http://www.proof-sheet.org Mon, 12 May 2008 15:34:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Contrary to current techie mythology, it IS possible to uninstall Microsoft’s ‘mandatory’ web browser. For those of us who are addicted to Firefox or other browsers, this is welcome news. TechRepublic contributor, Mark Kaelin, explains: How do I… Uninstall Microsoft Internet Explorer 7? http://www.proof-sheet.org/2008/05/12/uninstalling-microsoft-ie7/ submitted by Susan Burton STC must notify members regarding the time, date, and location of STC’s annual business meeting at least 30 days prior to the meeting, according to the laws of New York State where STC is incorporated. Members cannot opt out of receiving this notice. STC’s annual business meeting is ... http://www.proof-sheet.org/2008/05/02/societys-annual-business-meeting/ submitted by Susan Burton STC must notify members regarding the time, date, and location of STC’s annual business meeting at least 30 days prior to the meeting, according to the laws of New York State where STC is incorporated. Members cannot opt out of receiving this notice. STC’s annual business meeting is ... http://www.proof-sheet.org/2008/05/02/societys-annual-business-meeting-2/ The 2008 National Conference for Media Reform is just one month away, June 6-8 in Minneapolis. Speakers include journalists Dan Rather, Amy Goodman, and Bill Moyers, and others, including grassroots organizers, civil rights leaders, social justice activists, Internet visionaries, new media innovators, and music/film/independent media makers. The conference focuses on the use ... http://www.proof-sheet.org/2008/05/02/national-conference-for-media-reform/ Referrals are the one of the best ways to build a freelance career or a small business. This US News and World Report article by John Jantsch, a veteran marketing coach, award- winning blogger and author of Duct Tape Marketing: The World’s Most Practical Small Business Marketing Guide, describes ... http://www.proof-sheet.org/2008/02/19/frame-of-reference/ Made your New Year’s Resolutions, yet? Or aren’t you going to bother this year? Every year, I make resolutions. Every year, I set ambitious professional goals. Every year, I keep up with them for a while. Every year, one by one, they fall by the wayside. Something else always comes along that ... http://www.proof-sheet.org/2008/01/01/new-years-resolutions/ You’ve wanted one for years, but thought you couldn’t justify the expense for “just a toy.” Well, Larry Walsh, editor of Baseline magazine, gives us “Five Legit Business Reasons for Buying an iPod in this article from Baseline’s web site. http://www.proof-sheet.org/2007/12/01/business-reasons-for-ipod/ APEX 2008 NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES The 20th Annual APEX AWARDS FOR PUBLICATION EXCELLENCE is now accepting entries for APEX 2008 (Entry deadline: MARCH 17, 2008). The APEX AWARDS recognize excellence in graphic design, editorial content and overall communications effectiveness. Communicators can choose from 110 different categories under 11 headings, including: Newsletters, Magazines ... http://www.proof-sheet.org/2007/11/29/apex-2008-competition-for-publications-excellence/ We no longer need to agonize over increasing poundage and decreasing muscle tone when we’re dealing with a project crisis or overlapping deadlines. A new product from Steelcase, developed with researchers from the Mayo Clinic, combines a computer workstation with a treadmill. While it’s a bit pricey for ... http://www.proof-sheet.org/2007/10/30/staying-fit-a-workaholics-dream/ (submitted by Scott Abel, The Content Wrangler) DocTrain East Thursday, October 18 & Friday, October 19, 2007 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you’re not able to attend Documentation and Training East 2007, don’t fret. The organizers will be streaming two days of original programming over Internet radio. All you need is a web browser, a computerwith some ... http://www.proof-sheet.org/2007/10/17/doctrain-east-live-web-broadcast/