IT'S OFFICIAL!

Check out our first official press release detailing what we have accomplished with your help, so far.  Thank you for your continued support, we couldn't have gotten where we are today without you.  Wow...did we just give a speech like we received an Oscar?

But in all seriousness, we hope this guides those who still question rather SocialVibe is "Real" or not.  

Again, thank you!

Here is one article...

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/080514/20080514006582.html?.v=1

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Ok so I know we promised a deep post today, but it turns out the long week and Friday's numbing effects have gotten to us.

Every now and then you come across a website too strange to not pass along to others.  We aren't saying this site is great, bad, or even right...but it is something you don't see everyday.

Japanesebugfights.com brings this unique Asian phenomenon to the web.  Spectators can watch deadly duels between some of earths strangest insects.  

"No one can beat the locust," says the site's founder and operator, Kyle Benzle.  "He's deadly and an unmerciful killer."

Uhmmm...ok?

Usually on days when SV employees worked themselves into the ground you will be getting posts like this  We all need a break from the seriousness sometimes.  

Have a good weekend everyone, and watch out for the locust!

-  SocialVibe

Last night at 10:19 PM, Pacific Standard Time, SocialVibe got an extreme web makeover, tears and all.

For all the SocialVibe devotees who thought the site was spectacular already, SocialVibe just threw you a curve ball because spectacular is only the beginning. You probably noticed your new welcome screen, with the added “Today on SocialVibe” bar at the top of your screen, go ahead, give it a click and see what’s happening.

Another exciting enhancement is the ability to re-size your SocialVibe badge to virtually any size that fits your liking. Now your badge can fit perfectly between your Go Green widget and the picture of your new puppy on your profile. Make your badge gargantuan or mini and run, don’t walk, to MyYearbook.com, our newest partner as of tomorrow (thats right PARTNER), to post it on your profile and earn even more points for your cause.

There's so much more coming so keep your eyes and ears open cause it's going to be a very busy month for SocialVibe Tomorrow's Vibe post should also be a doozy!

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Alright that title was kind of cheesy, but lay off it's a Tuesday and in my opinion those are worse than Mondays.

BUT good news about a cool new perk we thought people would like to hear about.  Perrier is offering Prada sunglasses.  One day up on your page gets you an entry (which is rare for those of you who follow perks closely), but hurry cause the drawing is in 12 days!

Now imagine sitting on the beach in your new sunglasses sipping on some Perrier thinking, "This is all for a good cause..."  

-  SocialVibe

So we were talking to Charity: Water today and they have a cool gift that you can get for your Mom for Mother’s Day.  Send her a $20 gift card.  Its pretty sweet when she gets it she can choose the country where the money will go.  Anyway I just sent my mom one and it’s a lot better than buying some pointless card at hallmark.  To check it out click here...

http://www.charitywater.org/mothersday/

- SocialVibe

If you Googled Myanmar a week ago you would not have been able to find a Wikipedia article for the South-east Asian country. The Wiki article for Myanmar is actually titled Burma, a name given to the country after it achieved independence from Britain in 1948 and by which many English maps still reflect. The controversy of the country’s title, although still cut-throat on Wikipedia, was temporarily erased five days ago when Cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar leaving thousands hungry and homeless. Over 100,000 people have died and 95% of Myanmar’s buildings are destroyed as a result of what has been named on of the world’s deadliest storms. Foreign relief is rushing to aid the devastated survivors but access into the country is restricted so relief efforts are struggling. Myanmar is requesting aid to be delivered to relief workers already in place rather than allowing more foreigners into their country. 

Since we can’t all jump on a plane to Myanmar, SocialVibe and Direct Reilef are helping you support the relief effort online. Direct Relief is raising funds to assist the Australian Aid International’s emergency medical team being dispatched to Myanmar this week. Select Direct Relief as your cause on SocialVibe to help finance emergency medical clinics and buy much needed medical materials. Join thousands. Support Direct Relief and save the suffering survivors of Cyclone Nargis. 

Al Gore thinks Global Warming caused the destructive cyclone and believes a fight against our climate crisis will prevent similar natural disasters. What do you think?

http://www.citizensugar.com/1609388

ALSO, you can see SocialVibe on Direct Relief's home page under get connected, right in between the Google and YouTube icons.  Pretty nice glimpse into the future right?

http://www.directrelief.org/

-  SocialVibe

We've been tweaking with the Facebook/SocialVibe badges a little.  They now are wrapped in the SocialVibe frame, and include your name and custom color on them.  There will be more changes in the future, but these new ones are much better

In order for the new badge to appear on your Facebook you must re-add your sponsor to your page.  But you need only do this once.

Another reminder is you can only have one SocialVibe sponsor at a time on Facebook, so trying to load two will only swap the brands.

Keep an eye out for more small changes like these in the future.

-  SocialVibe

Los Angeles has come together for a local cause...TACOS!

A new county ordinance restricting taco trucks has outraged many residents of East Los Angeles who have grown to love their taco trucks, and the nostalgia that surrounds them.  

Over 6,000 people have signed an online petition opposing the new law at www.saveourtacotrucks.org, where people have voiced their dislike for the new law.  

Los Angeles is a food obsessed city, with rich Hispanic cultural traditions, and to many these trucks are more than just a taco stand.  The trucks have become somewhat iconic in the area.  At any given lunch time you can find a line filled with people of different backgrounds, both young and old, all waiting patiently for their food and a small slice of a Los Angeles tradition.  

The new ordinance states that taco carts would be required to change location every hour, with violaters facing fines, misdemeanor charges, and possibly jail time.  

County officials say the change comes from a request of residents who find the carts eyesores, and some restaurant owners who feel undermined by the price-chopping ways of the trucks.  

Regardless of who's side you take on the issue, there is no denying the power of the Taco! I'm hungry now, peace out!

-  SocialVibe