Bloggers spread the word about package theft

As the Prince of Petworth (PoP) recently demonstrated, blogging can be about more than just what you had for breakfast. With a focus on the happenings of many popular Washington DC neighborhoods, PoP’s blog covers everything from real estate and neighborhood development to art galleries and restaurants.

On March 16th, he turned his attention to the issue of package theft. After receiving a number of tips about stolen packages in the Columbia Heights area, he posted a selection of tips he was receiving on his blog and asked for reader feedback.

Hats off to bloggers like the Prince of Petworth who are using their blogs to warn readers about what’s going on in their neighborhoods.

If you’re worried about your package being stolen from your doorstep, try using KinekPoint.

Dropping hints on social networks

Not sure what to get them this Christmas? Have you checked their blog?
Think I’m joking? Not quite. Though it may sound brazen, more and more people are becoming comfortable with openly talking about their wish lists online. At first, I thought it was a bit obnoxious when I saw friends blogging about what they wanted under the tree or including their “must haves” in their Facebook status updates. The more I think about it, though, the more it makes sense.
People are increasingly spread out from friends and family and have less time to sit down and have real conversations – that’s the reason sites like Facebook, FriendFeed, and Twitter are so popular; they provide easy ways for you to stay in touch.

Application developers are even getting into the act. A quick search of “wish list” on Facebook brings up pages of applications. Our advice? Check the profile pages of your friends and keep an eye on their tweets and status updates – just make sure you have a pen handy.