Remembering 9/11 in 2013

Like millions of others, I have vivid memories of 9/11/01 that I will never forget. Each year on the 9/11 anniversary there are countless reminders of that tragic day – especially with the advent of social media. Many like to use the mantra and hashtag #neverforget – while others post patriotic photos. Sadly, I’ve seen […]

What are the top ice cream eating cities in the US?

Did you know that July is National Ice Cream month in the US? I admit that ice cream is one of my favorite vices so I’ll need to find a way to celebrate (without putting on extra weight). What US cities eat the most ice cream? Check out this infographic to learn the top 10 […]

Ready for the first Twitter Beer? Meet #MashTag

Who says social media isn’t practical? Check this out: a beer was created in the UK entirely by social media users. The brewery used Facebook, Twitter and its blog to allow fans to vote on every element of the beer: from the hops to the alcohol percentage. 

What could be more social than grabbing a couple of buds and heading to the bar for a pint? How about harnessing the power of social media so that you and a few thousand of your buds can create a brand-new brew? That was the idea that inspired a new beer from the U.K. called #MashTag, the world’s first alcoholic beverage to be developed entirely by social media users. BrewDog brewery’s #Mashtag is a 7.5 percent American brown ale made with New Zealand hops and aged on…


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