Five Ways to Increase Email Productivity!

Paul

As time goes by there are always going to be problems with having Email and being productive.  You can have so much stuff going on in one day it’s not even possible to really have time to thoroughly check your email.  So here are some great steps to get some of your emails done with!!

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  1. Empty your InBox — If you don’t have control over your inbox maybe it is time to make sure it’s empty or at least all read!!  It’s true most of the time I don’t read all my emails, I pick and choose what I want to read.  After that, I decide to make all post marked at read!!  I call it the Panic button!!

  2. Organize your Inbox — Having been signed up for several different email groups.  I’ve got it all organized.  I’ve got a folder setup and used for each group.  I then create a mail filter for each group and have it put it there, unless it’s spam then I have it go into the spam folder!! (also see Email Filtering)

  3. Check your Email on Off peak Hours — Not having a lot of time can sometimes create a need to check your email in the morning or afternoon.  I rarely check it during the day.  So I get all my emailing done either in the morning or late night! As long as you keep in mind not to waste time with the emails.  You can get done with most of your emails in under an hour, unless you get more than 1000 a day, then it’s a different story.

  4. Automate Repetitive Emails —  Having been getting the same emails over and over that aren’t spam.  I’ve got a filter in place to automaticly send out a response to the sender and say I’ve seen the problem and am fixing the problem ASAP.  You too can do that with your emails system.  If you have something that can be automated do it.  It can save you time and money in the long run!!

  5. Unclutter your Email system — Yes that is right to much clutter slows down your chances of getting done with what you need to get done with.  I have done it and it greatly increased my speed in my emails.  Having been email for the past several years I find it essential to keep my email uncluttered!!

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Although, All of these are lifehacker recommendations. I found the most important ones that I have intrigrated into my email performance and I thought I share them with you. I hope these help you in the long run. If you got a tip you would like to share by all means leave a comment!!

Understanding Hulu!

Paul

So I’ve had so many people tell me.  I’m wrong on some of these ones I say are coming out.  Just like last week the tiny URL was going to Dick Van Dyke Season 3 and they  replace it with the Facts of Life.  They used the Tiny URL system to give us hints.  Anyways, back to the topic at hand. <See July 14-19 Post>

This is all speculation and theories,  Read end of post for more details!!

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Why does Hulu promise one thing and do another?

It’s really not Hulu’s Fault, They have a lot of things going on at one time.  You see when they give use a week of clues, they have made Tentative Agreements, sometimes it’s a written agreement with a clause.  They have a clause? Well let’s put this in terms you can understand.  If there is any reason from either the publisher, or Hulu, they can’t or won’t publish the movie or show.

What does this mean and how does this affect the clues?

Having these agreements they have a duty and a right to keep the publisher happy.  If you don’t keep the publisher happy, they won’t keep there stuff on Hulu.  Hulu will start to loose publishers.  This is why it is so CRUCIAL that they keep the publishers happy.  They have to worry about the quality and how they present it with the ads to keep the publisher happy.  This isn’t always easy because sometimes in the process of getting the video on HULU there’s flaws in the video or something is wrong with the video.

Like any data on a hard drive, you can get bad sectors to prevent a video from showing up right.  It can also be the case that sometimes the ads for the shows are not showing up or some other small problems on the videos.

How can I support what Hulu is doing with the videos?

That’s easy, make comments in the Hulu blog praising Hulu’s hard work.  Also make sure to praise the publisher too because they have to composite and transcode the video for Hulu.

What? Hulu does not do this?

Well in most cases, No!  Hulu has to worry about Copyrights, so they let the publisher do this.  This is speculation but I am sure this is a plausible reason.  The publisher does all this to make sure they have total control and so no unauthorized copies of the publisher gets out.

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So what does Hulu do?

In most cases, puts the file on there server and does some preliminary tests to make sure all is well with video.  I am guessing they get a DVD or CD copy of the publisher’s work.  This is for backup purposes, in case there is a failure in the server.  In the end, they only handle the end product like a Television studio.   They put it on the server and let it roll.

How do you know about this?

I don’t, This is all speculation and theories.  I don’t work for Hulu, or any of the publisher.  I do know how they think and act. All of what I’v said is my own work and what I believe is going on at Hulu.  I’ve not even talked to them about this because I understand how hard it is for them to talk to anyone.  They’d have a problem talking about this because they’d be worry about the publisher.  I am sure they are always going to worry.  The publisher is the one calling the shots.  They have the Right’s to do whatever they want with the video because when it comes down to it. They are the Boss.  I’m sure someone is going to tell me I’ve either dead wrong or on the Mark.  Either way, I’d like to hear how they do this myself.  I’d like to have an active conversation with them and find out all the facts, nothing but the facts!!

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Understanding a Bloggers Heart

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I’ve had so many people talk about why blog? I’ve seen articles about blogging being dead. I say that’s not going to happen, it is the heart of a blogger to talk about what they want to talk about. It comes from the idea that they have the understanding of the what a blogger is!

What’s a blogger?

It’s in the wikapedia as this : “A blog (a contraction of the term web log) is a website, usually maintained by an individual, with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse chronological order. “Blog” can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog.”  So what does that say about me? Well let us talk about this in terms we can understand. Having been blogging for the last few months or I should say year(s). I’ve got some things to say about this. Not all bloggers are bad and not all bloggers are professional. I hate to say this but it is the truth some bloggers have never went to school for writing class or other such education. We saw this as a way to talk about what we are passionate about and want to educate others. It comes from a desire to socialize with people who have the same interest and to be part of a greater plan.

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How do you find a good blogger?

Looking for good service is essential to finding the bloggers that have the best content. They want you to return to there site to see what else is going on. They want you to tell people to go check this site out. They post regularly and have a conversation with the readers. Having been thinking to myself, how to better make my blog accessibility is the hardest thing with an aging blog. It’s really hard for us to ask for help. Sometimes a blog goes in the wrong direction and we as readers need to tell the blog author what you think by leaving a comment.

Why comment on a blog entry?

It’s not that a comment makes or breaks a blog. It’s the communication from the reader to the author of the blog. You can tell the blog owner or author what you think when it comes to a particular idea or particular way of thinking. Sometimes it is good to say you liked the blog entry or say where we missed it. It’s the idea of washing the feet of the blogger. Yes you sometimes have to wash the feet of the blogger because if he is dirty, you can clean the feet of the blogger. By doing this you make it possible for the blogger to become better on his blog entries.

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How to not hurt the blogger feelings!

Even though you’ve not seen a blogger, they do have feelings and want to keep blogging. You can hurt the blogger’s feelings by saying mean comments on the blog or talking bad about a blogger’s website. Most blogs want to make money and I also know how hard it is to keep my blog going. I am playing 2nd Fiddle with my blog and others blog. I want it to be that way to better help my readers.

Is playing 2nd Fiddle as good as 1st Fiddle?

I wonder how many of you play 2nd Fiddle to produce harmony with blogging. I want my blog to be an outlet to better harmonize with other blogs that I read or help out. I am sacrificing a lot to better create a blog that people will come to my site. How have you created harmony with other bloggers? Most of the time we want to be better than others. Guess what? Being 2nd is better than being first in the blog, in my opinion. I can do more and say more than being on top. I don’t have to try to make come up with the hard articles or the ones that are Hot Topics articles. I can say it’s good being 2nd Fiddle and love it from time to time.

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You can’t be an executive blogger without first learning to blog!

You have to learn to become a blogger before you can have a successful blog. It’s teaching a child they can do anything they want with-in reason. That’s like a newly created blog, they can do anything if they put there mind to it. That’s why I’ve decided to talk about this topic. I want the bloggers who read this to come back with even more questions or suggest ideas. I find sometimes having questions is sometimes the way to make my blogger better. I throw out questions to get my juices flowing per say. I want to be a better blog and I need you to direct me and encourage me. So I throw this out at you, you want more stuff like this, please feel free to comment. If you want to see something on my blog, Leave a comment.

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Clues of the ages unearthed! June 28 – Aug 1

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I just got the new clues and thought we would talk about them this time:

  1. Monday ” A Spanish eye opener.”

  2. Tuesday “ A Shakespearean tragic comedy. “

  3. Wednesday ” A doc famously snubbed by Oscar.“

  4. Thursday ” Dwayne goes to Egypt”

  5. Friday “We’re mad about this one.“

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I will update as needed when more becomes available!! So Keep watching this link!!

So what does this mean.  I’ve got some of these figured out.  When I’ve figured out the others I’ll post them!!

  1. Abre los ojos | Lionsgate {Translated it is “Open Your Eyes”}

  2. The Winter’s Tale (1981) | PBS[OR] Shakespeare in Love | Universal [OR] Romeo and Juliet | 20th Century Fox Dr. Horrible’s Sing-along Blog [Web Exclusive] | Mutant Enemy

  3. My Favorite Year (1982) | MGM Hoop Dreams | Cast | PBS

  4. The Scorpion King | Universal

  5. Mad Men Season 2 | Lionsgate [OR] Mad About You | NBC

As you can see I’ve not figured out two of them.  If you can help let me know.  Please feel free in leaving a comment.  You can also visit the about me and help me figure those two out!!  All these are just spectulation but I’m pretty sure the ones I’ve figured out are going to come out.

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*Saturday*
Thanks to all who suggested these on the comments.  If you have any better ones for the others please put it in the comments sections and talk about it.  I’ll will be updating for those who want to watch this as it comes by  day by day!!

*Sunday*
For Tuesday: Someone suggested it might also be Shakespeare In Love, I do not know which one so I’ll let you discuss this in the community!! I was told by my Wife that they had clips on Romeo and Juliet.  I figured I’d share this one with you too.  I don’t think it is a comedy but wife says so.  I figured I put this up and say this is a definate possiblity since they have the clips up right now!!  What do you think?

*Monday*
It seems that suggestion from Sunday was right.  They just translated it to english.  I will update as necessary!!

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*Tuesday*

Although, I like Neil Patrick Harris acting abilitility. I don’t see how this could be “A Shakespearean tragic comedy”.  I was thinking the above would of been my idea.  I don’t know exactly who thought of these hints but they aren’t always the best.  Can someone explain how this movie is like the hint? I’m totally confused on that!!

*Wednesday*

Again the clues don’t match what came out.  I put in the cast list from IMDB and as you can see there is no Doctor in there? Or anyone who is nickname is Doc?  I haven’t watched the film.  Is there a Doc in there that isn’t on the Cast list?

*Thursday*

Thanks to Laura for that great tip on today.  It wasn’t me who figured this out it was her.  So I thought I would give her the credit that is due to her.  Great job Laura!!

*Friday*

Not sure what they are going to bring out today.  It will probably be
later today after 4pm PST or so.  I guess something fell through! Just got home from work and I am guessing they had a system problem.  Now it’s saying Mad Men Season 2.  I thought so!!  keep checking for new clues for the next one!!

Apple Installs software without your Knowledge!

Paul

Mobile Me installed in the Control panel!!

Apple decides to install mobile Me, without permission!!

The latest update to Itunes 7.7.0.43 also installs this little program into the preference control panel of your Vista Premium operating system.  It has me irritated by it.  I didn’t ask about this or want this to be in the installed.  So what does this mean?

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Apple expects everyone to pay 99$/Year for this service!

Yes that’s right.  If you use Itunes, Apple expects you to have an IPOD or a mac.  That also makes me mad.  I don’t want that on my system.  I am sure you also would like to get rid of that too, so here is how!!

Uninstall Apple Mobile Devices from your add/remove programs section.

[Classic View] Start > Control Panel > Program & Features> Find Apple Mobile Devices and Click Uninstall

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Start > Control Panel > Uninstall programs > Find Apple Mobile Devices and Click Uninstall

After you uninstall the program just refresh your control panel screen by pressing F5 or right click and click refresh.  It should disappear.

Should Apple be allowed to install that without permission?

I say no, I would like them to address this issue.  I don’t want to have to keep uninstalling this Apple Mobile Device program every time they have an update.  I could not update the software but that means I’d be leaving myself to vulnerabilities.

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What are you thoughts on this little problem??

I am asking my readers what they think about this? Do you think this is a security flaw? You think someone could hack into your account with just a robot. Does it remain active if you are using it but restart the computer or do you have to put in the password every time it boots? These are just the questions that I have. What’s your questions?

*Side Note*

If you have an I-POD or an I-Phone, I am not sure what this will do with syncing so if you have any problems you should just be able to reinstall Itunes 7.7.0.43 and should work.  This is for people like me or doesn’t have an I-Pod or I-Phone.  If you do unistall it and have this let me know how it works by leaving a comment.