You’ve probably seen all the buzz about Twitter on TV or in print publications. In the most recent issue of Pallet Enterprise, Dr. Ed Brindley, the publisher of the magazine and this newsletter, questioned why anyone would ever want to follow the daily exploits of others using Twitter. Wow, it’s amazing how your attitude can change after a staff meeting.

            Our staff has decided to jump into the online social networking world and will provide a number of updates per week using Twitter. We will provide links to news stories and basic comments about issues of interest to pallet and low grade lumber companies.

            Dr. Ed Brindley said, “I can’t believe I got on this thing thanks to the urging of my staff. What has the world come to when e-mail is now yesterday’s technology?”

            Twitter is basically a free service that lets you track updates provided by Twitter users. The idea is to get quick, short bits that allow you to stay informed without having to wade through lots of text.

            The Pallet Enterprise account is hosted by Dr. Ed Brindley although various staff members may also post comments from time to time. Our intention is to post enough comments to assist followers without being too intrusive. Feel free to forward links, comments, or ideas that we should distribute.

            Anyone can follow us for free by creating a Twitter account at www.twitter.com and choosing to follow our Twitter feed. Note our truncated name due to Twitter account name restrictions. You can follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/Palletenterpris.