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Thanks again to everyone for their patience with our little team getting the site up. Thanks for everything. BUT! Enough of this self-congratulation.

We got us a hot-rod new CMS and some hard, pipe-hittin’ new members to help make things fun and interesting. So you tell me:

What new features and functionality do you want to see on 43f? If you’re a Drupal fan already, what modules, Views, or general tweaks do you think we’re missing? What would make your visits more enjoyable, useful, and productive?  read more »

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Subscribing to comments?

Is there a way to subscribe to the comments from a particular article on 43 Folders? I’ve been searching around, but I haven’t had any luck finding either email notification or an RSS feed link.

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hello. i used to have access to this post:

http://www.43folders.com/2007/09/24/new-feature-43f-hall-fame

but now I get a message that says:

Access denied.

what gives? I liked that post, because it showed that i was a top 10 commenter! (commentor?)

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43 Folders at Macworld '07

Macworld is in full swing this week here in SF, and Merlin will be there, covering the expo floor for MacBreak, participating in a live taping of MacBreak Weekly, and much more. Details inside »

All subject to change, cancellation, force majeure, or ejection by security guard:

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Am I missing anything? Invite me via Upcoming.org.

5 Favorite 43 Folders Podcasts, 2006

43 Folders Podcast

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I’m a far from prolific contributor to the personal podcasting scene, but 2006 brought several episodes of the podcast that people seemed to enjoy and that I’m pleased to have made.

If you’re new to 43f’s podcast (subscribe for free) or just want to amble down memory lane with me, here’s my five favorite episodes from this past year. Unexpurgated, unedited and, as ever, featuring candid depictions and the occasional swear; because sometimes productivity talk is just NSFW.  read more »

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Productive Talk Compilation: 8-episode podcast with GTD's David Allen

Productive Talk Comp.: Episodes 01-08 on Odeo

As promised, here’s the single-file compilation of the Productive Talk podcast interviews I did with David Allen, the author of Getting Things Done. The final version’s eight episodes clock in at a considerable one hour and twenty-six minutes, so this should give you plenty to listen to while you’re in line at the DMV.  read more »

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Merlin at NC Conference; Discount for 43f readers

Important update: 2006-11-15

The Working and Living Life Smarter Conference, announced below, is being rescheduled to a TBD date next year. Registrants have been notified and have received refund info, but you should feel free to ask any questions to either the conference’s organizer, Kay Ethier (sales at aboveandbeyondlearning daht com), or me. 43 Folders will update when the new dates are announced.

So sorry for the change! I apologize for any inconvenience this change has caused and hope that you can still make it to the rescheduled conference next year.

WORKING AND LIVING LIFE SMARTER 2006 (43 Folders Discount)

Next month, I’ll be speaking at the Working and Living Life Smarter Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina. I’ll be doing two talks that should be a lot of fun for 43F fans. And — lucky for you interested folks, there’s a discount afoot, as well.  read more »

43F Podcast: A Phone Made of Human Ass

A Phone Made of Human Ass (mp3)

43folders.com - Everything—including this piece of crap phone—will eventually break. Prepare yourself by capturing what you want to be different next time. (3:55)

Rated…mmm…let’s say “PG-13.” Listen over at Odeo, and see a photo of the assy phone for yourself.  read more »

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