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Technology Torches | Her Nashville February Issue

Since February is the official month purchasing random tokens of affection, I figured now would be a good time to share with you my top technology crushes. Maybe you last-minute shoppers will find something for your soul mate. In this month’s issue of Her Nashville magazine, you’ll read about my obsession with likely suspects such as the iPhone and Kindle; however, it may surprise you to learn I’m just as keen on mobile banking. It just never gets old for me. Here’s a teaser:

No. 4: Mobile Banking (fees vary)
I giggle like a schoolgirl every time I check my bank balance from a balcony of a cruise ship, transfer money from savings to checking while standing in line at Starbucks, or pay a bill while brushing my teeth. For me, the magic of secure, real-time mobile banking never gets old. My bank, SunTrust, offers clients free mobile banking and even has a free iPhone app that allows me to do all kinds of cool, important banking-type things with just a tap of a finger. For the folks out there who do not “trust” mobile banking; I can assure you, your bank takes your online security seriously. Give mobile banking a try today.

Clearly, mobile banking is not an acceptable Valentine’s gift, but whatever. I still love it. Read the full column here!

Puppy love, geek style.

Not a fan of Valentine’s Day? No worries. In the February issue of Her Nashville magazine, your Chic Geek explores easy–and artsy–ways to pamper the real love of your life: your pooch! Here’s a sample:

They say dog is man’s best friend, but we all know that a dog is also a woman’s soul sister.

She knows the songs you sing in the shower and completely respects your crush on 80s power ballads. She’s been there for you through “Do these khakis make me look thick?” and “OMG! These jeans make me look thin!” Steadfast in her devotion, she’s never judgmental,  even if you haven’t washed your hair since last Tuesday. Read More…

Tweet Treats: Valentine’s Day edition

Twitter Bird in the Lattice 2

Image by kopp0041 via Flickr

Happy Valentine’s Day, yall. We at Flackrabbit (um, that’s all one of me) will be starting a new series called Tweet Treats – odd, funny and fabulous things found on Twitter. Here’s our first round…

TWEET TREATS:

@unmarketing:Whenever I see “Happy VD” on here, I giggle. Just sayin.

@blabbermouse:The four year old has me in handcuffs. Not EXACTLY how it’s supposed to go on Valentine’s day. But close enough.

@MichaelCalienes:what do you think the story is here? (pic taken at grocery store) http://twitpic.com/1ht5a

@Zappos: Motivation can help you achieve what’s possible, but inspiration enables you to achieve the impossible.

@NoodlesinCHI: cant tell if Macy is trying to figure out if Macy wants to eat the cat or play with it

@SuburbanTurmoil: Clearly, the man responsible for scheduling my girls’ indoor soccer games for tonight ISN’T GETTIN’ ANY.

@csledge: I have been asleep outside the Y for an hour. Probably time to go in.

@kristegoad: Clean family fun …http://twitpic.com/1hsdw

@plcraig: Happy Valentines Day to everyone, especially those like me who are tired of only getting cards from their mom.

@theSeraph: Bah, valentine’s day. http://twitpic.com/1hvrw
@linksmonkey News: Twitter post quality declines as blood flow diverts from brains to nethers worldwide.

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Oh! And let this be a lesson unto you new Tweeples: it’s all searchable :)

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