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	<title>Mike Toner</title>
	<link>http://miketoner.com</link>
	<description>Online Reputation and Communications Management</description>
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		<title>Social Media and The Next Frontier</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For the last year or so there was a lot of hype surrounding the use of social networks from a marketing and public relations perspective. Then came the question of ROI on Social Media. Look at how far we&#8217;ve come&#8230; I am happy to say that in the world of online interaction&#8230; we are moving [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://miketoner.com/2010/03/social-media-and-the-next-frontier/</link>
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		<title>Making Social Media Valuable</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Social media took a wild ride last year as businesses and organization began accepting it as a serious business tool. Tonight, I am speaking to a group of business students at Howard University who are dedicated users of web 2.0 but are looking to be the next &#8216;gatejumper&#8217; in the world wide web. I plan [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://miketoner.com/2010/01/making-social-media-valuable/</link>
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		<title>Be The Challenger</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Even when I was younger I was always questioning the process of everything. This habit led me to seek out and follow the process and those implementing the policies &#38; procedures around me. Who were these people in charge? Whether in university leadership programs or professional associations I have taken an interest in the steering [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://miketoner.com/2009/10/be-the-challenger/</link>
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		<title>Go Humans Go!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When there is a mission involved people are more likely to share and care&#8230; My mission is to share with you information and opinions from other people that influence me. I believe that if I can share their passions I can help create a more positive influence in the lives of those around me. &#8220;If [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://miketoner.com/2009/09/go-humans-go/</link>
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		<title>It&#8217;s About the Journey</title>
		<description><![CDATA[From you, to me, to we. Recently my girlfriend and I took the next step in our journey together. It’s crazy how much she makes me be who I want to be. I wake up and I want to be the best person for her; I want to be her best friend and companion. I&#8217;ve [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://miketoner.com/2009/08/its-about-the-journey/</link>
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		<title>Here, Have Some Dedication</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I have always believed that hard work and dedication can get you what you want but it definitely helps to have someone who recognizes all that you have to offer. My mother is one of the smartest ladies I know. She taught me from a young age that you cannot bypass long term goals in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://miketoner.com/2009/07/here-have-some-dedication/</link>
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		<title>Be a Better Friend</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What are your thoughts and wishes? What are your dreams, hopes and worries? Day in and day out I know what bothers me and what I need, but I believe it is more rewarding to know I can help others. Whether it&#8217;s physically, mentally, spiritually, or emotionally- helping someone find direction or explore their passions [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://miketoner.com/2009/06/be-a-better-friend/</link>
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		<title>Clearly Distracted</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Leadership is about dealing with distractions and staying focused on what's most important. In your work and within your life, have the motivation to deliver with passion and execute with clarity.]]></description>
		<link>http://miketoner.com/2009/05/clearly-distracted/</link>
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		<title>Dive Into the Social SOUP</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For those who think facebook is the extent of your online persona &#8211; think again. We are entering a new era and those migrating into social networks are quickly learning how to communicate online. I like the idea that we are collectively learning and brainstorming how to use social media. Do you think it is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://miketoner.com/2009/04/dive-into-the-social-soup/</link>
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		<title>Rounding a Social Media Curve</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Social Media is about engagement, right? Yes, but maybe you started off with social media the way I did; quietly listening while learning the ropes, lurking and not really being social at all! In fact, my first tweet was on October, 26th 2007. Great, except- I sent 15 tweets in the first month and not [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://miketoner.com/2009/03/rounding-social-media-curve/</link>
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