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Many a brand, whether personal or business, would die a happy death to have a video go viral with over 500,000 views. Even better would be to speak with the creator of a video sensation that did just that in only 12 days since it was uploaded to YouTube. Jim Meskimen is an actor, comedian and impersonator with a tight and loyal fan base.

President Obama's social media team unleashed a torrent of tweets today, specifically calling out Republicans opposing his debt ceiling plan.

Lights that transmit data, Borders closes, prizes for small businesses, and more. First Wi-Fi, now Li-Fi?

I’ve been researching the oil and gas industry lately. This industry has a negative stigma attached to it as being very environmentally insensitive. Granted, oil spills and gas leaks aren’t helping the industry’s image.

I admit, the only time I even notice beauty pageants is when one of the contestants flubs a response and video of the embarrassing moment makes the YouTube rounds.

A controversial (read: insane) alternative multiple sclerosis treatment has gained a popular following in Canada via social media, wrongly influencing research priorities.

The Fast Company reader's essential source for breaking news and innovation from around the web--updated all day. "Google Rumored Preparing $10/Month Chrome OS Laptop Rentals " As soon as this Summer, Google might rent out Chrome OS laptops for a small monthly fee. [Update: 10:30 PM PST] Android Tracking Location Data, Too Those with Android -based smartphones who thought they were safe from Apple's recently discovered location-tracking program should think again

The Fast Company reader's essential source for breaking news and innovation from around the web--updated all day. Hulu's Big Profits Hulu is poised to make half a billion dollars in 2011 and saw a 50% increase in advertisers in Q1. The Sleepless Elite A handful of genetically blessed workaholics need far less sleep than the average person--only a few hours a night, sometimes much less.

If your YouTube viewing experience seems a little strange this weekend, don't be alarmed. YouTube is aiming to increase awareness of this year's Earth Hour by darkening its video watch page this Saturday from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM (in your local timezone). Check out the video below for more info, and read more about Earth Hour here

There's a debate going on about tablets. Are they actually PC's? Steve Jobs says "no"