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I love nothing more than dressing than part, especially when the part includes @BreezebyKD. Self-made designer and material magician, Breeze by KD offers one of a kind gear made with blood, sweat and well, wine. She’s dressed the mess from Rhianna to Ke$ha, so when Twitter and Facebook sent me rivalry t’s, there’s was only one place to send the lot. Here’s what happens when you mix a social media geek with McGyver chic. Twitter vs. Facebook Coachella Gear Showdown… 

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Facebook just bought Instagram for a cool 1 Billion. Expect Instagram to stay a separate app from Facebook, but there will probably be more integration between the two. Way to kick Twitter to the curb. Did I mention that the founders are under 30? Feel bad about yourself via TechCrunch

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It’s no secret that I don’t take my tweets too seriously, but it is something I am proud of. As a self-inflicted social-media-ite, it’s a honor to be nominated for a Shorty Award in Travel. Here are some reasons why you should vote, or not vote for me, after all, it’s all about democracy. Go…

What’s your best tweet?
A nude photo of me… just kidding (or am I?)

What are six things you could never do without?
Planes. Trains. Automobiles. Bicycles. Boats. Hovercraft.

Why’d you start tweeting?
I couldn’t keep all these travels to myself.  

Has Twitter changed your life? If yes, how? 
Yes… Because I have over five thousand, awesome, smart, witty, brilliant, welcoming, supportive, hilarious, terse new friends.

What do you wish people would do more of on Twitter? 
Be themselves. You’re weird, and that’s cool. Go with it.

How will the world change in the next year? 
Offline is the new online.

What feature should Twitter add? 
I’d like them to hire me before I answer this question…

Who do you wish had a Twitter feed but doesn’t? 
My grandma. She rocks an iPad though.

What are some words or phrases you refuse to shorten for brevity? 
Because. Oh and also, circumbilivagination.

Is there someone you want to follow you who doesn’t already? If so, who? 
Tyler Brûlé. Hey you.

What inspires you to tweet? 
Sharing the world with the world.

140 characters of advice for a new user? 
Just tweet it.

Why should people follow you? 
I make fun of myself all of the time… oh, and the nude pictures, duh. Also, I love what I do, and I hope that passion is contagious.

Why should we vote for you? 
I chill in tents in Pakistan, dance on tables in Ibiza, hike badass Volcanoes, sleep in the Amazon, pray in India. Then I tell you about it.

Terms you wish would start trending on Twitter right now?
#Brilldotcom

Hashtag you created that you wish everyone used?
#Brilldotcom… stemming from the latin word, Brilliant.

How do you make your tweets unique?
I’m simply myself… take it or tweet it.

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I had a dream… 
VIA Mashable: HP and Intel will be hosting the first-ever live stream of a concert on Twitter next week at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show. The headliner: electronic music master DJ Tiësto.

The concert will kick off the launch of a new 10-episode series on YouTube called “In the Booth” — a behind-the-scenes look at how Tiësto uses technology to make music and connect with fans. The private event at the nightclub XS at Encore in Las Vegas will stream live from HP and Intel’s newly enhanced Twitter brand pages.

Tiësto will play a 90-minute set starting at 10:00 p.m. PT. It will then play on a loop on HP and Intel’s Twitter page for the following 48 hours.

“We have offered streaming on the site before, but this is the first-time ever that the site will feature a live concert,” Rob Pietsch, Twitter’s director of West Coast sales, told Mashable. “HP came to us with the idea and we couldn’t be more excited to hear how the company and Intel will be using their Twitter brand pages to reach out to the public and become destination sites.

“It’s a first for us, and we expect in the future that more companies will integrate streaming video into their pages.”

In December, Twitter announced that it would be introducing Facebook-style brand pages for companies to customize and highlight content. HP and Intel are among the first 21 brands invited to test out the new platform – other companies include Dell, Disney, JetBlue, Nike and Paramount Pictures. Read More… 

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Something is in the water… Everywhere we turn (or tune in) this week, there’s a new app in the atmosphere. Don’t worry - I’m here to make it clear. Check out Night Out, Flud, Path and more, and tell me what you’re typing into…

Night Out.

A Night Out with friends is more than tagged photos on Facebook and a hangover. A Night Out is about finding a place that you can call your own and being connected to the go-to bars, clubs and restaurants in your city. It’s about finding the next best band, drink, appetizer or party all right from your smart phone. It’s about finding out there’s a new late night Happy Hour at that same ol’ place you’ve been going to for years. A Night Out is about Discovering New Places. Finding the Deals. Connecting. Making Memories. Did I mention it’s a creation of a collective clan member? Form a line for these boys (aka Brock) ladies… 

Path.

Path is the Smart Journal that helps you share life with the ones you love — your thoughts, the music you’re listening to, where you are, who you’re with, when you wake and when you sleep, and beautiful high quality photos and videos. And for those of you who like to share on public networks like Twitter, Foursquare, Tumblr, and Facebook, you can easily check-in, upload photos and videos, and tweet directly from Path. 

New Twitter.

The latest version of Twitter offers a faster, simpler way to stay close to everything you care about on your iPhone.  Home is where you start from: a personal collection of Tweets from the sources you care about. The Tweet details show rich information such as replies, retweets and embedded images. Connect is the place to see who followed or mentioned you, retweeted or favorited one of your Tweets. It’s where you keep the conversation flowing.  Discover is where you can tap into the stories and trends people are talking about in your world. You can also find friends, browse interests, and explore hashtags here. Me puts you and your interests front and center. From here you can exchange Direct Messages with your followers.

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As if twitter wasn’t important enough… now you can follow the ‘cane directly as she heads toward the East Coast of the U.S at @BreakingIrene.

Breaking Blog has been curating real-time news about Hurricane Irene since the storm formed in the Atlantic on Aug. 20., and this twitter handle will push out a concentrated feed of real-time Irene updates, alerts and eyewitness media curated by their editors. 

“It’s very much an experiment and we hope you’ll share feedback on what you like and would tweak about the approach.” - (Post by Lauren McCullough, @lfmccullough on Twitter). I’m so down. 

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Photographer and lady-of-twitter @Kirsten_Al nominated me for 7 Links, a Trip Base initiative to connect bloggers and find forgotten content that deserves a second chance. Don’t take yourself too seriously, but take the opportunities life gives you, very seriously. Here are my unusual 7 Links. 

Most beautiful post: 12 Epic Outdoor Adventures

Most Popular Post: Manic Monday (My weekend, or month-long, recaps)

Most Controversial Post: DJ Wooooo Interview (people got so offended!!)
 

Most Helpful Post: Ibiza Coverage (Yeah, I’m that girl…. but I’ll own it) 
 

Success Surprised You: Who the DJ’s Want to Dance To At Ultra Music Festival

 
Didn’t Get The Attention It Deserved: Why I Am Pumped for the Qatar World Cup (really? You’re not interested!!?? Shocking)
 

Most Proud Of: Skip Barber Racing School & Armin Van Buuren Interview (both checked off of my Bucket List)

Who should I nominate for the next 7 Links? Help me pick one more! But let’s pass it on to the travel tumblr community: Conde Nast Traveler Tumblr, Corners of The World, 1000 Most Romantic Places, Eager Tourist 

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The White House is all a-Twitter…. President Obama will answer your questions in the first ever Twitter Town Hall at the White House starting now. Tweet your questions about jobs and the economy using the hashtag #AskObama and follow @townhall for the latest updates. Watch the President respond to your questions moderated by Jack Dorsey, Twitter co-founder and Executive Chairman… let’s go!

Now viewable via this link…. otherwise you’d be hearing Obama outbursts all day (JOIN THE LIVE CHATVISIT WHITEHOUSE.GOV)

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As an editor of Jetsetter.com I get to peak around the four corners of the world in search of premier hotels and adventures for our members. I know, it’s a tough life… but even I need a break from ‘work’ sometimes. Summer is my favorite time to hit the road and what better way to get away than by                   stopping by some of the world’s best party destinations.

We’re touring the international party circuit this week on Jetsetter, with stops in South Beach, LA, Monte Carlo, Cartagena and — yes — Ibiza, for our very first sale there, and hooking you up with insider access, specialized guides, expert advice and some seriously special treats.

All you have to do? Register to become a member of Jetsetter and follow our feed. Ask questions via facebook, spread the word via twitter and stay up-to-date as we take you around the world… one party at a time. I promise, I won’t bite. 

We’re kicking things off on Friday, July 30 so get packing…

The Flight Fact of the week is… TANDEM SLING

FACT. The chair that serves millions of travelers around the world every day. Designed in 1962 for O’hare international airport by Charles and Ray Eames.

Does your city’s airport have Tandem Sling seating?

- via @Flight001