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Be Heard!: Are you making the most of social media?
by ShannonCherry at
Another issue of Be Heard!, the free weekly ezine, is available. In this issue, check out the new programs and new prices of Penny Pinching Publicity, find out how to pitch to social media, and get contacts at Coastal Living. Check it out here. Tags: Be Heard Solutions, Be Heard! ezine, Cherry...
Internet Readers Demand More Rollover Word Ads
by markjabo at
Zogby Poll Confirms Trend A meeting with people in debt at a local restaurant highlighted the business side of blogging. Credit bureaus and startup companies are willing to pay for ads that pop-up when you rollover a word. Whether you are a Senator, First Lady or Barack Obama, these ads offer insurance that...
The Chamber of Commerce is Your Friend
by Jennifer Gniadecki at
Even if you don’t want to network directly with Chamber folks (they can be a little stuffy) you can ask them about other events. As long as you’re polite and don’t tell them it’s because they’re stuffy you’ll do fine! You can also check if there are business listings on...
Keeping Tabs on the Bank: A Debit Card Horror Story
by miranda at
SO, I’ve had a bit of a rough go with the debit card the past few days. For me, it started on Friday, when a purchase I was trying to make with the debit card was rejected. First thing I did when I got home (after using one of my...
Hillary Clinton To Speak Tonight At Democratic Convention
by markjabo at
NY Senator Will Aim To Solidify Reputation As Self-Centered, Bitter While Appearing Outwardly Gracious With Hillary Clinton scheduled to speak tonight in Denver, most convention-goers are looking forward to hearing what the former First Lady has to say. Unfortunately, those convention-goers are Republicans who will gather next week in whatever city Republicans...
If You Think You Can’t Find a Job, Maybe It’s Time to Adjust Your Expectations
by Kristen King at
(www.bizchicksrule.com) — I’m on a tough-love kick this week here at Biz Chicks Rule, because I am sick and tired of hearing people whine and complain about the problems they created for themselves. YES, times are tough. YES, the economy is poor. And YES, people who have done nothing wrong...
“Upgrading” to Windows XP is Easier Than You Think
by Rico at
I’ve done it! I’ve “upgraded” (or rather downgraded) my laptop to Windows XP! I was honestly surprised at how easy the process was. Here’s what I did: Copy everything to the external hard disk that has the same or more capacity than my laptop’s drive Locate all the drivers needed to get my...
Free Credit Report and Score from TransUnion
by miranda at
While it is possible for you to get a free credit report once a year from each of the three major credit bureaus, you often have to pay for your credit score (creditkarma.com offers a free credit score), and for any additional views. (Exception to that is when you are...
Should start ups fire their PR firm?
by Colleen at
Jason Calacanis thinks so. I’ve gotten more press than any entrepreneur could dream of–certainly more than I deserve–and I’ve never had a public relations firm working for me. [source] Ok, fair enough, and I agree with Jason for the most part. I don’t think that all start ups need PR. What’s...
Denmark: Saving Energy Can Be Easy
by Jean Mercedes at
Thomas L. Friedman wrote a great book on globalization called “The World is Flat”. (See Wiki for more Info.) Every now and then, Friedman writes articles about topics relating to globalization and every now and then I get to read them in the International Herald Tribune. Recently. Friedman wrote an...
DNC - Day 2. OVM Covers it Live.
by maddy at
Live Blog starts at 5pm (EST). CLICK HERE to join in on the discussion! Tags: DNC, Live BlogShare This...
Big Protests over Tata’s Little Nano
by Jean Mercedes at
Tata, the Indian car manufacturer which purchased British Jaguar this year, continues to face protests at its manufacturing plant in Singur, West-Bengal (a state in eastern India). Controversy began when the government purchased farmland for the plant in support of the new micro-car, the Nano. The Nano will start at...
Avoiding or Eliminating Writing Distractions
by Anne Wayman at
(www.thegoldenpencil.com) Writing well usually means writing in an uninterrupted fashion - without distractions. Avoiding or eliminating distractions when you’re writing takes some thought and planning. Distractions come in two flavors, if you will. The most obvious are the interruptions that come from the outside. If you work at home these may...
Convention Moment - “Did you catch that?”
by maddy at
During a more procedural moment at the first evening of the Democratic Convention, the Rules Committee confirmed that all Florida and Michigan delegates would be reinstated with full voting rights. After all the pain and fighting that went on last May/June with regard to the counting of the Michigan and Florida...
Tuesday’s Schedule at the DNC.
by maddy at
It was an emotional evening in at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado last evening, as the Democrats “introduced” Barack Obama to the world and paid tribute to one of their greatest champions, Edward M. Kennedy. I hope that you stopped by the Live Blog last night - and that you...
Coach is packing up its shares
by profsilver at
Last night, Coach (one of my favorite handbag designers!) announced plans to buyback up to $1 billion worth of its outstanding shares. The buyback will be completed by June 2010, in fact the company just completed a billion dollar buyback (started in winter 2007). Prior to news of the latest buyback being released,...
Achieving Relaxed Productivity
by Rico at
I recently discovered a wonderful concept that allows freelancers to get a lot done—while staying stress-free. A natural tendency when trying to meet deadlines is to move quickly, making all your actions as prompt as possible, in the hope of getting more out of your limited time. Nothing could be further...
ShowYourAdHere: Ad Marketplace
by Shai Coggins at
Has anyone come across ShowYourAdHere? It’s another advertising marketplace that primarily offers banner/graphic advertising (available in popular sizes). They do not offer text advertising at this time. For publishers, you need to sign-up, create an ad zone, then put the code in your blog or site. Once your listing is approved,...
Some good housing news: Sales go up
by Dan at
Well, here's a change: Today, I bring good news. Sales of existing homes actually increased in July, reaching their highest level in five months, according to the National Association of Realtors....
The You-Sized Place in the Universe
by ME Liz Strauss at
I look out on an empty harbor under a sky of forgotten blue. The day is barely started. The sun is making a slow climb up. My eyes are is taking a narrow, half-open view. I hear the cars on the road below me, but they’re only so [...]...

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Be Heard!: Are you making the most of social media?

Internet Readers Demand More Rollover Word Ads

The Chamber of Commerce is Your Friend

Keeping Tabs on the Bank: A Debit Card Horror Story

Hillary Clinton To Speak Tonight At Democratic Convention

If You Think You Can’t Find a Job, Maybe It’s Time to Adjust Your Expectations

“Upgrading” to Windows XP is Easier Than You Think

Free Credit Report and Score from TransUnion

Should start ups fire their PR firm?

Denmark: Saving Energy Can Be Easy

DNC - Day 2. OVM Covers it Live.

Big Protests over Tata’s Little Nano

Avoiding or Eliminating Writing Distractions

Convention Moment - “Did you catch that?”

Tuesday’s Schedule at the DNC.

Coach is packing up its shares

Achieving Relaxed Productivity

ShowYourAdHere: Ad Marketplace

Some good housing news: Sales go up

The You-Sized Place in the Universe

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