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 Hi guys... thx for the emails asking where I've been and if I'm OK. Yes, I'm alive, well and just really, really busy. I'm stopping by to drop off our new December calendar that you can use, edit or give away on any of your own sites / blogs.

 

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 The image above is a preview of the December wallpaper/calendar we're giving away on my art website Its an untitled painting I just finished for a client (a surprise Christmas gift for his wife).

 If you'd like to use the image above on your own blog or website, you can either download it and give it away as is or feel free to add your own text.

  As I've said before, remember that people do not download wallpapers to see advertising on their computer screens so... less is more, keep it simple.

 

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 I miss you guys too but I'll be back soon with a ton of new stuff, graphics, marketing goodies and news about my new project WordPress in Plain English. So be well and have a great week...

 

 

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 To save you time, here are some of my favorite resources that I found on the web this week. Unless otherwise indicated, these are all freebies!

 

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 The Universal Video Comment System... blipBomb lets you add video comments to almost any page or social network... blipBomb

 

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 Open Messaging for the Open Web: Raindrop's mission, make it enjoyable to participate in conversations from people you care about, whether the conversations are in email, on twitter, a friend's blog or as part of a social networking site... Raindrop

 

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Blue Bird Twitter Icon Pack by detrans...  download

 

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 Find stuff faster with Taptu, the alternative search engine for mobile phones.

 

 

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 Finding all the cool, useful stuff on the web can be a major pain. Here are some of my favorite reads from the past few days.

 

Spam is a Perception - Mine  by Chris Brogan

You May Be Spamming Me If... You’ve invited me repeatedly to participate on your Facebook Fan Page  read...

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Ashton Kutcher Plans to Be the Next New-Media Mogul  by Ellen McGirt

 How Ashton Kutcher is pioneering a new kind of media business, bridging Hollywood, technology, and Madison Avenue.  read...

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IKEA's brilliant Facebook campaign  by Chris Matyszczyk

 Over a two-week period, it uploaded images from of IKEA showrooms to his Facebook photo album. Then it put out word that the first person to tag their name to a product in the pictures, won it.  read...

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Why Nobody Cares About Your Blog  by David Risley

 If I walked into a crowded mall, stood there in the middle of it and just started talking, what do you think would happen? Most people wouldn’t see me. Now, imagine if 90% of the people did that. It would be one big din of noise... so they start competing and trying to out-talk the other people. The volume increases, but few are being listened to. The ones who are listened to are the ones at least saying something useful. And that is the blogosphere. read...

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If you have additional topics you'd like to see covered or would like more information about custom graphics, themes or to book a 1 on 1 consultation to create or customize your WordPress or ActiveRain blogs, you can reach me here Later...

For more info about how we can help you stand out from the crowd, contact GiselleStCyr@garaughty.com

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 If you'd like to participate in any of our upcoming marketing partnerships, games puzzles and giveaways or to stay on top of all the new tech stuff and graphic goodies...

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02
2009
283,928 Points 75 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Lane... "we had a couple of the same reads recently"... great minds do think alike. Actually mine is totally powered by caffeine. ;-)
2:52pm • #50
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The Facebook Fan Page onslaught is gotten me totally off creating one. Why would I irritate people with my request for joining mine when it pisses me off so much.
4:48pm • #51
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Marti -- great graphic. I hope you are well.

Erica

 
5:59pm • #52
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Marti--I downloaded it and it indeed beautiful. Thanks again for posting this. Missed you here.
6:04pm • #53
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Joe... I don't mind the concept of Facebook Fan Pages (although it dilutes attention from primary sites/blogs) but people who send me 5 + invitations (not kidding) to become a fan are acting like spammers. Thx for the input.

Erica... thx so much,  I missed you too! Things should be less hectic for me in January (I hope). ;-)
6:07pm • #54
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This is very beautiful wallpaper.  Thanks for the new resources.  Good luck with your new project.
11:52pm • #55
DEC
03
2009
283,928 Points 75 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Christine... hi and thx, I hope all is well. Nite.
12:01am • #56

That is some beautiful work, thanks for sharing it with us.
12:37am • #57
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James... well thank you so much, have an awesome afternoon.
2:42pm • #58
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Hi Marti!  As always, GOOD STUFF!  I've been wondering where you were and I'm glad to hear that you're so busy--that is awesome news!

Hope you had a great Thanksgiving and I wish you a wonderful ending to 2009!
4:28pm • #59
DEC
04
2009
283,928 Points 75 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Debe... hi there, I'm around just busier than usual. Missed you guys a lot so I had to reconnect. Have an awesome weekend.
10:05am • #60

Marti, Thanks for your wonderful posts! You have a beautiful vision of the world and obviously the talent to share it with the rest of us. I've certainly become a fan of your posts! They are worth the wait!
11:00am • #61

Thanks for sharing!  Do you work in oils or acrylics?
12:39pm • #62

Thanks for sharing!  Do you work in oils or acrylics?
12:40pm • #63
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Anthony... wow and thx for such awesome feedback, I really appreciate that. Nice to "meet" you.

Jill... hi there, acrylics (Pebeo) mixed & thinned with lots of gloss gel (Liquitex). Its almost like painting with liquid glass. Have a great weekend! Nice to "meet" you as well.
12:59pm • #64
DEC
05
2009

Great Tips here thank you again for sharing!
8:44am • #65
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Marti- long time my friend, just popped over to say hi and see what you've been up to. As usual it is beautiful things! You are a kind anf generous soul~ Happy Holidays too! ;.)
12:53pm • #66
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Dan... totally my pleasure, thx for stopping by.

Vanessa... what a nice surprise. My life gets crazy busy from time to time so I haven't even had time to play of Facebook. ;-)  Have a wonderful holiday as well V. {hug}
1:26pm • #67
DEC
10
2009
186,164 Points

Marti...by all the comments you know how much we all appreciate the creations that you post for us to use in our businesses. December's calendar is beautiful, as were all the others.

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year to you and Giselle.

Keep the creations coming!

 

 

 

 

 
3:13pm • #68
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Suzanne... hi and thx so much. I have a ton of new stuff & graphics planned for your guys next year! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you as well.
9:45pm • #69

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