Paul Gillin

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Nearly 40 Years Later, I’m Still Proud of This Article

Paul Gillin

Of course, the story is so compelling that it almost tells itself. . His friends did all they could, but of course, there was little they could do. I had long forgotten about this short piece, but in reading it over again I think it was one of the better pieces I’ve ever written. He said he was looking forward to it.

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LinkedIn Headline Tip: Stick to the Facts, Avoid Superlatives

Paul Gillin

There are some gray areas, of course, such as “energetic,” “disciplined,” “committed” and “determined.” Talk about facts: your accomplishments, interests, motivations and preferences. Talk about what excites you and what kinds of people you like to work with.

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Best Gifts for Geeks: The Spiceworks List

Paul Gillin

Here it moves with others on a slow downward course, both halted and propelled by ‘see-saws’ that tip when correctly weighted. It learns from your behavior and over the course of a week or two automatically changes the temperature settings in your home to match your living pattern. There are Floppy Disk Sticky Notes ($9.99

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Millennials: Coming Soon to a Cubicle Near You

Paul Gillin

They already knew many of them, of course. They like the top artists, of course, but along with Lady Gaga (left) they favor an assortment of bands I’ve never heard of that cater to eclectic tastes. During the 75-minute drive, I listened to the girls talk excitedly about the people they would soon meet in person for the first time.

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Got a Cause? Pen a Poem. Win 10 Grand.

Paul Gillin

One new course of action. It’s tough raising nickels and dimes. In even the most prosperous times. That might get some traction. Is pitching nonprofits in rhymes. OK, so I didn’t miss my calling as a poet. But if you’re a nonprofit organization in the U.S.,

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Five Facebook Tips for Small Businesses

Paul Gillin

Getting people to Like you is just the beginning, of course. If they accept the offer but don’t share it, it isn’t distinctive enough. A great campaign gets people to connect, accept your offer and share it with their friends.”. A really effective Facebook presence is an ongoing conversation with lots of questions, challenges and responses.

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My Favorite Productivity Apps – Multimedia & Web

Paul Gillin

I consult lots of websites on a regular basis, of course, but there are a few that have special utility to my daily work style. It’s bailed me out more than once when mysterious noises infected my podcast recordings. It has saved me the $40 license fee many times over. Tweetdeck for Twitter is one.

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