The feature article in the January 2010 issue of Bright Ideas Blogzine asks:

• When you look back at the past decade, what do you say about yourself?
• As you look forward to the coming decade, will you do “business as usual?”

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I’ve received more spammy e-mails and e-newsletters than I can count — some of them are from people I know!

But what about the e-mails and e-newsletters you send? Could they be considered spam? Could you be unknowingly breaking the law?

Perhaps. That’s why it’s critically important understand the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003. In the December issue of Bright Ideas Blogzine, I briefly explain the CAN-SPAM law and give you a few simple guidelines you must follow to ensure that the e-mails you send are on the up-and-up.

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The November 2009 issue of Bright Ideas Blogzine hits Inboxes today. In this month’s issue, you’ll find:

Two Seconds to Impact:

How your blog can make an impact in two seconds or less

How to Put Your Facebook Updates Back to “Normal”:

A quickie tutorial

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Does anybody really know what time it is?

On the Las Vegas Strip, the answer is a resounding “No.”

In the September issue of Bright Ideas Blogzine, you’ll learn about the Vegas “no clocks” conspiracy, and three other marketing ploys the mega resorts use successfully.

We’ll show you how to adapt these techniques so you can lure new customers and assure loyalty among your current customers.

You’ll hear about:

• The Room Key Caper

• The All-Day Buffet Foray

• (How to) Walk Like an Egyptian

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