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Mehul Kar I'm looking for some research showing how many people say they WANT to donate/volunteer/make a difference towards global poverty, and how many ACTUALLY take action. Any help??

72 weeks ago from Creatively Inspired, International Humanitarian Assistance, Young Professionals in Foreign Policy, Non-Profit Management and Nonprofiteers 3 more

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Mehul Kar: I'll look all these soon. Thank you for your responses. If you come across any articles, please forward them on!
72 weeks ago

: You can get charity stats from charity navigator, and probably from other charity evaluators, but you'd will not find any comparable's as to how ...MoreYou can get charity stats from charity navigator, and probably from other charity evaluators, but you'd will not find any comparable's as to how many people say they want to fight poverty. You will find only how many people actually give to certain poverty fighting charities, and even at that it would not necessarily be accurate, as much poverty fighting comes from organizations that are not necessary touted as fighting poverty organizations but as start up support to sustainable businesses and so on.

"good intentions is not enough" is a great blog if you are looking for a place to start, also "find what works"

http://findwhatworks.wordpress.com/
http://goodintents.org/

72 weeks ago

Mehul Kar I'd love to find some resources on gamification. What has worked, what hasn't. Examples of good/bad implementation, theory, psychology, etc. I think the hype is justified, it's such an interesting thing.

20 weeks ago from Youth Entrepreneurship

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Kate Davids: Try the book Reality is Broken, by Jane McGonigal. She's a game designer and does some really innovative stuff. The book goes into how games work, ...MoreTry the book Reality is Broken, by Jane McGonigal. She's a game designer and does some really innovative stuff. The book goes into how games work, making games out of some pretty interesting things, like graveyards with a game called Tombstone Hold'em.
20 weeks ago

Mehul Kar: Nice, will check it out. Been waiting for an excuse to get that Kindle, this might be it :)
20 weeks ago

Emily Moore I'm a college student living on a small income. I'm always looking for new and quick recipes to fit my budget.

119 weeks ago from I Love to Cook!

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Mehul Kar: I try not to think about the budget but cooking is probably a lot cheaper than eating out. $70 of grocery lasted me two weeks (and counting).
117 weeks ago

: soups are always a great, cheap and filling way to eat well on a budget. there are so many varieties and you can make a lot for litte money. ...Moresoups are always a great, cheap and filling way to eat well on a budget. there are so many varieties and you can make a lot for litte money. vegetable soups and bean soups are good budget stretchers, and i have a phenomenal recipe for peanut butter soup. with the leftover peanut butter in the jar, you can have peanut butter sandwiches. my blog also has some tips for eating on a budget as well as a couple of menu plans.
117 weeks ago

TOP IDEA: Mehul Kar Hello. I've discontinued use of Brazen Careerist. I don't want to delete my account because I've met so many awesome people here, but I will no longer be visiting (or receiving emails from) BC. You can always get in touch with me, I'm all over the internet. Thank you to the Brazen team for making an awesome network and giving me my start in social media and in my career.

7 weeks ago

Amy Ng Citi is hiring! We’re looking for highly-motivated Business Development Officers in the MD/DC/VA area for our Home Lending Division. Competitive Salary, Excellent training, and Benefits that start Day One! Apply or refer a friend at http://bit.ly/AEPXzu

17 weeks ago from Citi, We're Hiring and Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies 1 more

Mehul Kar: How do I filter jobs by level of experience required on the website? Most of the jobs I find are not entry level.. :(
17 weeks ago

Amy Ng: Hi Mehul, You can check here for a list of entry-level jobs: MoreHi Mehul, You can check here for a list of entry-level jobs: http://citi.us/zUrHzm
17 weeks ago

Brett Kunsch I'm rebranding and revamping my website/blog this month. I've heard Genesis and Thesis are great, and want something that a non-developer (i.e. ME) can use. I want to be able to basically do anything my crazy mind thinks up with with an easy to use design dash that integrates with Wordpress. Any recommendations? BIG thanks all :)

72 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs, Professional Writers and Editors, Wordpress Bloggers and Blogging Ideas 2 more

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Edward Antrobus: Brett, What did you ultimately choose?
28 weeks ago

Page: I looove Genesis and use them in my e-courses for teaching people how to design and market themselves. After a few years of using other premium ...MoreI looove Genesis and use them in my e-courses for teaching people how to design and market themselves. After a few years of using other premium and free themes, I've found these to be the most solid. http://pageteaches.com/
18 weeks ago

Pete Collins Do you delete any of your blog posts? My blogging is quite variable in terms of quality, so should I get rid of some older ones that I don't really like, don't link to, and have hardly got any views? It would increase the average quality of my posts, but decrease the quantity. What do you do?

69 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas, Brazen Bloggers, European Bloggers and Wordpress Bloggers 2 more

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seanlsyy: delete old post,good idea
28 weeks ago

Page: I think it is a good idea to go back and review your posts periodically, and update them to reflect your blog's focus. Perhaps you didn't have a ...MoreI think it is a good idea to go back and review your posts periodically, and update them to reflect your blog's focus. Perhaps you didn't have a clear goal in mind when you started blogging? Go back and re-focus those old posts, clean up the writing and add some SEO into them to bring them up to speed.
18 weeks ago

Sadya Siddiqui I am starting a email series/ tutorials and I'm looking to link to blog posts written on the topics. I want the recipients to read more on the topics, and since the brazen community has some nifty bloggers, I figured I could promote some of them (No, I will not be 'stealing' your content.& no, there's no hidden catch) . Topics are: How to be a Better Writer / How to use Linkedin effectively / Why should you use twitter / How to make the best use of Facebook

27 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, I am Gen Y and Blogging Ideas 2 more

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Suzanne Kaplan: Hi Sadya, I'm really interested in how to use LinkedIn effectively, and would love to post a guest article about it on my blog, jobtalknj. It is ...MoreHi Sadya, I'm really interested in how to use LinkedIn effectively, and would love to post a guest article about it on my blog, jobtalknj. It is actually on my list of topics I want to blog about, since I am not exploring LinkedIn and other networking sites for career networking. Please let me know your thoughts. I can write a brief blog post and link it something you've written. Or I can share a copy of an article you've written and link it to other work you do. I'm new to this site, so I hope I'm using it correctly...
Sincerely,

Suzanne Kaplan
20 weeks ago

Sadya Siddiqui: Hi Suzanne, could you please DM your email address.
20 weeks ago

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20 weeks ago

Edward Antrobus What do you use for RSS feeds? I've been using Google Reader ever since I knew what RSS was, but am looking to switch. I could care less about the social features that it's loosing; I don't use them anyway. But the new look makes my eyes hurt. I need more contrast.

25 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers, Brazen Bloggers, Denver Careerists, Rocky Mountain Networking and Ask A Coach 3 more

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Edward Antrobus: Kate, in Reader once you have the new look, you can't go back to the old look.
24 weeks ago

Kate Davids: I know, but they'll take it away eventually!
23 weeks ago

Edward Antrobus Anyone have an online store-front? Currently evaluating my options for an outgrowth of my ebook formatting venture. My two basic needs are handling digital downloads and integrating with Google Checkout (PayPal and I are not on good terms).

24 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers, Brazen Bloggers, Ask Penelope Trunk! and Entrepreneurs 2 more

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Justin Seiler: Hi Edward. I did a quick search on their forum. It turns out breaking down tax to the city level is an issue that they've recognized and it's been ...MoreHi Edward. I did a quick search on their forum. It turns out breaking down tax to the city level is an issue that they've recognized and it's been requested for a future updated. You can follow it on Github (https://github.com/woothemes/woocommerce/issues/94) but no idea on when it would be implemented. Good luck with your search!
24 weeks ago

John: Hi Edward, Have you been to Clickbank? Its a great place for digital downloads too.
23 weeks ago

Megan Williams Looking to start an online business, but need a good Drupal developer. I got burned by one in England, so I'm looking for someone trustworthy. Thanks!

24 weeks ago from Shotgun Startups

Mehul Kar: Any particular reason you're using Drupal specifically? I can connect you with some good web people who specialize in ecommerce. Don't get on ...MoreAny particular reason you're using Drupal specifically? I can connect you with some good web people who specialize in ecommerce. Don't get on brazen much though these days. Get me on twitter or by email.
24 weeks ago

Mehul Kar Does anyone have any experience using Spreadshirt or any other only store where I could sell T-shirts? I have a lot of questions and would love to be able to talk to someone.

26 weeks ago from New Media Marketing, Young Entrepreneur Community, Artists as Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneur 2 more

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Edward Antrobus: I'm not really sure, but I believe that she accepts pre-orders for a while and then orders a batch and sells them until they are gone. It may not ...MoreI'm not really sure, but I believe that she accepts pre-orders for a while and then orders a batch and sells them until they are gone. It may not be the most efficient, but she likes being able to keep the supply chain local.
26 weeks ago

Mehul Kar: That's what I've been doing, but I feel like people lose interest with the pre-selling. Those who order right at the beginning are the most ...MoreThat's what I've been doing, but I feel like people lose interest with the pre-selling. Those who order right at the beginning are the most excited, and they're the ones who have to wait the longest to actually get their apparel... that's just bad business to punish your best customers like that... quite a conundrum.
26 weeks ago

Brett Kunsch I'm compiling a list of the top 10 films for entrepreneurs. Citizen Kane, Social Network, Jerry Maguire, The Aviator, Ghostbusters (!) are making the cut so far. What else would you add to the list? Thanks ahead of time!!

65 weeks ago from Web Startups, Upstarts!, Business Development, Film and Entrepreneurs 3 more

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JRandom42: Here's one you forgot:

Boiler Room

MoreHere's one you forgot:

Boiler Room

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0181984/

And while it's not a movie, it's still relates to enterprenuers pretty well

Burn Rate by Michael Wolff
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burn_Rate_(book)
http://tinyurl.com/3t4ts7r

30 weeks ago

Peter Weyant: Have to add an Ann Rand movie, either the recent Atlas Shrugged or the classic Fountainhead.
28 weeks ago

Megan Atkinson I have a few questions during my attempt to integrate some things into my blogging adventure. Any Wordpress proficient Brazenites out there that speak fluent 'moron'ese? I really need some help/answers and the forums are a bit over my head. Please don't make me give you puppy dog eyes - it's been known to be fatal.

47 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers

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Megan Atkinson: I think I got all straightened away between you wonderful folks. Thanks so much, especially to Mehul!
47 weeks ago

Matthew Everett: Like Edward said, WP.com is pretty limited in what they let you do. Also, I agree with Kelly. GoDaddy just didn't do it for me as far as hosting ...MoreLike Edward said, WP.com is pretty limited in what they let you do. Also, I agree with Kelly. GoDaddy just didn't do it for me as far as hosting was concerned.

If you want a recommendation, I moved my sites to a Baby Plan on HostGator and I'm quite happy with it. It's much more flexible than my previous GoDaddy hosting and cheaper. It does add-on domains and supports a lot of popular software like Wordpress and Drupal.

I set up a 25% off coupon for interested parties. Just enter BCGET25OFF on step 1.
47 weeks ago

Mehul Kar Does anyone know anything about text-to-vote systems? Any recommendations of 3rd party services?

30 weeks ago

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Catherine Adamson I'm 25, working as an office manager for the last 3 years. I've been in my current job for 1 year - lousy pay, great benefits, short hours, safe and boring. I was approached by a former coworker who now leads the software company I used to work for, reorged after a firesale. He asked me to consider being their product manager. Would be a big stretch, a new field where I have no exp, twice the salary, no benefits, and long hours working from home. Should I jump? What questions should I ask?

33 weeks ago from Entry-Level Young Professionals and I am Gen Y

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Obi Okere: Catherine I think the real question is where do you want to be in 10 - 15 years. Will this new position align you for your long term vision?
33 weeks ago

Don Queen: I would also add to Obi's advice, would doing this type of work be something that you love to do?
33 weeks ago

Mehul Kar How do I restrict people from interacting with a Facebook fan page's content without first liking the page? For example, if users want to "like" a status update or an uploaded video, they MUST like the page first. Is this possible?

34 weeks ago from Social Media, Social Media News & Tips, Social Media Marketers, Brazen Careerists on Facebook and Social Media Optimization 3 more

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Pratik Vyas: Mehul, FB wants to give its users freedom to do what they LIKE. We can only try and steer their actions by picking what landing page they arrive ...MoreMehul, FB wants to give its users freedom to do what they LIKE. We can only try and steer their actions by picking what landing page they arrive at and then give them a good reason to LIKE the page. Yes, if they just want to post on your wall they can, but that is extremely valuable as well. Interaction on the page has become more important then a LIKE, after the recent Facebook changes. Hope this helps.
34 weeks ago

Mehul Kar: Pratik that's a really important point. I've been thinking the same thing. The notion that a 1,000 fans are better than a 100 is something that is ...MorePratik that's a really important point. I've been thinking the same thing. The notion that a 1,000 fans are better than a 100 is something that is deeply embedded in me, but I'm starting to realize that it's founded on a desire to have quantity over quality. And I guess that's not really that important when it comes down to it.
34 weeks ago

Mehul Kar Hey all. I need some help (likes) to reserve a vanity url for a fan page. I've asked the community here to help me out in the past, I'm hoping it will work again. I just need to get the url and then you are free to unlike (I actually encourage it). https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ninja-Tennis/171898706175230

36 weeks ago from Social Media, Social Media Marketers, Brazen Bloggers, Gen-Y Professional Bloggers and Brazen Careerists on Facebook 3 more

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Ebony Hillsman: I liked your fanpage, just because I was fascinated by the juxtaposition of ninja and tennis! Good luck!
36 weeks ago

Mehul Kar: Thanks. I got the url though, so the page is currently admin only. When it goes back up, I'll let you knwo so you can like it again. :)
36 weeks ago

TOP IDEA: Ty Unglebower Today I am beginning the process of unfollowing, and unsubscribing, and just plain giving up on some of the "must follow!" gurus, blogs, Twitter feeds and websites I sort of fell for in 2010. Actually I didn't totally fall for all of them, but I was acting on the water cooler premise that if I read what everyone else read, I'd have more to talk about and hence more to network about. But it was inauthentic. I'm tired. No more "Godin-like" sites for me without some unique appeal.

72 weeks ago from Networking Tips, Creating a Life You Love, Baltimore Brazen and Washington D.C.2 more

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Ben Donahower: Yep, I get what I call RSS creep all of the time. Every six months or so I need to pare down.
71 weeks ago

Reneida: Completely agree Ty. This is particularly a problem with Twitter...before you know it you're following way too many people (especially the ...MoreCompletely agree Ty. This is particularly a problem with Twitter...before you know it you're following way too many people (especially the "gurus") and absorbing absolutely nothing in terms of content that is sincerely relevant to you. I only follow a few people that I find interesting and in line with what I want to learn/know. Sure, my follow back numbers suffer as a result, but I did not sign up to that SN for the popularity but rather the value.
70 weeks ago

Sara Gallagher The topic of leadership has always been popular among business writers and thinkers, but I'm wondering if the "leader" and "follower" labels are becoming increasingly inappropriate in a workplace driven by collaboration, creativity, innovation, and team orientation. What new labels do you think will define Gen Y as they mature into positions of senior management?

78 weeks ago from GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals and Inspiring Leadership

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Marc Sokol: Some years back Robert Greanleaf coined the term "Servant Leadership" and a book by the same name. Leading and following dissolve when you ...MoreSome years back Robert Greanleaf coined the term "Servant Leadership" and a book by the same name. Leading and following dissolve when you pursuing a powerful vision. At the same time, organizing work around projects, teams and delegation of tasks often requires leaders and followers with respect to the higher objectives that bring them together.

For me, it's less about the language and more about how we engage with each other and some broader purpose.
67 weeks ago

Aaron Evans: I like it Marc.. keeping the thread alive! My experience shows you are absolutley right in regards with leaders and followers "dissolving".

Often ...MoreI like it Marc.. keeping the thread alive! My experience shows you are absolutley right in regards with leaders and followers "dissolving".

Often times, what separates leaders from the all the rest, is the vision. Coaches, teachers, and parents are all leaders in some respect, but the ones that have an idea, or a vision that no others can see, that is the true leader. Getting the followers on board is also very important; I think that is when we see the blurr effect between the two groups.

All the best,
Aaron
67 weeks ago

Mehul Kar I love FB's registration plugin, but I am concerned about how facebook-centric I want the user experience to be on my website. Thoughts?

38 weeks ago from Social Media Optimization, Social Media Marketers, Web Development and Web 2.0 2 more

Tom Donnelly: If you are only going to use the FB registration as your only means to register, then yes, too FB centric. If you are providing options and a ...MoreIf you are only going to use the FB registration as your only means to register, then yes, too FB centric. If you are providing options and a regular UN / PW login, then it is not too FB centric. It happens to be the hot thing at the moment and folks are ok with it.
38 weeks ago

Mehul Kar I want to send blog posts to twitter and facebook automatically after posting with an assigned prefix to each post title based on the blog category the post is in. Any Wordpress plugins for this?

40 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers, Brazen Bloggers, Gen-Y Professional Bloggers, Social Media and Social Media Marketers 3 more

Mehul Kar: I currently use dlvr.it and they have the option to add a prefix, but not based on category.
40 weeks ago

Nicole Bienfang: Have you looked into Hootsuite or Only Wire? Here is Only Wire link:
MoreHave you looked into Hootsuite or Only Wire? Here is Only Wire link:
http://ity.im/0jTRm
39 weeks ago

Mehul Kar What are different ways of generating revenue from a community that you have organized? Selling branded merchandise is the only one that I can think of. Any other strategies?

45 weeks ago from Community Managers

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Edward Antrobus: Well, how does Brazen keep the lights on? Frankly, I don't have a clue. And as long as they aren't trying to go for the money that I don't ...MoreWell, how does Brazen keep the lights on? Frankly, I don't have a clue. And as long as they aren't trying to go for the money that I don't actually have, I really don't care.
43 weeks ago

JRandom42: Advertising? Dues? Subscriptions? I don't know. Most of the professional community building I've seen requires time and effort, not capital. But ...MoreAdvertising? Dues? Subscriptions? I don't know. Most of the professional community building I've seen requires time and effort, not capital. But then, I'm no expert on community building either. All I know is that if I'm a member of a community of like minded professionals in the same field, I'd be very offended and insulted if the community leader started trying to sell and market stuff for me, when I was there for the connections, networking and mutual professional support.
43 weeks ago

Linda A. Hamilton I have a web site on WordPress that includes my blog. My question is do I need a plugin to link my WordPress blog and site to LinkIn, Facebook and Twitter, or is there another method to get the icons placed on a sidebar? I've reviewed my menus but don't see anything? Anyone have suggestions or experience with this?

44 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers

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Rachel Howe: Most of these answers are rather technical and over complicated if you aren't as "technically savvy." I suggest adding the "social media widget" ...MoreMost of these answers are rather technical and over complicated if you aren't as "technically savvy." I suggest adding the "social media widget" as a plugin. You'll get all you need there besides Linkedin I believe, which you can do a simple search for and add as well. Drag this widget to your side bar and you're set. You can take a look at my blog, http://rmhowe.com as an example.
44 weeks ago

Linda A. Hamilton: Thank you Rachel, I added the social media widget and it worked. That is exactly what I was looking for. My email is giving me issues, but will ...MoreThank you Rachel, I added the social media widget and it worked. That is exactly what I was looking for. My email is giving me issues, but will work that out. Thanks, too, to everyone else. I'm referencing your feedback and will keep it as I get more tech savvy. I'm remembering many of what I forgot after being away from it for so long. I look forward to being about to maneuver through things again without issues. Very much appreciated everyone's input and help.
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