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Could Napoleon be the father of Geocaching?
Saturday January 3, 2009
Reading Time: 7 minutes
What do you know about geocaching? I know very little, but have you ever thought about why we have odd and even house numbers? I have to admit I don’t spend a lot of time thinking about this concept, but the other evening I happened to be watching the History Channel about Napoleon and the…
NFL Playoff Update
Friday January 2, 2009
Reading Time: 2 minutes
At the beginning of the NFL season, I made some personal picks of who would make the playoffs. These were the teams I thought would be strong and win their divisions. Well, my Superbowl pick was one ESPN analysts most disappointing team- the Jacksonville Jaguars. This was for good reason as the Jag’s offensive line…
Testing Simple Investment Ideas in 2009
Thursday January 1, 2009
Reading Time: 6 minutes
2008 was certainly a bad year for almost all investors. 2009 may be bad also, or not. However, if you sit out then you will miss the recovery, when and if it ever happens.I thought it would be fun to track some investment ideas in 2009. Tools such as the portfolio at Google finance make…
2008 The Year Twitter Rocketed into the Mainstream
Wednesday December 31, 2008
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Social Media has gone mainstream and one needs to look no further than Youtube, or Twitter to see that. With a budding new war in the middle east Israel has taken to these social media sites not just to get their message out but to also to take part in the conversation. The democratization of…
Is Second Life Where Social Media Meets the Future?
Tuesday December 30, 2008
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Second Life Strategies for Companies and Future Uses Second Life is a virtual world built on line by the community members. 3-D models of spaces and characters (avatars) interact. There is even an active economy with its own currency. Seems pretty far out there? Dell, Nike, Starwood Hotels are some large corporations checking out Second…
Dallas Taylor Drum Lesson #1 used for Guitar Hero World Tour
Monday December 29, 2008
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The next drum legend may be born on the drumkit in “Guitar Hero World Tour”, Ella got one and I think Lisa and I having more fun playing it than anyone. In this “game” from Electronic Arts you get a drum kit, a guitar hero guitar and a microphone, and you must all match the…
Flight of the Conchords Second Season
Sunday December 28, 2008
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The award-winning New Zealand comedy duo composed of Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement are back on HBO for their second season of Flight of the Conchords. These starving New Zealend artists will be back on HBO January 18, 2009, with the season premiere. I could not wait until january 18th to see the New Episode,…
Why I send holiday greeting cards
Saturday December 27, 2008
Reading Time: 7 minutes
Every year I take on the “joyous” task of composing a holiday letter and creating a photo greeting card. Why I send holiday greeting cards other than to say I have completed a project, is that it gives me a sense of continuity. I have been responsible for this family missive for at least…
If Everyone is Feeling a Recession, Why Is Amazon.com having a record Holiday Season?
Friday December 26, 2008
Reading Time: 3 minutes
This holiday season the ‘recession’ we are all hearing about and probably feeling too made this year’s retail sales fall as expected- except for Amazon who recorded a record year in sales. How could this be? The Washington Times is reporting that holiday sales was the worst this year in 40 years. This is major!…
Happy Holidays From Webconsuls
Wednesday December 24, 2008
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With my in my PJ’s and she in her robe, we watched Santa circle the globe!Happy Holidays Everyone!The Webconsuls Family
Search Engine Marketing Newsletter Winter 2008
Tuesday December 23, 2008
Reading Time: 11 minutes
Borrowing from a Ray Barone quote in an episode of “Everybody Loves Raymond”: “I think I know one thing that can make this year all better…editing. When all is said and done we will only remember the good stuff. I think you’re gonna remember about 2008 what you want to remember.” And so today Webconsuls…
Social Shopping E-commerce and Ugly Christmas Sweaters
Tuesday December 23, 2008
Reading Time: 2 minutes
Polyvore is an example of social shopping. Think paperdolls for your computer. It is free and easy to sign up. Software loads easily and quickly and enables you to begin to gather images to create collages (mashups to the uninitiated). Here is a brief tour. Polyvore’s social community focuses on fashion and interior design. Active…