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iFlickr - iPhoto not up to the job

I've been happily using Flickr for several years now, and a MacBook and iPhoto for 18 months or so. I use connectedflow's nice export tool, but crave for a better integration. Or at least, a workflow that fits my needs better. This is how I (clumsily) use the tools at the minute:

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Improving Presentations - a Modest Change with Big Effects

My firm just posted this ten-minute presentation to give prospective clients a feel for what we do.

Given the presentation's focus on making a small change in trade for a big impact, and given the great posts on presentations Merlin's written, I thought it appropriate to share it here.

I welcome your thoughts and comments!

Multi-tasking in the NYT

Multi-tasking in the NYT

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Applied GTD

A new client of mine, we're meeting in a little more than a week. He called to ask if it was OK if he could blog about our lifecoaching stuff. Also, I think he plans to bring his wife.

I said yes. The only reason that I'm posting here is that I will focus a lot on GTD stuff. Some it canonical David, and some of it more my interpretation. Also, I'm not a 'whole-system-all-the-time' type of coach. I want to develop GTD strategies to counteract feelings of helplessness and being trap.

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Backpack: New GTD Implementation Ideas

Backpack: New GTD Implementation Ideas

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Spiffy T's

Since Merlin seems to have a discerning eye for hip, quirky t's, I dutifully point one and all to:

http://store.mcsweeneys.net/index.cfm/fuseaction/catalog.gifts/Gifts.cfm#TShirts

Multiple accounts, single inbox?

Multiple accounts, single inbox?

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Applescript to copy 'Album' to 'Grouping' in iTunes.

Applescript to copy "Album" to "Grouping" in iTunes.

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TOPICS: Mac OS X

What's On The White Board?

I have this dry-erase board I use for quick notes -- dashing off phone numbers, little reminders, that kind of thing. I've found it much easier than searching for something to write on/with when I'm on the phone, and I can't stand typing notes while I'm talking.

Thing is, a lot of the items on the board are short-lived, especially the phone numbers; I need them when I need them, but they don't make the cut when it comes to inputing them into Address Book or whatever.Obviously, I erase the white board fairly regularly.

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Windows Vista Build 5744 Discussion

Windows Vista Build 5744 Discussion

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TOPICS: Windows
 
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