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I’m angry as hell and I’m finally going to say why Part 2

Posted on October 14, 2011 by mikerigsby

[tweetmeme source=”mikerigsby” only_single=false http://mikerigsby.wordpress.com] Now let me get one thing perfectly straight. I DO NOT SUPPORT OCCUPY WALLSTREET! I support people finally having the courage to break the rules that govern this corrupt society to courageously try and wake up … Continue reading →

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I’m angry as hell and I’m finally going to say why

Posted on October 14, 2011 by mikerigsby

[tweetmeme source=”mikerigsby” only_single=false http://mikerigsby.wordpress.com] Or, My ‘political rant’  Ok, first off let me start with a statement that will most likely save many of you the trouble of reading past it because you will immediately condemn anything I have to … Continue reading →

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My name is Legion: for we are many.

Posted on October 8, 2011 by mikerigsby

[tweetmeme source=”mikerigsby” only_single=false http://mikerigsby.wordpress.com] Actually, my name is Mike and, no, I’m not part of Anonymous. Anonymous may toss around the catchphrase “We are Anonymous. We are Legion.” but no, the community I’m a proud member of dwarfs those guys. … Continue reading →

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Don’t call me a guru

Posted on September 29, 2011 by mikerigsby

[tweetmeme source=”mikerigsby” only_single=false http://mikerigsby.wordpress.com] Ooh, so you’re a (Technology, SEO, Marketing, Sales, Life, Motivational, Fitness, etc., etc. ad nauseum) (Guru, Expert, Wizard, Coach, Mentor, etc., etc. ad nauseum)? I’m honored to be humbled by your presence. So, just how long … Continue reading →

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Death of a Power User

Posted on September 15, 2011 by mikerigsby

[tweetmeme source=”mikerigsby” only_single=false http://mikerigsby.wordpress.com] As I write this I am sitting here between a Windows 7 Professional x64 laptop and a Windows Developer Preview, aka Windows 8, x64 laptop. There are literally hundreds of various tech blogs out there right now … Continue reading →

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Welcome to My World

Posted on July 11, 2011 by mikerigsby

[tweetmeme source=”mikerigsby” only_single=false http://mikerigsby.wordpress.com] Even though I associate pretty much exclusively with other ‘tech geeks’ online I occasionally get asked what type of environment I work in and what it is that I do exactly. So, that lead me to write … Continue reading →

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Getting Social with your Business

Posted on May 26, 2011 by mikerigsby

[tweetmeme source=”mikerigsby” only_single=false http://mikerigsby.wordpress.com] First off, a Disclaimer, credit needs to go where credit is due. The information I’m re-posting below came from a Skillpath (www.skillpath.com) Seminar titled ‘The Social Media Marketing Conference’. I just found the information of value … Continue reading →

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Perspective

Posted on December 3, 2010 by mikerigsby

[tweetmeme source=”mikerigsby” only_single=false http://mikerigsby.wordpress.com] Yesterday I found out that my 16 year old step-daughter needs back surgery for a couple herniated disks. Last night I found out how much ‘out of pocket’ that surgery is going to cost me. It’s … Continue reading →

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Dear User

Posted on July 7, 2010 by mikerigsby

[tweetmeme source=”mikerigsby” only_single=false http://mikerigsby.wordpress.com] Dear User, Remember that time you spilled coffee on your keyboard before I got to work, then got mad at me when I came in because I wasn’t there to get you a new keyboard and … Continue reading →

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The Way of the Warrior and Modern IT Practices

Posted on June 25, 2010 by mikerigsby

[tweetmeme source=”mikerigsby” only_single=false http://mikerigsby.wordpress.com] (For the sake of necessary background, in case you are not aware of whom he is, Musashi Myamoto was a Samurai. He is arguably the greatest swordsman in history. Between the ages of 13 and 28, … Continue reading →

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