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01.26.09: Ask not what you can do for Twitter, but what can Twitter do for you?

I came across these interesting ways in which marketers of all kinds are providing services through Twitter.

If you’re looking for a way to quit smoking, then Qwitter might be helpful (in addition to FixNixer or the QuitLine, of course). The app helps you track trends of your smoking habit over time, including how much cash you're throwing away.

Don't have a green thumb? You can now use Twitter to make sure your plants get enough water . This bizarre set-up will let you know when your plants need water and it will thank you later once their thirst is quenched.

Yup, it's true. Even strippers are hopping on the social media bandwagon. This service lets you do exactly what it says: askastripper. Users have the opportunity to ask a stripper anything, including questions about the intricacies of their job.

JetBlue is a great example of a business utilizing the Twitter for customer service. If a customer has any question—whether about potential flight delays or how big their carry-on can be— JetBlue staff will Tweet a quick response.

Tweet for community betterment, now that's a great idea. missingchildren Tweets any time a child goes missing. The Tweet includes the child’s name, city and a link to a picture with more information. They also send updates whenever a lost child is a found child.

I can't even remember the last time I flipped through a TV Guide? And thanks to Twitter, I don't have to. This Twitter profile sends a Tweet out each day of all the new shows that will be on that night. You’ll never forget to watch your favorite shows again.

Tweet for a great cause and check out Liver4carole. This group is trying to accomplish exactly what its name implies—to get a liver for Carole. They regularly Tweet links to stores whose proceeds benefit Caroledirectly, as well as updates about Carole's condition.

Enjoy writing but can't find time? Relay your witty thoughts to Twitter's 140novel. Send in a few sentences detailing what you think should happen next in the story, and before you know it, you'll be the author of a novel.

Twittercize , the brainchild of a local Denverite, will help you stay in shape in '09. It's a free workout plan that sends one-minute routines for you to perform each hour while you work. Get that tummy tucked tight right at your desk, or better yet, in your car.

Thanks to socialmediatrader and semgroup for these tips.