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Mel Blanc, the voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and a host of other unforgettable cartoon characters, was born on this day in 1908. Any lover of words and language who has a sense of humor will have a tender spot in his or her heart for this grand master of cartoon communication. If you […]

In the past few weeks I’ve noticed several business blogs started up by B2B and B2C sales people. Some of these bloggers are talking about their industry and services; others are talking about personal stuff. Either way, these folks are using their initiative and being very smart. They’re opening up a new channel to communicate […]

Over the almost 30 years I’ve been in business, the communication landscape has changed incredibly. However, if you’re an executive who is isolated, as I was for a long time, you could easily miss it. But I think all these changes explain why business blogs are becoming popular, and why they will be everywhere in […]

If you’re using Microsoft to run your business because you have to, not because you want to, consider open source. You have software options that can save money and do a better job. Randy Kemp, a technical copywriter, business associate, and all-around fascinating guy, agreed to share some ideas on open source software. Thanks, Randy!
Open […]

Been trying to get caught up on my blogroll, along with trying to digest scores of outstanding new blogs I discovered via SOBCon08.
New additions to my updated blogroll —
Erik Potter I’ve been reading Erik for a while; since he started blogging, actually. He writes from the heart.
Kristen King A SOBCon connection. She writes with […]

When I speak to small and medium size business audiences on business blogs, there are usually a fair number of people who have never read a business blog. Truth be told, reading blogs is the best way to understand them, and taking a thoughtful survey of the blogosphere is the first step in determining whether […]

You all seemed to enjoy my story about falling down a mountain, in fact, it brought back some memories of your own falls which you were kind enough to share. Your comments made for some entertaining reading, for sure!
Anyway, when you live in Colorado as I did, you usually wind up with more than one […]

Bernie Taupin writes lyrics for Elton John. They cranked out an astounding number of unforgettable pop tunes during the ’70’s and ’80’s that still sound great today. Taupin’s lyrics tended to be a little surreal and idiosyncratic, but boy, there were times when he could touch your heart. Take Your Song, Elton John’s breakthrough hit […]

Hi there, thought I’d try to kill two birds with one stone by trying a new format for Words for Nerds and playing around with Survey Monkey at the same time. (Please let me know if the survey link doesn’t work - thanks.)
Today’s Word for Nerds is glower. Not too tough a word, but tricky.
The […]