Archive for Phil Butler

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Phil Butler is editor-in-chief of Everything PR and senior partner at Pamil Visions PR. He’s a widely cited authority on beta startups, search engines and public relations issues, and he has covered tech news since 2004. Phil wrote in the past for ReadWriteWeb, Mashable, Profy, SitePoint, Search Engine Journal, AltSearchEngines. Follow Phil on Twitter or send him an email at phil [at] pamil-visions [dot] com.

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Beckerman PR Expands Into Washington, But Not Digitally

Beckerman PR expands into the Washington arena. The New Jersey firm sets its sights on social media, the Internet, media relations, and crisis management. The catch is, despite the acquisition of Wise PR, Beckerman has a lot to learn about digital media engagement. Obviously.

9Feb2010 | Phil Butler | 0 comments | Continued
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Chocolate Day and Other Valentines Traditions

If there is one thing the west should adopt from India it may be the way to celebrate Valentines. From an economic standpoint, or a sentimental one, the days before Valentines need not be wasted.

9Feb2010 | Phil Butler | 0 comments | Continued
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Pastor Rony Tan Ignites Firestorm of Criticism

Pastor Roy Tan puts his ministry and his flock in peril with video commentaries demeaning Buddhists and Taoists in Singapore. The government there cautions he and his church about inflammatory remarks. Buddhists on the web criticize the evangelical minister for indecent and inconsiderate remarks.

9Feb2010 | Phil Butler | 0 comments | Continued
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Endeavor Off On STS-130

Endeavor blasts off without a hitch, propelling her six astronauts toward the international space station now in orbit. Endeavor was delayed due to weather early Sunday, but managed to make the second launch window Monday.

9Feb2010 | Phil Butler | 0 comments | Continued
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Steve Phillips and Tiger Woods Need Understanding

Steve Phillips wants you to believe he is addicted to sex and that somehow he is a victim. Ironically he and Tiger Woods have the same clinic in common. The ESPN analyst is now ready to take responsibility for his actions. We say fine, suffer with greater men who went down for a lot less.

8Feb2010 | Phil Butler | 4 comments | Continued
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Ukrainian Elections, A Lesson for the World

The Ukraine is having a huge personality conflict. Is democracy working? Can it ever work for all the former communist countries? More importantly for the world, has the United States slipped into a form of democracy which cannot be sustained? Some food for thought for people with children everywhere.

7Feb2010 | Phil Butler | 2 comments | Continued
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Shuttle Launch Delayed As NASA Reels From Cuts

The endeavor Space Shuttle launch was postponed today due to inclement weather. With Obama’s new budget maybe crippling NASA as the world leader in space exploration. With the impending ramp down of so many NASA programs, how will America’s leadership legacy read? Momentous occasions are often signaled by a whisper. How could we have all been let down so significantly?

7Feb2010 | Phil Butler | 0 comments | Continued
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The One Valentine’s Idea Every Man Needs

A thousand sites are recommending Valentine’s gift ideas when there is really only one gift women in particular want. The love exemplified by flowers, the essence of feminine existence, is all a man needs to communicate love. Well, almost all. Check out some sound advice for those confused about what Valentine’s is all about.

6Feb2010 | Phil Butler | 1 comment | Continued
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Bollywood Actress Bipasha Basu Shares Fitness Routine [video]

One of Bollywood’s hottest actresses, Bipasha Basu, has just released a fitness album and video. The routines, based on Bipasha’s own training and experience, are akin to those of famous Hollywood actress Jane Fonda.

6Feb2010 | Phil Butler | 0 comments | Continued
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Charlie Sheen SUV Crash Report

Actor Charlie Sheen’s SUV was involved in an accident not far from his Sherman Oaks home. The Mercedes SUV was found upside down in a ravine off Mulholland Drive. Police are treating the incident as an auto theft for now. Sheen made jokes about the incident with reporters earlier today.

5Feb2010 | Phil Butler | 0 comments | Continued