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Ryan Paugh Hey all you Washington D.C. people!!! I want to start creating some Twitter Lists by city to help Brazen members connect w/ each other locally. I'm starting w/ Washington D.C. because I know that you all are an engaged bunch. So leave your Twitter ID as a reply below and we will make sure to add you to the Official Brazen D.C. Twitter List.

100 weeks ago from Washington D.C.

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Thien-Kim: I'm @thienkim
54 weeks ago
yifei: @yifeiliu
54 weeks ago
 
Kristen Anyone know any serious bloggers? Speaking at a blogger's conference and want to chat with some people who blog for their business...or have a business off their blog. (@intuitinvoice)

121 weeks ago from Social Media Marketers

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Rebecca Thorman: I work with a lot of mom bloggers. My favorites would be Kristen Chase (motherhooduncensored.net) and Liz Gumbinner (mom-101.com) of ...MoreI work with a lot of mom bloggers. My favorites would be Kristen Chase (motherhooduncensored.net) and Liz Gumbinner (mom-101.com) of CoolMomPicks.com, Gabrielle Blair (designmom.com) of Kirtsy.com, and Maggie Mason (mightygirl.com) of MightyGoods.com.
121 weeks ago
Stephen Debruyn: Kristen: there are tens of thousands of them. Technorati or other sites that rank blogs might be a good place to look.
121 weeks ago

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Benjamin Jancewicz: I was speaking more of being on yesterdays Network Roulette, but yeah. :D
64 weeks ago
Matthew Sigmon: Benjamin, you forgot the [not a metaphor]content[/not a metaphor] tag on the post.
64 weeks ago
 
Benjamin Jancewicz joined the group Community Karma

64 weeks ago

 
Ryan Paugh Designers -- How do you prefer to work? Would you rather be part of an ongoing project where you're responsible for the aesthetics of one, big brand? Or do you prefer working with many different brands? I would assume that work with many brands as a freelancer gives you more creative freedom, but maybe I'm wrong ... How do you like to work? Let us know!

102 weeks ago from Graphic Design, Freelancing, Web Development, Photoshop and Illustrator3 more

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John Mattucci: As a Web Designer I enjoy working on many different brands where you can get a variety of different design styles. One big brand isn't bad, but ...MoreAs a Web Designer I enjoy working on many different brands where you can get a variety of different design styles. One big brand isn't bad, but depending on the company it might get stagnant working with the same look, same feel, same product over and over again.

Even big advertising agency's have their huge bank client that brings in the dough, but they win awards on some smaller company that made them little money. Another cool portfolio piece to impress big boring companies!
102 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh: @Robynne -- That seems to be a common theme. I think that creative types in any industry should have side projects that keep them thinking of new ...More@Robynne -- That seems to be a common theme. I think that creative types in any industry should have side projects that keep them thinking of new ideas and concepts. I try to find side projects too when I can.

@Benjamin -- Brands like ours need independent artists to keep things fresh. That's why working with people like yourself is always so fun for me.

@John -- That's true. It's rare that those big projects get awarded for being innovative. Another good reason why it's important to be about more than just making money.
102 weeks ago
 
Stanley Lee I'm looking for help to redesign my blog (http://blog.sysil.com) on the Wordpress platform. I tried looking for help on elance.com and I don't like the proposals that I'm seeing so far. I'm wondering if there's any one I can talk to here for redesigning my site. Thanks in advance.

103 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers, Hire A Freelancer and Web Development1 more

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Jon Bishop: Talk to Andrew at http://andrewnorcross.com and see if ...MoreTalk to Andrew at http://andrewnorcross.com and see if he can help. Otherwise check my site out and maybe we can work something out http://www.jonbishop.com
103 weeks ago
Benjamin Jancewicz: I did Ryan Paugh's blog (http://ryanpaugh.com), and help out with ...MoreI did Ryan Paugh's blog (http://ryanpaugh.com), and help out with Brazen's graphics too. Be glad to help out. You can see my web work here: http://zerflin.com/services/web/
103 weeks ago
 
Ryan Healy John Mayer says Twitter is overrated, Tumblr is the future of Social Networking because it's about intelligent conversation http://bit.ly/diKKRx. he makes a great point. Anyone else notice that Twitter is getting very crowded? Too much noise, too little substance.

108 weeks ago from Social Media, Social Media Marketers, User Experience, Entrepreneurs and Upstarts!3 more

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Lindsay Browning: So many new platforms coming our way! My blog, twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook work for me. I think you need to work with what works for you and ...MoreSo many new platforms coming our way! My blog, twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook work for me. I think you need to work with what works for you and build on it. We can become swamped with all the latest and greatest in social media.
101 weeks ago
Rebecca Thorman: I'm not on Tumblr - the crowd seems to be more vacuous hipsters... just kidding ;). I think Tumblr is starting to go mainstream since so many ...MoreI'm not on Tumblr - the crowd seems to be more vacuous hipsters... just kidding ;). I think Tumblr is starting to go mainstream since so many people keep asking about it... Should be interesting to see their climb.
101 weeks ago
 
Ryan Paugh What's going to happen when celebs start entering the world of Foursquare? I just read in Mashable that Arnold Schwarzenegger is setting up an account (http://bit.ly/d6gEIg). Considering some of the privacy concerns of high-profile people, how will they be using it differently from the average joe?

108 weeks ago from FourSquare for Business

Benjamin Jancewicz: They're probably going to use it only for public appearances. What's going to be more interesting is when a regular Foursquare user becomes ...MoreThey're probably going to use it only for public appearances. What's going to be more interesting is when a regular Foursquare user becomes famous... the public will know all their favourite places to hang out.
108 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh: I was thinking the same thing. If I were famous I'd put together some kind of Foursquare promotional event. I'd check into different venues and ...MoreI was thinking the same thing. If I were famous I'd put together some kind of Foursquare promotional event. I'd check into different venues and tell my fans to come find me. Could be a pretty slick social media marketing model for the Paris Hiltons and Mary-Kate Olsens of the world :)
108 weeks ago
 
Gia Zimmerman Hi Everyone, I'm currently working for a Global confectionery company in regulatory affairs. I am going to go back to school in May and am interested in freelancing. My expertise is in US & CA food labeling, but I have very good computer/writing skills and would be interested in doing administrative work as well. Please contact me at gzim00@gmail.com if any opportunities arise.

117 weeks ago

Benjamin Jancewicz: Sorry Gia, this group is only for posting jobs available to freelancers.
117 weeks ago
 
Neeraj Bhushan If you want any content or image from India, please lemme know. I can freelance for you, to suit your need. My bio-data is available on my blog: http://neerajbhushan.com/about/

117 weeks ago

Benjamin Jancewicz: Sorry, Neeraj, this group is only for posting jobs available for freelancers.
117 weeks ago
 
Hi all. So glad to join this group. I am a freelance AdWords consultant and account manager. I have 4 years of experience, 3 of which were spent working for Google directly. I also work with Yahoo, Bing, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Feel free to contact me for any SEM needs.

117 weeks ago

Benjamin Jancewicz: Hey Gina! Thanks for joining! I'm afraid this group is only for posting up jobs available to freelancers. To let people know about your services, ...MoreHey Gina! Thanks for joining! I'm afraid this group is only for posting up jobs available to freelancers. To let people know about your services, definitely check out our sister group Freelancers.

Thanks!
117 weeks ago
 
Photis Patriotis Just finished launching some new features on @brazencareerist. Everyone check them out. Hopefully the phone calls in the morning won't be completely out of control.

118 weeks ago from Drupal

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Benjamin Jancewicz: Nice job, chief! Looks good!
118 weeks ago
Photis Patriotis: Thanks a lot Aaron & Ben. As you would imagine, there's still kinks to work out, but I'm really excited to see how people actually use it. ...MoreThanks a lot Aaron & Ben. As you would imagine, there's still kinks to work out, but I'm really excited to see how people actually use it. Probably my favorite part of software dev is seeing people using your product in ways you never even thought of. Hope you guys enjoy it!
118 weeks ago
 
Benjamin Jancewicz Alright, does this just suck majorly for a decentralized business like mine? What if you have no physical location?

118 weeks ago from FourSquare for Business

Dan Healy: No, I don't think so. You won't see the direct benefits of having people come to your establishment, but you will be able to update people on ...MoreNo, I don't think so. You won't see the direct benefits of having people come to your establishment, but you will be able to update people on where you are, tell them what you are doing, and gain recognition from local people which could lead to new leads!
118 weeks ago
Benjamin Jancewicz: I see. So treat it as my mobile soapbox with insight into what I do as a business, right?
118 weeks ago
 
Dan Healy Just wrote this post about FourSquare, leave a comment, let me know what you think! http://www.mason23.com/blog/?p=201

118 weeks ago from FourSquare for Business

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Amanda Hite: Great blog. I left my 2 cents.
118 weeks ago
Deborah A Sullivan: I think that I"m very thankful for my big dog.!!!:) When I'm here and when I'm not!
118 weeks ago

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Steve Donovan: Speculation like this really doesn't sit with me either. When I start thinking about what is/could be, I'm wrong just about every single time. Who ...MoreSpeculation like this really doesn't sit with me either. When I start thinking about what is/could be, I'm wrong just about every single time. Who would have guessed how it would have played out? Nobody. It's like there's layer after layer. And I wouldn't be surprised if there's one more layer to pull back to see.
120 weeks ago
Smith+Fritzy: @Steve - I'm with you. I've spent five years or whatever reading about people's crazy theories, looking waaay too deep into things, and most of it ...More@Steve - I'm with you. I've spent five years or whatever reading about people's crazy theories, looking waaay too deep into things, and most of it never pans out. Think about the beginning, everyone hypothesizing what the smoke monster is. Now that we "sorta" know, would we have ever guessed that? The rest of the facts weren't in place to guess and I think it's that way with the majority of stuff.
120 weeks ago
Benjamin Jancewicz: WHUT. I'm so glad the writers spend as much time as the nerds on this show...
120 weeks ago
 
Karla Mercado I'm probably the only one, but I'm really bummed about Juliet. :(

120 weeks ago from LOST Fans

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Karla Mercado: I sure hope so! Juliet's one of my favorite characters, and I thought her story with Sawyer's really nice too. I hope you're right.
120 weeks ago
Amanda Linehan: I really liked Juliet as a character, but I'm not surprised that she died. Sawyer and Kate's relationship was left unresolved. And to resolve it ...MoreI really liked Juliet as a character, but I'm not surprised that she died. Sawyer and Kate's relationship was left unresolved. And to resolve it Juliet has to be out of the picture. Unfortunate, but for the sake of the story I think it had to be written. We might see her again though, you never know ;)
120 weeks ago
 
Benjamin Jancewicz HUGE debate with my friends right now: Are there three timelines or just two? 1: Jack on a plane as if nothing happened. 2: Juliet & the Bomb in 1977. 3: FakeLocke in present day. I think there's only two, because when Japanese Warrior dude set off the warning rocket, it was seen by FakeLocke and Ben & them. Another question: Who was Japanese Warrior warning with the rocket? Where is the other group?

120 weeks ago from LOST Fans

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Sally Mercedes: I agree that it's sloppy if it is in fact that way, but inconsistencies have happened before and I'm sure they'd happen again.
120 weeks ago
Daniel Goyeneche: def 2 time lines. imagine the story-line like a Y. the bottom part is time up to 1977, at the split it creates 2 "realities" one where the bomb ...Moredef 2 time lines. imagine the story-line like a Y. the bottom part is time up to 1977, at the split it creates 2 "realities" one where the bomb goes off, and they never end up coming to the island, the other split is everything we've seen so far in the series...confused now? similar concept in Fringe, time is linear until a choice is made, then it creates 2 realities...JJ Abrams rules
120 weeks ago
 
Karla Mercado I'm dying to talk about the premiere! My head is exploding with questions and theories! Can't those who haven't seen it yet just skip the threads? Haha!

120 weeks ago from LOST Fans

Benjamin Jancewicz: They're all dead!
120 weeks ago
Karla Mercado: Aw hell naw!? Haha! I remember that theory was already discredited along with the UFO and "It was all a dream" theories. Haha.
120 weeks ago
 
Breanne Potter- Harris I'm really interested in what everyone thinks about the title " LA X" What does that mean?

120 weeks ago from LOST Fans

Benjamin Jancewicz: X = crossroads? A lot of people are bumping into each other.
120 weeks ago
Steve Donovan: Here are some pretty good theories...

MoreHere are some pretty good theories...

http://www.docarzt.com/lost/lost-in-myth/marc-oromaner%E2%80%99s-lost-in...

120 weeks ago
 
Breanne Potter- Harris Hey everyone! i write a blog on LOST, and her is my post after the premiere. Would love to hear other thoughts! http://lostwithbreanne.blogspot.com/2010/02/lost-season-6-episode-12-lax...

120 weeks ago from LOST Fans

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Benjamin Jancewicz: Oh, Eko's totally back. How do I know?
He's in the bloody poster! MoreOh, Eko's totally back. How do I know?
He's in the bloody poster! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_%28season_6%29
120 weeks ago
Sally Mercedes: Regarding "something is happening there" on Kimmel, your theory is a good one, but I thought he simply meant that he isn't technically possessing ...MoreRegarding "something is happening there" on Kimmel, your theory is a good one, but I thought he simply meant that he isn't technically possessing his body because Locke's body is intact - he's merely taken on the form of his body. Of course, we could both be totally wrong. Such is LOST!
120 weeks ago
 
Tiffany Monhollon Ah! Great premier tonight. So I'm wondering, will this be a choose-your-own-adventure ending, or what's up with the multiverse timelines!?

120 weeks ago from LOST Fans

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Benjamin Jancewicz: I think your right, Ryan.
Richard come off the Black Rock as a prisoner, somehow gets dunked in the healing water, dies in the process, and ...MoreI think your right, Ryan.
Richard come off the Black Rock as a prisoner, somehow gets dunked in the healing water, dies in the process, and becomes invincible.
120 weeks ago
Karla Mercado: Great theory on Alpert. What about the Guy in Black saying he wanted to "go home?" Where is his home? Who is he, really?!
120 weeks ago
 
Benjamin Jancewicz I've been expirementing with (and have had quite a bit of success with) an online-only resumé. I'd love to get your critiques on how to make it better: http://benjancewicz.zerflin.com/resume/

122 weeks ago from Resume Feedback

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David Galley: I would display the resume in some way that does not make it read like a blog post (kill the blog sidebar and comments section), and put the ...MoreI would display the resume in some way that does not make it read like a blog post (kill the blog sidebar and comments section), and put the recommendations and portfolion on separate pages. I would also suggest reorganizing your portfolios so I'm not sitting for 5 minutes waiting for dozens of thumbnails to load. Put like with like and organize by project / campaign. Then include details like Karl suggested with each -> THIS promo got THESE results, etc. Or something like that...
121 weeks ago
Karl Sakas: Steal Zagat's review format when you write your up-top resume summary, by mixing descriptions with choice testimonial quotes. For ...MoreSteal Zagat's review format when you write your up-top resume summary, by mixing descriptions with choice testimonial quotes. For example:

"Marketing-savvy" designer specializing in "quick turnaround[s]" and creative websites for local businesses that start "[bringing] in new customers in the first month."

For a job-job, convince employers you'd pass the "airplane test" (would I want to sit next to him on a six-hour flight?), because freelancers don't *have* to fit into a company's culture.
121 weeks ago
 
Kate Nasser, The People-Skills Coach Hi "Hire a Freelancer" group. Just joined. I have been freelancing many years. Great idea for a group. Kate Nasser

122 weeks ago from Hire A Freelancer

Benjamin Jancewicz: Welcome to the group, Kate! If you find any freelance jobs not in your field, post them up here!
122 weeks ago
 
Sarah I think I need to tell my 8-5 employer that I'm going to start moonlighting as a freelance copywriter. I work for a very small company and am closely connected with most of my colleagues through various social media outlets so it's only a matter of time until they "find me." In a perfect world, a boss is totally supportive and excited to hear that your personal brand is strong and contributing to the corporate brand, etc. But in the real world, I'm a little nervous. Any advice?

122 weeks ago from Freelancing

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Sarah: Thanks, Ben! That's kind of what I thought too!
122 weeks ago
Benjamin Jancewicz: I eventually told my boss, and was nervous about it too.
He was really supportive about it, and understood.
I've also worked in a place that ...MoreI eventually told my boss, and was nervous about it too.
He was really supportive about it, and understood.
I've also worked in a place that wasn't supportive. It was one of the reasons I left.

If an employer understands that people freelance because they enjoy it, they support it more. Just make it clear that you do not intend to compete with your 8-5.
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