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How do I make a website?

Ok, the title is intentionally noobish. Please don't disregard my question.

I'm a little overwelmed by the whole web environment. Even though my major is IT/ web development I have only learned enough about css, xhml, asp.net, php, js, and mysql to make me feel like I will never learn how to put it all together. Currently my .Mac page is still the simplest way for me to put stuff on the web. Feature shortcomings not withstanding.

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iGTD vs Midnight Inbox

Good afternoon 43 folders forum users,
I know it's a very sparse and generalized question, but I've just got myself into GTD, have been restructuring my busy workflow and am in a bit of an opinion stalemate.

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Portable Tickler File?

I'm looking for a portable tickler file, something I can put 43 folders in or is made to handle 43 folders, and can be portable between my office and home.

Anyone got any tips here?

TOPICS: Ask 43f

Zotero anyone?

Zotero anyone?

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TOPICS: Mac OS X

Hanging Folders

Hanging Folders

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Review: Waterman Harmonie fountain pen

Review: Waterman Harmonie fountain pen

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TOPICS: Lofi

Getting started with GTD

After listening to a few Productive Talk podcasts and starting to listen to the GTD audio book, I'm trying to get my arms around how to actually get started in the GTD practice.

I work as an IT consulting co. account mgr. In office about 50% of the time, getting 40 actionable emails per day, but most are not defferable, I have to handle and do most of the tasks.

Being over 50, remembering everything is not what it used to be and I am looking for a method to improve tracking of emails, phone calls, and physical documents.

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Ask MetaFilter on Worrying

How to Change my Worrywort Perspective | Ask MetaFilter

The thing I love about Ask MetaFilter is that it makes you feel like you're not alone. Just when you start thinking you're crazy for feeling a certain way, someone pops up with a question about the exact same thing. Over the weekend, a poor soul calling himself a "world class worrier" asked the hive mind how he could just let it go and find his inner Bobby McFerrin.

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Onenote-type import PDF feature in a Mac app?

Onenote-type import PDF feature in a Mac app?

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TOPICS: Mac OS X

Mnemonics, smart food, and why nuns don't get senile

Grab bag of ways to get your brain in shape.

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TOPICS: Inspirado, Tips
 
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