For the relaunch of the Mashable Photo Challenge, we asked you for images inspired by song lyrics. We received a range of impressive submissions whose lyrical inspirations ranged from Simon & Garfunkel to Don Omar and Kate Nash

Hearing music almost always evokes an emotion within us: It can summon to mind a particular person or place, or even hint at a location or time we’ve only imagined. The power of music is emotional, yet short-lived. Each of these photos manages to capture in images the feelings music is able to inspire.

The most striking pictures were selected by Dan Evans, Jr., the winner of the last Mashable Photo Challenge. Above, you’ll find his notes on what made each photo stand out. Each week, a new guest curator will offer a different prompt drawing on his or her own expertise, as well as photography tips to the community. Stay tuned for next week’s prompt. Read more…

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7 Stunning Photos Inspired by Song Lyrics

Stephen Colbert Helps Bill Clinton Send First Tweet

In a recent interview with Bill Clinton, Stephen Colbert tweets from @PrezBillyJeff on behalf of the former President.

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Stephen Colbert Helps Bill Clinton Send First Tweet

Verimatrix helps TiVi S.A. future proof its DVB-T2 service in Haiti

Verimatrix has announced that TiVi S.A. has deployed the Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS™) for DVB to provide revenue security for its DVB terrestrial (DVB-T2), one-way network in Haiti.

Verimatrix helps TiVi S.A. future proof its DVB-T2 service in Haiti

Digisoft.tv and Dune HD partner on stick set-top box

Digisoft.tv and Dune HD have announced a new cost-effective consumer platform aimed at carriers and retailers. Based on the Dune HD Connect StickSTB™ the agreement encompasses distribution, systems integration, research and development and support.

Digisoft.tv and Dune HD partner on stick set-top box

Linkedin Now Lets You Mention People and Companies in Updates, Comments

Professional social network LinkedIn has introduced a Facebook-style tool that allows users to mention and hyperlink people and companies on the network in status updates and conversations. Name suggestions appear in a drop-down menu as users type.
Linkedin Now Lets You Mention People and Companies in Updates, Comments

Google Authorship Presents Branding Opportunity for SMBs

Google authorship has made it easier for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to get their brands in front of prospective customers, because they can now have their brand represented alongside their content within Google’s search results.
Google Authorship Presents Branding Opportunity for SMBs

A Strategy Map for Google Display Network Success

The Google Display Network can generate great results. However, with so much impression inventory, it’s also possible to generate a lot of spend with a poor ROI. Don’t crash and burn! Here’s how to establish a solid campaign structure foundation.

A Strategy Map for Google Display Network Success

NASA's Curiosity Rover Soars at This Year's 'Shorty Awards'

The Shorty Awards, an annual crowdsourced contest that honors the best social media users and Internet celebrities, announced winners Monday at a ceremony in New York City

NASA’s Curiosity Rover was among the night’s highlights (you can watch the entire show below) as it shared an intimate moment with funny man Seth Green in a short video and even won Foursquare Mayor of the Year for using the check-in app from Mars.

“Can I borrow your login for #HBOGo,” @MarsCuriosity tweeted to Green in the clip

Other winners — who earned awards for their use of Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare, YouTube, Tumblr and other platforms — included Jimmy Kimmel for Lifetime Achievement, George Takei for Internet Culture, TextsFromHillary.com for Tumblr of the Year, Bravo’s Andy Cohen for Best Social Media Manager and @SarcasticRover for Best NonHuman. Read more…

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NASA's Curiosity Rover Soars at This Year's 'Shorty Awards'

Here’s What Government Is Vine-ing About

Government-friendly terms of service inked by the General Services Administration and Twitter cleared the way last week for U.S. agencies to post six-second Vine videos without fear of violating any rules.

A handful of agencies and officials had already begun posting Vine videos before GSA’s announcement, though. The breadth of those videos suggests some of the things government may use Vine for in the future, but it’s far too soon to speculate on what government’s ultimate relationship with the social site might look like.

The U.S. government’s in-house social media registry doesn’t yet include Vine accounts, but Vine has verified several government accounts itself. Read more…

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Here’s What Government Is Vine-ing About

The Iron Lady opens her fists....

Her contribution to development and world peace during the cold war has been commendable.

I am yet to see another world leader and a woman as strong as her…

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/margaret-thatcher/9978844/Margaret-Thatcher-dies-live.html

The Iron Lady opens her fists....