Obsessive Record Keeping: The Need for Journals and More

As I get older, my thirst for knowledge about my own family's past, my country's past, and the ancient past of the world grows. It could perhaps be that thirst that drives me to keep a journal that I might believe deep down could benefit my own posterity.

Salt Lake Tribune: Carrying Guns in Public

Lessons From My Youth: Running 14 Miles Requires Training

It was 2002. I was living in Springville UT enjoying my independent life as a cell phone salesman. A childhood friend and coworker, Josh Parker lived exactly 14 miles away in Orem UT. I don’t remember whose idea it was, but we both latched onto it immediately. We should run from his house to mine.…

My Wonderful Ami & 2011 Goals

Wives just don’t get enough credit in general and mine is no different. 2010 was an interesting year for us. I started working for Matchbin Inc in December of 2009. I learned a lot from the great people there and the company introduced me to my future employer. The work required a lot of travel…

Lost and Found Wild Goose Chase and a Lesson Learned

Circumstance had it that I was at the same gate as the week previous so before I sat down to call the city lost and found I asked the gate attendant if they had their own lost and found, explaining about my jacket left there the previous week. “Did you already check with Delta's lost and found?” At this point I'm wondering how many independent lost and founds there are in this airport and how come none of them know about each other.

The Blog SEO & Syndication Formula eBook: Now Available

Published in Dec 2010 Jacob reveals the secrets of blog syndication. “If you can create an automated process to both grow your social following, increase your rankings in search engines, and drive direct traffic; then you make make money blogging.”

TV News Check: Entravision Appointment Press

Entravision Communications Corp. announced the addition of Jacob Paulsen as interactive sales manager for its Colorado markets. In his new role, Paulsen will be responsible for leading Entravision’s digital and interactive sales efforts in its Denver, Aspen, Colorado Springs and Pueblo markets.

Quality Traffic Really is More Valuable than Quantity

I used to be of the opinion that more traffic was always the goal. In the last 60 days I've been proven wrong because my display advertising revenue has doubled in that same period. I will take a 20% loss in traffic for double the money anytime.