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Robby Slaughter replied to Annie Sever-Dimitri's discussion 'Boobs-N-Business'
Writing a terrible series of puns is one of my areolas of specialization.
7 hours ago
Tom Marsh commented on Robby Slaughter's blog post 'Reasons To Say "No Comments"'
Amy, Actually, its funny you should mention akismet: It was one of the tools that comes with WordPress that led me into the WP-universe in the first place. I probably will end up using akismet for my blog once I switch my content into WP (the blog...
9 hours ago
Amy Stark commented on Robby Slaughter's blog post 'Reasons To Say "No Comments"'
@Robby -LOL. Thanks so much for the laugh and introducing me to Banterist @Tom - I use wordpress on my blog -and there's an app called Akismet (sp?) which keeps me from getting spam. It works great! You may want to ask your favorite geek about ap...
10 hours ago
Tom Marsh commented on Robby Slaughter's blog post 'Reasons To Say "No Comments"'
I disabled trackbacks altogether, and comments for unauthenticated users a few months ago and have no regrets: Too much spam. Even the comments that weren't ads were still pretty pointless, along the lines of: "Great article!" "You suck!" and "NO...
14 hours ago
Robby Slaughter replied to Pat Coyle's discussion 'Is "real time" killing real news?'
I agree with Leah.
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Leah Barr commented on Robby Slaughter's blog post 'Reasons To Say "No Comments"'
Somebody get this man a Guinness. Still leaving comments on at my own blog, just as a matter of personal preference, but this is a valid and well-stated point. Not that it was really *needed* or *demanded.* It's your stinkin' blog, and it's your ...
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How did you hear about Smaller Indiana?
Other
What is your greatest strength?
Asking pointed, hard questions and working collaboratively to discover the answers
What are you working on?
Making a dent in the universe.
How big is your business?
small company
What is your Job Title
Owner
What is your Company Website?
http://www.slaughterdevelopment.com/
What is your Personal Website?
http://www.robbyslaughter.com
What is your alma mater?
Other / out of state
Why join Smaller Indiana? What are you hoping to experience here ?
Meet real small business and entrepreneurs interest in exchanging ideas and working together.

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Reasons To Say "No Comments"

As my blog Turning Left Against Traffic barrels into another year, readers and dissenters seem to offer one unifying query. Why does this blog refuse to permit comments? For the answer to this puzzling question, you will need to head down an electronic rabbit hole. Namely: venturing past this teaser paragraph into the heart of the post.… Continue

Posted on November 29, 2009 at 3:34pm — 4 Comments

Robby Slaughter

Contesting the Contests

In the style of Hollywood disaster flicks, October saw the coincidental release of two contests intended to highlight Indiana’s best blogs. One competition, sponsored by Linking Indiana, features sixty-seven candidates divided into ten categories. Despite its name, the Top 50 Indiana Blogs pro… Continue

Posted on October 26, 2009 at 8:56pm — 54 Comments

Robby Slaughter

Wearing Hats in Church

In the few minutes before the procession, I studied the worship space. Rows of pews flanked a long central aisle. Bold architectural lines culminated above a raised corner, forming a radiant starburst. Soon, a groom in a black suit and a bride in a white gown would appear and advance. Only the sea of heads in front of me seemed irregular. Each one was slightly obscured by a spiral of fabric: a kippah, or yarmulke.

Same But Different

A Jewish synagogue is unlike a Christian church in ways we fo… Continue

Posted on September 9, 2009 at 11:00am —

Robby Slaughter

Freedom Killed the Video Stars

From my vantage point running a small business in Indiana, it’s impossible to avoid the tremendous array of “opportunities” for additional streams of income. Each is brazenly associated with an incredulous claim: healthy chocolate, superfood fruit juice, free jewelry or the existence of a subconscious blueprint in the millionaire mind. Given the number of programs and the persistence of their promoters, fairly evaluating each is a full-time job. That’s why I am taking on just one of these ventur… Continue

Posted on June 20, 2009 at 4:38pm — 1 Comment

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The Ugly and Unsung

Earlier this month, an unemployed 47-year old woman became an instant worldwide celebrity. Her single act was neither famously kind-hearted nor infamously violent. Instead, she waddled up to a microphone on a British television show, made a few sarcastic remarks and then belted out a showtune. Susan Boyle “dreamed a dream.”

First things First



Before we discuss the sociocultural importance of the frumpy phenom, go and watch that video. Pay attention to the stagecraft of Britian’s Got T… Continue

Posted on April 28, 2009 at 8:19pm — 12 Comments

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At 1:04pm on November 2, 2009, Ken Reinstrom said…
It was nice to meet you yesterday. Let me know if I can ever help you with anything. Ken
At 9:23pm on September 30, 2009, Lorraine Ball said…
Saw your article in the IBJ.. Nice job
At 7:40pm on July 19, 2009, John Karamanski said…
Robby...I read your post about iLG...I found it insightful, well researched, clever, caustic, and fantastically presented...You remind of a young William F. Buckley, if he had been of a more liberal bent..Your summation was brilliant, even if most fans/participants of iLg (MLM) do not get it/or admit it...
At 10:51am on July 13, 2009, Jennifer Swineford said…
I guess that's a good way to choose friends. ;o)
At 8:54pm on July 10, 2009, John Karamanski said…
Robbie ..You will..I am learning to participate at an increasing velocity...momentum takes time...
At 7:40pm on July 10, 2009, John Karamanski said…
Roby...I am enjoying reading your posts..and just signed up for your email newsletter...Your review if iLC, was brilliant and scathing..thank you...
At 10:57am on June 26, 2009, Admin Smaller Indiana said…
Missed you at Smaller Indiana Bigger Ideas this week, Lorraine
At 9:56am on May 14, 2009, Kimberly Finnegan said…
Robby,

Thanks for adding me as your friend. I wanted to let you know that my husband is french candian.It's interesting to me that you injoy the language too. I've been with my husband for 10 years and I still don't speak the language. This club that you go to is it for beginners too?
At 1:10pm on May 13, 2009, Jen Whaley said…
HI, Robby- Are you still planning to come by at 3? (I sent an email changing the time!)
At 2:33pm on April 23, 2009, Charles Shinaver said…
Hi Robby,

I think you may have already heard about this, but I wanted to give you the heads up.

INDY 50 is coming up next Thursday.
Our goal is to get 50 members through this process.

See details below.

By the way Brian did make some changes to our website as a result of his conversation with you. It is cleaner.

We can follow up on other topics when I see you there.

Charles


Thursday, April 30th
4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
At Conquest Racing Headquarters
Get additional information and register in advance by going to our website: www.brncommunity.com
We need you to register because food is being provided by oyster bar and grill – excellent!
We need numbers so we get the right amount of food!
So register now for this FREE event.
I hope to see you there.
Charles Shinaver, Ph.D.

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