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Re: Return of a Guitar Hero

Word — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 01:37:11 -0000

I'm glad you enjoyed Greg's performance. I shot the video that day and it was good to see him back in action.

Re: Google Places Step-by-Step

GregF — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 11:23:01 -0000

Are you seeing the mail verification option but not the phone? Is it possible that the phone number is already being used in another listing? Google is trying to verify that each business is unique and they do that by only offering a verification method that has not been used before.

Re: Google Places Step-by-Step

Rob — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 01:33:37 -0000

Hey Greg, you wouldn't happen to have any insight into why, when I try to create a listing, I'm not offered phone verification?

Re: Broadband Mapping in the Motherlode

Broadband Expert — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:18:34 -0000

Nice idea, perhaps you could integrate google maps with it? I know there are a few sites over here in the UK that have mapped speed test data this way.

Re: Readability will change the way you read online

chasesechrist — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:12:41 -0000

Yeah, the algorithm for weighting the objects based on inner tag types is really impressive. I wish I had thought of that :).

This is also a god-send for web scraping. I've implemented it in several projects after porting it. Props to Arc90.

Re: The Week in Tweets for 2010-05-16

GregF — Sun, 30 May 2010 10:53:51 -0000

It all depends on what you're hoping to achieve and I would never suggest using any one tool in isolation. I use Facebook and Twitter to engage with people who share my interests (sometimes work related, sometimes not) and to keep a finger on the pulse of those communities. This has value to me, although I can't measure it in direct sales dollars. There are other units of measure that I can come up with, like number of comments, retweets or new contacts, that tell me if I'm progressing towards this goal.

Re: The Week in Tweets for 2010-05-16

Randy Kirk — Sat, 29 May 2010 17:40:03 -0000

Just asking. I have dealt with over 100 clients in the last year, and have had conversations with countless others. In addition, I have interacted with more than a few internet guru's. I have not found 1 who has said that ad words or facebook or twitter was worth the time and money in ROI. Whereas well done organic visibility, YouTube, Press Releases, email blasting to customer lists, and blogs are all paying off. Your take?

Re: Google Places Step-by-Step

Randy Kirk — Sat, 29 May 2010 12:03:38 -0000

Up to now I've done all blogs on Google. My partner is a WordPress fan.

Re: Google Places Step-by-Step

GregF — Thu, 27 May 2010 14:38:47 -0000

I couldn't do it without a great publishing tool like WordPress which, by the way, is celebrating its 7th anniversary today.

Re: Google Places Step-by-Step

Randy Kirk — Thu, 27 May 2010 14:26:53 -0000

I like the way you did the layout on this page. I wish I had an ounce of graphic arts capability.

Re: Google Places Step-by-Step

GregF — Wed, 26 May 2010 10:53:09 -0000

Excellent site Randy, full of great resources. A lot of time and effort obviously went in to learning and presenting all the ins and outs of Google Places.

Re: Google Places Step-by-Step

Randy Kirk — Wed, 26 May 2010 09:18:00 -0000

Here's the next step. Filling out the form and getting highly ranked on Google Places is the subject of a completely free blog called http://www.GooglePlacesHelp.blogspot.com

Re: El Sistema Comes to the U.S.

Gladys Barnett — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:38:58 -0000

It's a thrill to introduce someone (especially my own son, Greg) to a "revolutionary" movement, bringing education and delight to our youngsters. Please tell others how important music and the other arts are within our school programs; not at all frivolous.

Re: El Sistema Comes to the U.S.

GregF — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:48:23 -0000

It is an astonishing performance. I love the amount of movement by the players, clearly in response to their conductor. I've even seen it in some of the musicians in the "grown up" orchestras that Dudamel conducts.

Re: El Sistema Comes to the U.S.

B.Z. Smith — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:48:53 -0000

My hub and I discovered El Sistema and this amazing young conductor when we caught a Ted Talk about the program. I Can't believe that this guy is only 28! The power of El Sistema's sweeping impact is so overwhelming!

http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/astonishing_per...

Re: Inside the Entrepreneur Lecture Series

Sharon — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:58:21 -0000

There are so many great examples of entrepreneurs using web based tools. I have my own personal YouTube success story and I look forward to hearing more! You and Stuart are inspirational in helping the community learn about the techie tools, I look forward to joining you at the Columbia College lecture series !

Re: Who cares about your project?

Yumi — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:43:55 -0000

I am a big fan of Harvey Chess, having participated in his workshop a few years ago. And writing some successful proposals as a result. And this is a great synopsis by Greg. Love the way you apply what you learned to something that you are familiar with and it makes sense!

Re: Who cares about your project?

Stacey Soares — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 01:52:50 -0000

This is a good summary of Harvey's workshop. He was full of good information and is a motive speaker. The networking with the workshop was also very helpful. Raising money is never an easy process and there are so many good projects that all need money to run.

Re: Who cares about your project?

GregF — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:24:55 -0000

You're right, Harvey, it was inspiring to be in the room with that group. So many people doing great things in our community.

Re: Hard Times Come Again No More

GregF — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:18:47 -0000

Yes, it's great to see them going into the next generation. It's especially cool for them to be singing this song as a family, as it would have been done in Stephen Foster's day.

Re: Hard Times Come Again No More

Teri Murrison — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:50:57 -0000

Today I am especially thankful for you and Amy, Greg! Thanks for posting this video!

Re: Hard Times Come Again No More

tom maguire — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:38:00 -0000

I've been a Kate McGarrigle and Anna McGarrigle fan for decades. Thanks, Greg.

Re: Who cares about your project?

Harvey Chess — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:54:37 -0000

Needless to say, I find Greg's piece to be a heartening one; but I'm not likely to be objective. We cover a lot of territory in a couple of days, something that concerns me, but his take- aways reaffirm what I hope will make sense to the people who come to a training event. Another part of what made this session so enjoyable was the energy that 31 people gave to the process, and it seemed like more than a few people wre contemplating possibilities for working together as they walked out the door.

Re: Strike Up the Band

GregF — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:44:27 -0000

Hey, what's a blog for if it can't make your mom proud?

Re: Strike Up the Band

Mom/Grammy — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:41:46 -0000

I AM A PROUD MOM AND GRANDMA!!