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Monthly Archives: September 2009

Recruitment through Twitter

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September 30, 2009

You are no one if you are not on Twitter”, a song by Ben Walker is sure to become an anthem for those use social media to communicate every second. Though envisioned as an SMS based social network,Twitter has become a fast and an effective communication tool.
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William Safire Would be Shocked: Grammar Mangled for the Sake of Political Correctness

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September 29, 2009

Sadly, William Safire died on Sunday. For 30 years he wrote a column in the New York Times “On Language” that explored written and oral trends, and discussed the origins and meanings of words and phrases. I think he would be in agreement with my consternation about the widespread practice of using...
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Tips and Tricks I Learned as a Technical Writer (Part 2)

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September 28, 2009
Tips and Tricks I Learned as a Technical Writer (Part 2)

Last week I blogged about the way the visual system works and suggested some implications for blog post formatting. This week, I want to get specific. But first, if you didn’t read last week’s post and you’re wondering why bother, here are pictures of two blogs (I’ve attempted to hide the specifics).
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Think to LinkIn

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September 27, 2009

Blogs and LinkedIn are natural support sites for each other. One gives you voice. The other gives you audience.
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Is the Web Polarizing America?

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September 25, 2009

It seems to me that the best ideas come from spirited intellectual debate not predetermined conclusions made for us by our party affiliation or Facebook group.
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Do You Need to Read More Fiction?

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September 24, 2009

Reading fiction and understanding how it works is a fun way to expand and improve your writing skills.
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