The Colorado Rockies’ hopes for making the playoffs are fading fast. However, hope literally does spring eternal – and sensible Rockies fans are already turning their gazes toward a certain tall building on the outskirts of Scottsdale, Arizona.
If a Tweet Falls in the Forest…
August 19th, 2010 — Commentary, Information Literacy, Search, Social Networking, Twitter, Web 2.0
What Makes Maddy Tweet?
July 23rd, 2010 — Business, Commentary, Public Speaking, Sales Strategies, Social Networking, Twitter
What if your new book had just been published by Hyperion’s prestigious Voice imprint? What if you were the co-founder of one of the most influential and respected research firms ever?
Microsoft Shouts Out for Seniors
July 15th, 2010 — Business Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Commentary, Community Service, Employee Motivation, Facebook, Information Literacy, Twitter, Web 2.0
Sometimes you just want to sing the Hallelujah Chorus from the rooftops. Yesterday, a friend of ours got recognized – in front of thousands of people – and by just about the biggest company in the world. How was your day?
Google Creep(s)?
July 12th, 2010 — Blogging, Bunk & Twaddle, Business Intelligence, Commentary, Google, Search
If you’re getting a vague feeling these days that your Google searches are not as satisfying as they used to be, you’d be right. Google has decided you don’t know what you’re looking for.
I Don’t Like You and You Don’t Like Me
June 8th, 2010 — Blogging, Bunk & Twaddle, Business Services, Commentary, Facebook, Social Networking
I got a problem. Can you relate? Most of the people I used to like on Facebook, some of them even a lot, I don’t “Like” anymore. I blame Mark Zuckerberg.
Right Back @cha!
May 17th, 2010 — Uncategorized
Once upon a time you could talk to people on Twitter. You could ask them questions, needle them, thank them for following you and even joke with them about their tweets. No so much anymore.
Advanced Online Strategy? – Get Off
May 7th, 2010 — Blogging, Business, Business Intelligence, Commentary, Customer Service, Sales Strategies, Social Networking, Twitter
A few weeks ago a card arrived in the mail. You remember mail. It’s the stuff delivered by the post office with bills and flyers for $5.99 pizzas. But here was a real, live thank-you card, with actual hand-writing and a gift enclosed. Who would send us such a thing?
Scare the Facebook Out of You
April 21st, 2010 — Commentary, Facebook, Internet Research, LinkedIn, Search, Social Networking, Twitter
Facebook is scary. LinkedIn is treacherous. MySpace is downright dangerous. We’ve all heard the warnings… and most of us ignore them. But, read a couple of recent best-sellers and it might scare the social media pants right off of you.
The First Job in Your Job Search
April 12th, 2010 — Business, Business Intelligence, Commentary, Information Literacy, Job Search, Social Networking
Will anyone want me? Will anyone need what I have to offer? Will I be able use my talents and skills? These are the kinds of questions that come up when we start looking for a job. What most of us don’t realize, however, is that “they” really do need us.
Facebook Virus – Sent to You by Your (Innocent) Friends
March 8th, 2010 — Facebook, Information Literacy, LinkedIn, Social Networking, Twitter
Tim Champlin is not only a darn good lead singer (the Western Swing band Interstate Cowboy) he’s a good guy and a good friend. He would never send me something nasty. Would he?!
