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ActiveRain Week in Review - Jan 22 to Jan 28, 2007

The week-in -review is finally ready for your viewing pleasure!

This was a tough week in the 'Rain. Rife with turmoil and angst, the network stumbled and lurched it's way to relative peace by mid-week. Many of the articles that were posted were peace keeping in nature. That's one of the reasons I keep coming back. We have a fine collection of thoughtful and level-headed members, both new and old, who work hard to make this a valuable community.

One of the biggest items in the news for the week was the introduction of the long-awaited speel chicker! For those of us who are consonant and vowel challenged, it was a late Christmas present. There is nothing worse than writing a good article and looking like a bonehead because you can't spell well or you type too fast. Thank you ActiveRain crew!

You can find the Week In Review here, or by clicking on the image above. Thank you to everyone who posted articles this week. The amount of material is nothing short of staggering.

I came across many articles in my reading marathon that had gained little attention. So, later this week I will be posting the second edition of "Unsung and Overlooked".

To all the week-in-review editors before me, Thank You. What a big job this is and all of you did a superior job of it. You have my well- earned respect. I have listed links to the previous weeks' reviews in this weeks RoundUp.

Some of the articles are Members Only, so make sure you are logged into ActiveRain or you will receive an error message.

Mark Flanders

Kitsap County Real Estate

Posted by Mark Flanders on 01/29/2007 04:44 PM

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53 Comments on ActiveRain Week in Review - Jan 22 to Jan 28, 2007

JAN

2007

Love your format, Mark. And I appreciate your efforts. This is a time consuming endeavor for those who take the challenge.

Thanks for the mention, and I will be seeing more of you over on that snappy new favorite hangout of mine, SoundBiteBlog.com

Nice recap. With 15,000+ members now, these reviews will become more and more important in trying to keep up with all of the great content in the Rain.

Maureen: Thanks, it's a labor of love. Glad you like SoundBite!

John: I almost think 2 editors are needed now to cover all the articles. It is almost overwhelming.

Buckwheat: A most splendid and thorough recap, my friend. Thanks for the nod as well. Your picture must've been an accurate depiction of your state after reviewing so many worthwhile contributions. I promise not to tell that you actually look like that most of the time!

P.S. I two am vari thankfull four the spel czecher

Great job with the review. Love the format. Quite the job sorting through all the great post on AR. I see the check I sent you arrived in time. Thanks for the 3 mentions:)

Bryant, I'm trying to get a picture of myself that is as freaky as some of yours. It's a struggle...

And thanks for the $300, it'll come in handy!

Glad to see my flag worked. Nice job again, Mark!

Is that what happened? I was starting to wonder. Thanks Rich.

I got yer back!

Mark.. that photo surprised me!.. I know the week in review is tough, but that picture is worth more than 1,000 words!! looks like a tough gig..so you deserve your applause for the job well done. way to go Mark! hope you have some time to recover..! :)) see ya.
Florida Real estate apprasier

Thanks Nick, Sparky tells me I look like that all the time....

Buckwheat, I just noticed the stubble. It must've been a REALLY long weekend. Did Marie just shove the food tray under the door again?

Mark,

Awesome job.....and the format is great. Is this yours or is it a template for future hosts?

LOL,

Sparky, I can't believe you remember that post! It's the only one she ever wrote.

TLW: GRBAY (grinnin' right back at you) How's life in FL today? It's gray and gloomy here. Send me some sunshine, would you?

Ron, it's something I wrote a while ago and it was a little buggy. Now it works flawlessly. It can be used by any editor that would like to use it. Rich is using it this week.

If anybody would like to use it, just email me. I'll set up a login and password and you can have full access. There are 7 different color schemes to choose from and it makes the job alot easier. Just cut and paste. Add your commentary and away you go! You can edit and re-edit as often as you like.

Great format if I ever do this I will e-mail you for the format.

Mark,

I commend you for this...very gracious of you! Again, great format. I know that this review is tedious and consumes a great amount of personal time...even considering how to organize and lay it out. I'm certain that this will help future Week in Review Hosts step to the plate.

Hi Mark, thanks for keeping us posted, I am fairly new here at A.R. but it has become addictive and I cannot see myself not coming here each day to see the great news we have here. Thanks again.

Teri: you are welcome to it!

Ron: thanks for the props. They are appreciated.

Bob: Welcome aboard. Watch for the Unsung and Overlooked collection later this week. It will be the 2nd edition and helps the new AR writers get noticed.

Mark, just a stellar job. My turn at the week in review is coming up in a few weeks. If I can come close to this level of ease of use, I'll be very happy. Thank you!

Jeff: I consider that High Praise indeed! Thank you so much. The things I've been watching you doing are very innovative. I think I came up with an idea this weekend for SoundBite that will make it sticky like you preach. I'll let you know as soon as I sort out the details.

Mark a really great job and I do like your format. I remember when you first introduced it and I'm glad you worked the kinks outs. I surely do appreciate the mention. The new photo is pretty cool, I feel for you.

Thanks Jay

Jay: thanks. That was a great article you wrote, by the way! Maybe I should change my AR profile picture.

Excellent and thanks for the mentions. Yeoman's work and thoughtful analysis.

I am constantly amazed by the quality and depth of the writing on Active Rain. And all about real estate. Who would have thunk it?

Lenn, Homefindrs.com

Couldn't agree with you more Lenn, and your articles are some of the best. When I grow up...

Mark - I echo many of the comments. Great job and I love the format as well! I came across some posts that I did not see the first time around so it's well worth it!

Thanks Ravi and nice job on your article. I've been lurking through your posts for a while now!

Mark...You Rock!!! What a great week in review. I can't imagine how much work it is to pull this off...Awesome Job!

A terrific job, Mark. Mighty impressive. I missed alot of these the first time, and it's always nice to have a reminder.

Jeff

Moni: Thank you very much. Did you notice Jay's article? You may have competition!

Oops, Jeff you slipped one in there while I was snoozing and typing. Thanks for the compliment. This feedback makes it all worth it.

Mark - nicely done, and lots of posts that I missed. These reviews are great for catching posts that might otherwise be missed. I know the week I did my AR Week in Review, I really enjoyed finding posts that I might otherwise have missed. These reviews are alot of work, but what fun to read some really great posts - we do have some great writers here, that's for sure! Off to go read those posts that I missed.

Great job!
Ann

Sh$@!, How did I miss that! Ann, I am SO sorry. I thought I had found them all.

I have just added your name and the link. Again, many appologies.

Mark- Great post !! Sometimes after I write a blog and go back to read it again, I'll ask myself what was I thinking !! I laugh at myself and call it the Blonde Factor...

Lauren, in my case it would have to be the Gray Factor

One more thing I learned on AR -- I can now spell pomegranate correctly

Hey Mark - no problem at all! And thanks much for the addition.

Again, you did a GREAT job with all the posts you had to read and sort through.

Ann

Wow... I missed a lot this week. Being busy is good, but missing out on a hot week in the RAIN. I almost feel lost. Things for bringing me back into the light on what has been happening.

The photo was great! I know I felt like that last week when I was doing this. Need to go read some blogs! Great job Mark.

JAN

2007

Mark, Really nice job, I like the format, what a lot of work, thank you and thanks for the mention also, I was able to catch up with a bunch that I had missed. Having trouble figuring out how to find all the posts on the new format. Spent some time tonight checking out and joining groups I didn't even know existed, maybe that will help.

I enjoy the recaps it gives me a second shot at the ones I missed. Thank you.

Jason: Someone needs to "bring you into the light". LOL

Rick & Ines: Thanks. Following you as an editor was a hard act to follow!

Laurie: Your articles are awesome. and I know what you mean about nvigating in the new 'Rain

Randy: You're welcome. How's Hawaii these days? Cold and gloomy, I suppose?

Really enjoyed your recap. How amazing that we now have over 15,000 members. We're getting stronger each and every day.

I couldn't agree more. I keep coming back from the same reasons. It was a great post. You did an excellent job. I can't imagine how much you had to read.

Hi Christy.

Did you know you have become one of my favorite writers? It's true. You have talent. Thanks for the compliment. It really wasn't so bad, i just had to make it sound that way :)

Mark, you were so thorough with this review. I spent the last 2 hours reading the posts and links, and learned much!

Great.......and then i looked, blinked,....and THERE WAS MY POST!!!!!!!! (And i was thinking, "wow, i sure wish i could write a great post of interest to all")

Thanks for allowing me to STICK my 2 cents in!

I am humbled and honored thank you very very much!!!!

(photo credit by #636415 by Juliaf)

JAN

2007

Mark, fabulous work. You are so good at this that you almost make it look easy. It's not. I cannot begin to imagine the hours you put into this. We're all grateful for your patient wife. What a blessing.

Thanks for the mention. It was totally unexpected (I didn't have the foresight to mail you a check like Bryant) and a delight.

Now I'm off to read all the stuff I missed!

Mark...

I have a question :)

Was this format and site the one you presented a few months ago?

TLW...ROAR!

Mark-

Thanks for the recognition and the mention!

Diane: I loved your post. You earned the honors!

Maggie: You wrote a great article and you can send the check after the fact as well! Nah, just come visit SoundBite instead!

TLW: Yes this is the same one. I just had to work out some issues (in my spare time). Now it's working properly.

Marc: You're welcome and congratulations! You earned the "blog nod"!

:) Thank you. TLW...ROAR!

Mark, the check's in the mail. OK, I'm lying. I checked out SoundBite instead. I had been there before (linked from one of Rich's comments somewhere) and loved it! You've got the total package going on there. looks, layout, colors, cute little frog, but most importantly, content. Congratulations. I couldn't be rude and just leave so I stuck around and read your Buying a Realtor piece. Great work. How do you keep up with it all and still have time for working?

Well Maggie, I don't sleep much......

Thanks for the compliments!

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