Software testers unite. You’re not alone anymore.
Social QA – the framework for those too big to fail.
Social Quality Assurance
Here comes another paradigm shift. How do you get an IT group to think about the business of QA and sharing, without getting the APP/DVL community all worked up to the point where they want to develop their own wiki or social media layer instead of using something that’s already been designed, proven, and tested.
And how about their feelings? You don’t want tick off the developers either… cause you’re all in the …

How to prep a humidor and what to put in it…and other things you might not have known.
So I’m sucking on a nice stogie the other night and this guy starts asking me questions like I’m some kind of expert. I actually felt like he was acting like a six year old pounding his father with questions while thinking “why don’t you just shut up and smoke that thing”!
The questions did get me thinking. There’s actually a whole bunch of interesting info that you’ll need to know if you’re going …

Maybe you had a falling out. Maybe you just don’t want to share anymore.
Sometimes it’s time to say goodbye so that one of your connections doesn’t get the weekly update on what you’re up to. Removing a connection from linked in is quite easy, and they won’t even know you’re doing it until long after you’re gone. But remember,  it’s going to go both ways. You’re not going to see what they’re doing anymore either.
How to remove a connection in Linked In
It is a process in 3 simple steps.
1. Choose …

Getting published – Making a local history book using Arcadia.
Arcadia Publishing is America’s largest publisher of regional and local history books. Do you have a great idea for a history book and you want to become an author? Arcadia does have a proven process for getting your idea compiled, printed, and distributed. It’s actually quite easy if you have a strong archive, a good sense of history and the research needed, and a small group of promoters that can get the word out.
Here’s your chance to tell your story – …

Communicating Life Stories – Digital Storytelling
Oral History Publishing in a Digital Age
Technology is moving so fast that sometimes it’s tough to stay in tune with the latest trends. A high school history program teacher at Ridge High School in Bernards Township brought up the opportunity to discuss new technologies around presenting a new oral history project. While there were certainly challenges around the capture of the history, there’s an even greater issue what to do with the recordings once they’ve been captured. Ah…..the presentation. Welcome to the age of media …

Social Media and Social Networking IS the biz to reach a whole new base of of some not so techno savy people. They’re just like you and me!
If you’re not onboard to the whole social media revolution and you think it’s just another internet fad, click the play button and enjoy a entertaining look at why businesses, non-profits, clubs, organizations, and individuals all need to understand the power (and complexity) of online social media.

IT’S WAY MORE POWERFUL THAN YOU THINK!
(I love this video, and even the term socialeconomics….it’s right on …

Filming all over the world leads entrepreneur to challenge businesses to leverage internet with video and stakes their claim on the internet.
New Vernon , New Jersey (Map it)
Don’t tell Alex Williams that video is out of reach for the business owner looking to increase it’s professional image and communicate directly with their customer base. “Video is the ultimate communication vehicle for whatever you’re trying to promote.” Since competition is more fierce than ever before, everyone needs to look for ways to differentiate themselves and get their points …

It’s New Years Day and you don’t want to move from the couch.
Don’t worry, if you’ve got cable, then no fret, it’s time for a TV marathon.
Step aside college football, it’s Marathon Friday!

But which one are you going for?
Here’s some of the  choices:
Law & Order: SVU marathon (6 a.m-6 a.m. Jan. 2, USA)
Biggest Loser marathon (8 a.m.-8 p.m., Bravo)
Cheaters marathon (9 a.m.-9 p.m./ET, 6 a.m.-6 p.m./PT, G4)
One Tree Hill (2 p.m.-midnight Jan. 2, SoapNET)
Three Stooges in a marathon on AMC, 6 a.m. New Year’s Eve through 5 a.m. New Year’s …

Are you a real estate agent? How’s your business doing? Are you growing your network? Building your brand? Using the latest technology?
As with most business sectors, technology plays a huge part in optimizing an agents work flow. Agents are finding it tougher and tougher to keep up with innovative and productive technologies when they know they should really be out there securing clients and building out their networks. Listen up agents – don’t fall into the technology trap.

That sucking sound is all the time you waste on technology.
Don’t get me …

The New Jersey Gazette – Trenton, March 3, 1779
A description of the thirteen paintings exhibited at the first anniversary of the Franco-American Treaty of Alliance, celebrated at Pluckemin on February 18, 1779.
The anniversary of America’s alliance with France was celebrated on the 18th ultimo at Pluckemin, at a very elegant entertainment and display of fireworks given by General Knox, and the officers of artillery. It was postponed to this late day on account of His Excellency General Washington’s absence from camp. General Washington — the principal officers of the army: …