Why give a tweet?

What’s happening?

It’s a question we answer countless times a day. Why not publish these daily happenings, however minute or groundbreaking, to the whole world?

For those of you living under a rock, Twitter is an online social network that lets you do just that. From professional corporate representatives to the biggest celebrities to Miley-crazed teenyboppers, Twitter has won the hearts of millions by asking this simple question.

In 140 characters or less, users can share ideas, ask questions, and link to blog posts, news stories or Web sites--or say literally anything they deem worthy of tweeting.

Claiming to solve the information overload of the Internet, Twitter allows users see updates only from other tweeters they choose to follow.

While Twitter is perfect for on-the-go news updates (I follow the NY Times, CNN and NPR), many use Twitter as just another excuse to talk about themselves. But does anyone really want to know how 'totally cute' your butt looks in your new jeans? Does anyone really care if you're having a bad hair day? No. They don’t.

I'll sum it up Twitter-style:

While Twitter is still in the experimental stages, it is dang trendy, simple, informative and entertaining. I can't wait to see what's next.

(Yes, that was exactly 140 characters.)