Seriously, common sense is missing on two counts for this article. One, for the content, and two for the unfortunate URL.
http://news.discovery.com/human/children-choking-pediatricians.html

Linked In is one of the most under utilized networking sites out there.  It is a fabulous place to meet new partners, generate leads and interact with your target audience.  Too many people throw up a profile quickly and overlook the true potential of this community.  Here are some great articles about getting the most out of Linked In.

ProBlogger is one site that I check regularly for blogging and business advice.  This article covers all of the major issues that I address when optimizing a Linked In account for clients.  …

Here are some great resources on how to use Twitter for your business…

TwiTip has tons of great info, but this article is a good place to start.  A comprehensive overview of the top things to consider to create an effective Twitter campaign.
http://www.twitip.com/7-tips-for-effective-marketing-with-twitter/

There is little I can add to this great post by musician and activist Jason Mraz, so I’ll just resort to good old copy/paste and hope that enough of us agree to skip the flowers and chocolates, tell our loved ones what they mean to us and make a difference in a very real way this year.
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. In my opinion, people have attached themselves to this holiday in a way that makes single people sad, those in relationships nervous, and those in marriage …

My answer, dear people, is yes.  Not just because we are now all so wired into each other’s minute social movements via texts, tweets and status updates, but because we have always done business with people who we like, and trust.
Whether it makes strict business sense or not, if you take proposals from two people and one of them happens to mention that they are also a fan of your favourite sports team, or tells a joke that makes you laugh, or shares a personal experience that you can relate …

I am putting together a section of guides, references and links for writers, jewelers and small business owners.  Bear with me while I get my haystack of bookmarks and notes into order for you.

Wondering how to sum up 2009?  Thinking about what recurring themes you would like to change for a better 2010?  There is a pretty cool little app doing the rounds on Facebook at the moment that will create a pretty little collage made up from some of your random updates from 2009.  Pick a layout, choose a title, and away you go.
You might be surprised to see the results.   One of my resolutions for 2010 is to work more, yet most of my tweets indicate that I was working too …