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Archive | December, 2007

development by deficiency

26. December 2007

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Do we need to develop talent in the US? Do we have enough technical workers, service workers, etc? Many think not while others believe the global market will supply needed talent just fine. It’s not a bad idea to plan for the worst – not enough talent and start finding ways to develop the talent [...]

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cheezhead holiday video

22. December 2007

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Enjoy, as I give thangst. Cheezhead Holiday VideoAdd to My Profile | More Cheezhead Videos YouTube blocked? Click here.

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beginners mind for a new year

21. December 2007

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“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.” Shunryu Suzuki The following was yesterday’s entry from The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo “Believing is all a child does for a living.” Kurtis Lamkin “Picasso once said that artists are those of us who still see with the eyes of children. [...]

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smart stuff advertising

21. December 2007

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I just received this email from DWR (Design Within Reach) and thought it was a strong way to (1) engage with prospective talent and/or consumers; (2) send a message about social accountability; and, (3) communicate what DWR stands for – fun, design, creativity, innovation, connection, and a love for design. Take a look – [...]

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edgeio sells for meager $280,000

21. December 2007

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Like many in the online classifieds space, I watched the recent auction of Edgeio with great curiosity. The bidding ended today with Looksmart acquiring “most” of the assets for only $280,000. There were just two serious bidders in the process. I’m not sure this is a good sign for others in the same category. If a [...]

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Metrics and Web Evolution

20. December 2007

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For anyone that’s tried to track web metrics as an indicator of “reach”, performance (growth), or return on investment it can be a daunting task. One of the most interesting aspects of pursuing an online recruitment strategy is measuring impact and tracking dollars spent. If your ATS is good and your vendor partner [...]

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hulu will make life a little less fun for youtube, apple

20. December 2007

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A few month’s ago, I embedded a YouTube clip from Saturday Night Live on Cheezhead about MySpace. The NBC property was quickly deleted for copyright infringement. It sucked, but I understood. Hulu can be best summed up as big media’s strike against YouTube. By creating a site where viewers can checkout The Simpsons or SNL [...]

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