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Results from The Twitter Blog for: 2011

Introducing Twitter Stories

Stories.twitter.com

Today we’re launching the first in a series of Twitter stories. Read about a single Tweet that helped save a bookstore from going out of business; an athlete who took a hundred of his followers out to a crab dinner; and, Japanese fishermen who use Twitter to sell their catch before returning to shore. Each story reminds us of the humanity behind Tweets that make the world smaller.

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Twitter, TV and You

Twitter is transforming the way we watch TV. Reading and writing Tweets has become the new water cooler, helping us connect in real-time around our favorite shows, competitions and events. On Twitter, you get closer to the characters and shows you love, as stars, writers, directors, news anchors and more live-tweet from behind the scenes.

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Twitter and iOS 5: Sharing made simple

Twitter is now fully integrated into Apple’s new iOS 5 mobile operating system, available for the first time today. Now it’s even easier to share and read Tweets on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

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Follow the NHL action all season long

This year’s @NHL season starts tonight and goes through June. Thanks to Twitter, hockey fans can check in on every angle of the action, anytime. Here’s how:

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Share a photo via text message

Sending a text message (or SMS message) has always been one of the easiest ways to share information and keep up with your favorite accounts on Twitter. SMS is currently available in about 80 countries and nine languages and usage continues to grow. Nearly four billion SMS messages are sent and received on Twitter every month.

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Five new languages

Today, we’re increasing Twitter’s reach by launching in five new languages. Twitter is now available in Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Hindi, Filipino and Malay. Last week’s announcement of 100 million active users worldwide shows Twitter’s current reach; with these new languages Twitter will now be more easily accessible to almost half a billion people around the world.

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One hundred million voices

Five years ago, Twitter came to life when @jack sent the first Tweet to his seven followers. Now, 100 million active users around the globe turn to Twitter to share their thoughts and find out what’s happening in the world right now.

More than half of them log in to Twitter each day to follow their interests. For many, getting the most out of Twitter isn’t only about tweeting: 40 percent of our active users simply sign in to listen to what’s happening in their world.

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Your all-access pass to the NFL

Tomorrow night, the New Orleans Saints (@TheSaints) and Green Bay Packers (@packers) kick off the 2011 NFL season. And with every NFL team and nearly half of all the players tweeting, you can get closer than ever to all the action.

Whether you’re a casual fan or a gridiron die-hard, Twitter gives you a richer, 360-degree view of the game. Here are a few tips to make sure you don’t miss any of the action or behind the scenes insight:

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Discover fashion at #NYFW

Fashion industry insiders dress up Twitter this month with photos, videos and commentary from Fashion Week, starting with New York (Sept. 8-15) and followed by London (Sept. 16-21). Top designers, models and stylists will tweet from the hottest shows, share views from backstage and reveal new looks minutes before they hit the runway. Here are the people to follow for a front row seat:

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A new resource for non-profits

When an individual or organization wants to affect social change, the first thing they need to do is raise awareness. As more and more non-profits join Twitter to give their cause a voice and gain support, they are seeking advice on how use the platform most effectively.

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