October, 2009

All about Homelessness

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

My friend, Becky Blanton, spent a year as a homeless person, and last summer she was one of the seven-minute speakers at TED in Oxford, England. Here is the video of her presentation.

Blanton just published an eBook, and you are welcome to download it. It’s called “Homeless for the Holidays,” and a terrific book for [...]

The Internet: Homonym Heaven

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

By Judy Vorfeld
Have you ever visited a visually attractive site and then spotted phrases such as, “If your interested in learning more about our Websight, e-mail us,” or “This product comes with an unconditional guarantee. It’s high quality will make you’re life better!”? How about, “Body fat problems? We can help. Of coarse you [...]

Donnie Kanter Winokur Educates at GSU Re FASD

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

CNN Interviews Morasha Winokur on FASD

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

How to Create an ASCII Text Ezine

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

INTRODUCTION

Have you ever viewed the source of a Web page? When you click “View Source,” the code that pops up in a box is in your computer system’s default text editor. For most PCs, the default is NotePad or WordPad.
What’s the difference between text ezines and all others? A true text ezine is created in [...]

How to paint a powerful portrait of your business

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Would you search the Internet for a professional (e.g., CPA, physician, attorney, financial planner) and, upon finding a stunning Web site, plunk down your hard-earned money without checking that person’s credentials?
When shopping on the Internet, do you head for www.harryanddavid.com or for www.heretodaygonetomorrow.com? When you buy clothing, do you click on www.nordstrom.com, or www.cheapandsleazyduds.com?
That’s [...]

Baxter, Therapy Dog

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Failing as a Web Designer? Specialize!

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

By Judy Vorfeld

Did you struggle to create your own business Web site, deciding along the way to become a Web designer? Or did you plan on becoming a Webmaster from Day One? Are things working out as you’d hoped? If not, read on.
Mari Bontrager, a graphic designer, works with her husband, Will, a programmer. [...]

Build my Business by Offering Free Stuff? Why?

Friday, October 16th, 2009

By Judy Vorfeld

Do you want a Web site that generates more business? That’s what most of us want. Once I decided to create and manage my own Web site, I began studying how to build a site that would reach out and touch potential clients.
As I immersed myself in cyber-information, one phrase kept popping up: [...]

Dravet’s Syndrome calls for special service dog for Daniel

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Daniel Dillard is ten years old. He has a highly rare form of epilepsy called Dravet’s Syndrome. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, only 1 in 20,000-40,000 children in the U.S. will be diagnosed with Dravet’s Syndrome. There is also no cure for Dravet’s. This means that Daniel will need a lifetime of care and he [...]