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Re: Performance of the Best WordPress Hosting Companies Compared

James D Kirk — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:47:23 -0000

Definitely interested in your findings on the "reputable" managed WP hosting companies (j/k, I'm still on the floor after reading that comment!) My partner and I are looking to add hosting services to our SEO offerings, and currently extend WPEngine and Page.ly to our clients. Any idea when you might have those tests ready for our consumption, Mike? Thanks so much for going through the hard work of pulling these sorts of tests together for the rest of us. Much appreciated and very grateful!

Re: The Art of Ironing

James D Kirk — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:33:10 -0000

Ordinarily I would not have clicked on that video to watch, however your enthusiasm and sincerity convulsed the pointer finger on my right hand to depress the left mouse button. Sadly, apparently that Youtube account is no longer valid and the video is nowhere to be found. ;(

Re: A Minimalist’s Piece of Art

James D Kirk — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 14:07:22 -0000

And another thing, TEM. Some folks feel that downsizing is only about getting rid of stuff and leading ascetic lifestyles. Not so! My belief is that being a minimalist is about having just the things which bring true happiness and joy in life. If that means hundreds of tchochkies, so be it. Or a kimono hanging on the wall because of the beauty and emotions it conveys. We don't have to minimize our emotions when we downsize our lives!

Re: First Ratatouille of the Season

James D Kirk — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:57:45 -0000

So the meal was really yummy. Last season I started experimenting with adding small amounts of heat to my ratatouille. Either using a couple of serrano peppers finely diced and cooked in with the bell peppers or a combination of crushed red and chili powder. And the results were really coming along nicely. With today's dish, I only had access to some really strong garlic along with crushed red pepper. Definitely pushed it right to the edge of as far as you'd probably want to take this dish in the direction of heat. Just enough to know it was there, as well as staying with you for a few moments. But not too long!

And the steak was cooked nicely, of course. My rice cooking is getting better as well. In fact, I'm pretty much at the same point with a pot on the stove as I am using a rice cooker. Now I just need to adjust the volume of water vs. rice. Getting there.

Re: Happy Birthday America!

James D Kirk — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 15:44:28 -0000

So the tags came in and I've already given out several of them to family, friend, and even a couple to our breakfast waitress the other morning. She asked about them and told us her fiancée was a veteran. Seemed like a great reason to share a couple of the ReMind.org dog tags with her.

Re: Zombie Kitchen!

James D Kirk — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:09:03 -0000

LOL Thanks, Loretta. Very nice!

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Re: VendrTV Magnets for Sale

James D Kirk — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:02:56 -0000

Nicely done, Dan D.! Count me in right now!

Re: Your Guide to Home and Commercial Renovation

James D Kirk — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:47:52 -0000

The family was thinking about adding a hot tub from these guys, http://choosehottubsdirect.... Wondering now if it's more important to consider just the deck below the tub, or should we, for long term value go for adding a complete deck with pergola overhead. Maybe even the pool house is a smart choice. We do have the backyard space.

Re: How Local Food Can Push the Line Back

James D Kirk — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:15:53 -0000

Coolness. From a business liability perspective, I can totally understand that concept. Just too bad that's the age we live in.

Hey! Thanks for stopping by, Carol. Right on!

Re: How Local Food Can Push the Line Back

James D Kirk — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:54:33 -0000

Not sure what a food terminal is, but risking a guess and thinking it's some sort of farmers market? And it's too bad that the over industrialization of food has taken away some of the freedom and autonomy that local grocers had at one point.

Re: Pie Crust Protector vs. Pie Shields

James D Kirk — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:15:50 -0000

Interesting concept. Wish I'd seen that episode.

Re: Would Grandma Recognize My Breakfast?

James D Kirk — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:53:38 -0000

Coffee!! Sticky pt. 4 most locavore (wannabe's like me!) At least it was organic, free trade!

Re: Twitter Search and Money – On OPENForum

James D Kirk — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:10:40 -0000

Right on, Chris. First, very nice article. It reminds me of your "lucky" video a few days ago and how good your writing is. Man you're lucky ;) to have worked as hard as you have on your writing and knowledge acquisition, of course.

Mostly, however, thank you for posting here about your post there. I would never have found it otherwise. Sure I knew the power and functionality of Twitter search, but not the various tools mentioned in the comments.

I just never know when I'm going to get lucky by reading your blog. Thanks again, brother. I'm very grateful.

Re: Letters to My Dad

James D Kirk — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:49:01 -0000

I'm hoping your dad has actually worn other shirts and hats over the past 44+ years! Wow, if not, that's gotta be some sort of record ;)

Cool stuff Brad. I never had the chance to know my real father (mother divorced while I was still infant) and for most of my young adult life, was rather pissed off at my step father. But then, around the age of 30 +/- I got over it and started learning some stuff from him. Now that I'm getting older, I realize so much more about why he might have been the way he was; how life affected him, me, everyone?

Re: Got Wave Invites? Right Here, Right Now!

James D Kirk — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:56:27 -0000

Wow, no interested Wave Invite takers? I guess it's easier to get in than I thought! No biggie. I'll honor the offer if/when anyone leaves comments requesting one. Ciao'

Re: What Geeky Gifts Did You Get For The Holidays?

James D Kirk — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:37:04 -0000

The amazing gift of a traveling coffee mug with a built in French Press. Oooh, Yeah!!

Re: How Can You Help Get Someone Hired?

James D Kirk — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:59:12 -0000

Pledged my 4 Voice invites to Adria Richards (see her contest here: http://bit.ly/7iQWmq), however I have oodles of Google Wave invites that I'd love to give to anyone that needs them.

I won't demand that you sign up for the FREE Vidli.com beta invite, but if you do, I'd greatly appreciate it and see that you got a beer or wine or coffee or tea purchased for you by me the next time we meet! I think I have about 20 +/- Wave invites, so find my email address (hint you can find it when you learn all ABOUT me ;) ) Send me your address and I'll pop it into the Wave invite system.

And if you feel inclined to help me get a great gig working with Vidli.com as their new Social Media guy, hit http://HIRE.JamesDKirk.com and you'll be taken right over to their FREE beta invite sign up form. Don't worry, no commitments on your part.

Thanks in advance for your support. Much appreciated.

Re: An 11th Online Video Prediction Added to Unleash Video’s 10

James D Kirk — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:47:06 -0000

Well...this is the 2nd attempt to post a reply to your comment. The first just spun forever! Which is strange because I only chose to share with twitter, which has clearly worked in the past. And my response to Jeremy's comment went through faster than I could shake a mouse click at! Go figure!!

Re: An 11th Online Video Prediction Added to Unleash Video’s 10

James D Kirk — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:38:45 -0000

Right on, Jeremy. Just looking out for the little guy! If I were a bit more creative I'd probably do more along the lines of video creation. It is actually one of my goals for the upcoming year. Either way, being able to share revenues just seems to makes sense, even when the content is enhancing your own online properties (as with embeds). Will be interesting to see how the model works itself out in the upcoming year.

Appreciate your comment!

Re: An 11th Online Video Prediction Added to Unleash Video’s 10

James D Kirk — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:30:40 -0000

Thanks for stopping by and commenting on the post, Adria. Knowing you're a busy and in demand introvert, it means a lot to hear from you here!

Wondering why my posted reply to your comment showed up on twitter but not on my own darned site! What's up with that @disqus? Seriously considering changing to Intense Debate!

Re: Early Christmas Taco Dinner

James D Kirk — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:53:26 -0000

Aw, thanks! That's sweet. Mom got them at some outlet sale a while back. We loaded them up and had a great feast! Really appreciate your taking the time to comment!

Re: How Could Comcast, NBCU, HULU and Vidli Play Together?

James D Kirk — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:32:27 -0000

Right on! Glad this contest is about social media! Keeping up the good work. Hoping my content will have time to start bringing in the sign ups. I did vote in #vatorsplash so there's another 10 ;)

Thanks so much for stopping by and letting me know (already knew, but you likely figured that out too!)

Re: How Are You Busting Social Media Myths?

James D Kirk — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:14:18 -0000

Right on, Aliza! If anything, the actions of SM would have to be classified under marketing vs. advertising. But then again, some people just want to argue!

Thanks so much for stopping by. Way cool!

http://HIRE.JamesDKirk.com

Re: The ROI of Social Media Series – Mike Talbot and Aaron Newman / Alterian SM2 Episode 2

James D Kirk — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:02:52 -0000

Very cool, Steve. In my attempts to get an interview with the folks at Vidli.com to possibly work as their Social Media Guy (more on that here: http://jamesdkirk.com/2009_... I've come to learn there is a lot that can be used on the SME's side when it comes to this talk about ROI on those social media marketing efforts.

Definitely going to join your LinkedIn group. Thanks for creating it!

Re: What Is a Social Media Expert Anyway?

James D Kirk — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:40:00 -0000

I am reminded back in the very earliest days of the World Wide Web when the term "Web Master" was bandied about the very same way that "Social Media Expert" is now. Even though most who knew me would have called me a web master, I always shied away from it. Less from ego, and more from perspective of just knowing that I could never know enough to have mastered that space.

Same goes now with Social Media Expert. I'm trying to get myself an interview with Vidli.com to be their SME and if it happens that I'm fortunate enough to get the gig, I'll ask that we change the name to something with a bit more meaning. Like Social Media Apprentice (or some such!)