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Aug 8, 2012 | stuff i felt like saying | 3
BlogHer was pretty fun as far as girls-weekend-out goes. The Random My way in on the NJ Transit train. Although I was approached by some crazy hag of a woman someone that did not align with my fashion (non)sense and told me my...
Read MoreAug 7, 2012 | conferences | 6
I had purchased a ticket last fall to attend the BlogHer conference this year, but was approached to sit on a panel and speak on Google+ (so the conference refunded my ticket cost). As a professional trainer and speaker, most of the events I participate in every year are paid. I do choose to go to about 3-4 a year that I wave my fees for, as all but the top keynote speakers are compensated. I do it because most of the events I do I can’t publicize, and it is usually at events or in genres of industry that I know people and want to make more connections in. This particular review of the BlogHer conference is from my point of view as a speaker.
Read MoreAug 7, 2012 | conferences | 17
I won’t be attending BlogHer Conference again unless under my standard speaker contract. As a professional, it wasn’t worth the cost I spent out of pocket and the goals of the majority of the community didn’t align with my goals. It’s not a bad conference, it just isn’t for me.
Read MoreAug 7, 2012 | GooglePlus | 15
Does parenting develop any skills you actively use in your career? I'm going to say YES.One of my favorite executives +Marissa Mayer still seems to be a hot topic for articles – mainly because she is pregnant and...
Read MoreAug 6, 2012 | GooglePlus | 0
+BBC America is airing a Doctor Who special called "The Women of Doctor Who". Yes, I just got weak in the knees…Someday I need to figure out how to get to The Doctor Who Experience in Cardiff...
Read MoreAug 3, 2012 | GooglePlus | 1
I hear +BlogHer is sold out BUT if you're here be sure to look for me and say hello. I've been strolling around going to sessions (at the +Martha Stewart Keynote now) and talking to sponsors like Got Milk, +Samsung USA,...
Read MoreAug 2, 2012 | GooglePlus | 10
If you are a woman that blogs for any reason & in New York City – you might just be attending the +BlogHer Conference. With an estimated attendee headcount of almost 5,000 and a live video talk from President Obama....
Read MoreAug 1, 2012 | GooglePlus | 14
I was one of the earliest users of Hotmail – back then it was sort of revolutionary that you could access email via a web browser and not depend on massive server banks running Exchange.At the time I was running a large...
Read MoreAug 1, 2012 | GooglePlus | 0
Dear +Team Coco. You suck. Conan O’Brien snarked on Twitter that:“I predict 350 lb. weight lifter Holley Mangold will bring home the gold and 4 guys against their will.”It was retweeted over 2,200 times. This is your own...
Read MoreJul 31, 2012 | stuff i felt like saying | 0
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Read MoreJul 30, 2012 | GooglePlus | 6
Feedburner – #TryGoogle This may be my most used but least talked about product that Google has. Feedburner, started in 2004, was a standalone company before Google purchased it in 2007. Feeds, specifically Feedburner,...
Read MoreJul 28, 2012 | GooglePlus | 13
Why? Because I just made it up, it seemed like fun! Want to join in? I often refer to numerous Google products such as Google Books but don't actually use them, I have decided to kick off #TryGoogle .From Saturday July 28th...
Read MoreJul 28, 2012 | stuff i felt like saying | 1
I caught most of the Olympic opening ceremonies yesterday via a proxy link (I’m in the US). I’m seeing reports this morning that (depending on who you want to side with) NBC apparently chooses to censor part of the...
Read MoreJul 27, 2012 | GooglePlus | 22
Sarah Robles, a 5'10" 275 pound Olympic weightlifter, is living at the poverty level just to survive and complete in her sport. Meanwhile, Australian runner Michelle Jenneke is getting a lot more 'screen time'...
Read MoreJul 27, 2012 | GooglePlus | 35
It breaks my heart to hear small business say they don't need a website, or an updated website, or a social presence, and/or some sort of provision for mobile. Just last week I ran across a business in Philly that was...
Read MoreJul 26, 2012 | GooglePlus | 16
Even if you don't know who Bob Ross is, it's still a great video (and message). I used be completely mesmerized as a kid watching him paint on +PBS. Seeing how landscapes just appeared on canvas with only brushes and...
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