Archive for November, 2007

How to Implement the RA Project Comment Section

Reader DJ Slim asks:
I absolutely love the layout of your comments section, with the pictures off to the side. I have never seen anything quite like it.
Would you be willing to share your code along with the css stuff so i could implement it on my blog?
Well Slim, I will absolutely share the code as [...]


5 Stereotypes of Blogger Appreciation

As I always say, “Stereotypes are everywhere.” There are stereotypes in both reader appreciation and blogger appreciation. Today I would like to tell you about 5 stereotypes many bloggers have when it comes to blogger appreciation that stems from readers towards the bloggers. These 5 points can either make or break relationships that one may [...]


Is Money a Motivator? Just Tell Me How Much

It has been noticed that when it comes to employees, salary is not a motivator. No matter how big it is, it’s a matter of months until the employee gets used to it, and treats it like a given, regardless the passion and commitment for the job. This is why employers who want to keep [...]


What Is Reader Appreciation? Giving Up in Winning Arguments

Among many other sources, online disagreements can stem from commentors, readers, e-mailers, instant messenger buddies, and also from other bloggers in the form of direct disagreeing posts. Many disagreements come from the passion that a person may feel towards a certain topic. Usually, many people stand their ground in disagreements or avoid them altogether. Different [...]


The Four-Star Treatment

This week I had the privilege of staying in my first 4-Star hotel. Four-Stars are supposed to be somewhat luxurious in appearance and have great service. But man was I in culture shock.
When I walked into the lobby, someone was playing on a grand piano with numerous suits-and-ties watching with interest. I showed up after [...]