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The Do’s and Don’ts of Blog Commenting

This, my second entry on the fine points of blogging, I’d like to discuss the importance of commenting on blogs, yours and others’. Why are comments a vital aspect and component of the blogosphere? Well, first it lets bloggers know that people are reading the entries, and reading them thoroughly enough that they are compelled to offer their thoughts on your words and ideas. Second, commenting often sparks up a dialogue or a debate between two or more people; such…
September 10, 2008
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Update Your Wednesday

I got in to work this morning, and while I wanted to be productive right off the bat, my Windows told me it needed time to update, this Wordpress told me that 2.6.2 > 2.6.1, and my iTunes told me it as well was ready for a makeover. Or, maybe not a makeover, but apparently 7.7.1.11 was so last week, and now, its 8.0, baby. So I let them do their update thing, and I updated my morning with an…
September 10, 2008
Marketing

“Books First!” Book Drive

Attention San Diegans, It's almost that time again! The time where we all get together as a community to help those who need it. This month we will be hosting a book drive on behalf of Books First! to collect new and gently used children's books which will be distributed to classrooms all over the county. Drop off those pre K through High School books (excluding text books) that have been sitting around collecting dust and put them to good…
September 9, 2008
Marketing

The Fine Points of Blogging

As blogging in the workplace becomes increasingly common, some practical “do’s and don’ts” have surfaced to help make blogging stress-free and optimal. With this first entry, I begin a series of blogs about the fine points of blogging. Each week, I will present up to three important topics for an effective blogosphere presence. First, let’s start with: (more…)
September 8, 2008
Design

Friday Office Funnies

The Young Business Man A young businessman had just started his own firm. He rented a beautiful office and had it furnished with antiques. Sitting there, he saw a man come into the outer office. Wishing to appear the hot shot, the businessman picked up the phone and started to pretend he had a big deal working. He threw huge figures around and made giant commitments. Finally he hung up and asked the visitor, "Can I help you?" The man…
September 5, 2008