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Split First and Last Name into Seperate Columns in Excel.

February 7th, 2008 · Comments Off

If you have a First Name and Last Name in one column in Excel, here’s a tutorial on splitting them into two separate columns (without VB macros) from LauraJ’s blog. It involves using the Data to Text feature. Very handy.
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Using Facebook and LinkedIn for your career

September 24th, 2007 · Comments Off

Quick Sprout has some tips on using Facebook to help your career. Reminds me of Guy Kawasaki’s posts on using LinkedIn like 10 ways to use LinkedIn and his LinkedIn Profile Extreme Makeover. (via Lifehacker)
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How to become a blogger in college

August 16th, 2007 · Comments Off

Advice on how to become a blogger in college from Wired:
Spend less time on coursework, because unless you’re going to graduate school, your grades don’t matter. And you don’t need to go to grad school to be a journalist. This route will leave more time for you to start blogging in college and jump into [...]

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About:blank for less wasted time on the Web - Lifehacker

January 13th, 2006 · Comments Off

About:blank for less wasted time on the Web-I’ve been saying to do this for years.
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