who has a blog or site or whatever, I created a countdown widget for LOST! You can see it in action on my sidebar here: http://jumpoffthebridge.com/ Message me if you want the html code. =)

112 weeks ago from LOST Fans

 
Andrea V. Lewis Hey Social Media Friends - I'm curious...what was the first Social Media Account you signed up for?

112 weeks ago from Social Media

Kristina Summers: I created a Facebook account in college because, get this, it was required for me to interact with the extra-curricular activities I was involved ...MoreI created a Facebook account in college because, get this, it was required for me to interact with the extra-curricular activities I was involved in. Now I am a social media consultant and loving it!
111 weeks ago
Jeremiah Bourque: I'm late to all of this. Twitter was first, then FB - and all because I wasn't working much in translation anymore, where you can't tell anyone ...MoreI'm late to all of this. Twitter was first, then FB - and all because I wasn't working much in translation anymore, where you can't tell anyone about what you're doing, anyway. Quite the reverse now.
111 weeks ago
 
Andrea V. Lewis Question: How many times to you post on average per week? I post once a week on my personal blog and 2-3x on my professional blog. I'd love to hear what's your magic number(s) too!

112 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas

Dean Soto: Most of the time I mind map during the day at work to solidify my topics. Then at night, start vlogging or writing.

I think that how you ...More
Most of the time I mind map during the day at work to solidify my topics. Then at night, start vlogging or writing.

I think that how you organize depends on the end goal of your blog (as you seem to suggest in your original post). If you see it as a business or potential for future opportunities, you will work harder at it. I currently work from 7:30am to 4:30pm, spend time with the fam until 9pm, and blog/socialize until 2am. Probably not the best model.

112 weeks ago
Heather: I try to post once a day during the weekdays. If I just am not in the mood I never force myself to post because to me, it's about quality not ...MoreI try to post once a day during the weekdays. If I just am not in the mood I never force myself to post because to me, it's about quality not quantity.
111 weeks ago
 
Ryan Paugh Hey everyone, if you're not busy today at 1PM Eastern, Greg Rollett and I are doing a teleseminar about blogging and SEO. Come join us if you're not busy! More details here - http://su.pr/1Iskjw

112 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas

Sally Mercedes: Awesome! Thanks Ryan!
112 weeks ago
Mike Ambassador Bruny: Ryan, I just listened to the teleseminar. Great stuff man! If you guys haven't heard it yet, you definitely want to.
111 weeks ago
 
Lauren Johnson I love to bake! Anyone have any great holiday treats to share? I made Pumpkin Mousse over Thanksgiving, it was delicious. If you want a different type of dessert during the holidays, this is a wonderful recipe - http://bit.ly/6ostMr!

112 weeks ago from I Love to Cook!

James Biskey: yes - my friend Sarah is a food blogger in LA and she has some fantastic recipes on her personal blog and her website, TasteSpotting. here are two ...Moreyes - my friend Sarah is a food blogger in LA and she has some fantastic recipes on her personal blog and her website, TasteSpotting. here are two of my favorites:
Pumpkin Bread / Muffins: http://www.thedeliciouslife.com/pumpkin-bread-muffins-and-melancholy-of/
Banana Bread: http://www.thedeliciouslife.com/last-chocolate-chip-banana-bread-recipe-...

included with the recipes: beautiful photography and a kickass sense of humor.

112 weeks ago
Jung Fitzpatrick: Lauren, this mousse looks delish. I've been looking for recipes for my extra cans of pumpkin pie mix, thanks for sharing!
112 weeks ago
 
Ashley Nicole Campbell Hi, all! I'm moving to NYC from Kansas City in a few months and looking for a job in marketing or communications. I'm currently in the nonprofit sector and love it! If anybody knows of an opening I would love to hear about it! Thanks!

112 weeks ago from Brazen Careerists in New York City

Matthew D. Taylor: Hi Ashley, I know some good nonprofit networks in the area, feel free to message me when you come in! - Matthew
102 weeks ago
Ashley Nicole Campbell: Thanks Matthew! I just became your fan but cannot message you unless you become my fan! You can also e-mail me if you want MoreThanks Matthew! I just became your fan but cannot message you unless you become my fan! You can also e-mail me if you want ashley1885@gmail.com. Looking forward to chatting!
Ashley

102 weeks ago
Interests
reading, hot yoga, Twitter, blogging, volunteering, social justice
Goals
  1. Run a marathon
  2. Read at least 50 books in a year
  3. Collaborate more with awesome people
  4. Travel more -- tons more
  5. Write a book
Favorite Quote
“It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.” --Audre Lorde
Specialties
social media, writing, event planning

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Fans (15)

Alex B Green
Jon Bishop
Mariam Abuhaideri
zak
Neeraj Bhushan
Todd Owens
Ryan Paugh
steph
JR Moreau
Zack Zaban

Following (16)

Molly Buckley
steph
Mariam Abuhaideri
Marcos Salazar
Kirsty Piper
Zack Zaban
Allison Jones
Alex B Green
Mike Ambassador Bruny
JR Moreau