August 24, 2007
Finally Completed Masters Degree
I completed my Masters Degree in Integrated Marketing Communications near the end-of-July. It's been a long 13-class road and I am pumped that I got through it.
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Posted by pgraber at 05:13 PM
July 12, 2007
'Confessions' a Great Thing for Buffalo
My wife introduced me to a fantastic show that's been running on A&E called 'Confessions of a Matchmaker'. I think its the best thing to happen for Buffalo, NY in a long time.
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Posted by pgraber at 07:46 PM
June 29, 2007
A New Credential Obtained
I studied and passed the Certified Association Executive examination. Preparation was very straightforward. I learned some tricks along the way.
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Posted by pgraber at 07:58 PM
April 19, 2007
No Thought to Speak in Table Topics
I was a contestant recently in my public speaking clubs extemporaneous speaking contest. I learned a few trick in speaking with basically no time to gather your thoughts.
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Posted by pgraber at 09:37 PM
March 04, 2007
Parked Domains and SEO: Beware
A client had been using their parked domain as their primary URL. For all intents, this presented no problems. However, after months of difficulty getting traction in Google SERPs, it became very apparent that it was creating problems. The reason: duplicate content.
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Posted by pgraber at 02:20 PM
December 11, 2006
Graber Geneaology
Someone in our family had to do this before it was gone forever. Queried my father about some family history. Rough notes appear below.
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Posted by pgraber at 11:45 AM
November 16, 2006
Gaga Over Google Docs
Gaga Over Google Docs
I think it is so cool that Google Docs & Spreadsheets works with Moveable Type! I have been playing with their new tool and its integration features with various blog software tools. I am writing this within their new tool, then publishing it remotely to my blog.
Nicer Editing Interface
I big plus with GD&S is its editing interface. Since I find myself logged-into Google more and more, I find it convenient to use. Now, if they only would allow you to upload images. CMS become more passe by the day!
A Breeze to Set up
It took me a whole 1.5 minutes to be get this working with my existing blog system. Very, very easy. It works by utilizing RPC.
Features I Just Love
Some Drawbacks
First, a quick look at how its generating is the font styles and the old, deprecated font tag yields its ugle head. Hopefully, more complaint features will be coming in the future. Plus, as I said before, I haven't figured out if there's a way to add photos or upload images. Bummer for now.
Posted by pgraber at 12:08 AM
October 18, 2006
Hevesi: A Good Example of Bad Govt
I've been following a story in New York about its State Comptroller, Alan Hevesi and his embattled fight for his politcal life. He's been fingered for clear wrongdoing and, evidently, a pattern in the way he governs. There's convincing evidence that he needs to go - and soon.
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Posted by pgraber at 09:34 AM
August 17, 2006
Adventures with My Little Jetta
I came to driving a new used-car recently. It's a 1994 VW Jetta that only had 44K miles on it. I was offered a deal I couldn't refuse by Erin. And its been interesting experience to say the least.
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Posted by pgraber at 09:09 PM
July 21, 2006
Telecomputing For Speed, Convenience
My professional position provides me with the ability to remotely log-in to my office computer via the Web. From anywhere in the world I can be in working at my office machine 'virtually', identical to if I was sitting in front of it.
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Posted by pgraber at 09:38 AM
July 12, 2006
Trudeau and The Great Pool Hustle
I awoke this morning with a hacking cough. Somehow, I must of left the television on all night. Anyways, blurry-eyed, I caught of glimpse of the billiard industry's modern-day Peter Pan - IPT Tour Founder Kevin Trudeau. Finally, things started to come together...
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Posted by pgraber at 02:30 PM
July 03, 2006
Mark McBride Ties The Knot
My very first friend growing up, Mr. Mark McBride, got married over the weekend. I went back to Buffalo for the wedding and festivities for a fantastic weekend.
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Posted by pgraber at 10:56 AM
Shooter Returns / Pump Inn Closes
On a recent trip home to Buffalo I ran into Jeff Van Buren at the Hippodrome and he gave me a copy of the most recent edition of Shooter - the billiard publication he acquired from me way back in 94.
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Posted by pgraber at 10:07 AM