Moving House Checklist and Tips

>> Written on March 4th, 2010 by Leon

We are in the middle of our 5th house move in 7 years so are well practiced! It occurred to me while ticking off things that I needed to do that I should document the process both for my own benefit (we may well be moving again soon!) and for the benefit of others. I’d like to present a list of things like Addresses you might need to change, how and who to contact to change them, etc.. Read the full article »

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Twitter Poll: About People or Search Engines?

>> Written on February 25th, 2010 by Leon

This post was prompted by something I read on an email list and on Linkedin the other day where the author seemed to have the view that Twitter was more about Search Engines than People. His argument was that Twitter is far too ‘noisy’ for people to actually read and interact but that Google could find it’s way around Twitter a lot easier and index content from it. It was therefore good practice in the author’s eyes that businesses auto feed to twitter in the hope of getting indexed and neglect the social aspect altogether. Here is the author’s summation at the end of his article: Read the full article »

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Social Networking, Ego and Religion

>> Written on February 17th, 2010 by Leon

I’ve recently been thinking about Social Networking in terms of Ego and Religion of all things!

I believe Blogging, Tweeting and Facebook status updating is one big ego trip. What better validation of one’s self can there be than sending out a message to hundreds of listeners and having them ‘Like this’, Retweet or comment positively on it!?

The Parallels between social networking and organized religion are hard to ignore in my opinion. With most networking sites like Twitter and Facebook, etc..its’ all about Following people and spreading messages. Followers could otherwise be referred to as disciples who subscribe to the preachings of the Blogger/Messianic figure and by aggreeing with his views and reccommending to others thus follow his particular Gospel.

Then there’s the networking or connecting aspect which is akin to joining a group or Cult which has in place as it’s leader the group founder or Moderator.

Summation? Social Networking is the newest Religion!

Leon

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FREE Webtexts with Jelly SMS

>> Written on February 11th, 2010 by Leon

Most of us are probably aware of the 250 or 300 free webtexts we are allowed each month from mobile operators like O2 and Vodafone. You basically login to Vodafone.ie or O2.ie and send your free text. Pretty handy eh? Well I’ve always found those websites slow, confusing and awkward so it was happy days when I came across the Jelly SMS iPhone App and started using it. Quick and simple. I then found out there was a PC program that done the same thing just as easily – Jelly SMS Desktop App. It also imported my Outlook contacts so all in all pretty impressive.

Well done guys.

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Online (Earned!) Media and Dublin Web Summit

>> Written on February 8th, 2010 by Leon

Had a good, educational and inspiring day in Dublin yesterday!

In the morning I caught Damien Mulley’s talk on the benefits of Social/Online Media and although I’m fairly heavily involved in this area already there was plenty to learn, proved by all the notes I took! The new idea is that you have to “earn” your online space and give great value in return for followers, connections, search rankings and sales leads.

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Domain and Hosting Renewal Advice

>> Written on February 1st, 2010 by Leon

I’m prompted to write this after a recent experience with a client who ignored my once yearly invoice for Domain and Hosting renewal a little too long (one of many!). If you have a website then you will almost definitely get a yearly or monthly bill from either your hosting company or web designer for 2 things at least: Read the full article »

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Business Startup Advice

>> Written on February 1st, 2010 by Leon

Maybe I’m qualified to give business startup advice or maybe I’m not but here’s what’s worked for me so far!

I would highly recommend starting your own business, especially in the current climate. You know it’s unlikely you’ll ever be happy in your 9 to 5, doing the same thing day in day out and all for the benefit of someone else. Working for yourself means no more boss looking over your shoulder, no more restrictions on your time, no more journey times (if you can work at home!), no more repetition (self employment is never boring!). However you might also be saying goodbye to a regular wage and some security! Read the full article »

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Complete Beatles Chords & Lyrics

>> Written on January 25th, 2010 by Leon

Here’s a handy PDF for Beatles lovers and musicians, the entire Beatles catalogue of songs with lyrics and chords!

Credit to Sergio Palumbo for compilation.

Enjoy!

Beatles Complete Guitar

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The Beatles – Blackbird

>> Written on January 2nd, 2010 by Leon

Had a bit of time over Christmas as you do and learned this excellent Beatles song after hearing Paul McCartney play it live in the O2 just before Christmas. It’s just me singing and playing acoustic guitar.

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Advertising in Leitrim

>> Written on December 15th, 2009 by Leon

I’m running a new site www.AboutLeitrim.ie which aims to collect and display all kinds of Leitrim News from Property and Jobs to Entertainment and Local Services information. I hope that this site will become a great resource for anyone interested in Leitrim, living and doing business in it, or maybe considering a move here. It’s well on the way to achieving this. Read the full article »

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