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Do you skype?

Over 13 million concurrent users can't be wrong, can they?
The Internet phone service, Skype, has been quietly growing even as AT&T, Spint, Verizon and T-mobile crow about their smart phones and 3G networks. So where are we heading with voice and data telecommunications? Are we destined to enjoy FREE telecommunications? Share your thoughts here

Skype (IPA: [skaɪp]) is software that allows users to make telephone calls over the Internet. Calls to other users of the service and to free-of-charge numbers are free, while calls to other landlines and mobile phones can be made for a fee. Additional features include instant messaging, file transfer and video conferencing.

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Can We Put an End to Poverty?

For the past several years, I have been concerned about our ability as humans to care for one another. Before the present economic crisis we saw signs of increasing poverty throughout the world coupled with excess among a few. I wondered if we really have the capacity to care for each other or if we will allow our greed to win out. Broadway United Methodist Church in Indianapolis has begun an initiative to eliminate poverty. It is exciting to see a church involved in its community in unique way… Continue

Posted by Mark Kesling on November 18, 2008 at 3:37pm

Day 5 - There's no such thing as blogging for SEO

Okay before you flame me just hear me out. SEO (search engine optimization) means that you take the necessary steps within your site to ensure that it ranks as high in the major search engines as possible (internal seo) and linking to your site from as many other sites as possible (external seo). Obviously I'm oversimpli… Continue

Posted by Colin Clark on November 18, 2008 at 2:45pm

Do You Pass The Tee Shirt Test?

In spirit of the Smaller Indiana Tee Shirt Contest, I'd like to share some interesting articles on branding. Besides during work hours and mandatory uniform requirements (if applicable), would you wear your brand on a tee shirt (publicly)? http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2006/12/the_tshirt_rule.html http://www.mpdailyfix.com/2008/09/do_you_pass_the_tshirt_test.html http://www.feverbee.com/2008/04/the-pr-t-shirt.html http://www.corporate-eye.com/2008/08/would-your-customers-wear-your… Continue

Posted by Just David on November 18, 2008 at 2:23pm — 1 Comment

Business social networking

Lately, I have noticed the line between business and social becoming more blurred. In the past, business networking groups were the pure-play. Now, I am observing and participating in more business social networking events. Is this the result of the realization of the importance of solid well-rounded relationships? I received an email yesterday from a client...S4X Blog.… Continue

Posted by Anthony Ware on November 18, 2008 at 1:50pm — 4 Comments

When It Rains, It Pours!

This is unbelievable! Have you ever had an experience like this: You're working on renovating an old home and one of the contractors you invite in to do some work ends up coming back later to steal all the tools you've been using to renovate the house? The next day, someone else who's being chased by the police ends up ramming into your car causing thousands of dollars in damage to your car as you sit at a stoplight. Then the following day, you discover that your wallet is missing! Your identity… Continue

Posted by Dave Ambrose on November 18, 2008 at 1:11pm — 1 Comment

It's Official: 'Meh' is Now in the Dictionary

When I was growing up, I always hated those kids who, when you told them, "'ain't' isn't a word," would holler "is too! It's in the dictionary." They said it with that really snotty, gloating attitude, like their little dictionary victory somehow made them smarter than everyone else. "'Ain't' isn't a word smart people say," I said to one kid. He threatened to beat me up, but I just said, "Meh." At least I would have if I had known it was a word.… Continue

Posted by Erik Deckers on November 18, 2008 at 10:42am

My Office

I've uploaded a new picture of my office. It's a converted upstairs bedroom with a big closet. If you find me online or read something that I have written this is where I wrote it. It's also where my job search first took flight, where it nearly died, and now is finding flight again. My office is where I keep my ideas, good ideas all to myself. Like my whole house these days, it is in triage. During the summer I threw out 11 BIG black garbage bags of stuff from this room alone. It was all about… Continue

Posted by Edgar Huntington on November 18, 2008 at 10:18am — 1 Comment

Babies with Aspergers and Dyslexia

This is written by my mom, Georgia Janisse If we could know when a child is born that they have Asperger syndrome, or Dyslexia, what would we do differently? It seems that the more we know about the subject the more we realize that the human race needs these people and their creative gifts or their love of knowledge. And we really can’t give either diagnosis in infancy because the challenging aspects of each can be normal behavior of a typical preschooler, and the blessing aspects can b… Continue

Posted by Sarah Brown on November 18, 2008 at 10:16am

How to Avoid 3 Common Job Search Mistakes

Do you know the most common job search roadblocks? Just like planning a car trip, it’s best to know where the obstacles and detours are. In past blog posts and articles, I’ve talked about Job Search Direction, Job Search compared to Marketing and Sales, and the Real Cost (lost wages) of Unemployment. Let’s take a look at the Top 3 job search mistakes most people make. First, do you know the centerpiece of the job search? Think of this as the type of vehicle you are going to drive on your trip,… Continue

Posted by Ken Moore on November 18, 2008 at 9:30am

What Twitter Needs To Go Mainstream

I can never truly explain it and yet I am always asked. Does it matter? Public: "What is Twatter? Wait. Is it Twittered. You sure? No.. it must be Tweaker." Me: "You mean Twitter? Oh it's just a micro-blogging network where you post information and updates in 140 characters or less." Public: "......... So... It's like a Facebook Status Update" Me: "Kind of but people use it for all types of learning, sharing, and development." Public: "... I don't want t… Continue

Posted by Kyle Lacy on November 18, 2008 at 8:05am — 1 Comment

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Events

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NAG Meeting

November 18, 2008 from 7:30am to 9am – LePeeps - Keystone at the Crossing

If you are ready to move beyond cold referrals check out NAG. We meet the first and third Tuesday every month for breakfast at Le Peeps across from the Fashion Mall. Our philosophy is simple: Relat...

Organized by Kristie Bradford | Type: Networking, Event
Increasing Financial Services Sales Workshop

November 18, 2008 from 8am to 10am – ACTUM Group

Increasing Financial Services Sales when the Stock Market Isn’t Cooperating Co-Hosted by Senior Advisors Network and ACTUM Group If you sell financial services, including health insurance, long te...

Organized by Jeff Bowe | Type: Workshop
Winning Whales with an RFP

November 18, 2008 from 8:30am to 4pm – The Strategy Studio at Keystone Crossing

Day-long strategic and tactical workshop on how to increase your odds of winning a big contract, a bid, or a grant proposal written in response to a Request for Proposals, Request for Qualification...

Organized by Barbara Weaver Smith | Type: Business, Seminar
Affiliated Women Intl

November 18, 2008 from 11:15am to 1pm – Denny's at 65S & Main Street

Strategic relationship building networking format for women only. Growing Greater Indy neighborhood networks in Greenwood, West Side & North Side.

Organized by Susie Browning, Network Director | Type: Networking, for, Women
Professional Business Portrait/Open House

November 18, 2008 at 5:30pm – Health Connections, 12792 Ford Drive, Fishers, IN 46038

Join us at Health Connections in Fishers, Indiana for an after hours open house and an opportunity to update your profile photo. If you looking for a professional business portrait for your on-line...

Organized by Brien Richmond | Type: Networking
Jill Ditmire

November 18, 2008 at 5:30pm – Mass Ave Wine Shoppe

Tuesday Tasting: Gulpers for Gobblers Taste 3 different styles of THE wine for food: Pinot Noir. An earthy New Zealand, an elegant German, and an organic Oregon. PLUS: Unoaked Chardonnay: Gobble up...

Organized by Jill Ditmire | Type: Wine, Tasting
Jill Ditmire

November 18, 2008 from 5:30pm to 7pm – Mass Ave Wine Shoppe

Tasting Tuesday: Pinot Noir Taste samples of THE wine for food- an elegant German, Organic Oregon, earthy New Zealand. Plus--Gobble up an unoaked Chardonnay and organic, tropical delight-Muscat Can...

Organized by Jill Ditmire | Type: Free, Wine, Tasting
AMA Happy Hour(s)

November 18, 2008 at 6pm – Rathskeller

Throughout the course of the programming year we are planning a few social events just to enjoy a cocktail, interact with your fellow marketing professionals and chat with good friends. We are aski...

Organized by Phil Lewis | Type: Networking

November 19

Wednesday

DELTA FORCE TEAMS WORKSHOP

November 19, 2008 from 11:30am to 1pm – Noblesville Office Suites

Today truly effective leaders understand that to maximize performance and move toward potential people have to be organized into teams. We can no longer ride the coat tails of a few top performers ...

Organized by Laura | Type: Free, Leadership, Workshop
Promotions on a Shoestring

November 19, 2008 from 12:30pm to 2pm – Greenwood Office Suites

When it comes to marketing, it's not how much money you spend, but how well you spend it. In this lively two-hour session, you will discover techniques to create a big impression on a small budget....

Organized by Nicole Bickett | Type: Class

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After-Thanksgiving Shopping: Alternative Gift Fair

The Earth House Collective is hosting the 1st Annual Earth House Alternative Gift Fair. It will consist of an all organic coffee and tea cafe, indoor arts and crafts spaces, live music, children’s ...

Started by Medley Byers in Events for the creative class 3 hours ago.

Messed Up Postelection Stuff

Obama election spurs race crimes around country. This is so disheartening. Has there been any such crimes in Indiana?

Tagged: Crimes, Race, Election, Obama

Started by Nwokedi C. Idika in Events for the creative class 4 hours ago.

Make A Wish Request - A - Thon

Make a difference in a child's life! The Make a Wish Foundation grants wishes for children with life threatening illnesses. WZPL, and Make a Wish are having their annual Request A Thon November 20...

Started by Stephanie Daily in Events: Fundraisers / NPO 6 hours ago.

Thanksgiving for the homeless 7 Replies

Every year, I spend Thanksgiving with one side of my family or another. Last year, Illinois, year before, at my Mom's, year before, with the ex's family... For some reason, this year, I feel like d...

Tagged: disadvantaged, homeless, volunteering, thanksgiving

Started by Nicki Laycoax in Questions and Answers. Last reply by John Uhri 36 minutes ago.

When will telecommunications be completely free? 4 Replies

Over 13 million concurrent users can be wrong, can they? The Internet phone service, Skype, has been quietly growing even as AT&T, Spint, Verizon and T-mobile crow about their smart phones and ...

Tagged: skype

Started by Pat Coyle in Technology. Last reply by Jim Brown 4 hours ago.

What difference does a little more effort really make? 1 Reply

Do you think that people that make just a little more effort or push a little harder, really get significantly different results than others? I'm always amazed by my observations of when this happe...

Started by Lynn Zettler in Questions and Answers. Last reply by Shawn Quick-Raflik 6 hours ago.

Administrative, Etc. Job Wanted

I have over 8 years of experience in various administrative positions for companies such as Black & Decker and Canon, USA (Chicago, IL). Most recently I have worked as a business manager for a ...

Started by Lorin Lambert in Classifieds - Position Wanted 1 day ago.

Help Finding a Home for Dog

I took this dog in as a stray that a friend of a friend found wandering around. I didn't anticipate keeping him long term but I have had him for several months now. I just don't have the heart to...

Started by Lorin Lambert in Questions and Answers 1 day ago.

Need Some Opinions: Hiring A Santa Claus........ 5 Replies

I had an idea about hiring a Santa Claus and Photographer and inviting my clients, prospects, friends, etc. to bring their children/grandchildren to come and see Santa Claus, get a photo, etc. and ...

Started by Greg Blunk in Classifieds - blatant self promotion. Last reply by Brian Koning 17 hours ago.

Message to Mitch! Let's get a laptop in the hand of every K-12 student--They're doing it in Ethiopia, Borneo and Haiti 10 Replies

If you want to keep our state competitive in a global economy, Mitch, you need to get laptops in the hands of every K-12 Hoosier. Below please find the thoughts--pros and cons-- from Smaller Indian...

Tagged: viral marketing, explore, create, stories, one laptop per child

Started by Amy Stark in Events: Fundraisers / NPO. Last reply by Amy Stark 1 hour ago.

Just launched - www.myhomegreenpages.com the first complete directory of “green” businesses in Indiana 2 Replies

We just launched Indiana Green Pages directory of “green” businesses in Indiana. Indiana Green Pages is a statewide community effort to help Hoosiers find products and services that are health cons...

Started by Lena Lucas in Green Issues & Environment. Last reply by Kyle Lacy 18 hours ago.

Will Video Contest succeed or fail? 16 Replies

OK all you Smaller Indiana social media experts...the Consumer Electrionics Association has an important message to communicate: all the analog signals that power most typical TV sets will go dark ...

Tagged: digital, TV, to, transition, U.S.

Started by Pat Coyle in Media. Last reply by Amy Magan 18 hours ago.

Helzberg Diamonds advertising card 4 Replies

Did anyone get a card from Helzberg Diamonds, with the dog "Toodles" on it, that came with an insert card for free pearl earrings?

Tagged: advertising, earrings, pearl, diamonds, Helzberg

Started by Rae Kridel in Marketing, advertising and branding. Last reply by Shawn Quick-Raflik 1 day ago.

Want to be somewhere a little warmer in Jan/Feb 2009? 3 Replies

Do you want to get out of the Indiana winter and enjoy a little spring early? How about a week or so in Destin Florida to get you in the spring like mood? I have a gorgeous ocean view condo which s...

Started by Lynn Zettler in Classifieds - blatant self promotion. Last reply by Brien Richmond 18 hours ago.

Professional Photos of Paintings

Hello - I work at one of Indianapolis' top fine art gallerias and we will begin offering in December professional photography of local artists work. To gain access into the world of art distributio...

Tagged: gallery, low, fine, professional, sculpture

Started by Kat Livengood in Classifieds - blatant self promotion Nov 15.

TWITTER USERS: Do You Have a Definition of Twitter? 7 Replies

The biggest problem with getting the populous to use Twitter is there is no clear definition of the application. What are our definitions?

Started by Kyle Lacy in 2.0 thinking (on marketing, branding, experience, etc). Last reply by Michelle Treloar 20 hours ago.

OFFICIAL SMALLER INDIANA TSHIRT THREAD 6 Replies

Smaller Indiana: Thank you for all the great feedback and enthusiasm in regards to the t-shirt contest. Here is the skinny. (Pat, feel free to change anything.) 1. The contest begins now. All su...

Tagged: design, tshirt, indiana, smaller

Started by Will Hardison in Marketing, advertising and branding. Last reply by Ryan Brady 5 hours ago.

Seeking an Experienced Oracle Database Administrator

Job Description: Minimum of 3 years Oracle Database Administrator experience. General UNIX Administration experience. Proven experience with PL/SQL including writing and optimizing code in PL/SQL....

Started by Shelly Arens in Classifieds - Help Wanted Nov 14.

Listed As One of the Top 10 Small Business Bloggers 15 Replies

I wanted to let my favorite people in the world know that I was listed as one of the top 10 Small Business Bloggers on blogs.com! Check it out HERE

Started by Kyle Lacy in Classifieds - blatant self promotion. Last reply by Emily Sutherland 2 hours ago.

Why Your Business Needs Web Videos 8 Replies

Below is an article that I found that explains why web videos are so important in this media frenzy we are living in. Let me know what you think. Why Your Business Needs Web Videos Steve Cooper - ...