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After 17 years, this is my last podcast
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Episode #958 December 29, 2023 I want you to hear this from me rather than
through the grapevine because you are part of my legacy. I’ve always
encouraged ...
The 50 Best Taglines Ever Written
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Writing a tagline is not easy. No one every really thinks they've hit the
nail on the head until the public starts accepting it. S...
Hello world!
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Welcome to Astra Starter Templates. This is your first post. Edit or delete
it, then start blogging!
The post Hello world! appeared first on Alison Law.
Build a one page leaflet by manojadams123
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I require a one page design of a leaflet similar attached image
travel-flyer.jpg. The photo and design should be as per attached file
photo_design.jpg and ...
A Close Up Look At Contract Workers
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An NPR-Marist poll sheds light on a fast-growing workforce sector: contract
workers. One out of every five jobs is held by a contract worker. While
many en...
Megyn Kelly Pushes Back On Jane Fonda Remarks
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Jane Fonda and Megyn Kelly appear to be gearing up for a war of words. One
day after Fonda told Variety she felt the NBC news anchor was
“inappropriate” wh...
Legends Pack Georgia Radio Hall of Fame Awards
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*As many of you know, I have not been writing the column for the past
several months. After more than 5 years, I simply needed a break. At the
request o...
What’s New on Pinterest: Spring is Here!
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Spring is Here. Truly. Time to spring forward with menu ideas, swapping
in-season freshness (think pea, fennel and mint soup) for winter’s
rib-sticking s...
Just Make Sure They Know It’s An Ad
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Podcast listeners prefer native host-read ads to recorded units, according
to new research from the IAB and Edison Research. According to this new
study, 5...
Episode 73-74: Boundaries
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In this two-part edition of B-Side from March and May of 2010, Rob Sachs
and Tamara Keith venture out in the rain to try and find the historic
Mason-Dixon ...
RIP Ben’s Biz Blog
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*Ben’s Biz Blog is dead. Long live Ben’s Biz Blog.*
Throughout my career writing about the business and culture of Minor League
Baseball, I have always b...
How to Create a Keyword Library for Your Brand
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More people than you might realize can leverage a keyword library — even
beyond your marketing team. Your paid, earned and owned strategies can
better comp...
If you want to write, write.
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I want to be a ______________. Fill in the blank and then ask yourself: are
you doing what it takes to be what you want? In Ze Frank’s thoughts on the
crea...
Reflections in the ‘woke’ mirror
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Regarding the supposed furor over #WokeGemini… If we saw generative AI as a
creative tool, then I’d say imagining the founding of America with women &
Bl...
6 Creative Ideas for Portrait Photography
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My role as a Photographer is to document where you are in your personal and
professional journey. You may be starting a business, coaching clients,
worki...
AP Photographer Lou Krasky -- A Remembrance
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CORRECTS that Lou joined AP in 1968, not 1986.
I'm sad to report today that longtime AP photographer Lou Krasky has died
at 86.
Services are Tuesday noo...
Will Chick-fil-A CEO Ever Learn?
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Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy just can’t keep his mouth shut about his
conservative stance on hot-button issues. Last summer he spoke out against
gay marriage....
Government is a service
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The purpose of government is to serve the people. Thomas Jefferson and Mao
Zedong may not agree on much, but they do agree on this.
[image: ConnectedGov_0...
To TikTok or Not? What Brands Should Consider
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To win eyeballs on TikTok, Zoetica Media founder Kami Huyse also recommends
“understanding that its algorithm skews more toward behavioral factors than
d...
Make Your Home Un-Raid-Able By Rats
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Rat infestations are the worst kind of pest infestations that you would
want to experience. This is because rat infestations can go from bad to
worse wit...
COMJIG AEJMC 2024 Call for Panels
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COMJIG is looking for panel interest for our interest group's conference
agenda at AEJMC 2024 next August in Philadelphia. Think of subjects that
piqu...
The Problem With AI Headlines
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Open AI’s Sam Altman says the future of AI will accomplish 95% of what
marketers use agencies, strategists, and creative professionals for today.
But don't...
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Originally posted on The PRSA-NCC Blog:
I’ve met a lot of incredibly capable PR people who are not going to get
very far in the PR world. That’s because in ...
Social Advertising is Entering Its Teenage Years
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It may seem like we’ve been able to advertise on the leading social media
platforms … *Read More >*
The post Social Advertising is Entering Its Teenage Y...
Help References Help You Land the Job
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Within the last month, I’ve provided several references for friends and
former students. Since I don’t recall being asked to be a reference by a
couple...
People Talking About
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“How many people should I get to ‘like’ my Facebook page?” That’s a
question I get on a regular basis. The polite answer is, “You should always
be working...
New Book Announcement: Daddy Are You Listening?
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When do good listening skills start? In the home, when you're a child, in
grade school or college, or is it in the workplace? In my experience, as a
pare...
A guide to the FOIA
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The Freedom of Information Act, passed by Congress in 1966, is an essential
part of the public’s right to know about their government. (Photo: Kevin
McCoy/...
Rosella: New and Old Combined into Unique Elegance
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Sabina Chipară’s research into Didot typestyles was the inspiration for
her Rosella™ design. Like Bodoni, Firmin Didot approached his typeface
designs as ...
Cartoon Finger Nursery Rhymes
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Fingers do not consist of muscle mass (other than arrector pili). The
muscles that relocate the finger joints remain in the hand as well as lower
arm. The ...
Legal threat emerges over erectile dysfunction
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One of the key demands made by Republican politicians is to clamp down on
trial lawyers – these inconvenient people who go round suing capitalists
who caus...
20 Essential Free Mac Apps for New Users
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If you’re new to macOS, you might be wondering which apps will help you get
the most out of your shiny new Mac without dipping into your wallet. The
good...
No Need to Fear Lonely Days
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*Boston Parents Paper /April 2012 My Turn By Roberta Martone Pavia *When I
became a parent a decade ago, I was worried about feeling disconnected.
Those “i...
What Labels Define You?
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The ways in which we are labeled and identified over the course of our
lives is truly amazing. During my formative years, I was always introduced
as someo...
49 Benefits Of Hiring A Older Skilled Worker
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*Whose Kool Aid Do You Want To Drink?Do you know the 49 Benefits Of Hiring
An Older Worker. It has been said “the older you get the wiser ...
Engagement Vs. Exposure
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Have you checked out our new blog? Visit www.jacobsmediablog.com for the
new design and features, as well as the latest posts and the full archives.
We’re ...
This is what innovation in news looks like today
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I started down the path of innovation in news more than 20 years ago, when
innovation looked like shooting a video for a newspaper website and
encoding it ...
Freelance Journalists: Team Up!
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I grew up without a tv at home. Instead, I read newspapers and I created
scrapbooks full of articles. My interests were broad: royal families, wars,
and Am...
A six-month break, now back to it
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I took a break from themediamanager.com six months ago today. There was a
clear reason for the first four months of the hiatus: I took a detour from
journa...
London Road (2015) Volledige
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Watch Movie London Road Full Movie. Download London Road For Free with
duration 91 Min and released on 2015-06-12 with MPAA rating is 1.
*Movie synopsis of...
Podcasting is NOT the New Blogging
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Podcasting is NOT the new blogging. And… Will there ever be another Game Of
Thrones-sized hit? Plus rants and raves about what happens when your Star
Wars ...
Project Review: Illustrating Data Analysis
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I recently put together this illustration: It’s a promotional graphic for a
project analyzing data on the graduation and career paths of PhD students.
Th...
Director's Notes: APPLY BY MAY 8
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Clark Bell, Program Director
With the May 8 deadline for Letters of Inquiry fast approaching, I would
like to review the Journalism Program’s current stra...
Upcoming Trainings and Courses: June 19 Edition
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Each week, MediaShift will list upcoming online trainings and courses for
journalists and media people – with a focus on digital training. We’ll
include ...
The best thing I can do to make up for lost time...
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Is to explain how I've been spending it. I just celebrated my one-year
anniversary with Jobs2Careers.com, an incredible startup in Austin. My
official titl...
Acel Moore, Icon and Pioneer, Dies at 75
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February 13, 2016
[image: Acel Moore]Longtime Philly columnist was left paralyzed in 2010
(2/13/16); Gwen Ifill wins in candidates' debate; Obama live fr...
Waiting Until the Last Minute to Plan Valentines?
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According to a new national survey by HeyLets.com — the ultimate mobile app
for sharing positive and memorable recommendations — *42 percent of
American ...
One Foolproof Equation to Creating Great Content
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So, you want to create a content marketing strategy but have no clue where
to start? Luckily for you, marketing guru, Ann Handley from MarketingProfs,
ha...
Championing women every day
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Margaret Brennan of CBS News interviewing former Secretary of State John
Kerry in 2015. (Photo: US Department of State/Flickr) Next Thursday,
International...
Videographer job at University of Texas System
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Matt Flores, a former colleague at the San Antonio Express-News, called me
today asking if I know anyone interested in a videographer position at the
Unive...
Social gifting: Elfster changes Secret Santa
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With Christmas just more than a week away, I am probably too late to help
you figure out your work, friends or family Secret Santa this year. But,
for next...
Ex-Haley Press Sec Joins Plus Communications
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Ken Farnaso, who was press secretary for Nikki Haley's presidential
campaign, has joined PLUS Communications as director in its public affairs
group.
Blimey jolly hockey sticks
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Blummin’ ponce good old fashioned knees up stiff upper lip oo ecky thump
naff brainbox a tenner, got a lot of brass pot noodle it’s nicked blimey
jolly hoc...
18 candidates. 10 weeks. 1 important mission.
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The competition is on! I will admit, when Angelo approached me about being
a part of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Man & Woman of the Year
campai...
My Floors Founder Retires, Sons Assume Leadership
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Big news for local retail powerhouse My Floors Kitchen & Bath Remodeling!
Founder Gary Frankhouse, Sr. is heading off into the sunset of retirement,
leav...
Play-On! Words is now The Portland Writer
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Not only has the site moved to fully hosted but Play-On! Words has now
become The Portland Writer. This shift represents the growth in my business
and enco...
How To Make NPR Quality Podcasts
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Mark Sullivan offers his take on how to make an NPR quality podcast over at
Tech Hive: Podcasting shares a lot in common with broadcasting. Content is
obvi...
Multiple Languages in a Single Podcast?
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Today we answer a question that came in from the website at
askthepdocastcoach.com (see the microphone in the bottom right-hand corner.
Thanks to the fol...
Is There a Best Day to Send a Press Release?
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There is one question that we are asked all the time: Is there a best day
of the week to send a press release… So is there really a best day to send
a pre...
Six Things You Need to Thrive as a Woman Founder
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The journey to founding Maven PR has been enriched by collaborations with
C-suite executives, pioneering women founders and industry trailblazers.
The vi...
A “Double Header” PR Kind of Day
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By Edward M. Bury, APR, MA (aka The PRDude) Yesterday, February 22, 2024
will go down in my personal annals as a day where two somewhat momentous —
and cer...
Happy Thanksgiving To You and Your Loved Ones
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In celebrating Thanksgiving, we’d like to pay special tribute to Joyce
Newman, founder of The Newman Group, who influenced the professional and
personal li...
Congratulations 2012
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Finals week is almost over. Congratulations to the graduating seniors!
PRestige will be taking a short hiatus, but we will return in the
future.Filed under...
How to Schedule Time for Writing
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The post How to Schedule Time for Writing appeared first on ProBlogger.
Maintaining Momentum in Blogging Series I find it is very easy to get
distracted ...
Boost Your Reach: 3 Ways to Reach More Readers
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Quick! Which would you rather read? Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), which is
innovating the way utilities and cities manage energy and water, announced
that ...
The Tail Lights You Have to See to Believe
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It’s not a secret that tail lights are one of the most important features
of a car. Not only does it alert traffic to the fact that you’ve stepped on
the b...
Gave Testimony @ Speaking Engagement
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Spoke at the North FL Women preachers meeting last evening. Many were moved
to tears and touched by the message. See handouts below. HOW TO HELP A
LOVED ON...
December 8, 2017
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HARKER BOS GROUP Friday Harker Roundup Friday, December 8, 2017 Average
Listener Spends 58% Of AM/FM Time With One Station. December 6, 2017 Inside
Radio L...
Upload Podcasts to Your Cirrus® Player & Apps
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If you have podcasts, you can upload them directly to your Cirrus® Player
and mobile streaming apps via the on-demand section. Use your desktop
player and ...
An inside peek at Silicon Valley for media leaders
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In recent years, I have conducted media-and-technology study tours in New
York, London and Silicon Valley for high-level publishing executives. This
year, ...
WellCommons: revolution under the radar
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[A version of this appears on News Leadership 3.0, the Knight Digital Media
Center blog on innovation, transformation and news leadership.] Last week,
Well...
Obama and the long con
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Wednesday's Daily Show included a fantastic takedown of the hyperbole that
so often dominates our national politics. At least, a takedown of some
Republica...
the hypnotist
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Recently, I was at the chiropractor telling the masseuse about my
experience getting an MRI.
"I freaked out. We tried three times and I just couldn't hand...
Bible Quotes About War
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Read these wonderful Bible Quotes About War and learn what the scriptures
have to say about War – going to war, experiencing war, living in war.
Learn a...
The Future of Work: 60 Freelance Statistics
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Whether you are a freelancer or looking to hire one for your small business
here are some freelance statistics that will give great insight.
Путешествие по Балканам за 650 рублей
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Шикардос вариант тут откопался на тему балканского трипа, с практически
бесплатным выводом на цель – весь август авиабилеты из Москвы в Бургас
практически ...
From Solo PR Pro to Agency and Back Again
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In an ever-evolving industry like public relations, change is not just a
constant; it's a necessity. A recent episode of That Solo Life podcast,
aptly ti...
Werner Ladders Keeps The Climb In A Niche Category
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As March Madness approaches, kudos again to one of the most unique, niche
sponsorships in sports: Werner Ladders. The NCAA still has its official net
cutti...
OOH Will See Record Political Ad Spending in 2024
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Alright, we survived Super Tuesday and its political ads, but the OOH
ad-media beatings won’t stop until the election is finally over. And even
then, we ...
Dallas Biz Journal hires Bodine to cover Fort Worth
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The Dallas Business Journal has hired Seth Bodine to cover Fort Worth
economic development. He was at Fort Worth Report as a business reporter
since Februa...
New stuff on GitHub and YouTube
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Most of my work time is now spent writing code tutorials for journalism
students and making videos for them.
If you want to follow my recent work, I sugg...
Memorial Update
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We’re really looking forward to having you all in Minnesota this weekend
for Steve’s memorial service. Below are details for the weekend. Please
e-mail Mik...
Social Media Done Right Is Reverse Narcissism
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I often get asked to speak to journalists and student groups about social
media and how they should be using it. This is, to say the least, a broad
topic. ...
The Benefits of Studying Nonverbal Communication
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*The Benefits of Studying Nonverbal Communication*
The ability to use nonverbal communication effectively can yield a variety
of both general and s...
Jake Batsell on engagement journalism
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PBS MediaSift has a thoughtful Q & A today with Jake Batsell and his new
book on engaged journalism.
Jake shared his research in some more detail in The C...
How I spent spring break
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UNC-Chapel Hill’s spring break is wrapping up. Here’s how I spent my week:
Classes resume on Monday. Best wishes to students, faculty and staff as the
seme...
Journalism’s Reckoning
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Dogma Be Damned: Set Real Journalists Free For many, it would seem unusual,
if not highly suspect, for a long-time public relations executive to opine
on...
How to make your chapter more freelancer-friendly
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Guest blogger: Adina Solomon When I started thinking about journalism as a
high school student, I pictured a staff job. Who didn’t? Maybe I could
write bol...
Best Affiliate Programs 2021
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Affiliate marketing has become very popular as a side hustle as it doesn’t
require large upfront costs and can make you a great income if done right.
But f...
Interactive Map: Sierra Nevadas
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Interactive maps can use data to create physical manifestations of
something that might seem abstract at first. The New York Times took data
gathered by NA...
Promoting the Self-Published Author in 2011
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This blog post appeared today on Lindsay Downs’ blog. Thank you to her for
hosting me! As my frequent readers know, I’ve been in the publishing
industry, a...
Hello world!
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Welcome to WordPress.com! This is your very first post. Click the Edit link
to modify or delete it, or start a new post. If you like, use this post to
tell...
Deepfakery: Watch and learn
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Call me jaded, but as someone who focuses on emerging tech for their work,
it is not often when I hear a session or panel that offers new insights on
new t...
Please visit Sports Biblio, my new website
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TweetI am no longer updating Extracurriculars but I invite you to visit
Sports Biblio, which is devoted to sports books, history and culture. These
archive...
End of Year Update
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As we end 2017 (*thank God,* some of you are saying), it's time to look at
the state of the blog. The earliest stats I have for the blog are from May
2010,...
Paul Finebaum Speaking at Dothan Opera House
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Paul Finebaum Speaking at Dothan Opera House Leading Authority in Southern
Sports Coming to Dothan (DOTHAN, AL.)- Mike Schmitz Automotive Group
presents ‘A...
Let’s Talk about the Cover SPJ Isn’t Talking about
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Let me just say what most members did when the July/August Quill issue
landed in mailboxes around the country earlier this month: they tossed it
into an in...
Different Types of CBD Products
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Scientifically, the salve is comprised of a blend of essential oil of
varying ratios and varying amounts of CBD. How to Use: Apply a small amount
of the CB...
Make Heads Turn ...
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This being the first blog, we thought of making it a light read for you.
Something that we all know or have heard about and yet we tend to get
fidgety whe...
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