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Web Design Tips: JPG vs PNG

September 1, 2009

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Couldn’t have said it better myself, most particularly not in xkcd-style comic form. See my related post on Web Design Tips for Beginners.

Twitter: the early years

August 13, 2009

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Human Security Report Project Manager, E-Resources

August 7, 2009

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From CharityVillage: Human Security Report Project Manager, E-Resources Position Type: Full Time Date Ad Posted: 8/6/2009 Job Region: BC – Vancouver & Lower Mainland Application Deadline: 8/17/2009 Location(s): Vancouver The Human Security Report Project (HSRP) is seeking a highly motivated individual to manage the production, dissemination, and future development of its e-resources. We are looking […]

Troll Management: Handling Conspiracy Theorists on a Forum

July 20, 2009

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Oh, for god’s sake, Photobucket, that was a promotional image released by the studio and hosted in my Photobucket account for NINE YEARS. And you deleted it now? No wonder everyone uses Flickr now. I’m finding more and more requests for advice on dealing with internet drama, and who, I ask, is more qualified to […]

Uploading Images in WordPress.com

July 15, 2009

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Uploading images in WordPress.com is a simple matter, but a lot of the instructions out there including my own do not apply to the current (see datestamp) setup so I’m making a new post to outline the new system. First, update your copy of Flash. Even if you don’t end up using the Flash Uploader […]

The Power of Autoresponse!

June 18, 2009

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Ah, autoresponders. Who doesn’t love to hate ’em? Please, PLEASE somebody spread this on Twitter.

Pimp My Blog June 6th: get more readers

May 31, 2009

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Pimp My Blog Practical tips and tools for increasing your readership and influence, and applies to any blogging platform (with the exception of Tumblr, which is really only good for talking to the voices inside your head in my opinion). It includes a very basic intro to social media like Facebook and Myspace for promotion. […]

Blogging for Beginners Saturday, May 30

May 28, 2009

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Blogging for Beginners: Start from scratch and learn to post text, video, audio, and images. Basic copyright and blog etiquette, intro to sidebar widgets, categories, custom headers and design, and what on Earth to put IN the blog. Also where to find technical help. By the end of the workshop you’ll have a fully-functioning WordPress.com […]

Cyber Security and Your Business Seminar Liveblog

May 28, 2009

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Well, almost live, as there was no wifi in the room. Here’s my report of the BBB seminar presented by Vaclav of PCIS, which announcement I posted here. How long has it been since I was in a room with a picture of the Queen? Not to mention a pic of Gordon Campbell with 80’s […]

Cyber Security and Your Business Seminar

May 26, 2009

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For this one I not only got a Facebook invitation and two Twitter invitations, but Jonathan Narvey wasn’t shy about PMing me on Facebook and asking me to please, please wake up in the morning to come to this and he’d promise to provide all the coffee that would be medically necessary. I’m serious: he […]

Designing for the Community Experience Event

May 26, 2009

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This one’s tonight, so I thought I’d get the post up ASAP. From a Facebook invite, because I’m part of the Vancouver User Experience group, although I’ve never managed to make it to one of these really interesting-sounding events. There in spirit, baby! That’s the trouble with social media; sure, it lets you know what’s […]

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