From the monthly archives:

September 2009

Securing Your Spot with Social Media

September 30, 2009
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We’ve all heard stories about ignorant Facebook users who have lost jobs because of inappropriate content they publicly posted. The time has come for us to stop pretending that we don’t have fun outside of work and celebrate people like Melissa, who are utilizing the power of all their networks (even Facebook!).

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Being Candid About Canon

September 29, 2009
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I loved my Canon and happily used it until my hard drive crashed. What does my hard drive have to do with my camera? Well, I backed up my pictures, music, and other files on an external hard drive, but I never backed up applications like the proprietary driver that Canon requires its customers to use.

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The Thrill of Being Able to Share

September 28, 2009
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One of the most exciting things about working on Too Shy to Stop is knowing that I have a little corner of the Internet where I can gather and share stories and photographs by like-minded young people. I’m thrilled when someone wants to match the Too Shy to Stop mission and vision.

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The Great Pumpkin Is a Great Teacher

September 24, 2009
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The fact that I couldn’t find canned pumpkin actually turned out to be a good thing. I would make homemade pumpkin puree instead; this would require me to purchase actual pumpkins, remove the seeds, and bake the pumpkin segments. I learned a valuable lesson: just because a shortcut exists doesn’t mean you should take it.

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Marketing Strategy as Novelty

September 22, 2009
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Over the summer, my brother, our friend Eric, and I collected “Single?” signs from all over New Jersey. These signs, which anyone can find along local roads and highways, are white cardboard rectangles with black text (they look a lot like political campaign signs). I want to know how they attract customers.

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