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SOB Business Cafe 08-17-07

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SB Cafe

Welcome to the SOB Cafe

We offer the best in thinking–articles on the business of blogging written by the Successful and Outstanding Bloggers of Successful Blog. Click on the titles to enjoy each selection.

The Specials this Week are

Doc Searls has a new weblog. The NYTimes has old problems.

QAQNA reminds us of the part we play.

One by One Media summarizes The Mediasphere Radio Show on Social Networking.

National Networker asks a question we should consider.

Light Within shares a new meeting place with us.

Chris Brogan explains how people use Twitter to communicate.

Related ala carte selections include

Finding the Sweet Spot suggests we watch the boring part to see the model who gets slimed all in a day’s work.

Sit back. Enjoy your read. Nachos and drinks will be right over. Stay as long as you like. No tips required. Comments appreciated.

Have a great weekend!

–ME “Liz” Strauss

The Mic Is On: We're Talking with Becky about Beer . . .

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It’s Like Open Mic Only Different

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The Mic Is On

Here’s how it works.

It’s like any rambling conversation. Don’t try to read it all. Jump in whenever you get here. Just go to the end and start talking. EVERYONE is WELCOME.
The rules are simple — be nice.

There are always first timers and new things to talk about. It’s sort of half “Cheers” part “Friends” and part video game. You don’t know how much fun it is until you try it.

. . . Wine, and Whiskey – and a Liquor Store in Oklahoma

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And, whatever else comes up, including THE EVER POPULAR, Basil the code-writing donkey.

Oh, and bring related links about to share!

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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Open Mic 7pm Chgo Time: Becky McCray Is Guest Host!

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Yes the Mic Will Be on Tonight
Becky McCray Will Be Our Guest Host!

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Join Us Tonight

We’re talking about fine alcoholic beverages.

We can talk about beer, wine, whiskey, scotch, cognac, brandy, bars, saloons, taverns, liquor stores in Oklahoma, and whatever else comes up.

Oh, and bring related links to share!

The rules are simple — be nice.

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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Introducing: good to know

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SOB Hall of Famer: Martin Burns

good to know is the answer to all of life’s questions (well, as long as they’re semi-related to looking for a job, and assuming the blog’s author actually has an answer for the question). Beyond that, it’s good advice for the job seeker, and the rest of us humans, from a recruiter that’s in the know. Martin Burns has 8 years of recruiting under his belt, from both the corporate as well as agency side of the business. Some of the things he’s seen job candidates do – especially the most common mistakes – are worth knowing about, either as best practice or (more often) as cautionary tales.

Slightly cheeky voice, good content, and taken from real-world examples (all identifying remarks removed to avoid nasty litigation).

Notes from Liz: Martin Burns is a recruiter who is a person first. His blog, good to know, is a hunk of humanity on the web. In the first few seconds, it’s clear that this guy doesn’t take himself too seriously, but that he is serious about getting folks the information they need. This blog is informative and entertaining — even for readers who are not looking for new employment. I keep reading because it’s so engaging.

Thanks, Martin! Nice to meet you,
–ME “Liz” Strauss

Has your SOB Blog Been Introduced to US?
Blog Promotion: May I Introduce You?

Thanks to Week 94 SOBs

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Successful and Outstanding Bloggers

Let me introduce the bloggers
who have earned this official badge of achievement,

and the right to call themselves
Successful Blog SOBs.

I invite them to take a badge home to display on their blogs.

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They take the conversation to their readers,
contribute great ideas, challenge us, make us better, and make our businesses stronger.

I thank every one of our SOBs for thinking what we say is worth passing on.
Good conversation shared can only improve the blogging community.

Should anyone question this SOB button’s validity, send him or her directly to me. This award comes with a full “Liz said so” guarantee. It is endorsed by Kings of the Hemispheres, Martin and Michael, and backed by my brothers, Angelo and Pasquale.

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Want to become an SOB?

If you’re an SO-Wanna-B, you can see the whole list of SOBs and learn how to be one by visiting the SOB Hall of Fame. Click the link or visit the What IS an SOB?! page in the sidebar.

–ME “Liz” Strauss

SOB Business Cafe 08-10-07

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SB Cafe

Welcome to the SOB Cafe

We offer the best in thinking–articles on the business of blogging written by the Successful and Outstanding Bloggers of Successful Blog. Click on the titles to enjoy each selection.

The Specials this Week are

Copyblogger discusses what is being discussed.

Creative Think discusses diversity’s impact on social innovation.

Franke James is discussing her famous green driveway.

Connected Content has creativity crimes to discuss.

Startup Princess discusses how to manager outcomes.

Success from the Nest discusses how to prepare presentations that are engaging.

Related ala carte selections include

Word Sell discusses a choice that might not be one.

Sit back. Enjoy your read. Nachos and drinks will be right over. Stay as long as you like. No tips required. Comments appreciated.

Have a great weekend!

–ME “Liz” Strauss