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Open Mic 7pm Chgo Time: Let’s Talk about Saving the World at Work

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Join Us Tonight

JOIN US TONIGHT AT 7PM

Co-host Mark Carter, Social Media Manager

What Are We Doing to Save the World? Tim Sander’s new book, Saving the World at Work, is about how individuals and businesess can do things to help the planet while still making a profit. He calls this change in our thinking, the Responsibility Revolution. We’ll be talking about responsible business citizenship and what that means. We’ll be talking about what we can do.

Oh, and bring example links about your ideas.

The rules are simple — be nice.

Do be nice. 🙂

–ME “Liz” Strauss

Tues, Jan 29 Open Comments: PC or Mac?

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Serious Questions and Good Fun

Which computer you use is not a religion. Some folks really want information on how to make a choice. So this week on Tuesday Open Comment Night, we’re discussing the question of the ages . . .

PC or Mac?

You’ve probably seen this.

But have you seen this?

Equal time . . . and of course, we’ll be nice.

–ME “Liz” Strauss
Work with Liz!!

Interview 7.2: Cat Wentworth Becomes a Blogger

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Crusader Cat

Cat Wentworth

If you read the beginning (7.1) of this interview you know that Cat Morley has been a few places and done a few things in her career as a World Designer. If you came to this week’s open comment night, you also know that Cat had a major role in Wizard of OZ written just for her.

Tonight a little more about the many things Cat has had going on in her life.

Cat, how did you end up as a blogger?

I’m a crusader with a hot spirit. When LogoWorks started showcasing logos that were remarkably similar to many, many other designers’ logos, I was swept into blogging along with others. Of course there were some bits that had to be in place first. I just happened to be test driving blogger for a client when it all came about.

Cat tells the story of how she started to blog on Creative Latitude. It’s called Blogs, Podcasts and all that stuff.

Here’s how the story starts . . .

If you asked me a month ago about spending my precious time updating an industry or personal blog, I’d say, “Never!” Sure, I have a business blog (now sadly ignored) which I’ve spent time on, but I’ve always pooh-pooed jumping in and keeping a blog just for the love of it.

Many times on “The About,” (About.com’s graphic design forum) I’ve passed a verbal grin in Chris Gee’s direction when he went on and on about the wonders and power of blogging on his blog thepreparedmind.com. Not for me. I felt I had better things to do with my spare time.

I’m really glad she changed her mind.

Next: wait until you hear about Cat and the Queen of England!

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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Interview 7.1: Meet Cat Wentworth, World Designer

436 Comments and a Review!

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1 Guy Told the World About It

Last night at Open Comment Night, we had another great and rambling conversation. Mike Dunn of Nomadic Audio stopped by to see what was going on. He live blogged the Open Comments Night. Click the title to see what he said.

Living example of social media

Highlights

Many thoughts were shared between blogger friends. New blogger friendships formed. Art was defined. Plans were made. Marketing ideas were discussed. Stories were told. A good time was had.

Here are some highlights. [Read more…]