Don’t touch that dial…

31Jan08

Handy Hint #2
::> Don’t touch that dial.. on your thermostat! Set it and leave it alone. <::
Set it to the temperature you want and leave the electronics to do what they were designed for. We have had some very hot days here, 30+ °C [about 90°F] and in the office about 21°C is comfortable for us. I work in [...]

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A unique way to solicit donations

31Jan08

When I was in Las Vegas in December I spotted this creative individual.
In this web 2.0 world, copy still counts.
Be creative and it will get attention and maybe even donations.
 

 
I ‘ll bet if he had an iPod it would be pumping out Carl Douglas – “Kung Foo Fighting“ 
 
 

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Tags: fun, good copy, web 2.0

Do you want to succeed?

30Jan08

This is an absolute gem of a comment about Seth Godin’s book, The Dip.
 ”… it is aimed solely at people who are creative, intelligent and want to succeed. Those who are mediocre, unmotivated or just coasting through life will probably not get much from Godin. He is not an elitist, but his message is squarely aimed [...]

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Read & write more blogs

30Jan08

I have had a try at blogging before however this time I want to keep at it.
I have become an avid user fo the Google Reader for keeping in touch with various blogs in the blogosphere. I am frequently encouraged to “blog or die”. I included a few in the sidebar for your edification.
I have many favourite [...]

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Tags: blogging, browesr tips, F11, google reader., RSS readers