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US Customs Does Not Allow Conference Speakers?? – My Experience
Affiliate Summit West 2010 started this weekend in Las Vegas. I was honoured to be a speaker at this conference.
I knew the Winnipeg airport would be a little bit crazy, especially flying internationally. But I am a member of NEXUS, a trusted traveler program between Canada and the US.
Important note to the story: I changed my last name this past fall. Changing all my documents was no problem, but the folks at the NEXUS office had trouble getting everything updated. After a few visits in November, they assured me everything was updated. Today was the first time using NEXUS since doing that update.
I karate chopped a ninja on your car because that's how I roll.
Funny, pointless and a waste of time – does it get better than this?
Begin! Make sure you leave your statement in the comments.
Pick the month you were born:
January … I kicked
February … I loved
March … I karate chopped
April … I licked
May … I jumped on
June … I smelled
July … I did the Macarena With
August … I had lunch with
September … I danced with
October … I sang to
November … I yelled at
December … I ran over
PubCon: Raven Tools Demo
We’re having some technical difficulties but @RavenJon promises we will have a demo.
Jon is showing off his desktop background, a Henshaw original painting.
And now he just yelled at me to pay attention. In the mic. Hmph.
Jon explains how the tool got started, dealing with the tedious tasks and made it into an automated process. Now the Raven tools are growing and growing with lots of new features all the time.
Whether you’re agency or in-house, it can help you manage your campaigns and keep track of your sites, help with keyword and competitive research, link building, contacts, content management, social media monitoring, search engine rankings, Google analytics integration and more.
My Favourite Charity: Winnipeg Humane Society
I enjoy playing poker and this year I want to give PurposeInc’s Poker Tournament a shot.
DK is an awesome guy and has asked that, as a mandatory part of registration, players and guests blog about their charities of choice.
There are so many wonderful charities out there. So many causes and organizations have touched my life. Those charities and organization save lives every day, though breast cancer research, diabetes research, children’s hosiptal donations and more. My charity also saves lives, in a most different way.
My Review of STRUTS
Originally submitted at SKECHERS
Tall and terrific style comes in the SKECHERS Struts boot. Soft suede upper in a mid calf height cool weather dress boot with rounded toe, stitching accents and soft faux fur trim.
Beautiful and comfortable!
Sizing: Feels true to size
Width: Feels true to width
Pros: Stylish, Comfortable, Warm and comfortable, Attractive Design
Best Uses: Winter, Wear To Work
Describe Yourself: Comfort Driven
View On Shoes: I’m Into Shoes
Hey Air Travellers – Keep Your Shoes On
Hey good news for those who travel by air frequently, or even infrequently! Canadian Air Transport Security Authority issued a bulletin to front-line officers outlining the new policy.
Security officials can no longer require you to remove your shoes before passing through the metal detectors. This means no more scrambling to get your shoes off while holding up impatient people in line behind you. No more embarrassment over your mismatched socks or socks with the big hole that your toe pokes out of.
One exception and this should come as no shock to anyone – passengers heading to the United States. The standards set by Washington overrule the new Canadian policy.
Friday Afternoon
It’s 4:30 on Friday afternoon… about to close out a beautiful week of weather here in Winnipeg. Except that it’s pouring rain right now. I suppose we were due. Too bad though, I was hoping to try out my new roller blades this afternoon.
I’m posting on a new blog – The Tipping Glass. It’s a fun place of random posts with a few bursts of pure inspiration. Go check it out.
Another place I’m blogging regularly is at the Canada’s Web Shop Blog. No real surprise there since I’m the Director of Online Marketing.
SMX Advanced and SES Toronto
It was a bit odd at first to go from traveling somewhere almost every weekend to not going anywhere in three months. I admit, it’s been nice, but I’m feeling the itch to get out out of Winnipeg lately!
Good thing it’s almost June. I’m attending back to back conferences next week. From June 2-3, it’s Search Marketing Expo Advanced in Seattle and from June 8-9, it’s Search Engine Strategies in Toronto.
Where I've Been and Where I'm Going
I’ve done the whole “I know I’ve been busy but I’m sure I’ll post more” thing, but it’s time to be honest!
Two months ago, I joined Canada’s Web Shop as the Director of Online Marketing. And it’s fantastic! I feel like I’m in a place that’s a great fit and working with clients is a fresh change from working in-house.
Part of my role is contributing regularly to both the blog and email newsletter for the Web Shop. On top of that, I’m also guest blogging biweekly over at Search Engine Journal.