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Congratulations to the winners of the 4th Annual Shorty Awards!
Check out our blog for the full list of winners here.
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Help Most recent nominations for Cal Fire News
Mick Mayers
I nominate @CalFireNews for a Shorty Award in #socialmedia because...of their great coverage of #occupy, #california
C. Borealis
I nominate @CalFireNews for a Shorty Award in #socialmedia because...it's just plain useful to the average Joe.
C. Borealis
@CalFireNews First time I've ever heard of the Shorties or the phrase "short content" which I love. #nominated
Punchum Gum
RT @CalFireNews: I nominate @CalFireNews for a Shorty Award in #SocialMedia because nobody else has...
Cal Fire News
RT @FabulousTahoe: I nominate @calfirenews for a Shorty Award in #SocialMedia because he has the best news coverage of CA on twitter htt ...
Jack Durst
I nominate @calfirenews for a Shorty Award in #SocialMedia because he has the best news coverage of CA on twitter
Shoq Value
RT @CalFireNews: I nominate @CalFireNews for a Shorty Award in #socialmedia because of Best Use of a Hashtag on Twitter. #OpPizza #ows h ...
with Cal Fire News
What's your best tweet?
Many but just recently: Dear #GOP, You should probably get that weeping Boner checked out and Rinse your Priebus... #JustSaying #p2Jokes
Share on TwitterWhat are six things you could never do without?
Dog, Water, Food, Clothing, Shelter, Communication in that order
How do you use Twitter in your professional life?
Reporting and Gathering Breaking #News nuggets that need a highlight, Getting a taste of my #SocialMedia stream conscience in real time.
What's your favorite Twitter app?
Regular vanilla flavored #Twitter, Klout!
Twitter or Facebook?
Twitter
What was the funniest trend you've seen?
#WhatSheSaid Used to be running joke at work many moons ago
What feature should Twitter add?
Profile Picture Video streams, Voice tweets, and Mental Telepathy input API
Who do you wish had a Twitter feed but doesn't?
The Future, The Past, and Our Forefathers for U.S. Current Affairs Editorial Comment...
What are some words or phrases you refuse to shorten for brevity?
Is there someone you want to follow you who doesn't already? If so, who?
Have you ever unfollowed someone? Who and why?
I only unfollow non active, boring, or Right-wing Nut Jobs
Why should we vote for you?
Cuz I am what twitter is all about: Citizen Social Media News Beholden To Nobody. Informative, Funny, and occasionally fair and balanced.
Terms you wish would start trending on Twitter right now?
#News California Fire News wins Shorty Award!
What's the most interesting connection you've made through Twitter?
Too many to mention, Folks that I would of never known, I truly care about now...
Hashtag you created that you wish everyone used?
#AzPMCI Arizona Political Mass Casualty Incident, many others, and recently #OpPizza which was a huge success, we love cooking up hash
How do you make your tweets unique?
Real Breaking, Interesting #News served with a left side of #Snark, The News the News does not cover till I tweet
What inspires you to tweet?
Ever get called out for tweeting too much?
Yes, people think I am multiple folks... 24/7
140 characters of advice for a new user?
Content, Content, Content, Follow, Follow, Follow, Never care about unfollows care about new follows! Tweet what you believe, leave RT space
How long can you go without a tweet?
What question are we not asking here that we should?
What would be your perfect Job offer? - Photo Journalist / Blogger Covering Large Disasters, Wildland Fires and the Occupy Movement.
How do you imagine Twitter changing?
Streaming Video Avatars, Voice Tweets option button
Who do you admire most for his or her use of Twitter?
Long List, will get back to this one...
Who is the funniest person on Twitter that you follow?
@GottaLaff
What is one of the biggest misconceptions of Twitter?
That it is all about the current fad
Why should people follow you?
Because I will keep informed, put a smile on your face and possibly save your life in a Disaster with breaking information...
Can you name some one-of-a-kind Twitter accounts that you follow?
How do you decide what to tweet?
If its tagged: #California, #Fire, #News, or #Safety, #Alert, #Storm, #Flood #CaEQ, #CaWx, #CaFire, #CaLaw, or just Interesting #P2
Why'd you start tweeting?
Because I had Info folks needed and wanted...
Has Twitter changed your life? If yes, how?
Yes I was assimilated in 2007... what year is it now?
What do you wish people would do more of on Twitter?
Tweet, List, RT, MT, @, etc...
How will the world change in the next year?
Printed Newspapers will die everywhere except urban areas, Social Media will take crown as King of Social Media......wait?
What are some big Twitter faux pas?
Worrying about un-follows, Blocking folks you disagree with, Deleting RT'ed tweets
What will the world be like 10 years from now?
