I only just discovered this tool (thanks to Pixetell’s recent tweet) and I have to say it has me drooling. If you’ve ever tried scheduling a meeting in large organization full of busy people, then you know what a pain in the rump trying to put together a meeting can be. Oh sure, everyone has their calendar shared, and you can see exactly when they’re available. But statistically speaking, the more people you have to include in the meeting, the fewer options you have to choose from.
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This annoyed me because I couldn’t find a clear answer by Googling. I saw it show up when I used Google Pack on a new laptop, so I knew there was a way to get it. So for those wondering, here’s how:
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The old management maxim of “What gets measured, gets done!” applies to all parts of life. Most especially financial fitness, physical fitness and weight-loss. So, with that in mind, here are four tools to help with each:
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I wondered why Borders recently had the Sony Reader Touch listed for sale for $100 off. When I logged onto the free Wi-Fi, I saw that they had announced their new, $149 Kobo eReader; a low priced alternatives to the Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Nook, and Apple iPad. So, how does it stack up to its nearest competition, the Sony eReader?
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If so, I’ve got a great tool to show you–but not here!
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Picture this: you just enjoyed a very relaxing massage in the privacy of your own home. Inga, the tall Swedish woman who’s blond hair and blue eyes already unnerves you, is standing there patiently waiting for you to pay for the bliss you just received. Now, thanks to a cool new app, no longer will you suffer the awkward silence as you shuffle through your pants pockets, looking for the wallet with the cash you took out of the ATM that morning to pay this heaven-sent masseuse. She’ll just run your debit card through her Android or iPhone.
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Communication is all about filters and interpretation. When I say something, I say it in a way that makes sense to me; it then passes through a media medium (sound, text, sight), and you interpret it in the way that makes sense to you. The more ambiguous the message, the more room for error. For example, take the short e-mail: “Please tell him I agree.” What?!
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I hate the term “fan boy” for a number of reasons. It’s derogatory against women, it’s stereotypical, and it’s a form of profiling. That’s right: people will judge you based on one characteristic alone, and try to pigeonhole you with it. Case in point? Apple Fan Boy, Linux Fan Boy, Nintendo Fan Boy, etc. Mind you, most tech geeks are male, and most of the obsessive behavior gets primarily by them, but that’s beside the point. My point is, I don’t consider myself a fan boy by any means, for any single system, technology, or political party. The things I do like and rant about to anyone foolish enough to listen, I enjoy because they really manage supersede my expectations. So, with that in mind, let’s talk about Ubuntu!
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One of the main reasons people use email clients is to use Mail Merge functionality, to send personalized email messages to a list of receipients. So when I saw this article on Lifehacker I got very excited, and hopefully you will too!
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March 30th, 2010
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| View CommentsShare They’ve already explained it pretty thoroughly in their “What is Glide?” page: Glide OS 4.0 is a comprehensive Ad-Free cloud computing solution. Escape from the daily barrage of online floating, pop up, banner and streaming ads and email spam. In addition to providing you with an ad-free alternative, you get more storage, more features [...]
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I don’t know about you, but these damn interwebz keep getting tangled up in my privacy. Trying to suck me back in even after I venture out into the ‘real’ world. Seriously though, with a (relatively) new string of location-based social media apps and sites, it’s not surprising. Between Foursquare, Gowalla, and Google Latitude it its becoming more and more difficult to slip off the radar and get away. The temptation to let everyone know your business is stronger than ever, telling them where you are and what you’re doing nearly every minute of the day.
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Come one, come all. Finally, the laziest way to keep up to date on my life ever! Simply submit your email address to the handy-dandy MailChimp signup form, and you’ll soon be on your way to receiving wonderful messages from me periodically. They’ll even be semi-personal! Why? Because I’m only semi-pro! 
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March 20th, 2010
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| View CommentsI ordered the Freetalk Everyman for calling over Skype and Google Talk. Well, I’m happy to say it has outstanding voice quality, much higher than my Blackberry Storm (no surprise there though). As a former supply chain consultant, what really peaked my interest is the packaging material it ships with.
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March 17th, 2010
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| View CommentsBusinesses are feeling the pinch on all sides. Their customers aren’t paying them, and in turn, they’re becoming slower to pay their customers. If you’re ready to get serious about your Accounts Receivable, and save on admin time spent doing bookkeeping, accounting, and tracking income then you definitely need to check out Freshbooks! It simplifies life year-long, not just at tax time. And it even plays nice in the sandbox with other business software through advanced integration and partnerships.
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