| Hello: Here’s the latest edition of MarketVolt’s Monday Mash-up. We’ll kick off every week with this quick collection of tips, recommendations, observations and other interesting, valuable stuff. – Tom |
Monday, July 2, 2018 MarketVolt’s Monday Mash-UpRecommended Resource A Great, Free Screen Capture Application I recently discovered Recordit, a free tool (Windows or Mac) for creating screen capture videos. Here at MarketVolt, we use Camtasia for sales and training videos. But that software and its license fee may be overkill for many of you. Recordit is a great way to get started with video screen capture for quick demos or how-to videos. It’s July 2. Happy Birthday, AmericaThat’s not a typo. On July SECOND, 1776 The Second Continental Congress declared its independence from Great Britain by passing an 80-word resolution that said, “…all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved.” After the resolution passed, John Adams declared, “The second day of July 1776 will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival.” Of course, Adams was wrong. A couple of days later, Congress went a step further, adopting the Declaration of Independence (1,325 words) which was, in effect, a legal document designed to justify independence. Here’s a quick TEDed video that reveals a few things you might not know about that fateful week in July 1776. I’m Listening to… The Greatest “Americana” Album Ever(?) Speaking of the Americans and the British… 50 years ago while the “British Invasion” (Beatles, etc.) was in full swing, a band called The Band released its first album, “Music from Big Pink.” Here’s a link to listen on Spotify (you can join and listen for free). No one was calling it “Americana” music then. But 50 years later, this may be the greatest album in that genre. Ideas Worth Sharing… Link-Worthy Content Here’s a great blog post for anyone searching for content ideas for email, blogs or other online media: “5 Powerful Types (And Examples) of Link-Worthy Content.” Wise Words from Thurgood Marshall Marshall, the first African-American justice on the US Supreme Court was born 110 years ago today. He said: “Where you see wrong or inequality or injustice, speak out, because this is your country. This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on.” *** Any reading, listening, quoting, resourcing that you think we should share? Send us a tip. Until next time, enjoy the rest of this week and the weekend. Tom |
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