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Living The Heretically Productive Life [Redux]

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A while back, I was asked by the estimable Thursday Bram to contribute to a blog post on Constructively Productive that would focus on “heretical’ productivity. That’s constructively productive. Image: woodring’s Flickrstream , Creative Commons. A fine idea, I thought. Wouldn''t you like to be in her kitchen?

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Libya’s Media and Marketing Industries Inching Forward

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The Tripoli trade fair grounds are hosting an event practically every week, offering businesses from telecoms to fashion, and garden furniture to construction, the opportunity to show off their wares to industry and consumers alike. Most of the activity we have seen so far has been focused on events.

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4 Free Tools to Measure Your Instagram Success

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My photographer ( Andi Grant ) and wedding planner ( Jamie Howell ) post fun photos of their office construction, clients, DIY projects, and their everyday life. I hired them both before I started following them on Instagram, but every time I see their photos, I am even more happy that both of them will be a part of my wedding day.

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Managing Negative Comments in Social Media

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Is it constructive criticism, a straight problem, or an attack? The best tip I can give: don’t take them personally. You’ll run out of energy if you do this. Here are 6 more tips on how to manage negative comments: Listen to what is being said. Deciding what the criticism is and understanding it will help determine your response.

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How the Regina Police Service Uses Social Media

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scams, recent crimes) and retweets about construction and driving conditions. Being relevant is key, so they keep their Facebook and Twitter feeds filled with useful information that fits their mandate: info about ongoing situations (eg.

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Curiosity: One of the Three Cs of Public Relations

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Then, in my early teens, I constructed a battery-powered transistor radio. According to my Mother, I blew out the entire electrical system in our house…and I, myself, turned a creepy blue color. Note to readers: I don’t stick nail files in wall sockets anymore. ). Very basic, but it worked!

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5 Tips to Find Your Best Audience on Social Media Platforms

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She’s also the co-creator of Constructively Productive , the blog that’s bringing perspective to productivity. Image: jovike via Flickr, CC 2.o. Thursday Bram offers content marketing through Hyper Modern Consulting , as well as more traditional writing services. You can find Thursday on Twitter.