Social media- The invisible cost of ownership

Social media- The invisible cost of ownership

Social networks and social tools have done wonders for our ability to share information quickly and easily, to the point of revolutionizing traditional media, as well as governments and society at large. I can wax philosophic about all the wonders and benefits social media brings to the world now, but I’d rather chat for a…

The art of unfriending- humanism in social media
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The art of unfriending- humanism in social media

Recently a friend shared out this article titled “Facebook and Twitter: the art of unfriending or unfollowing people”  A captivating title to be sure, and one that did its job: it got me to click into it and read. For the most part, I agree with the article’s basic premise: social media has changed how…

WaywardCelt Photography: The official launch

WaywardCelt Photography: The official launch

I am quite pleased to announce the public launch of: Photo.WaywardCelt.com This new site is my outlet for selling unmounted prints, framed prints, gallery wraps, a multitude of other physical product options, as well as downloads for both personal and commercial use. I consider this a rather large milestone, as it not only achieves a…

Building a better business:  Hiring ducks and eagles for the right jobs
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Building a better business: Hiring ducks and eagles for the right jobs

I’ll get to the title metaphor in a while, but first, let me start with a brief story about the hiring practices of a company long gone and a support team that has survived. Back in the day, when I was a new wet-behind-the-ears Technical Support Engineer, I was hired into a team that exhibited…