I did hit one stumbling block, however, because I’m using Window 7 RC (release candidate) on several of my computers. There’s a trick to logging in. You have to specify the name of the computer as well as the login when you’re logging on (and the password, as well).
I couldn’t resist and said, “Are you going to let me know when you switch back to dishonesty?”
One of my clients is a rubber manufacturing company. They make custom compounds for a varitey of different industries. Their products can be found in the car you’re driving, for example. The client often complains about regulations. They have a lot of hoops to jump through just to make one pound of rubber. Environment, labor, disposal, transportation and a host…read more →
Stop what you’re doing. Don’t get distracted or procrastinate. Send me a quick email with the copy in question. I’ll send you some options, ideas and a high quality alternative to your existing sentence.
During the sign up process I told the rep that the charger jack on my phone doesn’t work so well. You have to connect the cord just right to get it to work. He told me to sign up for their $6 insurance plan and then file a claim with Asurion, T-Mobile’s mobile phone/cell phone claims company. I’d get a new phone and be set, he assured me.
Well, with a bigger screen or a different size ratio, you probably noticed that Microsoft Word docs (I’m using Microsoft Word 2007) look smaller on the bigger screens.
Stanford University’s research showed that people who write and speak in short sentences (while using short, simple words) are perceived as more intelligent than those who get crazy with big words and grammar complexity.
“Social media communication is about connecting with specifically targeted audiences”
Ok – something’s been bugging me. I’ve been doing some freeway driving lately. And that’s not what’s bugging me. So unbelievably stupid! It’s these dang signs that crop up every 5 miles along California highways. “CLICK IT OR TICKET” they delcare! As if we didn’t get this memo from the 1970′s. Here we have LED signs all over the freeways…read more →
Business is tailing off a bit, as it usually does in the summer months. However, this year is a little different. The general economic malaise is always in the back of my mind, so that’s a bit unnerving. To counter the effects of business paranoia, I’ve decided to get back to basics and describe the 3 things that are necessary…read more →
“Phil – part of your talent lies in your ability to work with a host of personalities and corporate cultures..not an easy thing to do. Global Crossing looks forward to continuing our relationship with you. The only way you could get a “10″ on Response Time would be to become a full-time Global Crossing employee – which doesn’t’ appear to be in the cards. I put a 9 down only to manage my own expectations that I may need to wait a few days for you to be available…. 
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Michelle Soltesz
Senior Marketing Communications Manager
Global Crossing
