The Importance of Knowing Your Audience

January 30, 2010

The other day, I was driving past a place called Twin Peaks which is located about 10 minutes from my house.  Yes, it’s probably the type of place you would imagine.  I’ve never set foot inside, but I have heard from many sources that it’s basically a lot like Hooters with a different uniform for [...]

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“Twitterville” by Shel Israel

January 23, 2010

Quick note: This is a sincere book review and it contains my honest opinions, and I haven’t been compensated in any fashion for this.  That being said, I consider Shel Israel to be a friend now, so I will dispense with any formality (i.e. I won’t be referring to him as “Mr. Israel” here).
Having had a [...]

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Having the Biggest Sign on the Block

January 15, 2010

Not too long ago, I was driving out near Lake Travis (west of Austin), and I was cresting a hill when I noticed a very small sign that was illegible at highway speed.  Since there aren’t any homes there, the little sign was clearly advertising some land, perhaps land with a sweeping view of the [...]

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Social Media is Really Just a Big Antpile

January 13, 2010

Growing up in Dallas, I saw a lot of anthills as a kid.  In fact, I was once tricked into sitting in one by one of my “friends”.  I wouldn’t recommend this, by the way.  That hurt and itched for a long while, and I’m sure we used up a bottle or two of Calamine [...]

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The Journey of A Thousand Miles Begins with a Single Step

January 12, 2010

If you’re reading this, you may already know me.  I may have invited you to check it out from my other blog, or because you are a friend of mine from Twitter or Facebook, or ActiveRain, or even from “real life”.
Regardless of where you came from, I want to thank you for joining me here. [...]

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