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For those in the northern hemisphere it is officially summer. And here in Owen Sound we’ve finally passed the unseasonablely cool weather we’ve had this spring and are actually having some warm weather. Unfortunately my son is being his usual stubborn self and insists on wearing his winter pants – then wonders why he’s too […]
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As you have probably noticed, I recently did a major redesign of my site. I chose a new theme that I hope makes everything look cleaner and easier to read. However, I made a major mistake when I completed the update; I forgot to check how the changes look in multiple browsers. A rookie mistake
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I woke up this morning to a radio news headline about Cirque du Soleil’s 25th anniversary. Not only is today the official anniversary, but to celebrate the day, Cirque is trying to break the Guinness World Record title of the most people simultaneously walking on stilts. Their publicity stunt will take place simultaneously in cities
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Happy Monday everyone. It’s finally starting to feel like summer here in Owen Sound. My peonys are finally blooming and I didn’t need a coat this morning. Along with the locally good weather, it’s time to enjoy another edition of the Blogging Boomers Carnival. Ann Harrison at Contemporary Retirement Coaching. Ann is a Retirement OptionsTM
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Life Two is this week’s host of the Blogging Boomers Carnival, the longest running boomer blog carnival. The eclectic mix of boomer topics include menopause, the looming retirement crisis, workout fashions, memories of General Motors, Dad’s secret wish list for fathers day and much, much more. And remember, a blog carnival is your opportunity to
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According to Rhea over at The Boomer Chronicles (I’m a baby boomer, I have a blog, and I know how to use it), the Blogging Boomers Carnival is the longest running baby boomer carnival in the blog0sphere. In fact, I’d bet there aren’t too many blog carnivals in any niche that have gone on as
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Of all the social media sites, LinkedIn is probably the most natural fit for baby boomers. It’s more professional and more formal. The rules for using the site are more structured which I think makes it a little easier for us boomers to navigate. But in spite of this, may be aren’t getting the most
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I’ve heard it time and again; in the past I’ve even said it myself. “How on earth can Twitter help you with networking and marketing? It’s only 140 characters!” I’m here to tell you, yes, it is possible to build relationships with people 140 characters at a time. And, yes you can build these relationships
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According to Search Engine Optimization expert Gem Webb, Google had added geography to its search algorithms. What does that mean? If you’re searching for a company that makes widgets, Google will try to include companies that are close to your location, even if you don’t include a geographic term in your search. For small business,
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In November 2008 LinkedIn added an Events Feature. This feature allows members to add events they are organizing or merely attending. Since this feature is fairly new and not yet widely used, it does have some nice potential as a networking and marketing tool. When you go to the events home, it lists upcoming events.
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