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SPOS #113 - Six Pixels Of Separation - The Twist Image Podcast - +1 (206) 666-6056 - Marketing Success This Summer

Welcome to episode #113 of Six Pixels Of Separation - The Twist Image Podcast. You’ll hear why this show was delayed a couple of days, which leads us into a quick conversation about brands, privacy and the choices we make. There’s also tons of listener feedback, insights and comments. There’s something about the summer that sparks creativity and the imagination. I was really feeling it this episode.  Enjoy the conversation…

Here it is: Six Pixels Of Separation - The Twist Image Podcast - Episode #113 - Host: Mitch Joel.

• Running time: 33:06.
• Audio comment line - please send in a comment and add your voice to the audio community: +1 206-666-6056.
• Please send in questions, comments, suggestions - mitch@twistimage.com.
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• Facebook Group - Six Pixels of Separation Podcast Society.
• In a perfect world, I’d love for you to connect with me, directly, through my Facebook profile instead of joining the group - but, that’s your call.
• Check out my other Podcast, Foreword Thinking - The Business And Motivational Book Review Podcast - sponsored by HarperCollins Canada.
• Foreword Thinking - Episode #10 featuring Dan Ariely.
• Dan’s new book is: Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions.
• Power Within - Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 - Winnipeg Convention Centre.
• Anthony Robbins.
• Loretta LaRoche.
• Mike Lipkin.
• Phil Town.
• Special ticket price - $149 - call the Power Within at 1-866-POWER04 - ask for Joseph (extension 229).
• Montreal Gazette column – New Business – Six Pixels of Separation.
• Is Your Sales Rep Some Yahoo Named Google?
• PodCamp Boston.
• Request from Sara Wilson – Fresh Air Fund.
• Audio Comment – Dave Delaney – Dave Made That.
• Geek Breakfast Nashville.
• Social Media Breakfast.
• Email Comment – Stefan Holt – Active Media.
• Audio Comment - Morrie Johnston – That Happy Feeling.
• Podcasters Across Borders.
• Email Comment – Steve Cunningham – Polar Unlimited.
• Six Points of Separation – Six Books You Should Read This Summer:
• 1. Web Analytics – An Hour A Day – Avinash Kaushik.
• 2. Meatball Sundae – Seth Godin.
• 3. Join The Conversation – Joseph Jaffe.
• 4. Here Comes Everybody – Clay Shirkey.
• 5. The Big Switch – Nicholas Carr.
• 6. Groundswell - Charlene Li and Josh Bernoff.
• Music from the Podsafe Music Network:
• Brother Love – “Summertime’.

Please join the conversation by sending in questions, feedback and ways to improve Six Pixels Of Separation. Please let me know what you think or leave an audio comment at: +1 206-666-6056.

Download the Podcast here: Six Pixels Of Separation - The Twist Image Podcast - Episode #113 - Host: Mitch Joel.

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How do You Run Windows Programs without Windows?

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If any of you subscribe to CPU magazine, you know I’m a monthly columnist. I’ve become a huge user advocate. I even recently suggested that the hardware and software industry adopt an operating system that isn’t Windows… in order to benefit Windows. More competition on the desktop is good for everyone. I got an email here about something I know I have heard about in the past. I just haven’t had an occasion to tell you all about it. Sam pointed me towards ReactOS.

ReactOS is a free, modern operating system based on the design of Windows XP/2003. Written completely from scratch, it aims to follow the Windows architecture designed by Microsoft from the hardware level right through to the application level. This is not a Linux based system, and shares none of the unix architecture.
The main goal of the ReactOS project is to provide an operating system which is binary compatible with Windows. This will allow your Windows applications and drivers to run as they would on your Windows system. Additionally, the look and feel of the Windows operating system is used, such that people accustomed to the familiar user interface of Windows would find using ReactOS straightforward. The ultimate goal of ReactOS is to allow you to remove Windows and install ReactOS without the end user noticing the change.

Please bear in mind that ReactOS 0.3.5 is still in alpha stage, meaning it is not feature-complete and is not recommended for everyday use.

Certainly the hope for open-source will grow. I’ve had a long-standing belief that open-source is the future of software. It’s more than just a marketing tactic. Not only do you get software for free, it’s about learning from the code as well. I’m no coder. I can work my way around a file or script, but I can’t do much of it on my own from scratch. I can do a bit of HTML and CSS… but I only learned that by looking at what others have done.

Thanks, Sam, for passing this along. If any of you know about something equally unique, let me know about it! I’d love to take a look.

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• What’s the Best OS for Data Storage and Stability?
• How to Switch Operating Systems: Linux, Windows, OS X
• PC or Mac for Education?
• Rip DVDs to your iPod or PSP for Free
• The Windows Vista Challenge
• Have You or Are You Switching from PC to Mac?
• Mac Freeware to Help you Deal with Windows Files
• Why I’m Switching Back to Windows XP from Mac OS X
• The Microsoft Windows Vista Rant Continues
• You Just Can’t Escape Windows

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How do You Run Windows Programs without Windows?

Marketing and Promotion Special Edition: Session 3 - Jul 23,2008

Join us as we explore quality literature with 20 authors and community leaders. We will offer tips and advice on becoming a bestselling author.

Tours: Cut Copy, The Presets walk, rock together

FAP844: Nursing shortage, cheaper textbooks

FAP844: Nursing shortage, cheaper textbooks

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Student Financial Aid News
+ Inside Higher Ed: An annual survey by the National Retail Federation to project back-to-college spending by college students sees a 7 percent drop this year, to $599.38, from $641.56 last year, Reuters reported. With college students paying more for gas, there is less money available for other goods.
+ US News: Textbook prices, which have nearly tripled in the past 20 years, may finally start to decline thanks to some new laws, technology, and upstart companies. Undergraduates who take advantage of the new alternatives could easily slash their textbook costs in half this coming academic year. That means the typical student could save more than $300. “We’re making progress,” says Nicole Allen, who heads the affordable textbook drive for the Student Public Interest Research Groups. “Things are changing for the better.”
+ New laws, eBooks, open source, and rentals
+ Reason #5: piracy is easy. 31 seconds to find the book mentioned in the article on a DVD with 235 other textbooks, and no, I’m not going to tell you how, but that’s how easy it is
+ $83 on Amazon

Scholarship Update
+ Connecticut League for Nursing Scholarships
+ CLN has a scholarship program for state residents enrolled in an accredited, CLN supporting member nursing education program in Connecticut. Awards are presented at the annual Student Day, held in late fall every year.
+ Students in Diploma nursing programs are eligible after completing the first year of the two-year program.
+ Students in Associate degree nursing programs are eligible after completing the first year of the two-year program.
+ Students in Bachelor’s degree nursing programs are eligible after completing the third year of a four-year program.
+ Students in RN to BSN nursing programs are eligible when entering the senior year of study, verified by the dean or director of the program
+ Students in graduate nursing programs are eligible after successfully completing 18 credits in the nursing program, verified by the dean or director of the program The number of scholarships and the amount of each reward is determined by the Scholarship Committee and based on the amount of money available and the applicants’ qualifications.
+ $25,000 total
+ October 10 deadline
+ Details at our free college scholarship search site

Mail Bag
+ Chris writes in: My mom, who is just turning 60, went back to school for nursing, and because her grades are so good in the prep classes, she’s been accepted into the actual program.
+ My mother currently works at the hospital full time as a unit clerk, and makes just over $17/hour, and after taxes and retirement, she brings in just under $1,000 every two weeks.
+ Her tuition for the course will actually be covered by the hospital and student loans, so that’s not a problem at this time.
+ The brick wall we’ve hit comes from the course itself. It requires 40+ hours per week in class time and real-world experience. Real-world experience is basically interning without pay. She would have to change her work schedule to evenings and weekends, and would be lucky if she could handle 20 hours/week.
+ At her current pay, her income would be reduced to roughly $1000 / month.
+ Her living expenses amount to roughly $1800 / month.
+ She needs to come up with an additional $800 / month for 9 months. Then she would return to work full-time for the summer. Then she would complete her second year where she would again need $800 / month for the next 9 months.
+ Since this technically isn’t ‘tuition’, where would we start to look for this kind of money? Obviously grants and/or scholarships would be the optimal choice, but most are geared for young people with their entire lives (or at least several decades of productivity) ahead of them. Any idea where to start looking for seniors grants/scholarships?
+ Barring ‘free money’ and your own $10K scholarship, what are her other options, short of selling her house in this down market? I’d appreciate any direction or links you could send our way.
+ Today’s scholarship, of course
+ This is a unique time and opportunity for your mom due to a severe shortage - demand is on your side
+ Connecticut has had a major nursing shortage looming for quite some time
+ Contact CNA, CLN, CT DHE, and the administrators of every hospital nearby, and ask if they have a program for COLA issues exactly as you’ve described
+ Would someone exchange a promissory note for $7,200 or more in exchange for X years of service?
+ Check out Three Rivers Community College nursing scholarships directory

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+ Financial Aid Podcast Show Notes at FinancialAidPodcast.com.
+ Free scholarship search secrets eBook at StudentScholarshipSearch.com/ebook /> + Open an FDIC-insured savings account today!
+ Private student loans available at any time - visit AlternativeStudentLoan.com
+ Student credit card information at StudentPlatinum.com
+ FAFSA form tutorials and free help at FAFSAonline.com
+ Financial Aid discussion forums
+ Get FAFSA news at the FAFSA blog
+ Stafford federal student loans at StaffordLoan.com
+ The Financial Aid Podcast is a publication of the Student Loan Network.

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Marketing and Promotion Special Edition: Session 2 - Jul 22,2008

Join us as we explore quality literature with authors and community leaders. We will offer tips and advice on becoming a bestselling author.

Insider Secrets to Hit the Publishing Jackpot - Jul 21,2008

Author Marketing Experts, Inc. hosts Jerry Simmons to present this limited-time class. This is a Publishing Insiders Special Broadcast! Here’s some of what we’ll cover: Selling more books: Your publishing direction…is it best to expand your list or sell more of what you publish? Branding: How to position yourself to be successful in a market dominated by corporate publishing. Title positioning: How to make your titles stand out. . .and more!

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