Friday, August 28, 2009

Print media ‘campaign killer’: Ignoring deadlines

At iMedia, Tom Hespos declares that “There’s no fun quite like the period immediately after a new communications medium rises to prominence.” He’s talking about social media, and identifies for companies, social media “campaign killers” that need to be avoided at all cost.

As an advocate for continued outreach through traditional print media, I would like to point out a “campaign killer” that is particularly burdensome to people who work in print journalism.

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Shelving cart for UUCLC Lending Library

Book shelving cart with books on it
Schoolhouse Outfitters, LLC

As we begin to accumulate more books for the UUCLC lending library, I envision a sturdy wheeled shelving cart that can transport books from the annex into the main sanctuary during social time after the services.

Friday, August 21, 2009

Tenacious Talkers earns Toastmasters ‘Distinguished Club’

LAKEPORT — Toastmasters club No. 8731, Tenacious Talkers, has earned “Distinguished Club” status for the year 2008-2009.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Internet is no substitute for library

The online library catalog is the first place I look when a new book catches my eye. Lake County is fortunate to have a public library system that is tied to library systems in Sonoma and Mendocino counties. Our shared library system equates to thousands of books that are readily available.

Friday, August 14, 2009

Toastmasters ‘Competent Leader’

Toastmasters club hosts a debate
Aug. 13, 2009: Toastmasters Club No. 8731,
Tenacious Talkers, hosts a debate.
I completed my “Competent Leadership” manual, applying moderation of last night’s debate to my remaining requirement. The resolution of the debate was that marijuana should be legal but regulated.

Monday, August 3, 2009

Sasha the cat could be the Doctor’s companion

A long-haired tortoiseshell cat has a gray, green, yellow and burgundy scarf draped around her as she sits on a woman's lap.

A multi-colored scarf, suitable for Quidditch or for travels with the fourth doctor, is modeled by sweet little Sasha!

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