Recently I have been involved in several different seminars discussing the use of social media for attorneys and law offices. Most often, the reaction that I receive from other attorneys is, “why should I bother doing something that takes more of my time?” The answer is that social media is the future.
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Automating Transcription with Digital Voice Recording and Dragon NaturallySpeaking
(Update: This post originally incorrectly stated that iDictate had merged into SpeakWrite.com. Lee Dorfman, CEO of iDictate.com, was kind enough to correct my inaccuracy. I have updated the post with the correct information. I apologize for my mistake, and thank Mr. Dorfman for his feedback.)
In my office, productivity is a major concern. Attorneys have used [...]
Podcasts Are a Great Way to Stay Entertained While Being Active
Listening to podcasts is a great way for staying informed with current news, interests and trends. I have found that listening to podcasts has made otherwise mundane tasks such as long commutes, yard-work and exercise, bearable and sometimes even enjoyable. There are several podcasts that I listen to on a weekly basis, and others that [...]
Why I want an iPad
The Moses* Tablet Has Arrived
Today Steve Jobs finally announced what the world has been waiting over 2000 years for. Apple is making a tablet that is more important than the one that delivered the world the Ten Commandments. According to Jobs it is not a netbook, it is BETTER. Apple is positioning the iPad in [...]
6 Simple Steps to Pleasant Client Interactions
Recently I read a great post on KevinMD.com about the need for doctors to be respectful of patients. The author discussed the importance of professionalism in interactions with patients. What struck me about the article was how applicable it was to any business professional that interacts with clients.
For me the most important part of interacting [...]
Social networking is not one-size-fits-all
There has been a lot of discussion on the Internet recently about social networking and its proper use. The Most important thing is to first define what social networking is. I use the term social networking in a broad sense. Any time you interact with other people using technology, I consider it social networking. For [...]
Cloud OS – The Future of Computing
The biggest aggravation for me when using a computer is that I must manually configure any computer I use for my own personal preferences. Whether it is the options for the file manager, the layout of my desktop or the default web browser or music player, my settings do not follow me. The great advantage [...]
Adding Blog Feed to a Page in Headway
Headway is a theme that is available for Purchase for websites that use WordPress for maintaining there blogs. I use WordPress and the Headway Premium Theme for both StevenButler.com and for DelawareDisability.com. Although WordPress is a great blogging platform, the Headway Premium Theme makes it much easier to manage the appearance of your website.
Below are [...]
5 Tips for the Beginning Runner
As many of my friends have noticed thanks to my annoying updates to Twitter and Facebook, I am absolutely addicted to running. Although I enjoy the activity so much, several of my friends have tried to start running only to be discouraged and to quickly give up. The tips that I have compiled below should help those considering running to get started and to stay motivated.
Why I Use Twitter
Article by Steven Butler describing why he is using Twitter. Provides tips for new users considering using Twitter and explains how Twitter has added to Mr. Butler’s practice.