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For those of you who follow my page and knew Adam Lozano, owner of Santa Rosa Tires Plus, and a BNI member I have known for over a decade, I wanted to pass on the very sad news that he passed away from complications related to a bicycle accident. There is both a local service that is open to all and a memorial fund to help the family cover their expenses (see link below). RIP, Adam, and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

http://www.gofundme.com/AdamLozano

Click here to support Adam Lozano Memorial Fund by Kristin Medina We ask for your help in joining us to support an amazing local family who gives back so much to others and our community. Mr. Adam Lozano, owner of Santa Rosa Tires Plus, had a bicycle accident on Monday, September 15th and after a very tough battle, due to his injuries he passed away on Octobe...

Hi All!

I'm going to jail and I need your help posting bail!

You'll be doing me a favor AND helping out with a great cause, since my bail will help children and adults with muscle disease in my community who are supported by the vital work of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).

I might not be able to rely on good behavior to get out so that's why I need your help - I need you to donate to my bail! Just click on the donation button to make a secure donation - I know that together we'll Make a Muscle and Make a Difference in the fight against muscle disease.

I have a ways to go, as my bail is $1,600, so any donation, large or small is a big help! Thanks for supporting me in this effort!

Link to my MDA page is below:

http://www2.mda.org/site/TR?source=boundlessfundraising&sub_src=bfDskFbPfMsg&utm_campaign=Walk2012&utm_medium=BFiPhone&F3utm_source=Facebook&utm_content=SupportMe&px=2163050&pg=personal&fr_id=8881

LOOONG time no post. Hope to get back into the groove in the coming months. For today, check out the Google search icon.

Cool video tribute to iconic graphic designer Saul Bass--I recognized the Exodus image but didn't actual realize it was a tribute to him until it was done. Check it out!

I have had a few small business people ask me lately whether they need to sign up with Google Plus (along with Facebook). Well, Google has just upped the ante in needing that presence by rolling Google Places (the numeric list below paid Google ads for local businesses) into Google Plus. This change has made it more important to have a presence on Google Plus to be found in searches. Read about it below.

Google Places is now Google Plus Local | Business 2 Community Google has changed Google Places to Google Plus Local pages. All businesses that were used to seeing a link to their Google Places listing in search results

Thinking of self-publishing? Here is a pretty fair assessment of the pros and cons of the industry as of mid-2012. Thinks are changing rapidly.

Ins and Outs of Publishing Your Book via the Web Most self-published books don’t sell a lot of copies. But it’s easier than ever to try one’s luck.

Wanted to share one of Stephen Covey's primary "lessons" as dramatically demonstrated in this video...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu5Dn4uCau8

Do The BIG ROCKS First Do The BIG ROCKS First by FranklinCovey

So you may be hearing about Pinterest. As a visual artist, this new social media option is very interesting and is quickly attracting a lot of attention by businesses as well as hobbyists who wish to use a more visual medium to communicate their products/services than Facebook offers. Here is a quick survey of what it is and how it can be used by businesses.

9 Tips: Boost Your Business With Pinterest It may not be as popular as Facebook or Twitter, but this virtual pinboard service is attracting plenty of eyeballs. Here's how to make it work for you.

Yet another facebook change upcoming on April 26th. Check your icon dimensions to make sure it will work with the new specs.

Facebook Timeline Image Changes: This Week in Social Media | Social Media Examiner Social media news and new developments making social media marketing easier. (Facebook email, Facebook updates, Klout page, Tumblr ads, Pinterest, Springpad)

Here is a low-cost way to get some training from experts on the latest trends in social media marketing. Check it out and see if it might be a good investment for you.

Social Media Success Summit 2012: Online Social Media Mega Conference Social Media Success Summit 2012 is a live online conference that will empower you to use social media to gain more exposure, increase traffic, cultivate loyal fans and grow your business. The world's leading social media gurus will show you how.

So how are people using the Timeline feature of Facebook? Apparently...creatively! Take a look:

Facebook Timeline draws love, hate ... and creativity - CNN.com It's one of the most polarizing issues among people today. It's drawn online protests and immense frustration. And once you've formed an opinion about it, it's hard to change your mind.

Wonderful interpretation use of the Venn diagram to show how we can find our "Bliss" in our chosen vocations. Love this: