Archive for September, 2009

• #GreatArticle – Nine Scientifically Proven Ways to Get Retweeted on Twitter ( http://bit.ly/vY5N5 ) #

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• @designmama Site looks great! No answer to how many kids with one account, or do I need to set up an account for each? we have 9 kids in reply to designmama #
• Hey Tweeple … Any safe ideas for setting up kids with their own blog or social site? pre-teens #
• @color_my_closet lol … I don't do anything without checking a color wheel and my wife. I'm only deficient in some colors, not total in reply to color_my_closet #
• Social Media is About People, Not Logos – http://su.pr/1wMtal #
• @color_my_closet Y/W I'm always interested in people who deal in color, being color blind and in graphic design, I need all the help I can in reply to color_my_closet #
• The Ultimate List of The Best Logo Design Resources – http://su.pr/2VQzZU #
• @TradersLog thnx for he mention, and I'm a strong believer any website design can be duplicated with in a Wordpress install in reply to TradersLog #
• @katrinasawa Thnx for the follow, currently I'm a graphic design student, running eTweeple.com & looking at a possible career change in reply to katrinasawa #
• RT @tacanderson: TweepML revs up Twitter followings for groups of people, businesses http://ff.im/-7Th5v << looks like a great service #
• What is the significance of the number 241543903 – hint … Google images … WEIRD!!! #
• The 15 Best Screenshot Tools – http://su.pr/1Mrmw3 #
• Question … have you or would you order food from Shwans? I'm considering a similar sales position and just curious about the market #
• RT @MarshaCollier: Because basics are important, new post/vodcast: Social Media Best Practices for Online Sales http://bit.ly/Gi6qV #
• Today's #TweepOfTheDay @IvyBean104 turns 104 years old http://su.pr/9ZFZ6J #
• @izealove T/Y … I'll do that, the only thing I can see is I don't have 20 posts in the last 90 days in reply to izealove #
• RT @mayhemstudios: Key Elements to Blog Visibility by @rob_e_bowen on @Tutorial9 http://bit.ly/dEgEc #
• @MarshaCollier I may have to post more regularly … great video on your last post btw in reply to MarshaCollier #
• WOW .. @socialspark denied my blog, stating it wasn't a blog … did a 'human' with eyeballs actually LOOK at eTweeple.com – Not a blog? WTF #
• @daveredford another example is to look at @brewforia – Peekr allows you to see what's behind the tweet stream in reply to daveredford #
• @daveredford Peekr is great when you cant see all of the background like with @Facebook's Twitter background #
• View complete Twitter backgrounds with this cool little tool – http://su.pr/2UlMC5 #
• RT @joemescher: Attention Business Owners – Your Customers Are Talking (Complaints/Compliments from eTweeple) http://ow.ly/ogRO #
• @ConversationAge YW … My goal is to get them posted each day, it's been a challenge as I tend to spend too much time in research mode in reply to ConversationAge #
• @Mashable – 15 places to make money creating your own products – http://su.pr/4Mntzx #
• Do Twitter Experts Really Exist – http://su.pr/1F2hSs #
• RT @Bigdreamer01: Attention Business Owners – Your Customers Are Talking « eTweeple … http://bit.ly/2ssxvP #
• Today's #TweepOfTheDay – Meet Valeria Maltoni of @ConversationAge http://su.pr/26uORX #
• Anyone have comments on StumbleUpon's URL shortener – http://su.pr/1L7JVn #
• I just added a wall graphic giveaway from @uprinting to eTweeple.com – http://ow.ly/ofQm #

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Now that I’m cooled off, I can write sensibly about the insane decision Grifols of Boise handed down regarding my ability to donate blood plasma.

Every now and then I have given blood plasma as a way to do something for others and it’s nice they pay me a little for the 3-4 hours it usually took out of my day. I always knew if I was in a pinch for some gas money or diapers for the kids I could always run over to the plasma center and give them some of my plasma.

There are also other benefits I would notice when I did this regularly … the most notable was I started to loose a few pounds for which I could stand to loose a few more … my blood pressure usually was more consistent and with in good ranges, I stayed hydrated ( a must in order to donate anyway) and overall I felt good about donating and the small health benefits as a side bonus.

I recently decided I would go back and start donating again, we could use the extra money and it would give me some time to read and listen to some of the podcasts I need to catch up on. I was there on Tuesday last and was told since I last gave plasma in ‘07 that I was considered a new donor again, requiring me go through the physical and new donor pre-screening. Problem was I got there 5 minutes too late as they were not taking new donors for the day. frustrated I went home.

The next day (Wednesday) I arrived with plenty of time, went through the initial screening, and about 2.5 hours into my visit I was called in for the physical. After asking me a series of questions (some repetitive from the previous screening steps) the screener asked me if I had any piercings ( the answer was right there in front of him on the form I had filled out) and he added even closed piercings which is something I don’t remember ever being asked before. I was reminded I once had my left ear pierced in JR High back in the mid ’80’s … so I mentioned that.

The HAMMER drops !

The screener then pulled out the same form that was filled out by the screener in ‘07 which didn’t indicate my ear piercings, he had me read the acknowledgment print right next to my signature that showed the text – including closed piercings – in parenthesis. He then stated that what comes next is the part of his job that sucks … the part where he points out on the current form by signing I am agreeing that all the information is true and correct and if it is not that I will be permanently deferred from donating plasma.

So basically, what they are saying … since I omitted the fact that I had ear piercings more than 25 years ago on my previous donation screening, I am now permanently BANNED from EVER giving plasma. I tried to tell the guy it was an oversight, I wasn’t asked about closed piercings previously and didn’t notice the fine print next to my signature before either. The guy tried to empathize with me, but said there was nothing he could do.

To say I was upset is an understatement, I mean if anyone has ever given blood plasma and seen the trashy people who get accepted you’ll understand why it’s an outrage to be banned from giving plasma for a simple oversight on paper that has NO baring whatsoever on my ability or the safety of my blood plasma. The stipulation that prohibits a person from giving plasma in regards to piercings is with in a 12 month period, so why is it that something that I forgot to add from 25 years ago would have such a permanent consequence is beyond me.

I just don’t get it … but then again, I guess I have a lot better things I can do productively with 4 hours of my time.

A shout out to Grifols … YOU SUCK! …

I feel better now …

• Attention Business Owners – Your Customers Are Talking – http://ow.ly/ofgy #
• #GreatArticle – Spike Jones – The Twitter 20 Interview on Word of Mouth Marketing ( http://bit.ly/11AqF4 ) #
• RT @tweetmeme Incinerate Your Social Media Checklist | Social Media Marketing | Social Media Consulting – Convince &… http://bit.ly/13ICGG #
• Great article on population trends and impact on business – http://ow.ly/ob8V #
• Reading: "5 Straw Man Arguments to Take a Pass on Social Media" (http://twitthis.com/gcma5u) #
• RE: @tacanderson @TacAnderson your blog post is dead on. What I see is a repeat of Internet history, but obviously this… http://disq.us/cuyi #
• @tigressse you can go to http://cyberduck.ch/ and download the beta, it supports Snow Leopard in reply to tigressse #
• RT @mashable HOW TO: Use Twitter’s Advanced Search Features http://bit.ly/iz6LZ #
• Web 2.0 logos and the fonts they use – http://ow.ly/o9Mg #
• @ShellyKramer I steer clear of Guru's too, but the title caught my attention in reply to ShellyKramer #
• How to choose a social media guru – 5 questions to ask before hiring – http://ow.ly/o81G #
• Today's #TweepOfTheDay – @KatrinaSawa – http://ow.ly/nWvE #
• Meet @ScotMckay – Today's #TweepOfTheDay at eTweeple – http://ow.ly/nH2k #
• @IanGertler RE: qualifications for #TweepOfTheDay, will have a post up for Sept, and the use of the hashtag will be used too, thx for the RT in reply to IanGertler #
• RT @IanGertler: #TweepOfTheDay – a great idea! RT @ScottProck: @JeffPulver is the newest Tweep Of The Day – http://ow.ly/nxI4 #
• RT @CraigMJamieson: @ScottProck Have I been in a coma? Scott, love your new site! All you tweeple need to visit http://etweeple.com/ – TY #
• @JeffPulver is the newest Tweep Of The Day – http://ow.ly/nxI4 #
• RE: @ScottProck Great article Glory … I'm finding I use Tweepz almost daily now, thank you for the contribution. http://disq.us/98hf #
• 45 free PSD collections for designers – http://ow.ly/nuve #
• Boise – anyone know how to reach Directv in Nampa, or the location of their office? don't want the Boise call center or a reseller #

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