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The Apple Store: Where Intelligent People Go to Die
What is it about Apple that causes otherwise intelligent people to throw away all trace of common sense? We all know that Apple has done very well for itself, turning around from a mere 4% market share in its computer division in the 90s to having a very viable and sustainable (and diverse!) product line.…
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I'm not sick, but I'm not well
Would be a cool company to work for! :-) Lip Dub – Flagpole Sitta by Harvey Danger from amandalynferri on Vimeo.
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Baltimore Washington WordPress Meetup: Episode Deux
Last month was such a great success, we determined that it would be great to have another WordPress meetup here in the Capital region. September 20th, we are meeting again at the Metropolitan Coffeehouse and Winebar in Baltimore where we had zippy wifi and a nice area to mingle and meet. Festivities begin at 6pm.…
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Associations and Unions: A Solution
A LOT of talk lately about associations and unions for new media types, how they are different, what such an organization would look like, etc. It was the topic of yesterdays hour long discussion on Mediasphere (via Blog Talk Radio) where myself, Jim Turner, Tris Hussey, Steven Fisher and Des Walsh discussed the idea in…
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Live Radio: Bloggers Unions, Podcasters Union and the ADM
Just a heads up (sorry, it’s last minute). I’ll be on the Mediasphere show with Jim Turner and Tris hussey from One by One Media. This show is on the Blog Talk Radio network that offers an innovative approach to podcasts. They are live and involve actual interaction with listeners. That means that you can…
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Group Writing Project: Peeing Dog
I thought it would be fun to do a group writing project. There is no prize, but a good fun community building effort. This writing project is that you have to use this image (please download and upload to your own server), and write a post that is inspired by it. :) The project will…
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Union for Podcasters
Okay, so the crap continues. At Podcamp Philly, the concept of the Association for Downloadable Media came up – a whole session dedicated to it. Please take the time to watch this video of the session in its entirety. Does anyone see anything about this entire concept that is not union? You pay $150 to…
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How Important Do You Think You Are?
Happy Friday, folks! I’m on my way to Philadelphia when you read this post. So because I’m not around to entertain you with my amazing antics and wordsmithing, I thought I’d leave you with this ego test. I’m calling it the Technosailor Self Importance Test and it will determine just how important you think you…
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I [heart] Virgin America
I have yet to fly it, but based on the buzz and the promo material, Virgin America may just be my airline of choice. Everything a geek could love, but no other airtline in the States provides: Virgin America is the first U.S. airline with mood lighting. There are 3000 MP3s onboard every flight. You…