Author Archives: Russell

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Technologist and Internet Marketer

I’m Sorry I’m Sorry, I’m Really Really Sorry

Given that apologies are back in fashion I thought it was time to apologise for not having contributed to the blogosphere for yonks. I have just been keeping my head down, working hard, and had forgotten to stand back and … Continue reading

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Alternative Vote Versus First Past The Post

On May 5th, the British electorate has the task of choosing its voting system. It is a simple binary choice: to stick with first past the post (FPTP) or take a hesitant step into the unknown with the alternative vote … Continue reading

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WordPress Premium Plugin Is Ticking Along Nicely

Back in October, I decided to extend my experiment of WordPress plugin development by producing a premium version of my free Slickr Flickr plugin that makes it easy to include your photos within a WordPress blog. Originally I had been … Continue reading

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Gamekeepers Become Poachers Under Tory Reforms

This new coalition government has surprised me yet again! This time by abolishing the Audit Commission. This is a body created in 1983 by a previous Conservative administration to monitor the performance and expenditure of publicly funded organizations. According to … Continue reading

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Another South American Side Cheats Its Way Into The Semi-Finals

Uruguay should hold its head low,very low in fact, because like its its neighbour, Argentina, it has had its Hand of God (or more aptly, arm of the Anti-Christ) moment, not in this case to make a cheating goal, but … Continue reading

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Con and Labour both want to Father Lib’s PR Baby

Liberal Democrats Swing Both Ways It is a tough choice for Nick Clegg. He does not want to be the leader that failed to take that “once in a generation” chance to deliver a fairer voting system. So who is … Continue reading

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How To Avoid A Wasted Vote In A First Past The Post Voting System

You are Crazy Not To Vote Tactically I want to spell this out. With the ‘first past the post’ voting system, if you don’t vote for the winning candidate, you may as well have not voted at all. Think about … Continue reading

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Infusionsoft Mastery Seminar Day 3

Learning Infusionsoft Mastery helps increase sales, improve customer retention and reduce support calls. But is pants as far as photo opportunities go. ziplining is much better.

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Look Well To This Day

A recent post by Chris Brogan on the importance of execution brought this old Sanskit poem to mind. I memorized it when I was ten and recited it to my mother. It is still there in my head. The poem … Continue reading

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iPhone or Android – Need help

Help me to choose iPhone, iPad or Android Continue reading

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