A New Site For Your Professional Skills

The problem is, LinkedIn is kinda lame.

(Source: TechCrunch, WorkFu Launches its Less Ugly, More Useful Version of LinkedIn)

I’ve never been a fan of LinkedIn. Yeah, I’m on there but I don’t think I’ve updated anything for quite some time. It was always clunky and complex.

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The Daily Scrum, Episode 6

The Daily Scrum, Episode 6 is now available for download in iTunes! In this episode we talk about making mistakes and we chat a bit more about the upcoming video / screencast session.

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Adam Yauch And The New York State Senate

WHEREAS, The music and message of the Beastie Boys evolved over the years, but they can’t, they don’t, they won’t stop changing the face of hip-hop, of music, and of our culture;

WHEREAS, A man of colossal talent and charisma,

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to mourn the death of famed rapper and activist Adam “MCA” Yauch;

and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Adam Yauch.

(Source: New York State Senate, J4637-2011: Mourning the death of famed rapper and activist Adam “MCA” Yauch (via Rolling Stone))

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Yesterday’s Work From Home Meeting – A Recap

Thanks to everyone that showed up yesterday! A really great and fun turnout, with some continuing items that stirred up some questions (and even provided some freebies!).

  • Ask An Expert
  • Community Sponsor
  • June Meeting
  • Other Stuff

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What Is Your Core Business?

Do you really want to worry about customizing email and word processing? You give up a little, but you can get back a lot.

(Source: CIO Journal, Google CIO Ben Fried Says Cloud Tipping Point Is At Hand)

Using the cloud to focus on your company’s core competencies by removing layers of customization and complexity.

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