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What Rick said, read and thought about this week 2009-11-08

  • Reading: 3 Best Tools to Ask a Question from @KyleJudkins http://ow.ly/yngT #
  • How To Lock Folders and Files with My Lockboxhttp://su.pr/2laTEp (via @kylejudkins) #
  • Reading: Is #Droid the combantant we’ve been waiting for or marketing hype from @Christopher_S http://ow.ly/ynlh #
  • Broken Link Checker for #wordpress is helping me clean up my nearly 15yo site http://HelpMeRick Finding some funny & some useful articles #
  • Wow, I was in a mood this day: Rick’s 3 Rules of Email http://bit.ly/AwkLo #
  • New blog post: How to create a customized Google Map http://bit.ly/4zaypP #
  • I really like the rippable tabs in Google Chrome #
  • New blog post: Rick Answers his Email Videocast -064 http://bit.ly/2jjSur #
  • New blog post: Should I backup? http://bit.ly/1bHzsP #
  • RT @LostInTech: LostInTechnology: Discover New Websites with iWeavr http://bit.ly/2OyLRV #
  • RT @anniepayne: My interview w/ some real housewives of Atlanta. http://tinyurl.com/yakjax8 #gjco <– I enjoyed reading it! #
  • My #Mac & #Linux users are starting to ask louder & louder about a #Netflix solution for on demand. Anyone? #
  • I took a night off from technology…watched Game 5 and flipped to Saints v. Falcons. Probably will retire for the evening soon. #fb #
  • Ughhh…20 unread emails I need to respond to…so much for a night away from technology. #
  • I’m considering taking the link that posts my articles to FB off…good idea or bad idea? I want discussion on MY site not FB. Am I wrong? #
  • Reading: 15 Guides that teach you useful stuff – downloadable PDFs. http://bit.ly/3iAlTg Great resources! #
  • New blog post: Changing email addresses – It’s not that difficult http://bit.ly/e9ZSS #
  • Dipped into my past life as a PT & wrote article for FitJerk.com on injury prevention: http://ow.ly/ySZD Thanks for invite @fitjerk #
  • RT @senangorman: KarmaAlert!! Stolen Bike – #gjco – Silver DiamondBack Mission 3 – LET’S FIND THIS BIKE!!! http://digg.com/u1FdKN plz RT #
  • RT @Christopher_S: Great guide to Google Wave for those who have no idea what they are doing! http://bit.ly/uvYjy <– that’s me. Thanks! #
  • New blog post: I don’t miss spam http://bit.ly/1vAkXu #
  • RT @canyonrat: @mtnsarah For me, it’s Muggers hands down for superior coffee. Traders, though, for ambiance <– don’t forget Coffee Studio! #
  • Probably my favorite home gadget: http://twitpic.com/o7c0q #
  • Reading: Windows 7 Hidden Gems & Noteworthy Features http://ow.ly/z2Yn #Windows #win7 #7 #microsoft #
  • Listening to “Gone Too Long” by Tab Benoit (http://bit.ly/2MGfDf) on #pandora #
  • RT @arvindnatarajan: Surprised that VP of Microsoft Online calls Zoho & Google as offering ‘fake Office’ – http://bit.ly/KkmOT. Good for us. #
  • RT @FairTweets: Our current system taxes exports twice. We wonder why we can’t compete in other countries! FairTax eliminates export taxes! #
  • RT @NightShiftNurse: @HelpMeRick thanks for your help! <— por nada #
  • Listening to “Tema De Maria Cervantes” by Charlie Palmieri (http://bit.ly/2yZrZX) on #pandora #
  • RT @kettlewell: OK #jquery problem with accordion fixed… it was a missing h3 tag in the demo code – yikes! <– geek talk! You go coder! #
  • Listening to “Mi Amor” by Armik (http://bit.ly/24kC3H) on #pandora #
  • RT @kwbridge: Google is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street. http://bit.ly/JZ7Jx <–one of the best custom Google logos! #
  • RT @WndTxn: RT @studuncan: #Windows7 vulnerable to 8/10 viruses http://bit.ly/y7S8z :: Can’t wait to see “My Idea” ad about THAT! <- ouch! #
  • Reading: How to stay in shape by avoiding injuries http://ow.ly/z4Ib #fitness #therapy #exercise #yoga #
  • RT @talkingdigital: Zoho has setup a new site under the fakeoffice.org domain – very cool. I love a good PR move. <– cool #
  • RT @LostInTech: LostInTechnology: Replace Your Office Suite with Google Docs http://bit.ly/2ZTm6I #
  • Hanging at Traders for about an hour doing some web dev & SN. Any #gjco Twiterers want to come by & shoot the breeze, come on over! #
  • Reading: Does Apple Need a Cheaper Option from @Christopher_S http://ow.ly/zex7 #
  • Shooting the bull with @talkingdigital http://bit.ly/2V4jjX in reply to talkingdigital #
  • Dipped into my past life as a PT & wrote article for FitJerk.com on injury prevention: http://ow.ly/ySZD #gjco Please RT & read. Gracias #
  • Just saw a guy using a pay phone…didn’t know we had any of those left. #
  • RT @GhostofKeywork: @HelpMeRick Lol, isn’t BL Lime the Official Drink of Grand Junction? <– I think so #
  • RT @zoho: ‘Fake Office’ discussion on Hacker News – http://bit.ly/1DC4XL #
  • RT @arvindnatarajan: @HelpMeRick Your Zoho video is referenced in this post by Matan Media – http://bit.ly/105Onp. Thanks from @Zoho #
  • RT @WndTxn: Grt fitness piece by Rick http://bit.ly/2svHtb Didn’t know you could stretch a gastroc in polite company before I read this! #
  • RT @GJFreePress Volunteers needed for winter adaptive skiing program http://bit.ly/3Xvi1L – we love CDA! Please volunteer! #gjco #
  • Reading: 10 Free apps you need to install on your PC http://ow.ly/zjZS #
  • RT @kettlewell: @HelpMeRick MS might not be only one subsidizing low PC prices… http://ow.ly/zlcK <– Good find..VERY interesting #
  • Reading: 5 Reasons why #Ubuntu is better than Windows 7 http://ow.ly/zmqA EXCELLENT read…well thought out & supported #
  • Client called me today & said that his son said that Windows 7 was now so secure, he would not have to do anything like AV or AS. #awesome #
  • RT @AbleGoodman: Voters in #gjco decided to overturn term limits at local level: Some folks just don’t understand how corruption functions! #
  • Reading: Building your business around #Google Docs http://bit.ly/2z7Hou #
  • RT @kettlewell: dropped off wife at airport this morning… she’s going to LA for international #bni conference with Ivan Misner <– cool #
  • Sitting with Kendall from #Stelera (new local high speed Internet company) at Traders. Getting setup with trial service…looks impressive #
  • RT @robbsutton: Looking for content/giveaway ideas for robbsutton.com. What do bloggers want these days?! <– Traffic! #
  • RT @AdSense: New AdSense interface now in beta! http://bit.ly/39UGhb <— will it reinstate wrongly cancelled accounts??? #
  • RT @Christopher_S: Windows 7 is great, yet you still need anti-virus http://tinyurl.com/ydfy6fy #
  • Here are my speed tests for Qwest DSL vs. Stelera at my home. http://ow.ly/i/6tq #
  • RT @kettlewell: Is it me, or is #hootsuite not delivering all my messages? Even with a reload… ? <– Yep, I’ve been moaning for a week! #
  • RT @arvindnatarajan: RT @rafficaslam: The Zoho music video is out. Like it? SPREAD IT – http://bit.ly/PU8L0 #
  • I have so much work to get done tonight, I might make a Slayer/Behemoth/Arch Enemy channel on Pandora to keep me awake! #fb #
  • Listening to “Lovefool” by The Cardigans (http://bit.ly/42oMeB) on #pandora #
  • RT @kwbridge: Networked Blogs on Facebook Now Supports Fan Pages http://bit.ly/3dqkBj #
  • RT @EricaMueller Does Your Blog or Site Design Make You Happy? | Erica Says http://rt.nu/s4m-8a #
  • Listening to “Sitting On Top Of The World” by B.B. King (http://bit.ly/3ghrz3) on #pandora #
  • Listening to “Mystery Train” by Elvis Presley (http://bit.ly/ubeQ2) on #pandora #
  • Listening to “Stuck In The Middle With You” by Stealers Wheel (http://bit.ly/1YWVSG) on #pandora #
  • Listening to “Slow Ride” by Foghat (http://bit.ly/2PLOu4) on #pandora #
  • How cool is this? Secret Knock Door Unlocker: http://ow.ly/zQR2 #
  • RT @Christopher_S: A great video series on Gmail for beginners http://bit.ly/15sWYM #
  • RT @mrdatahs: unusual day, part 1: Thursday did not go as planned for me. http://bit.ly/2AUft2 You catch this @librarybecky ? #
  • Eating lunch in a parking lot near a Blockbuster & realized I haven’t been in one for at least 5 years…and I love movies! thanks #netflix #
  • RT @kettlewell: #FF @talkingdigital – He knows Everything Digital, Teaches at MSC college and throws killer Windows parties! #tech #digital #
  • RT @calintx: setting up the iMac is so easy! learning new stuff….such fun!!!!!!!!! <— Glad to hear! #
  • RT @Christopher_S: Three things that would make Google Voice dominate http://bit.ly/4uziOz #
  • RT @FitJerk: New Article: The Real Reason Why You Cant Get Shit Done! http://bit.ly/3GDsgL #
  • RT @hootsuite: Any hootsuite + firefox fans out there able to help with a @firefox add-on? Please @invoker #
  • RT @kettlewell: she’s at a Business Network International (http://bni.com) conf. She’s asst dir for BNI in this area <–visited site, nice #
  • RT @wordpress: RT @WordPressTV: A video introduction to WordPress for iPhone 2.0: http://wp.me/pllYY-Ma #
  • RT @milla_killa: Time for a little ski swap action at Two Rivers. #gjco #
  • RT @TheGrandValley: Java Junction-Buy one get one Free couponhttp://discoverthegrandvalley.com/pages/Coupons/view/25/cat/167 #
  • RT @GJVCB: Be sure to watch Veteran’s Day Parade from 2-3 pm this afternoon: Main St, Downtown Grand Junction. http://bit.ly/4kiL9A #gjco #
  • RT @EricaMueller Fewer Words, More Pictures – A Visual Post | Erica Says http://rt.nu/dg_9gc #
  • RT @KyleJudkins: Some great social media Twitter lists http://su.pr/2HhXq5 #
  • RT @WndTxn: My new Magic Mouse was waiting in my cube when I got to the office. So far, I’m digging it! <— What is magic about it? #
  • RT @canyonrat: Found Looking 4 Bighorn geocache Favorite kind of cache; a scrambly/climby boulder/rock hidey hole. <–I NEED to get back out #
  • RT @kwbridge: Thanks to @DawnBugni for temporarily changing name on her email to Homer so my wish would come true :-) Dawn rocks! <–nice #
  • Woo hoo!!! ZERO messages in my inbox!! #fb #
  • This article and Gmail changed my email life a few years ago: http://ow.ly/Ao3t #
  • Inspired me so much, I wrote this article: http://ow.ly/Ao3V #
  • New poll at http://helpmerick.com : Do you have a traditional phone line? #

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