The Blogoclump

Read & discuss at Jeffrey Cufaude's blog.

Google is outstanding service, in my opinion - but one feature is truly too much info (TMI) at best, and dangerous for kids at worst. By inputting a phone number into Google Search bar, can get both address and exact directions/map to the home/location. So anyone your kids give phone number to (or it’s overheard) can get name connected to that phone number, street address, and map/directions . You may find other info connected to name/phone number on display as well. I removed my home phone/map weeks ago, but colleague mentioned earlier today should share in event others not aware of it.

In order to find whether your phone number is mapped, go to Google. Type your phone number with area code in search bar and hit Search (or Return). If you see your name/address/phone, click Map hyperlink. To remove (block) your phone number on Google, click on the “Phonebook results for … ” link and you’ll see link for Removal page. Complete online form. Removal takes 48 hours.

Google indicates Removal is permanent so can’t change your mind later and get included; and notes many other services have similar displays of phone number/maps. Others may not offer easy removal option as Google fortunately includes.

Great advice I got from an association member applies to Google too: Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.
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Read & discuss at CindyAE's blog.

   Almost…  at the local laundromat.
The temperatures are dropping in Ann Arbor - and it’s time to bring out the heavy comforters for our chilly bedroom.
Our king-sized duvet was too large for our own clothes washer so I was off to the local laundromat to use their super-sized machines.
When I arrived, I sadly learned there […]

Read & discuss at Cynthia D'Amour's blog.

Read & discuss at Margaret Core's blog.

Read & discuss at Margaret Core's blog.

Read & discuss at Jamie Notter's blog.

Read & discuss at Margaret Core's blog.

This article on volunteering from the National Association of REALTORS® is good information for any association trying to boost voluntarism. And that should include yours.

7 Surprising Reasons to Volunteer: “Your work schedule is crazy and free time is hard to find — so why start volunteering now? Here are some reasons you might not have considered.”

Here are the seven reasons:
Reason #1: It Will Boost Your Visibility (for Free)
Reason #2: You’ll Sharpen Your Business Skills
Reason #3: It Doesn’t Require a Huge Time Commitment
Reason #4: Make Meaningful Community Connections
Reason #5: It’s Time to Expand Your Professional Horizons
Reason #6: You’ll Appreciate What You Have
Reason #7: You’ll Feel So Good About It

Read & discuss at bkmcae@gmail.com (Ben Martin)'s blog.

And are you over-using it? As a communicator, this WaPo article resonated with me.

Addressing a Case of P.A. Fatigue - washingtonpost.com: “But the growing emphasis on academic achievement is leading some educators to call T-shirt sale announcements more of a distraction than they are worth. ”

Read & discuss at bkmcae@gmail.com (Ben Martin)'s blog.

It’s time to move on.

Read & discuss at jeffpi1@gmail.com (Jeff De Cagna of Principled Innovation LLC, the association community's leading voice for innovation!)'s blog.