Are you a Diva?

May 10, 2011

My friend, Patricia V. Davis, who launched the diva dive tour on Sunday book passages in Corte Madera, is a diva. Dressed in a fabulous over the top black and white big brimmed hat and Lacey Black gloves, Patricia embodied confidence, whimsy, and wisdom. Her new book, “The Diva Doctrine,” is a guidebook for young […]

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Vibrant Visuals For Your Presentations

April 25, 2011

Creating visuals for public presentations and as aids for training can be challenging. A good speaker can help their audience and keep them engaged with well thought out visuals that complement what they are saying. As a speaker and trainer, I appreciate the challenge of providing information that is clear, understandable, and concise. I am […]

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Farewell to the Flip

April 14, 2011

It was announced yesterday that Cisco is killing the Flip camera. The Flip camera revolutionize the way we record and post videos to the Internet. The simple interface, low-cost, and fun factor made this camera a hit. No other camera line has been as widely embraced as the Flip.   The Flip got people taking […]

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Connecting

April 7, 2011

I just watched an amazing video. It is more than that, it is a testament to how we connect with each other. I joined a rock choir last year. We practice once a week and no matter how tired I am before I go to rehearsal, I am always energized by the people, the music […]

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Cobbler’s Children Have No Shoes

April 7, 2011

Red shoes may have worked for Dorothy, but we aren’t in the land of Oz. On Earth, planning and attention are what it takes to get the job done.I have been guilty of neglecting this blog.   I was production mode as I set up two new WordPress sites. I ignored my schedule and while […]

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Want to Get Published? Join a Group

March 20, 2011

Writing a book is a great way to get known as an expert. In today’s world, you can publish it yourself. Many authors who have gone through the experience of traditional publishing are joining the ranks of the self-publishing world.   Jim Horan, author of The One Page Business Plan, was a speaker at the […]

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A Book Review: Head First WordPress

March 4, 2011

I highly recommend the book “Head First WordPress” by Jeff Siarto. The best parts of the book include its humorous yet detailed step-by-step actions and instructions. Part of this series of “brain friendly guides” published by O’Reilly. There are quizzes, visuals, samples and related website where you can download sample code. From start to finish […]

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Saving Time and Sanity

March 1, 2011

Productivity expert, Josh Zerkel, of Custom Living Solutions, was the presenter at the most recent meeting of the Bay Area Consultants Network. Under an hour Josh provided useful tips, introduced software that can save time, increase profit, and help you stay sane.   Those of us who are independent consultants often find ourselves wearing too […]

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How to Make Real Money Selling Your Books

February 22, 2011

I just joined the Board for the Bay Area Independent Publishers Association. I become a member at last year’s Get Published! Institute. If you are thinking about writing a book, this is the best bargain you’ll ever find. A full day seminar with keynotes and breakout sessions all designed to help you Get Published! Register […]

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Sometimes newer isn’t better

February 15, 2011

The instructor of my video production class has recommended that we use older versions of software, specifically, iMovie ’06 and Movie Maker 2.6. (You can download Movie Maker 2.6) There are newer versions of both of these products. These newer versions have less in common with the professional products Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere […]

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