You don’t have to be shy to benefit from this book. It’s helpful to me and I’m not shy, but I’ve been struggling with whether or not I should write a book as I have a hard time interacting with groups because I’m hard of hearing. Though I’m a decent lip reader, a study says … Read more
I rarely write about my life. It’s too straight-laced and light on opinions for it to be interesting. But in honor of my first entry, I am writing about today’s crazy day. A little history: When I went to pick my youngest, I get out of my car and was typing on my Sidekick II … Read more
This is meryl’s blog talking. I wanted to sneak in and brag I’m five years old today! You can see my first lame post here. Meryl’s earlier postings were more personal as that is how most blogs were in the “old days.” But she realized that no one gives a flying fig about a blogger’s … Read more
Rhino Records has released its 2005 edition of its Totally Hits series. The new edition comes with four #1 songs, which include American Idol #1 Kelly Clarkson’s “Since U Been Gone,” Gavin DeGraw’s “I Don’t Want to Be,” Mario’s “Let Me Love You,” and Ciara’s “1, 2 Step” featuring Missy Elliot. Also on the CD … Read more
The main purpose of the book is to help businesses increase their conversion rates. Conversion, and there isn’t a better word to describe it, means action that leads to the results you want. It could be increased product sales, more newsletter subscriptions, contacting the business, or more registered users. Call for Action is about improving … Read more
It’s holiday weekend in the U.S. and many go to the movies. I’m sure most are seeing Star Wars: ROTS (Paul saw it last week), but those of us with kids are taking them to see Madagascar or Kicking and Screaming. My kids saw the former and said it was funny especially the penguins. I … Read more
This review covers two children’s books based on the movie of the same name: Kicking & Screaming: The Comeback Kids and Kicking & Screaming: My Dad, the Coach. The books target kids ages four through eight, use color photos from the movie and readable text for emerging readers. In Kicking & Screaming: The Comeback Kids, … Read more
Edward Tufte’s ASK E.T. section, which resembles forums, has a delightful conversation about children’s books. Because of this, I bought The Water Hole and received it today. We read it to my youngest and I don’t know about him, but we loved it. Might have to get Graeme Base’s Animalia. This discussion is dangerous to … Read more
How to protect your business by Meryl K. Evans and Tamara Halbritter Spam is not just an inconvenience. For legitimate businesses, it steals productivity, may erode your brand and rob you of revenue. Consider the following: In 2001, a European Commission study found the average worker spent 10 minutes a day sorting through unwanted solicitations. … Read more
If you own the first edition, you won’t experience déjà vu while reading the second edition. The new one has many changes that you won’t recognize it. Whether you’re a power PC user or a casual one, you will benefit from the book. Because of the wide array of topics covered, I can’t imagine many … Read more