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Re: is wordpress really the best CMS out here at the moment? - utilize your me.dm

thehotiron — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:04:29 -0000

I have been using ExpressionEngine for a number of years, and I like it a lot. You can get a free, non-commercial license, but it is mainly a paid product.

One unique feature is how easy it is to integrate a forum and wiki into it, as I now have 2 clients with blogs and accompanying forums. There is a good developer base out there as well.

Comparing EE to other CMSs, it is usually in the lower numbers. And there are certainly not as many developers for it as with WP or others. Where there may be a half-dozen plugins for a certain function, there may be 1 with EE.

As for your question though Phil, "best" is so subjective. I tend not to engage in direct debates on what technology or app is "best" for this reason... rather I offer to engage in lively dialogue on features, functionality, etc.
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Re: why do we treat twitter like a utility? - utilize your me.dm

thehotiron — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:05:37 -0000

Excellent post - now just try explaining it to the kids. :)

It also helps if you have a "base" of your own - a Web site, blog, etc. with your name on it. It also helps if you actually know who some of the people you are slinging 140 characters at, and then if Twitter or anything else goes down, you can still find them.

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Re: Pairing Wisdom With Company - Thirst For Wisdom

thehotiron — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:43:49 -0000

Hi Michael... Thanks for having me! It was a great evening of conversation and lively topics. Not to mention the tequila! Among my other takeaways was the rich history of tequila.

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Re: Zocalo Group is an SOB

thehotiron — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:19:23 -0000

From one SOB to another... congrats!

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Re: Fan History and radio fandom

thehotiron — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 15:20:26 -0000

Does radio fandom include local radio personalities, or just radio shows?!

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Re: RickRolling goes maintstream

thehotiron — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:23:47 -0000

The thing is, how many people watching knew what "rickrolling" is?

Giving people the unexpected is nothing new. And seeing this is months after rickrolling was at its peak, it's time to move on...

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Re: Poll: Where do you get your local news?

thehotiron — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:06:25 -0000

I selected "local bloggers" but in reality is is blog entities like Chicagoist, Gaper's Block, etc. in Chicago where I get the majority of my "deep" news - headlines I can get from a lot of sources.

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Re: Tidbit of the Day: New blog - Old Media, New Tricks

thehotiron — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:09:19 -0000

Congrats on the launch Daniel - I've subscribed!

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Re: Yes, you can teach the old media some new tricks

thehotiron — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:08:44 -0000

Gents - congrats on the launch of the blog! In addition to the pearls of wisdom, I am interested to see how you will co-author each!

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Re: Looking for a new home.

thehotiron — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:32:04 -0000

Manage your own, which involves hosting and your own message board application. With all of the free services coming and going these days, it is the only way to control your own destiny online.

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Re: Sports Scores On The E71 - Sometimes "Made For iPhone" Sites Just Work

thehotiron — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:00:47 -0000

Awesome site - thanks for the tip!

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Re: Tidbit of the Day: Hanging out in Nat Sherman’s Johnson Club Room

thehotiron — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:26:27 -0000

What does it cost to visit?

I have been to events at the Harvard Club in Boston, and it's nice, but no smoking anymore...

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Re: Video of the Day: Take On Me (literal version)

thehotiron — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:29:51 -0000

That was awesome!

Of course I remember when that video originally came out.

Ah, to be in high school and college in the 80's!

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Re: Baseball season is over…

thehotiron — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:25:02 -0000

There's always the Red Sox!

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Re: Video of the Day: 1986 World Series, Game Six, re-enacted in RBI Baseball

thehotiron — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:06:16 -0000

Aw... isn't that cute. NOT!

On to the Red Sox's 3rd title this century!

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Re: An Alternative Bailout Proposal

thehotiron — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:20:45 -0000

I agree with you on lifting taxes on savings - and I would also raise limits on 401(k) accounts as well as SEP accounts for the self-employed.

Cash is still king, and we all need to save it!

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Re: Tidbit of the Day: Moving on up to Tribune Interactive

thehotiron — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:10:41 -0000

Congrats Daniel!

Your promotion was driven by results and an awesome attitude. Looking forward to seeing more great things from you. Not to mention meeting the Colonel once and for all...

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Re: Tidbit of the Day: Colonel Tribune — and yours truly — featured in the Huffington Post

thehotiron — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:13:33 -0000

CONGRATS!!!

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Re: Chicago area new media events

thehotiron — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:27:31 -0000

Hi Laura - Thanks for the plug for likemind! Hope to see you this coming Friday...

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Re: My own personal Independence Day

thehotiron — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:55:43 -0000

Hi Jake - Tim Courtney referred me to your post as I wrote something similar, though not as detailed, for Independence Day:

http://www.thehotiron.com/index.php/site/commen...

Congrats on your first year!

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Re: Tidbit of the Day: Age of Conversation II final author list

thehotiron — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:35:31 -0000

Congrats Daniel! I look forward to reading it and getting you to autograph it!

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Re: Chicago 2016 Update: Chicago 2016 committee taps Ogilvy Chicago for Web site overhaul

thehotiron — Tue, 20 May 2008 07:49:55 -0000

What is live now is, I believe, what they have done in-house, and it has not served the Olympic movement here well at all.

There has been little to no buzz in the city - online or offline - for what will be announced less than a year from now. Sure, a lot of the activity that takes place is done behind closed doors. Hopefully bringing in marketing experts will help the cause.

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Re: Buy me a cookie, dude - Marriott Customer Survey

thehotiron — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:35:00 -0000

I don't know if this is true or not, but I heard years ago that New Englanders will never give the top ranking in a survey, so if it's from 1 to 5 where 5 is the best, they will always give a 4. Thinking back over my life growing up in the Bay State, I would agree with that.

Now if JW had a blog, I would surely respond to a post over filling out a survey. Half the time when I fill them out, I feel like I have not shared what I truly felt about the experience, rather simply proving whatever point the surveyor wanted.

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Re: Tidbit of the Day: Featured on ToddAnd.com

thehotiron — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 13:54:49 -0000

Nice press.. and I didn't know I was having a stogie with a Royko Fellow?!

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Re: Tidbit of the Day: A new job awaits - The Chicago Tribune!

thehotiron — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:57:41 -0000

Congrats Daniel!

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