THE BURNING BLOG

I’m cold, put on a coat!

Burnman — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 06:22:13 +0000

It’s been pretty chilly around here lately, which makes sense since this is New England, and it is December. I’ve got my warm winter coat, warm winter hat, and warm winter gloves, and I wear them when it is cold outside. Why? Because I am not a flaming idiot. On Saturday, my daughter and I took [...]

BloggingTips: The Festive Toolbox

Burnman — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:40:21 +0000

One thing I love about the holiday season, is the decorations. Maybe it’s just the geek in me, or maybe it’s my inner child, but I just love shiny things and blinking lights. Now that I have had my fill of Thanksgiving Turkey, it is time to prepare for Yule! Lights, wreaths, ribbons, garland, and [...]

Tweet Spam = Unfollow

Burnman — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:33:25 +0000

Twitter is a very useful tool, and it can be a lot of fun. I have found all sorts of interesting and helpful resources through recommendations by those who I am following on Twitter. But a dark cloud looms on the horizon, threatening to cast a negative light on an otherwise positive experience. Tweet Spam. Thanks to [...]

The Rise of Social Media Journalism

Burnman — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:19:59 +0000

As my interest in Social Media develops, so does my understanding of the usefulness of it all. For example, Twitter. You can announce new products and services, you can keep up to date with your favorite band, you can learn tips and tricks for all sorts of things from all sorts of experts… or you [...]

Conclusion of the “Why Walmart is Bad for America” Series

Burnman — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:13:30 +0000

This is part 6, and the conclusion, of the “Why Walmart is Bad for America” series. During this series, we will examine a variety of issues related to Walmart and its business practices. Yesterday, we covered Walmart’s impact on communities and contribution to the rise in poverty. Today’s article is simple a recap of what has [...]

Walmart Hurts Communities, Contributes to Poverty

Burnman — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:53:42 +0000

This is part 5 of the “Why Walmart is Bad for America” series. During this series, we will examine a variety of issues related to Walmart and its business practices. Yesterday, we covered Walmart’s child labor violations. Today’s article focuses on Walmart’s impact on communities, and its contribution to the rise in poverty. Walmart in, Money out This [...]

After School Special, Walmart’s Child Labor Violations

Burnman — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:25:55 +0000

This is part 4 of the “Why Walmart is Bad for America” series. During this series, we will examine a variety of issues related to Walmart and its business practices. Yesterday, we covered Walmart’s sale of Nazi clothing, and their reluctance to remove it from their shelves. Today’s article focuses on Walmart’s child labor violations. As we [...]

A Twitter Newbie Speaks

Burnman — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:35:40 +0000

I’ve only recently registered an account with Twitter, the popular social networking and micro-blogging service, and I wish I had done so earlier. When I first heard about micro-blogging I wasn’t exactly sure what to think about it, and I have had quite a bit on my plate these past few months, so it took [...]

Walmart’s Nazi T-Shirt

Burnman — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:24:44 +0000

This is part 3 of the “Why Walmart is Bad for America” series. During this series, we will examine a variety of issues related to Walmart and its business practices. Yesterday, we covered Walmart’s addiction to cheap Chinese goods. Today’s article focuses on Walmart’s sale of Nazi t-shirts. Walmart and Nazi imagery In 2005, Walmart funded advertising using [...]

Walmart Believes “Made in America” is so 1985

Burnman — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:43:22 +0000

This is part 2 of the “Why Walmart is Bad for America” series. During this series, we will examine a variety of issues related to Walmart and its business practices. Yesterday, we discussed Walmart’s treatment of women in the workplace. Today’s article focuses on the lack of American made products in Walmart stores. Made in America is [...]