Waid Wednesday #5: Rainbow Of Confusion

Slight change of plans. I billed this installment last week as “A Unit Of Entertainment”—the importance of building a conflict and a resolution into every chapter of your serial fiction, and some tips on how—but that post’s turning into a term paper, plus I want to embed some examples from a specific story, so as soon as I wrestle the word count [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 23:23:32

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Loose Lips Daily: Rhee at Council Today

As much local politics as humanly possible. Send your tips, releases, stories, events, etc. to lips@washingtoncitypaper.com. Good morning, all. LL is guessing that school discipline might be a topic of conversation today down at the John A. Wilson Building, where Chancellor Michelle A. Rhee is scheduled to testify before the council later [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 15:50:21

Pet Advice: Is Your Dog Jealous of Your Computer?

Thanks to Lori & Barb from Superior, Mt What is the Most Popular Dog Breed Among Young Hollywood Starlets? Helena Sung - Pet News Examiner If you guessed the Chihuahua or Yorkshire terrier or even the poodle, you'd be warm. But in a highly unscientific study based purely upon empirical evidence (i.e., paparazzi photos) [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 16:53:00

Managin Performance

I went to a leadership meeting today at my day job ( http://www.moto.com/).  One of the things that was taught was “Managing Performance” ... Paint.  This cycle is relevant for management, designing, building and everything related to work ... with that.  The team should evaluate how to proceed and act based on the direction of the feedback.  New goals [more...]

Date: 2009-02-21 05:29:36

Eight Brainstorming Best Practices

Jenny Schade's Making It Count     How to ensure super-colossal ideas  at your next creative session. Bonus! ... Exercises. When I worked in public relations firms, I held some of my best brainstorming sessions ... and fun. They generated big ideas that won us business. The least productive sessions were flat, anxiety [more...]

Date: 2009-02-01 20:30:43

Managing Performance

I went to a leadership meeting today at my day job ( http://www.moto.com/).  One of the things that was taught was “Managing Performance” ... Paint.  This cycle is relevant for management, designing, building and everything related to work ... with that.  The team should evaluate how to proceed and act based on the direction of the feedback.  New goals [more...]

Date: 2009-02-21 05:29:36

Loose Lips Daily

As much local politics as humanly possible. Send your tips, releases, stories, events, etc. to lips@washingtoncitypaper.com. Good morning, all ... . Your morning entertainment: “Get Down With Brown!” MP3 LL WEEKLY—is off this week, for WCP’s FOOD ISSUE. Check out his culinary writing! IN CASE YOU MISSED IT—DCision ‘08: The LL Postmortem [more...]

Date: 2008-11-06 15:35:31

The Illuminati Are Obsessed With Sex

"The word "obelisk" literally means ‘Baal’s Shaft’ or Baal’s organ of reproduction. This should be especially shocking when we realize that we have a gigantic obelisk in our nation’s capital known as the Wash ington Monument." Aleister Crowley - Sex Magick [more...]

Date: 2009-02-26 02:10:00

My Baby Happiness Loves Her Newborn Joy

The mild and beautiful morning was joyful to see.  Blue skies were pale and soft.  There wasn’t a cloud, save for distant jet trails in the southwest.  Orb of Sun shone with great force. The rooftop tundra had craggy waves and gravel space. The grey lake of ice was half-covered.  Sparrows chirped around me. There was almost no wind at all [more...]

Date: 2009-02-26 04:25:21

Loose Lips Daily: Media-Council Hoops Showdown Today!

As much local politics as humanly possible. Send your tips, releases, stories, events, etc. to lips@washingtoncitypaper.com ... Michelle Rhee’s Schedule “; “ Conservative Catfight Over DeMint Quote ” Morning all, and here’ ... , unilaterally changed the team name from “Damn Media” to something involving the word “hoopsters.” [more...]

Date: 2009-03-09 15:39:37

Curses, Scrushyed again!

They are buried deep within our judiciary at every level. Their first concern is political advantage, not the rule of law. That’s the only way anyone could possibly explain the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals decision that effectively says  George W. Bush is a serial felon for having appointed ambassadors whose sole qualification was that they [more...]

Date: 2009-03-07 15:16:19

Reuters Closes Second Life Bureau, but (Virtual) Life Goes On

The sun shines brightly as I stroll along the curving pier above the water, looking out toward a beautiful island with trees swaying in the wind. There's a looming ampitheater festooned with signs for Thomson Reuters, and a series of concrete buildings that appear ready to hold important meetings. I stride in confidently through the doorway.. [more...]

Date: 2009-02-19 21:57:16

5 Minutes Around the Blogosphere - Week 45

** Just when I was about to publish this post, something weird happened with my laptop and I think I may have lost some of the entries in the Blog ... , educational games, eco-friendly reusable lunch bags, backpacks, and more for pre-school, kindergarten ... is looking for a teen or tween that is making a difference through volunteering, activities, or [more...]

Date: 2008-08-10 07:53:02

The Obama Stimulus: Truth and Consequences

Never before have I learned so much so quickly from my readers as I have now — all just by reading the thousands of comments you have posted on my ... billion Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) in the fall, the U.S. government has loaned, invested ... Facility (TAF) … $50 billion to support short-term corporate IOUs held by money market mutual [more...]

Date: 2009-02-16 12:30:59

The Obama Stimulus: Truth and Consequences

Never before have I learned so much so quickly from my readers as I have now — all just by reading the thousands of comments you have posted on my ... billion Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) in the fall, the U.S. government has loaned, invested ... Facility (TAF) … $50 billion to support short-term corporate IOUs held by money market mutual [more...]

Date: 2009-02-16 12:30:29

The Obama Stimulus: Truth and Consequences

Never before have I learned so much so quickly from my readers as I have now — all just by reading the thousands of comments you have posted on my ... billion Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) in the fall, the U.S. government has loaned, invested ... Facility (TAF) … $50 billion to support short-term corporate IOUs held by money market mutual [more...]

Date: 2009-02-16 12:30:37

Civil liberties advocates want law to guard against domestic spying

As more federal and local agencies collaborate across the country in a high-profile campaign against terrorism, ... that political activities, any public expressions against the government, are protected against this type ... about the political, religious or social associations, views or activities of a person unless” they are suspected [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 15:17:20

Introducing … IAAPA – Small Parks and Attractions

The purpose of these "Membership Minutes" is to make sure you know exactly what you’re getting when you join or renew your IAAPA membership—and why ... series for economical training ideas that can really come in handy as you start building your staff ... your monetary goals. Government Relations Our team is constantly monitoring issues that affect [more...]

Date: 2009-02-27 22:00:00

Even The Least Expected Sectors Are Struggling In This Economy

        Tuesday, February 24, 2009 Whitelist Us     [more...]

Date: 2009-02-24 10:01:00

Dating New People Daily

by Charlie Reese I’ve always been a bit shy and awkward in social situations, and as a result, I have a hard time making friends ... and building up a group of friends, so I’ve been checking out various online singles and networking ... . Like cats? Join a pet owners forum to trade tips, photos, and anecdotes about your favorite feline [more...]

Date: 2009-03-06 13:47:41

So What!

Image by PaoloMazzo (license). Note: This is a guest post by Curtis Greve of Metreks The other day I was talking with my good friend ... on campus.  He was the starting center for the Boiler Makers for four years.  His senior year, his team ... All Century Team” years later. He loved football and had a dream of playing pro, after he [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 14:28:59

Good Morning Hoops Nation: January 16

INDIANAPOLIS -- As we begin every Friday around here, a reminder that there's a chat over at ESPN today at 4 p.m ... -- to ASM (Adjusted Scoring Margin) data. ASM is more indicative of a team's overall quality, at least ... reward beating down the worst teams on a BAD schedule, and doesn't it punish a team like Butler [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 16:56:52

Improve Your Communication Skills NOW

Success in work and in life requires good communication skills. Use this article for a quick-tune up or a major overhaul - but read it! You’ll increase your value tenfold.Need a job? Want to get promoted? Like to have a date? You’re going to have to communicate! Introverts of the world - arise!Here are some tips to get you started:1.) [more...]

Date: 2009-03-05 10:01:07

The “Vision Thing” --Critical to Accelerating Women’s Careers

By Suzanne Bates, Author of Motivate Like a CEO: Communicate your Strategic Vision and Inspire People to Act!  In today’s economic environment, companies need great leaders. Yet lately much public conversation has focused on whether our economic crisis has been partly the result of too much “leadership testosterone, [more...]

Date: 2009-02-25 13:46:00

Operation Cast Lead: Day 16

Hamas continues firing long range rockets into Israel. The battle in Gaza rages on as Israeli forces have pushed into more urban areas around Gaza City. Hamas is taking a serious pounding but don't expect to see a white flag raised anytime soon. However, note that once Hamas starts talking about a ceasefire, be suspicious [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 14:25:00

Hey Dopplr, make me pay.

This morning, here at the Future of Web Apps Conference in Miami, prolific 37Signals founder Jason Fried made a call to the web community : ... was that we have spent too much time building free applications on the internet ... of some amazing new features such as travel tips, travel questions, groups, and the ability to keep track [more...]

Date: 2009-02-24 21:54:29

DUmmie Claims Son Got Rich Playing Seminole Hard Rock Blackjack

Right up front I'm calling BS on this DUmmie FAIRY TALE about how his son got rich playing blackjack at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in ... . However, nowadays, that shrine to Indian gambling, although located in a massive building which ... are real dregs. Most of them never even leave tips at the buffet despite the great deal (all you can eat [more...]

Date: 2009-02-04 12:46:00

Meetings

If you’ve been around churches for any time at all, chances are you’ve been a part of some inefficient, ineffective, and downright painful meetings ... of the meeting is to make decisions, keep the meeting as small as possible. Our Directional Leadership Team ... is building a cohesive team that can move quickly. More to come. Thoughts? [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 10:25:27

Where Are You? and So They Ask

I’ve been receiving emails from people who cares about me and wanted to know if I would still write for TSB or what had I actually been doing ... gratitude to our team of associate writers who has contributed awesome contents and kept ... , I’ve been investing my time and efforts into building a portfolio of niche sites to generate [more...]

Date: 2009-03-02 18:58:43

Turning Point?

Good Evening: It was simply getting too easy. For most of the past 10 weeks, market participants have been able to profitably sell every bounce in the stock market. Shorts were starting to print money almost as fast as our Federal Reserve. But once the S&P 500 took out its 2002 lows on Thursday afternoon/Friday morning, [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 06:00:34

“SEO On A Budget” Tips

I am often asked if small businesses have a chance at competing in the search engines and the answer is a resounding YES ... as they can with a small team. It is true that those things do present a challenge however ... get some things done and begin to better position your site. Tips for getting top rankings on a budget… Find [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 16:21:57

Aiming your startup at the US - without leaving the UK

Four guys in Edinburgh now run a site aimed entirely at the US. Even the UK section of the site appears under “International”. What have they learnt? ... and here are our top tips on how to better compete there. 1. Decide on your target market and focus ... add value. Use your network to get to those people and start building a relationship. 5. Always [more...]

Date: 2008-08-18 08:00:58

The Morning Brew #302

A rather large edition today as I had quite a bit of free time to prepare it… Software Moq 3.0 RTM!!! ... Is Available Now! - The Microsoft XML Team announce the final service pack for MSXML4.0 which fixes bugs and brings new security enhancements. Information Building an Occasionally Connected ADO.Net [more...]

Date: 2009-03-09 05:45:25

Amazing Race Season 13: Excitement begins and new destinations

Filed under: Arts and Culture, History, Learning, Stories, Brazil, Airports As much as I enjoyed watching I Survived a Japanese Game Show, there is no better way to vicariously travel than watching the Amazing Race when it comes to reality TV. It's been months since T.J. and Rachel, our favorite hippie couple won the million in Season 12 [more...]

Date: 2008-09-29 10:30:00

NAB Round 2 (Quarter finals & Regional matches)

The biggest news of this round is the fact that Ben Cousins has his first chance in nearly 18 months to pull on a jumper and play competitive Football. Lets hope for everyone concerned he does not do an injury like his last match. Cousins in a Tigers Jumper will generate so much hype and he will make his much anticipated return All 8 teams [more...]

Date: 2009-02-25 07:26:21

Finding Peace At Work And In Life: 8 Simple Strategies

by Lydia Hurlbut and Christiane Holbrook Imagine how great life would be if you could gain more support for you business building efforts ... on your team would be pitching in to help! Life would flow in balance. Implementing a few changes ... such as a virtual assistant or web designer are invaluable team members that allow you to get more done [more...]

Date: 2009-03-05 20:36:35

Loose Lips Daily: See Ya, Vivek

As much local politics as humanly possible. Send your tips, releases, stories, events, etc. to lips@washingtoncitypaper.com . And get LL Daily sent straight to your inbox every morning! IN CASE YOU MISSED IT—” John Ensign: D.C. Vote ‘Has Nothing to Do…With Civil Rights’ ” IN LL WEEKLY—”Fund and Games: Inside [more...]

Date: 2009-03-05 16:43:37

March is our Birthday! Value and deliciousness and more!

Hello Wheatsville friends! We like to win things, so please vote for us in the Austin360 A-List poll for best neighborhood grocery. http://www ... Value tips from our butcher Produce seasonal news you can use Refrigerated update! Milk prices come ... projects ranging from simple cleaning and repair to trail building and playground installation [more...]

Date: 2009-02-26 23:22:00

Gimme a 'P'!!!

When teaching graduate classes at Drake University, I feel it's my responsibility as a professor to demonstrate to my students that passion is a ... had a great post about building excitement.  The author, Don The Idea Guy, states: First ... about keeping their jobs than they are about building excitement for those same jobs [more...]

Date: 2009-03-04 12:00:00

Reducing Costs in Precarious Times

It’s no secret that we need to do more with less at work, given the financial mess the world is in ... later in the year depending on how things go. Use free / open-source tools Our team is doing ... your organization if you need help building something (see the next section). Create partnerships [more...]

Date: 2009-02-14 18:17:50

Loose Lips Daily: Five Days to Go

As much local politics as humanly possible. Send your tips, releases, stories, events, etc. to lips@washingtoncitypaper.com. And get LL Daily sent straight to your inbox every morning! IN CASE YOU MISSED IT—”Gray Kicks Segraves Out of Council Meeting” (and read Segraves’ account, too) IN LL WEEKLY (INAUGURATION EDITION) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 16:53:53

5 Tips to Engage Your Fans Digitally

Note: This is the first post from Jason Feinberg, MediaShift’s new music correspondent. With his background in online marketing, Jason will be sharing his insights into how artists can best utilize new technology in connecting with fans There was a time when celebrity musicians were positioned as unreachable idols [more...]

Date: 2009-03-10 23:36:07

Energy Challenge Issued to Employees

Energy Star challenges all employees to reduce the energy use at their places of work, through its newest promotion, “Bring Your Green to Work ... office” application that offers several tips for lowering energy use.  Ideas include unplugging cell ... interface, in which users click on blue stars placed throughout the “office” to receive the tips [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 16:27:57

Improve Your Sales Through Lead Generation

by Jeff Dedrick Leads are generally obtained through the transfer of an existing buyer, or through a direct response for the purpose of advertising ... . Lead may be somebody who has been adequately qualified so as to warrant more resources being ... with a requirement result representing Qualified and Buying should be directly routed to the [more...]

Date: 2009-02-28 14:22:46

How is Your Church Doing?

It seems these days all we hear about are bailouts, fat corporate cats living high on the hog while taking a handout, the financial crisis in America, ... now for you and your church.  May God show you His presence and guide you and your team during this difficult situation.  I ask that He blesses you in your mission for building the Kingdom!  Amen [more...]

Date: 2009-03-03 03:05:02

How to beat your #1 wealth-building challenge today …

If my new personal blog is proving anything, it’s that this is indeed a GLOBAL crisis, and folks from all over the globe are on my blog weighing in on yesterday’s “Question of the Day!” So far, we’ve heard from A. Wilkinson, John and others in England … John in Ireland … Johannes and Christiane in Germany … Arthur and Harry in Australia … [more...]

Date: 2009-02-12 19:50:21

Grandma, Jimmy and Wonderful Spring Breakers

Jump to CommentsThis morning I walked along the promenade after hosting my port adventure talk to find a group of three or four teenagers huddled ... ..If they like a TV program, they go online and download the whole series. If they want to go to the movies ... me he recently downloaded a program called Spotify, which gives you pretty much all the music [more...]

Date: 2009-03-11 02:18:26

Loose Lips Daily: Gay Marriage Now or Later?

As much local politics as humanly possible. Send your tips, releases, stories, events, etc. to lips@washingtoncitypaper.com. And get LL Daily sent straight to your inbox every morning! IN CASE YOU MISSED IT—”Blagojevich Set Me Up!“; “Vincent Gray on Senators’ Letter” IN LL WEEKLY—”Wedding Planners: [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 15:33:21

Gates of Vienna News Feed 1/4/2009

The overwhelming evidence of global warming continues to accumulate — as does the level of ice and snow in Greenland’s central ice cap, which increases at a rate of about two inches a year.Shhh! Don’t tell Al Gore…Thanks to Abu Elvis, Barry Rubin, C. Cantoni, heroyalwhyness, JD, Lexington, LN, RRW, VH, and all the other tipsters who sent these in [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 04:27:00

Where is Sales Focused? Part 2

Part 1 of this blog post discussed the importance of focusing on existing customers to help weather the economic storm.  Today, we take a closer look at how your sales team is focused.  I was inspired to write ... into their offering.  It may just be one person and a phone.  Regardless of how your sales team looks, most likely [more...]

Date: 2008-09-11 06:13:28

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