Apr 20 2008
Sunday Coffee Cup
Welcome to the second issue of the Sunday Coffee Cup. I sincerely welcome your comments and feedback.
Last week I missed this post because I was drowning in a Internal Server Error that was intermittently occurring on the site. While I was eventually able resolve the error it was extremely stressful and took a sleepless night to work through it. The moral of the story is to make sure your websites are properly backed up and you have a plan in the event of a technical emergency.
Worth Repeating:
Online Sales to Grow 17 Percent in ‘08
NEW YORK (AP)– Online spending is expected to rise a robust 17 percent this year, despite a sluggish economy that has bruised many brick-based retailers, according to an annual survey to be released Tuesday.
Retail sales online, excluding travel purchases, are set to grow to $204 billion in 2008 from $174.5 billion last year, fueled by sales of apparel, computers and autos, according to a survey conducted by Internet analysis firm Forrester Research for Shop.org, the online arm of the National Retail Federation trade group. That projection is below the 21 percent increase seen in the prior year, but industry officials attribute it to the maturing of the business, not the sluggish economy.
Blog of the Week:
Historical Marker Database
This website is an illustrated searchable online catalog of historical information viewed through the filter of roadside and other permanent outdoor markers, monuments, and plaques. It contains photographs, inscription transcriptions, marker locations, maps, additional information and commentary, and links to more information. Anyone can add new markers to the database and update existing marker pages with new photographs, links, information and commentary.
There is a post on the Route of the 1776 British & Hessian invasion in Tenafly, NJ.
Coffee Break:
Geni
Geni lets you create a family tree through our fun simple interface. You can expand your tree by adding relatives’ email addresses. They will be invited to join your tree and can add other relatives. Your tree will continue to grow as relatives invite other relatives.
Inspirational Quote:
“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined”. – Henry David Thoreau
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