Turn on your computers, redirect your browser and get ready to communicate and start twittering on the hottest online community website. As a trendy web service, Twitter allows family, friends and co–workers to communicate with each other and stay connected. Essentially it is a micro-blog, or a mini online diary where people can exchange information and answer the question; what are you doing?

Alongside many other social media websites, Twittering is becoming a major part of our every-day activities, used by our friends, heroes, movie stars and even our politicians. From President Barack Obama who used Twitter during his presidential campaign to Oprah Winfrey who recently tweeted; ‘Why I LOVED today’s show: puppies get saved. Prisoners get healed. Soldiers get helped. Full circle blessing. Thanks for watching,’ the message is clear and simple; if you are not Twittering, what are you waiting for?

Want to know who else is Twittering?

	The US police and fire departments - Updating the public on fires
	The Guardian newspaper – After 188 of communicating solely in ink – they have crossed the line into the realm of social media
	Pizza Hut - Recently created a position for a “Twintern” to be the company’s voice on twitter!
	Ashton Kutcher - One of the most popular celebrities to follow with a whopping 5 million increase in twitter users,
	CNN - Many Many followers from all around the world.

So what are you waiting for, start twittering today and let the world know what you are up to.

Using twitter tips:

Be brief: you only have 140 characters to broadcast your thoughts or status updates, so try to use the small words and abbreviations.

Frequency: despite the fact that there are no rules on the frequency of twitter use, people are less inclined to follow you if you update your twitter two dozen times a day.

Hash tags: hash tags can be used to show all similar tweets; for instance, using #EventUpdate to show updates related to that certain event.

Interacting: When replying to somebody’s question on twitter use the @ symbol in front of their twitter name to show that this response will come up in the “Replies” section in their account, this way your reply won’t get lost with the constant updates.

Make sure you reply to people’s comments and messages to make the most out of twitter.
Re-tweet: using the “re-tweet” option to forward some else’s tweet into your own account.
Twitter is a cool and entertaining way to stay in contact with others, but be careful, things you post will remain on the internet forever, so chose your words carefully to stay out of trouble.

Go to www.twitter.com and starting twittering.

At the O2 network, social media is all about sharing our story and activities and interacting with friends, colleagues and clients. It is a way to engage others whilst at the same time offering tips, suggestions and useful materials to others. By facilitating communication individuals can voice concerns and tell their personal story.

So, what exactly is social media? It is an umbrella term that defines the various activities that more…

By Kevin Scott, Staff Reporter
Published: May 14, 2009, 08:07

Dubai: The power of social networking in the UAE was highlighted this week when hundreds of residents responded to a new mother in need of a blood transfusion.
Kristy Anson, a 34-year-old Australian, delivered a baby by Caesarean section on Saturday morning at the American Hospital Dubai.
However, during the operation, her haemoglobin levels dropped below normal and she needed a transfusion of O negative blood.
There was only one unit of her blood type in stock at the hospital. Thus, doctors issued a request for further supplies from Al Wasl and Sharjah, but to no avail.
Kristy’s husband George Anson, a pilot with Emirates, grew increasingly concerned and decided to text his neighbour with an appeal for help, who in turn forwarded the message to as many people as possible.
The message soon appeared on numerous internet forums and spread on social networking websites,
including Facebook and Twitter.

Within hours, hundreds of people had pledged their support offering more…