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Everyone has a blog these days, I just want to fit in. You never know, one of these days one of my posts will be linked by loads of web-famous people and I'll get tons if hits. That'll be sweet blog validation.
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Facebook Report
In the last few weeks, I've delved headfirst into the world of Facebook-as-marketing-tool. Last fall, Facebook introduced "Facebook Pages" which has essentially become a venue for everything that's not a person to have a presence on Facebook. Products, TV shows, political candidates, etc.
I'm really glad that Myspace is on the downswing and Facebook is on its way up. As far as functionality and usability goes, Facebook spanks Myspace's animated-gif-riddled butt. I'm thrilled that "social networking" has grown up in the last few years, but I still think we have a way to go.
So here's my Facebook Book Report. I hope it's better than the book report I did for "A Separate Peace" in eighth grade.
But seriously, folks…
That last post was fun but now it's time to put on my serious hat and my matching serious pants and do some serious writing. Disclaimer: This post is equal parts rant and prosthelization.
Creative for Cash
I've been having a lot of interesting conversations lately with my fellow webnerds about the nature of our jobs. I've always just assumed that no matter what your job is, there's a certain degree of craziness that goes along with the work. For those of us that chose the web development path, there's a very special flavor of craziness. I think I've identified the root cause: being creative on someone else's dime. I realize that there are plenty of other jobs out there where you're being paid to be creative. Working with the web seems to have its own unique set of challenges that I find really interesting. So let's dissect some of these and solve the world's problems, shall we?
Crazy Scary Local Commercials
If you live in Kansas City and own a television, you've probably seen a commercial for the Lee's Summit Physician's Group featuring a talking baby with an English accent. I can't begin to describe what a bone-chilling fright I feel every time this ad comes on. Imagine all the horrifying and unsettling things you've ever seen in your life, now imagine them all on TV with a talking baby.