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7 Surprising Reasons Why You DON’T Want To Make The Digg Frontpage
Let’s face it. Almost everyone wants to get dugg. After all, who wouldn’t want to get thousands of hits in just a few hours. But is there a dark side to being dugg? Read on to find out.

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Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

8 Killer Ways To Get Free Traffic To Your Blog
I am by no means an expert on the topic of blogging. But I’m going to share with you some 8 effective ways that I’ve discovered to get more readers to your blog. It has worked for me and I’m hoping you too can get great results as I have...

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Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

My Observations 6 Months After Moving from Blogger to Wordpress
Has it already been six months since moving the old blog from Blogger over to Wordpress? Where does the time go! So I was thinking that it might be a good time to reassess the big move. This was the list of observations that I came up with. Who knows, may

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Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

These Are a Few of My (Un) Favorite Things
12 Things that Really (really) Bug Me. While writing this I can’t help but appreciate the curmugeny irony as I hear wisps of Julie Andrews dancing through the mountains to a chorus of “My Favorite Things“...
Bill Gates Leaves Microsoft For Good: Woohoo!
Bill Gates will go down in history as the biggest conundrum in corporate history. How can someone become the world’s riches man by making the crappiest products? Not by being a nice guy that’s for sure...

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Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Are the Social Networks Ready to Implode?
I’ve been saying for years now the so-called social networks are time wasters and misdirecting everyone away from developing their real blogs. I compare the SN phenomena to bar-hopping. Today’s popular hangout will be yesterday’s flavour of the mont

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Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Linking Etiquette/Ethics for Blogs: The Last Word
Are you a Stinker Linker? Be honest now. The reason I ask is because links are the lifeblood of the blogosphere. They nourish us and keep us connected to one another. They give us a purpose for blogging and are the very stuff that we need to thrive on...
Interview with Twitter’s Biz Stone
Biz claims that his first priority is to harden Twitter’s reliability. He boasts having tons of investment money. He also says that he’s not concerned about competitors. I wish I could share his optimism...
10 More Tips to a Successful Blog
This is a continuation of my first post entitled “10 Tips for a Successful Blog: Part 1″. It started out as only a few tips which very quickly evolved into much more. If you arrived here first I recommend that you start with reading part 1...
10 Tips to a Successful Blog
Much has been said about what it takes to be a successful blogger. But most of these blogs just talk about making money. Not one to mince words I thought I would cut through all the hoopla and sum it up with the following tips. This is still a work in pro

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Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

10 Killer Ways to Increase Blog Traffic and Stickiness
10 excellent tips for increasing blog traffic and getting new readers

Mediation News

noreply@blogger.com (AC) — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:17:05 -0500

Extend special mediation law to cover tsunami disputes ... Columbo Daily News The Legal Aid Commission (LAC) has requested Justice and Judicial Reform Minister John Seneviratne, to consider extending Mediation (special categories disputes ... Rice Arrives in Israel, Saying 'Hard Decisions' Must Be Made New York Times Sun, 06 Feb 2005 12:06 PM PST JERUSALEM, Feb. 6 - Condoleezza Rice, arrived in Israel today on her first trip to the Middle East as secretary of state and immediately urged the...

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Mediation in the News

noreply@blogger.com (AC) — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 17:38:33 -0600

All the Mediation, Conflict Resolution, Dispute Resolution items in the news today - in one convenient location! Advocare's Top Daily News Links:News constantly updated as it happens 24/7...Your browser does not support JavaScript. View RSS feed View RSS feed View RSS feed* Bookmark this link and come back to read the revised news list every day. Compliments of Advocare. Categories: blog, weblog, blogging, business, news, in the news, current affairs, mediation, technology, tech, computers and...

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noreply@blogger.com (AC) — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 03:24:59 -0600

links for 2006-11-07 Little Known Ways to Repair Windows Yesterday my computer screen just blanked out, and when I tried to reboot Windows XP refused to budge. It just left a terse message saying that an important system file was missing. This is what I did to fix it: (tags: windows+xp, windows repair, blog, blogging instabloke, tutorial, webtech, software, microsoft) Secrets of Blog Networks and Experts Have you ever noticed that a lot of the blog networks out there didn't even make...

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Blogging: What's the Return on Investment?

noreply@blogger.com (Blog Bloke) — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 20:58:04 -0600

For some firms blogging has become a valuable and trusted networking tool for professional services firm. The old adages of the FLEE acronym -- find (a potential client), listen (to their needs), and then engage and empower them, are the very principles a blog are built upon. According to Susan Ward, director of marketing, and William Ward, partner, both of New Jersey's Carlin & Ward LLC: They've been very happy with the return on the initial investment -- about $1,700 in startup costs and...

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Bosses are banning Employee Blogs

noreply@blogger.com (Blog Bloke) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 04:05:02 -0500

This is from Blog Bloke: I suppose it was only a matter of time. Bosses are considering putting specific provisions in employment contracts that could regulate what you put in your private blog or even prevent you from blogging at all, according to a new book."Employers are now considering including specific blogging provisions in employment contracts," the authors write in Uses of Blogs, a book to be published later this year. "Some employers have even taken the steps to ensure that...

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Improved RSS Newsfeeds

noreply@blogger.com (AC) — Thu, 02 Mar 2006 11:48:17 -0600

For your viewing pleasure we have improved our RSS newsfeeds. The feeds should be more readable and now come in three flavours. You have three options to choose from: 1. Full Feed (the entire post); 2. Excerpts Only (a short intro to the post); or 3. Just Headlines only (self explanatory). Cheers! ...related posts: advocare blog weblog blogging computing internet computers and internet technology business rss rss newsfeed mediation conflict resolution dispute resolution

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays One and All

noreply@blogger.com (AC) — Sat, 24 Dec 2005 19:26:37 -0600

ADVOCARE wishes you and your loved ones a joyous festive season. ...Read more: christmas

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ADVOCARE Lawyer Joke for the Day

noreply@blogger.com (Blog Bloke) — Sun, 11 Dec 2005 17:47:55 -0600

The first ever legal precedent was the term 'lawyer', originally derived from the old english word 'liar'. But somewhere in the evolution of jurisprudence it got lost in the translation. Ba-da-bing! Eventually the word was to become synonymous with the word "politician." ``` ...copyright: Bruce Castleman 2005 tags: fun lawyer jokes advocare fun funny humor humour

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Criminal Mediation to Continue

noreply@blogger.com (Blog Bloke) — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 17:11:41 -0600

Judge considering future of program Boone Circuit Judge Tony Frohlich plans one more round of his criminal mediation docket next spring, before deciding whether the unique experiment will become a permanent part of the court system.

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Geraldo Rivera Drops Lawsuit

noreply@blogger.com (Blog Bloke) — Tue, 10 Jan 2006 03:59:00 -0600

Geraldo Rivera Drops Lawsuit Against Co-op Board Geraldo Rivera has made up with the co-op board at the Edgewater housing development where he lives. Rivera was elected to the co-op board last fall and now sits on its dispute mediation committee.

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London Terror

noreply@blogger.com (Blog Bloke) — Mon, 14 Nov 2005 20:24:31 -0600

Can Terrorism Defeat Terrorism?You can't beat terrorism with shallow words of bravado or military reprisal. There, I've said it so it all you war mongers out there can throw your daggers if you wish because I'm ready and you cannot shake my resolve. Did that statement deter you? I think I've made my point but let me explain. Today we woke up to the shocking news of four bombs set off by terrorists in London. In my case I just happened to be watching TV and caught it live on the news. I...

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Why did the Mediator Cross the Road?

noreply@blogger.com (Blog Bloke) — Wed, 12 Oct 2005 20:29:58 -0500

I'm sorry, but I can't share that information unless the chicken authorises me.

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New Writers Wanted

noreply@blogger.com (AC) — Thu, 17 Feb 2005 19:27:30 -0600

Advocare is Looking for More WritersWe are the foremost blog resource for Conflict Resolution on the net. If you are in the Mediation field and looking for a podium, then this is the place for you. Share with us your war stories, epiphanies or news items and raise your internet presence while you're at it. Not yet convinced? Then read this. If you think you might be interested in contributing or just want more information, then send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Peace for Israel in 2005?

noreply@blogger.com (Blog Bloke) — Thu, 19 May 2005 21:27:37 -0500

Can Mediation Bring Peace to Israel? As we ponder what 2005 will bring, we can't help but reflect on the Middle East and ask if an enduring peace is possible in that land. The Philadephia Enquirer muses: "Despite the challenges that lie ahead, the death of Arafat, coupled with Israel's shift regarding Gaza, have created some diplomatic wiggle room that could help revive the moribund peace process. Initial steps will be taken in London in the early part of the new year at an international...

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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2005!

noreply@blogger.com (AC) — Sat, 01 Jan 2005 16:49:10 -0600

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2005! May it be heralded with Peace, Tolerance and Understanding. All the best from Advocare.

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Happy Holidays

noreply@blogger.com (AC) — Tue, 28 Dec 2004 22:36:08 -0600

Is it Really Christmas Already? We apologize for not posting recently. Blame it in the holidays. It's time to start winding down the year and get into the holiday spirit. As we look forward to a new year it is also a time for reflection, and we would like to thank you - our loyal readers for all your support. This site would be nothing without you, and rest assured we will continue to do our darndest to be your best resource for conflict resolution on the net. Wishing you a sincere Merry...

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Changing Positions

noreply@blogger.com (Ozzy) — Fri, 17 Dec 2004 13:25:28 -0600

Walk a Mile in My Shoes Some people may call it shifting paradigms, but in the Mediation profession we call it roll reversing. Here is an interesting article by Craig Lafargue about how in a dispute we can become entrenched in our positions, and that by reversing the respective roles a logjam can be broken. He goes on to say: "I then asked them to continue the negotiation, but in their new roles as the other person. They told me I was nuts; I asked them to humor me, reminding them of the...

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Mediation - Just the Facts

noreply@blogger.com (Blog Bloke) — Thu, 16 Dec 2004 18:32:00 -0600

Often I'm asked What is Mediation and Why is it Better The short answer is Mediation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (also known as ADR or Conflict Resolution) that is offered as an alternative to the traditional, adversarial/litigation process. Mediation is an Informal Process A neutral third party (mediator) assists the opposing parties to reach a voluntary, negotiated resolution of a dispute. The decision to mediate is completely voluntary for the parties involved. Mediation...

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Sad but Truisms

noreply@blogger.com (Blog Bloke) — Sat, 01 Jan 2005 14:38:44 -0600

Where there's hatred there is no forgiveness; Where there's hunger there are no ears to listen; Where there's injustice there is no incentive to be reasonable; Where there's inequality, no tolerance can be found;I was reading a story in the New York Times about a discussion by former Secretary of State James A. Baker III and what Israel should do "upon the election of a Palestinian negotiating partner" and how America can exert pressure on Israel to facilitate peace. After reading some of the...

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Russian Court Heeds Mediators' Advice

noreply@blogger.com (Blog Bloke) — Fri, 31 Dec 2004 16:35:44 -0600

The Court was Right to Heed the Advice of European MediatorsThe Ukraine's Supreme Court made a courageous decision calling for a second runoff election by Dec. 26. Now all parties should let Ukrainians make their choice fairly. That is especially incumbent on President Vladimir Putin of Russia, who, apparently forgetting that he's no longer in the K.G.B., has been trying to ram last month's fraudulent election results down the country's throat. The two-week dispute has raised tensions to a...

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Blog Bloke Has Moved

noreply@blogger.com (Blog Bloke) — Mon, 13 Dec 2004 16:34:34 -0600

The Bloke's RSS newsfeeds have changed and the new addresses are as follows:BlogBloke: Advocare: News Blog: The old RSS addresses will no longer work so please update by copying them (right-click and copy the shortcut) into your favorite News Aggregator. Sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for subscribing. Site Updates: Blog Bloke has now officially moved over to http://blog-bloke.blogspot.com. The URLs http://www.blog-bloke.com and http://www.blogbloke.com will continue to...

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ARRRGH ! Is Google Getting Sloppy?

noreply@blogger.com (Blog Bloke) — Mon, 06 Dec 2004 20:03:44 -0600

Has anybody noticed that Blogger is choking more, and more often? It's bad enough that late night posting is almost an impossibility, BUT even now during the daytime it takes forever to login or get my new post to show up! And page loading time - we-hell... all I can say is better grab a hot toddy, turn the telly on and hope your favorite episode of the Apprentice is showing. And if you have more than one blog you will notice these problems happen with different blogs at different times. Very...

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The Truth Laid 'Bare'

noreply@blogger.com (Blog Bloke) — Mon, 06 Dec 2004 22:49:28 -0600

It seems that N.Z. Bear (publisher of The Truth Laid Bear) agrees with the Bloke: "The reality is that the line between "blogger" and "journalist" -- and between "amateur" and "pro" -- is already extremely fuzzy. And if you think things are blurred now: well, just wait a little while longer, because soon enough, things are going to start to really get interesting." Hmmm, now this is a theme that is sounding all too familiar. "To the die-hard old-media types who sneer at "blogging as typing"...

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Blog Bloke's Joke for Today

noreply@blogger.com (Blog Bloke) — Mon, 29 Nov 2004 01:13:21 -0600

Four Catholic mothers are sitting around bragging about their sons, each of whom is a priest. First mother says, "My son is a monsignor, and when he walks in the room, people greet him 'Good morning, Monsignor.'" Second mother says, "Well, my son is a Bishop, and people greet him 'Good morning, your Grace.'" Third mother says, "Well, my son is a Cardinal, and people greet him 'Good morning, your Eminence.'" The fourth mother pauses, and finally says, "My son is six feet, ten inches tall and...

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Take Two Chocolates

noreply@blogger.com (Blog Bloke) — Sat, 27 Nov 2004 19:57:26 -0600

And Call me in the Morning A spoonful of sugar really does make the medicine go down. But what if your pills came in the form of chocolate bonbons? It may be time to put the sugar bowl away because cough remedies have never tasted so sweet. A recent study reports that theobromine, found in chocolate, is actually more effective than codeine when it comes to easing coughs. That's good news for chocolate lovers the world over. Now you're free to eat those truffles in plain view and if anyone...

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