JAMIE BUTOW: People just love to talk about the talkers
It started out innocently enough, just me spouting off about the good and the bad commercials during the Super Bowl. And then I got a few replies and retweets as I lamented the highly sexual nature of...
View ArticleIt's Super Tuesday! Social Media is sure to light up
For anyone who is paying even the slightest bit of attention to the upcoming presidential election, you know that today is going to be a very decisive day for the Republican candidates. Yes, Super...
View ArticleJAMIE BUTOW: As Kony campaign goes viral, questions remain
There's no doubt that social media can bring about change. Viral posts and videos are shared, retweeted, pinned and talked about all the time. The reach is incredible and quick.
View ArticleViral videos and other interactivity on Californian Radio
Executive Editor John Arthur is the host on Californian Radio Friday. His guest will be Jamie Butow, The Californian's community engagement coordinator. They'll discuss The Californian's interactive...
View ArticleJAMIE BUTOW: Blogger takes a shot at wired teenagers
Social media is not all unicorns and rainbows. There are definitely downsides to always being connected. Blogger Jay Dolan has tapped a nerve (or a funny bone) with his blog, TheAntiSocialMedia.com....
View ArticleJAMIE BUTOW: Parenting your own kids is tough enough, thanks
Disciplining children is hard enough when you're a parent. The need to teach kids that there are consequences to their actions, punishments for wrongdoings, and about following the rules is often...
View ArticleJAMIE BUTOW: Timeline is here, and we're showcasing more with it
Love it or not, Timeline is here.While a lot of people have yet to switch their profiles over or add a cover photo, Facebook mandated a switch for all pages -- business, organizations, personalities,...
View ArticleMoms have plenty to say about their jobs
Whether you're a working mom or a stay-at-home mom, you're not ever quick to say the other doesn't "work." Working moms wonder how stay-at-homes keep occupied without going stir-crazy, and SAHMs...
View ArticleOnline community mourns loss of contributor
I hate to start this week's column off on a sad note, but one of Bakersfield.com's community members passed away last week. Don Mason had been a member of our online community for many years and a...
View ArticleJAMIE BUTOW: Contests, giveaways, discount codes and more
Perfect timing! This week marks one year that we've hosted BakersfieldMom.com here on the Bakersfield.com Network, and we just hit the 1,000 Likes mark on Facebook over the weekend! It's been a...
View ArticleFinally coming around to e-reader trend
Don't be shocked, but I've been slow to come around to the whole e-reader phenomenon. As much as I love and adore technology, I honestly just started reading my first e-book this weekend. When the...
View ArticleJAMIE BUTOW: I'm playing Six Degrees of social media connections
I've spent the past three months becoming friends with Lauren, another mom on my son's baseball team. Recently I mentioned my hometown of Santa Clarita and it turns out that's where she and her...
View ArticleJAMIE BUTOW: Facebook users face new reality as site bumps revenue
If you've spent any time online over the past few days, you're well aware that Facebook had its initial public offering on Friday, with stock prices hedging up and down since. So why did Facebook go...
View ArticleSummer is full of local places to go, things to do
Memorial Day weekend is behind us, four more days of school is in front of us and then it's summer -- the time of year when kids get lazy and adults fight the urge to play hookey from work and head to...
View ArticleBig changes at Facebook for administrators
Lots of news coming out of Facebook the past few weeks, and I'm not just talking about its initial public offering and Mark Zuckerberg's wedding. The social media giant has let loose a number of...
View ArticleSummer's here! Get out and have fun!
We're about two weeks into summer vacation. Has the boredom set in yet? If you're looking for things to do in Kern County, there are tons! Here is just a sampling of the events happening this week....
View ArticleDo laws restricting social media use go too far?
All aspects of society are becoming more and more involved in social media, including the criminal justice system. We've all read about law enforcement agencies using social media to track people and...
View ArticleJAMIE BUTOW: Lots of fun, free events this week -- plus a mom meet-up
It's hot. Kids are antsy. Mom needs a break. Sound familiar? Yeah, I thought so. I feel ya. So let's get together this Friday at 2 p.m. at Beale Park for a casual BakersfieldMom.com meet-up. Bring the...
View ArticleJAMIE BUTOW: Survey shows how teens sneak around online
When I was a teen the only thing I was trying to hide from my parents were my horrible math grades. And I failed miserably at that, by the way. If I wanted to communicate with my friends, it was done...
View ArticleSummer shines with fun recreation opportunities
We're roughly halfway through summer and I'm sure kids are bummed, but parents are already looking forward to the first day of school. Or maybe that's just how it is in my house ... Regardless, there...
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