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Page 96 of book worked to a “T” when system failed

November 12, 2009

“Due to technical problems beyond our control, today’s interview with Joy Webber a.k.a. “The Twittering Granny” has been rescheduled for Monday November 16th at 12:30 PM EST (5:30 PM UK Time). In the meantime we are pleased to offer the back-up segment “Death Before the Eulogy” with New York Times bestselling author Dr. Larina Kase […]

13 Million Hits Per Month Signifies the Reach of Social Media

November 10, 2009

Cenk Uygur, is the main host of the liberal talk radio show The Young Turks. He was also the host of the internet interview show Meet The Bloggers throughout its run. The show currently airs in a number of places, including the 8pm slot on XM Satellite Radio’s America Left, channel 167. Aside from airing […]

The Business of Books: How Writing a Book Has Become the New Calling Card

November 10, 2009

“The first step that many experts take to establish their celebrity is to write a book about their area of expertise.” “Next to “I Love You,” “are you working tonight” and “no more garlic in the pasta,” is “you know you should write a book!” “There is a reason the word Authority begins with Author. […]

The Twittering Granny: Diary of a Social Media Virgin

November 8, 2009

Today’s senior population is exploding at historic levels. According to the U.S. Administration on Aging, the senior population numbered 37.3 million in 2006, or 12.4% of the U.S. population, and is expected to reach 20% of the population by 2030. With advances in modern science and medicine lowering mortality rates, the worldwide senior population is […]

How Will Journalism Survive the Internet Age?

November 7, 2009

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC” or “Commission”) announced that it will hold two days of public workshops on December 1 and 2, 2009, to examine the Internet’s impact on journalism in newspapers, magazines, broadcast television and radio, and cable television. The Internet has changed how many consumers receive news and altered the advertising landscape. Low […]

Building Your Credibility and Influence by podcasting

November 6, 2009

This morning at 11:00 AM EST I had the great pleasure to be a guest on Tim Davis’ The Originators Guide. It was a great opportunity to experience Blog Talk Radio from the other side so to speak as a guest, as we discussed “Building Your Credibility and Influence by podcasting.” To access this interesting […]

Exemption from the Competitive Process: Calculating the Costs of Convenience

November 5, 2009

5.3.9.1 Exemptions from the Competitive Process In certain unique circumstances, organizations will not have the ability to go through a competitive process for their procurement activity. This section covers non-competitive purchasing when an organization goes directly to one supplier to meet the requirements of the procurement. There are two main types of direct awards. Single […]

Against Happiness: Are We Trying Too Hard to Be Happy?

November 3, 2009

Winston Churchill is someone for whom I had and have a great deal of admiration. From the determined “Never give in, never give in, never; never; never; never – in nothing, great or small, large or petty – never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense,” to “Success is not final, failure […]

Revealing The Secrets of “The Hidden Game”

October 31, 2009

You place your bets, spin the wheel, and take your chances. What if this was true, but with one important twist? The wheel was rigged in such a way it was skewed towards the benefit of a few insiders – the Players. And then they were able to conceal this game in such a way […]