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	<title>Eric Spellmann Blog</title>
	
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		<title>Social Media Must of the Week</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:30:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You may have noticed on our Small Business Tech Tips a recent link to a Mashable article offering tips and tricks for cutting-edge users of Pinterest.  In case you missed it, I’ll highlight one of our favorite tips below. But first, if you’re in the dark, please accept this brief explanation. Pinterest lets you organize [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-902" title="pinterest" src="http://www.ericspellmann.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/pinterest.png" alt="Pinterest" width="164" height="62" />You may have noticed on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SmallBusinessTechTips" target="_blank">Small Business Tech Tips</a> a recent link to a <a href="http://mashable.com/" target="_blank">Mashable</a> article offering <a href="http://mashable.com/2012/01/08/pinterest-13-tips-and-tricks-for-cutting-edge-users/" target="_blank">tips and tricks</a> for cutting-edge users of Pinterest.  In case you missed it, I’ll highlight one of our favorite tips below. But first, if you’re in the dark, please accept this brief explanation.</p>
<p>Pinterest lets you organize and share all the things you love on the Web. Essentially, it’s a virtual pin board where you can plan your wedding, decorate your home, organize favorite recipes and so much more. Plus, you can browse pin boards created by other people. It’s a great way to discover new things and get inspiration from people who share your interests. But, be warned:</p>
<h3>It. Is. Addictive.</h3>
<p>First, you have to request an invite and be accepted before you can begin the first bit of fun Pinterest has to offer. Simply click on the big red button in the top center of the home page requesting an invite and, once you’re in, the excitement begins.</p>
<p>Now, on to that Pin Tip. One of the best tools to enhance your Pinterest experience is to use the “Browser Extension.” To do this, drag and drop Pinterest’s Chrome browser extension onto your Bookmarks bar. This way, every time you come across something you like – whether it’s another cute kitten or a video of your favorite big hair band from the ‘80s – you can click “Pin It.” From there, choose an image, add a description and save the Pin to one of your Boards. Trust me – it will make more sense once you dive in and give it a try.</p>
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		<title>Online Diversion: Let it Glow!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:30:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for a game of physics? In Let It Glow, all you have to do is remove wooden objects by clicking on them. Connect the energy source to bulbs using the transmitters and batteries and work your way through more than 20 levels!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.kongregate.com/games/courageAE/let-it-glow-2" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-895" style="margin: 0px 10px 5px 0px;" title="LetItGlow" src="http://www.ericspellmann.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/LetItGlow-150x104.jpg" alt="Let It Glow" width="150" height="104" /></a>Looking for a game of physics? In <a href="http://www.kongregate.com/games/courageAE/let-it-glow-2" target="_blank">Let It Glow</a>, all you have to do is remove wooden objects by clicking on them. Connect the energy source to bulbs using the transmitters and batteries and work your way through more than 20 levels!</p>
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		<title>Featured Customer: Catholic Family Service, Inc.</title>
		<link>http://www.ericspellmann.com/wp/2012/02/07/featured-customer-catholic-family-service-inc/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=featured-customer-catholic-family-service-inc</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:30:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;The new website Spellmann and Associates designed for us is getting rave reviews, and we&#8217;re thankful they took the time to listen to our needs. Their staff is professional, quick to respond to our questions, and they make changes to the site (when we request them) almost immediately. We know we&#8217;re in good hands, which [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><em><a href="http://www.cfsama.com" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-892" style="margin: 0px 10px 5px 0px;" title="CFS_highrise_logo" src="http://www.ericspellmann.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/CFS_highrise_logo.png" alt="Catholic Family Service, Inc." width="75" height="75" /></a>&#8220;The new website Spellmann and Associates designed for us is getting rave reviews, and we&#8217;re thankful they took the time to listen to our needs. Their staff is professional, quick to respond to our questions, and they make changes to the site (when we request them) almost immediately. We know we&#8217;re in good hands, which lets us focus on our mission. We&#8217;re proud of <a href="http://www.cfsama.com" target="_blank">www.cfsama.com</a>, and that makes us excited about getting our message in front of many more potential clients, donors, and volunteers.&#8221;<br />
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<div><strong>-Dena Dyer</strong></div>
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<div>Visit Catholic Family Service, Inc. online at <a href="http://www.cfsama.com" target="_blank">www.cfsama.com</a> to find out more about providing help and creating hope!</div>
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		<title>Excel</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:30:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you need to insert an image, like a company logo, into your Excel spreadsheet, select the cell and from the Insert menu, select Picture/From File and then choose the picture you want. You can adjust the picture to the height and width of the row. Just go to the File menu and select Page [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Word</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:30:34 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Microsoft Word]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you begin to select an option from one of the Word menus, and change your mind, you can cancel the menu in a variety of manners. You can press the Escape key twice, click on the menu name a second time, or just click somewhere outside the menu area.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft  wp-image-884" style="margin: 0px 10px  5px 0px;" title="word" src="http://www.ericspellmann.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/word-150x150.png" alt="Tips and Tricks - Word" width="50" height="50" />If you begin to select an option from one of the Word menus, and change your mind, you can cancel the menu in a variety of manners. You can press the Escape key twice, click on the menu name a second time, or just click somewhere outside the menu area.</p>
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		<title>Internet &amp; Email</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:30:25 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Internet]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many web browsers automatically fill in your name and password when you log in to a particular site. But what if you need to know your password behind the *******? Asterisk Key is free software that can reveal what’s hidden under all those asterisks!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft  wp-image-886" style="margin: 0px 10px 5px 0px;" title="internet_piece" src="http://www.ericspellmann.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/internet_piece-150x150.png" alt="Tips and Tricks - Internet and Email" width="50" height="50" />Many web browsers automatically fill in your name and password when you log in to a particular site. But what if you need to know your password behind the *******? <a href="http://www.lostpassword.com/asterisk.htm" target="_blank">Asterisk Key</a> is free software that can reveal what’s hidden under all those asterisks!</p>
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		<title>Windows</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:30:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you overwrite text in an edit box by mistake, you can quickly undo your action by pressing ALT + BACKSPACE. This key combination will undo many actions in many different Windows applications – quite convenient!]]></description>
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		<title>App of the Week: Instagram</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for a fast, beautiful and fun way to share your life with friends through a series of pictures? Instagram is photo sharing, reinvented. Just snap a photo with your iPhone, choose a filter to transform the look and feel, send to Facebook, Twitter or Flickr. Go ahead, click away … and it’s all free!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/instagram/id389801252" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-868" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt;" title="instagram" src="http://www.ericspellmann.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/instagram.jpg" alt="Instagram App" width="185" height="184" /></a>Looking for a fast, beautiful and fun way to share your life with friends through a series of pictures? <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/instagram/id389801252" target="_blank">Instagram</a> is photo sharing, reinvented. Just snap a photo with your iPhone, choose a filter to transform the look and feel, send to Facebook, Twitter or Flickr. Go ahead, click away … and it’s all free!</p>
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		<title>Site of the Week: Who’s Alive and Who’s Dead</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:30:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Not to be gruesome, but the death of college football coaching legend Joe Paterno last weekend may have got you wondering who is still among us and who has traveled to the great beyond. This site is dedicated to helping you find out which of the noted celebrities of our time are with us and [...]]]></description>
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<p>Not to be gruesome, but the death of college football coaching legend Joe Paterno last weekend may have got you wondering who is still among us and who has traveled to the great beyond. This site is dedicated to helping you find out which of the noted celebrities of our time are with us and which ones have died.</p>
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		<title>Social Media Must of the Week: Memes</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:55:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What, exactly, is a meme, you ask? If you’ve spent any amount of time on social media sites, no doubt you’ve heard things referenced to as memes. Truth be told, a meme isn’t the result of the Internet. Instead, a meme originally referenced a discrete &#8220;package of culture&#8221; that would travel via word of mouth. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What, exactly, is a meme, you ask? If you’ve spent any amount of time on social media sites, no doubt you’ve heard things referenced to as memes. Truth be told, a meme isn’t the result of the Internet. Instead, a meme originally referenced a discrete &#8220;package of culture&#8221; that would travel via word of mouth. Essentially, urban legends, fables, jokes, or expressions like “Gag Me With a Spoon,” are all considered memes.</p>
<p>With today’s technology, though, memes travel in many different forms, not just by word-of-mouth. Thanks to the Internet, memes appear in the form of forwarded e-mails, instant messages, web page links, and more. In fact, Mashable has what they call a <a href="http://mashable.com/follow/topics/meme-machine/" target="_blank">Meme Machine</a>– which is a daily look at five hilarious viral topics spreading across the web. You can see what’s spreading like wildfire across our culture and laugh with the rest of the world!</p>
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