Twitter Updates for 2010-07-16

  • Teleconference tip (9): make sure you use the best equipment but generally speaking, cheap headsets are better than cheap speakerphones. #
  • Teleconference tip (8): Make sure people that are not actively participating in the discussion mute their phones. #
  • Teleconference tip (7): When using a conf call service, test the service BEFORE and make
    sure that the details are distributed to everyone. #
  • Teleconference tip (6): Use Tungle or ScheduleOnce to find out a time that suits all of the participants. #
  • Teleconference tip (5): This is a difficult one: Schedule the conference call at a time that is convenient to everyone. #
  • Teleconference tip (4): Share the agenda ahead of the meeting. It will also help you to keep everyone on track during the meeting. #
  • Teleconference tip (3): start on time. Don’t delay the start of the meeting for late comers. #
  • Teleconference tip (2): create time for breaks. If the meeting is long split it up into two more focused meetings. #
  • Teleconference tip (1): Have someone take notes (+ mute their phone. The clicking is distracting) and share them at the end of the meeting. #
  • Twitter tip: lists are a good way to keep up with work friends, allowing you to use lists separately in columns or other views. #
  • Facebook tip: create a list to filter the information/noise you see in your news feed based on how you’ve grouped your friends into lists. #
  • The Gulf oil spill: the good, the bad and the ugly: https://sandrosalsi.com/3405/the-gulf-oil-spill-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/ #
  • CafePress provides a way for people to sell their creations in “shops. You can sells a variety of items BUT no option for hardcover books. #
  • Ways to publish your own book (2): Blurb allows anyone to create any kind of book. it has free software that assists you. Missing: templates #
  • CreateSpace provides book publishing and digital media development. Able to immediately assign an ISBN. No option to create hardcover books. #
  • Ways to publish your own book: Lulu.com allows you to create a variety of books, but also lets you develop digital media. PRINT ON DEMAND !! #
  • What to Expect From Apple iPhone Press Conference: http://bit.ly/azsN1W #
  • Great news: New UK FIT Spurring PV Market Growth. Gotta see the pic: http://bit.ly/aXKs04 #
  • Musician Caroline Phillips plays the hurdy-gurdy, an instrument that is > 1,000 years old. Free download: http://www.bidaia.com/tedglobal/ #
  • Promoting Your Job Search When You’re Employed: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703571704575340624253781034.html?mod=djemCJ_h #
  • When Your Co-Worker Is Your Spouse: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704518904575365072712147354.html?mod=djemCJ_h #
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