Ok here it is my evaluation of using Twitter as a content generation tool for websites and BLOGS.
I have been using twitter now for almost a year to upload content to this BLOG. At first it was cool to being able to upload 140 characters to my BLOG so that visitors could see that I was mowing the lawn, painting the garage, or even fishing. But it soon lost its luster because the limit of 140 characters to supply quality and interesting content, and I might add – no graphic uploads either. Who wants to know that I am carving a relief carving without seeing a picture of it.
**** BORING*****
So there you have it, my evaluation of why Twitter stinks as a content generation tool. But I see the place where it would be interesting to know if your favorite singer or actor is using the restroom, taking a nap, or eating dinner and Twitter allows you to check up on your BFF to see what they are doing.
Well my twitter uploads will be removed today, (They were boring anyway) and I will begin focusing on woodcarving and more interesting technologies.

Today, it was made official that East Central Opportunities Inc. / Prep4 Business Solutions will be shutting down operations.

I have been employed by ECO for just over 10 years as the IT Director, or more commonly called the “IT Guy”. As the IT guy for ECO I was responsible for all technology systems and data reporting. When ECO had the contract to manage the WorkOne offices in Region 6 (Rush, Fayette, Wayne, Randolphh, Delaware, Henry, Jay, and Blackford Indiana counties) I built and managed a 10 location wide area network and actively outsourced my IT experiences and website development skills to other organizations as well.
» Continue reading “Hartzell Technology Group is active again”

Over the last few years I have seen a real public shift from a focus on computer hardware to an almost overwhelming fascination over applications. I give credit to this shift to the cell phone. Since cell phones have evolved from a flip talk device to a miniature computer used for personal online browsing, e-mail, calendaring, tracking oil changes, and ordering pizza. » Continue reading “Computer Hardware- Just not as important”

Today I installed a WordPress plugin to post all my BLOG entries to twitter. This is the first test to see how this connection works.

Ok the test is compelte and the Twitter Tool plug in works like a charm. I would recommend thsi plugin to any WordPress blogger that is looking to become more visable in their posts.

Try it – Twitter Tools Plugin.

I am sick and tired of hearing marketers telling me to do something because the economy has down-turned!

» Continue reading “Marketers need to move on…”

My Made in USA Quest

I am starting a quest to find an electronic device that is fully, 100% manufactured in the good ol’ USA.

In my recent research on the internet dealing with WARN notices in Indiana, I started wondering about all the jobs that has left our country and moved to China, Mexico, Japan, Twain, or Malaysia. For those of you that are new to a WARN notice, it is …

The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) was enacted on August 4, 1988 and became effective on February 4, 1989.
WARN offers protection to workers, their families and communities by requiring employers to provide notice 60 days in advance of covered plant closings and covered mass layoffs. This notice must be provided to either affected workers or their representatives (e.g., a labor union); to the State dislocated worker unit; and to the appropriate unit of local government.
To read more about WARN notices visit the DOL website, Click here.

Ok where was I, oh yea, made in the USA. Since I work in the Information Technology field (IT) I started wondering if there are any Business Orientated Devices that are fully manufactured in the USA. In my quick internet search, I have come up with ZERO! Not One. Many are assembled, but not one device I looked at was 100% manufactured in the USA!

Now I ask for your help in my quest to find a business electronic device, that is 100% manufactured in the USA. Are we now that dependent of foreign goods and labor?