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Facebook: friend or foe?

Will Facebook Group help Smaller Indiana grow?

In an experimental effort to help Smaller Indiana grow, Matt Theobald, has launched an SI group inside Facebook . Matt says inside Facebook there are 210,000 people from Indianapolis alone, not counting the rest of the state, and most of these folks are not members of Smaller Indiana.

So it would seem that SI could grow - and grow quickly - if Smoosiers with Facebook accounts would invite their friends to the SI group inside FB. Once they join that group, they're just one click away from SI.

We are excited at the possibilities, but slightly concerned too. So we need your advice. What do you think of this idea? Will it work? Will it help or hurt SI in the long run?
Please share your thoughts here.

Smaller Indiana Survey: Media Habits of Smoosiers
Smaller Indiana is currently running a survey to measure the media preferences of Smoosiers. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey at your leisure. We will share results once we have a statistically valid sample of responses.

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Will Hardison

SEO: So Easy A Caveman Can Do It.

SEO: So Easy, A Caveman Can Do It. Well, I’m no “SEO” genius but I have been doing some reading and research via Google (imagine that) and I have come up with a few helpful tips to increase your search engine rankings. First, I must post a disclaimer. Try these tips at your own risk. I do not guarantee that they will work. I have tried them myself, and my company’s website found its way to the front page of Google within a week. Do not strangle me if you do not see your site on the front page… Continue

Posted by Will Hardison on December 1, 2008 at 10:46pm

Ron Sukenick

ONE + ONE + ONE + ONE =SUCCESS

From the desk of Ron Sukenick Have you ever been DISC=ed? The DISC Personality Profile is an indispensable tool for my work as business adviser and personal coach. One interesting thing I found out while studying under Dr. Robert Rohm is that most of the world's major corporations use the DISC to form effective teams. In today's fast-paced, global business environment, that's how most of the work gets done - it's assigned to project teams. Teams, of course, are made up of people, individuals w… Continue

Posted by Ron Sukenick on December 1, 2008 at 9:30pm

Ken Moore

Looking Back on Losing a Job?

Some people are ready for a disaster from Mother Nature. There are survival kits and first aid kits nearby with flashlights, water, a radio, and maybe some personal items you want to make sure are safe. People who do not prepare for these things quickly realize the downfalls of not being prepared. So, why aren’t more people proactive toward the possibility of unexpected job loss? It is emotional when a job gets eliminated or the company you work for goes under. It can take several days to snap… Continue

Posted by Ken Moore on December 1, 2008 at 6:14pm — 1 Comment

Doug Theis

Smaller Indiana helps dog find new home

A few weeks ago my family and I had to make the tough decision to put one of our long-time pets down. Our cat George had become sick and there was no hope. While it was a sad, it was time, and it was the only humane thing to do. Shortly thereafter, Scott Abel, The Content Wrangler, blogged on Smaller Indiana that his dog, a seven year old female black Lab mix named Bailey, needed a new home. Scott was moving t… Continue

Posted by Doug Theis on December 1, 2008 at 6:04pm — 1 Comment

Patric Welch

Who is buying new release DVDs at Blockbuster? Not me.

I'd like to take an informal poll. Does anyone take Blockbuster up on their $5 pre-pay offer for new release DVDs? I was in a Blockbuster store the other day and the guy behind the counter tried selling me on a $5 pre-pay for the upcoming release of the new Dark Knight DVD. I say he tried selling me because I wasn't buying. The $5 pre-pay supposedly guarantees you a copy of the DVD when it releases. The problem is the actual price of the DVD at Blockbuster is $19.99. I know this because I asked… Continue

Posted by Patric Welch on December 1, 2008 at 5:37pm

Doug McSchooler

Just Last Month - November 2008

I've once again updated my website with images for Just Last Month. Feel free to take a look and leave any comments you may have. Happy Holidays! http://www.mcschooler.com

Posted by Doug McSchooler on December 1, 2008 at 4:44pm

Brooke Randolph

Catchy Ads to Controversial: why it works and why some don't

originally published at DietsInReview.com Dramatic Relief is another technique for lifestyle change that has been adopted by anti-obesity and healthy living campaigns. It has also been used frequently in anti-smoking campaigns. Dramatic Relief can be used no matter your goal, and is designed to help move you from the Contemplation stage to Determination and towards Action. Dramatic Relief works by… Continue

Posted by Brooke Randolph on December 1, 2008 at 4:19pm — 3 Comments

Michael J Dukehart, II

Santa Needed

I have lost my Santa for this weekend breakfast with Santa event. So we have a suit but no body to fill it. So now it is search time to someone who want to do the job. If you know anyone let me know.

Posted by Michael J Dukehart, II on December 1, 2008 at 3:57pm — 4 Comments

Brandon Sobotka

Career Change....How do you do it????

Smoosiers Help Please!!!! Have you been through a career change? I could use your assistance. As a result of the recent changes in my life (Blog:End of an Era). I am seeking a career change. I have thought about this move for a couple years, but never did make the jump. Now, that I will soon be out of a position PERIOD, I have began the process of my career search/change. As I sit and think about this. I think to myself where do I start? I started by thinking about what skills I have that… Continue

Posted by Brandon Sobotka on December 1, 2008 at 2:58pm — 3 Comments

Elizabeth Friedland

A Reproductive Choice We Can All Agree On

In just one short month, the Indiana legislature will begin its 2009 session. While the excitement of the Obama administration is certain to capture everyone’s attention, it’s just as important (if not more so) to follow politics at the state level. One issue that never fails to appear is reproductive choice. Reproductive choice is much more than just the issue of abortion; it’s access to birth control, sex education, medically accurate sexual health counseling, and insurance coverage of family… Continue

Posted by Elizabeth Friedland on December 1, 2008 at 1:30pm — 3 Comments

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Nila Nealy

We're apparently a quiet bunch 1 Reply

Still, I smiled wide when I saw that Herron is hosting the Bill McKibben event next month. I encourage those who attend to wander the galleries. Any stories of Herron, past or future, that anyone ...

Tagged: herron, bill, mckibben, art, economy

Started by Nila Nealy. Last reply by Jodie Hardy Jun 7.

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For all who knew and valued Lynn Thomsen: http://www2.indystar.com/cgi-bin/obituaries/index.

Started by Mark Finney Jan 16.

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