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Memorial Day madness: Yo-yo time for Wall Street
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Concert review: James Morrison (Video)
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Corruption fighter Patrick Fitzgerald resigns as U.S. Attorney in Chicago
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UAW and GM not protecting long-term temporary workers
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D.C. United to play Richmond Kickers in U.S. Open Cup
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It is a wonderful time to head to Lake County CA for wine (Part 2)
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Arizona Sheriff Arpaio uses taxpayers' money to send birther investigators to Hawaii
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It's just poop: Potty talk and potty training
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Be crystal for God
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Anarchists fail in Chicago but succeed in suburb during NATO 2012
Amy Phillips
A former military wife armed with a political science degree and an abundance of opinion. By day, I am SharePoint developer for a large Management Consulting firm. By night, I am blogger, social media junkie, and stressed out single parent. I believe in seeing the humor in any situation and if no humor can be found, then a heavy dose of sarcasm will have to do.
In addition, I chair the Social Media Club for the Baltimore area. In this capacity, I work with some of the most influential media people in Baltimore and bring social media practitioners together in a productive setting.
I am also the creative force behind Blogger Body Calendar 2011 and the operator of a boutique communications firm Social Pollen – focusing on Blogger PR, content writing, and social media management.
Featured Neighborhoods
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The Status Update
An informed and often humorous take on the world of advertising, public relations and social media. 100% Pure. Not from concentrate.
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Liz Strauss: The future of social media
Breakout influencer of 2011 shares her unique thoughts on social media, business.
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Naked Pizza: Even better than it sounds for entrepreneurs
Pizza chain emerges from Post-Katrina New Orleans to change the way we look at pizza, fast-casual.
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David Armano: The future of digital media
The Executive Vice President of Edelman Digital shares thoughts on Facebook's game changer and more.
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Is theCHIVE the best site in the world?
Two class clowns get the last laugh, create fiercely loyal brand community.
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Liz Strauss: The future of social media
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Champion's Heart
A wife, mother of three and world waterskiing champion looks at the world through the eyes of her faith.
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Red Thread: An Adoptive Family Forum
The Red Thread is written for that special tribe: adoptive families and those who hope to be.
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Speaking Out
An advocate against sexual trafficking and for victims, Holly Smith speaks out.
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Sports Around
Contributions to the Communities Sports desk from readers.
Recent Entries by Amy Phillips
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White House photo walk
Published 5:51 p.m. May 21, 2012
The White House hosted a photowalk of the White House gardens and the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.
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Baltimore's Ale Mary's has controversy on tap
Published 8:03 p.m. April 28, 2012
The seven-year-old city bar has some garnered some recent attention from protesters over its unusual decor.
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The New York Times review ‘Game of Thrones’ incenses fans
Published 10:43 a.m. April 27, 2012
The New York Times is reviews of the Game of Thrones is an insult to fans everywhere.
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The U.S. Government releases the 1940 census data
Published 12:55 p.m. April 3, 2012
The U.S. government released the 1940 census data to the public on April 2nd. What is the census and why is everyone logging on?
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Are mommy bloggers the new Avon Lady?
Published 1:44 p.m. March 14, 2012
Women have been tapped to sell for companies for decades. Now, in the 21st century, women are using their new homes to sell to their friends - The Mommy Blog.
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Stop the Slut Shaming
Published 12:47 p.m. March 14, 2012
In modern society, values are as individual as we are. The practice of shaming sexually empowered women needs to stop.
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Project Unbreakable: Picturing the Word of Abuse
Published 1:25 p.m. February 27, 2012
Grace Brown's beautiful photographs of sexual abuse survivors holding quotes from their abusers is a juxtaposition of the lovely and the terrifying.
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Concert Review: 'They Might Be Giants'
Published 5:06 p.m. February 21, 2012
TMBG packs them in at Baltimore's 'Ram's Head Live.'
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'All Things Round' now on display in Baltimore
Published 4:48 p.m. February 21, 2012
American Visionary Art Museum exhibit explores roundness in all ways, shapes, and forms.
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Susan G. Komen versus Planned Parenthood: Did anyone really win?
Published 12:08 p.m. February 8, 2012
When the Komen Foundation pulled its grant money from Planned Parenthood, the PR disaster was swift and immediate. What have we learned?
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How a conservative Catholic school saved my teen from public education
Published 11:57 a.m. January 27, 2012
Our very liberal family found refuge and help in that most conservative of institutions, the Catholic School.
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Blackout Day: Stopping SOPA
Published 11:57 a.m. January 18, 2012
SOPA and PIPA are two pieces of legislation that threaten very nature of the internet. Today the internet fights back.
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Why you should skip the CES
Published 11:19 a.m. January 10, 2012
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is supposed to be where brands pull out their new and upcoming products, but more and more brands are saving the big announcements until after the CES.
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Social Media Failures for 2011
Published 11:19 a.m. January 10, 2012
Social Media rules the web roost right now. Let's take a look at the good, the bad, and the ugly from the last year.
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Hijacked by pornography and gore, Post Secret iPhone app shut down
Published 1:27 p.m. January 7, 2012
Frank Warren, the founder of Post Secret, announced that it was closing down the Post Secret app.
