What is "Self-Branding" I first heard of the concept of self-branding in an article published by Fast Company. I was instantly obsessed with how this idea could change my behavior. Prior to this article, my professional life had been devoted to learning as much as I could about the company I worked for and finding…

What is a weblog?. Some good news. I've been given permission to republish Meg Hourihan's excellent essay on weblogs. At the time it came out I was getting ready to write something similar, it was the right time for the weblog world to define weblogs, because so many journalists had been trying to do it.…

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Liquor Guide. You may be like many people who have had a very limited exposure to liquor.  Perhaps you have had mixed drinks, maybe even shot down cheap tequila in college, but shy away from the good stuff straight.   This guide should help you find the alcohol you like and direct you at what…

Brand "YOU" Tomorrow I will begin, what I hope to be, a series of monthly postings on a topic of interest. I have decided that August would be on my favorite topic – Self Branding; otherwise known as "Brand YOU!" I believe strongly in self-branding because it is truly an individual's greatest asset. No matter…

Mommy, Write Me a Story. Mothers get publishing advice and support. Also: How to collaborate online … create a writer's website … and more, in M.J. Rose's notebook. [Wired News]

Cool Mac Tool: Search VersionTracker from the command line. [Adam Curry: Adam Curry's Weblog]

Fast access to local webserver in Internet Explorer [Mac OS X Hints]

Get Rich, Be Happy. No matter what your income, deciding to be content is your most important financial decision. [The Motley Fool]

VNC Server for Toasters and Light-Switches [Slashdot]