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#Social101: The miracle of the modified tweet

Submitted by Chase Erwin, WAFFstaffer

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 11:30am

#Social101: The miracle of the modified tweet

I've been on Twitter now for about three years, and even now I come across little tidbits, tips and tricks about the microblogging site that surprise me or astonish me when I learn they've been around forever.

One such item is the 'modified tweet,' or MT. Many of us, myself included, have glossed over an MT notice in a tweet and just assumed it was a mistype. Actually, this is a very useful tool when you want to retweet someone but have to make a major edit to an original tweet and wish to retain credit.

Here are the basics: Nowadays if you want to retweet someone you have a very helpful button underneath the tweet in question, and in other people's timelines you will see a green tab in the corner of the tweet with your screen name beside it, then the original tweet verbatim below it.

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Stream it: 'Sports Night'

Submitted by Chase Erwin, WAFFstaffer

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 7:53pm

"Sports Night" is the show that got me interested in working at a TV station. I can guarantee you that I was the only eighth-grader in my little Texas middle school that was tuning into this show as religiously as I was. Come to think of it, I was probably the only person in the area watching it; "Sports Night" lasted two seasons before being unceremoniously canceled in 2000.

This is a shame because the concept had legs. Set behind the scenes of a nightly sports news show, "Sports Night" was the television debut for creator and head writer Aaron Sorkin, who would set up similar fly-on-the-wall shows "West Wing," "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip," and "The Newsroom."

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Cheers for Craft Beer: Rocket Republic is Coming Soon

Submitted by Beth Ridgeway

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 9:00am

Cheers for Craft Beer: Rocket Republic is Coming Soon

Did you know that Madison County has several breweries in the works? We have so many talented people in our area, it’s no wonder Madison County is growing by leaps and bounds with craft beer breweries.

What I find so wonderful about the craft beer market is the camaraderie between breweries. While they compete on the shelves, they have a common goal to educate people about craft beer and to help each other succeed. It’s very Musketeer-ish (all for one, one for all).

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A WAFF 48 Wedding: Engagement Photos and more planning!

Submitted by Nick Lough

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 4:14pm

A WAFF 48 Wedding: Engagement Photos and more planning!

It may be Kentucky Derby weekend, but we’re also coming down the stretch to our big day! We’ve had a lot of things in the works and just finished taking our engagement pictures.

Sarah and I were a little afraid at how they’d turn out because we both joke that we’re not very photogenic, but we couldn’t be more pleased at the results. Butler Studio out of the Shoals is doing the photography for our wedding and also agreed to do our engagement photo session. They helped us narrow down a location, gave us tips and recommendations on what to wear (you’d be surprised at what colors don’t photograph well), and made what could’ve been a very stressful time – extremely fun and enjoyable! They were also very flexible when we realized that we wouldn’t be able to take our pictures in downtown Florence because of the massive crowds due to First Fridays.

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Madison teacher one of five finalist for presidential award

Submitted by Sarah Broadway on Wednesday, March 13th, 12:53 pm

A Madison schoolteacher is one of five state finalists for a top presidential teaching award.

Kim Bowen, first grade teacher at Rainbow Elementary School, is a nominee for the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). The award is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government specifically for K-12 teachers in those disciplines.

Bowen, an educator with more than 25 years of experience, is a National Board Certified Teacher and is a finalist for her math teaching proficiency. She is a certified instructor for Mathematical Perspectives and Mathematics Their Way. As such, she leads educational courses nationwide to assist educators in how to teach and assess mathematics for understanding. She was the 2007-08 district wide elementary teacher of the year for Madison City Schools.

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Get A Job!

Submitted by RoMo

Wednesday, March 6th, 2013, 1:59pm

Are you a Tennessee Valley Veteran looking for work? Look no further! There are many opportunities heading your way. Stop by the "Hiring Our Heroes" Job Fair this Tuesday, March 12th from 9am-12pm at the Huntsville Marriott.

We appreciate all that you have done for our great country. Now, it's time to get you ready! Use your military experience to master that next big interview. Click here for a FREE e-book and guide to get started.

WAFF 48 would love to hear about your journey to the next job. Follow and tweet @waff48.

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Grateful for Grace!

Submitted by RoMo

Wednesday, February 20th, 2013, 2:22pm

What a Wednesday! Grace Lutheran Church Seniors stop by WAFF 48 for some behind-the-scenes action. They learn who helps make our newscasts so great. Do you ever wonder what it takes to put on a fantastic show? Schedule a WAFF 48 Station Tour. Here are the best times for groups and organizations to visit…

Monday-Wednesday (10:30am-11:30am)
Monday-Friday (12:30pm-1:30pm)

This excludes holidays. We encourage our viewers to schedule station tours at least two weeks in advance. Thank you for watching WAFF 48:)