Miscellaneous | Justin Levy

Are You Subscribed Yet?

January 11, 2010 By Justin Levy 4 Comments

I really appreciate all of the meaningful conversations that we have in the comments of this website, on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Flickr and the other ways that we find to connect online. But, I realize that for some of you, you simply click through or you’ve arrived here from a search engine. If so, it would make me smile if you took a minute to subscribe. I’ve given you a few different options below.

Thank you for the continued support. I’m really looking forward to learning from you and hopefully share some helpful material throughout the rest of 2010.

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Don’t have time to check in with your feed reader but still want to get any new content? Sign up via email and receive any new content in your inbox every morning. What’s better than a little bit of Justin along with your coffee? Let’s be real now….

Subcribe via Google Reader

Google Reader happens to be my favorite RSS reader and I highly recommend it. I love that we can share and learn together using something as simple as a feed reader.

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Realizing that Google Reader isn’t the only feed reader out there, feel free to grab add to your reader-of-choice.

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Thank You

Finally, thank you for all of your continued support. I love every minute that I get to spend with you either here, on one of the various networks or, even better, in real life. Keep doing super cool stuff!

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Gone Mobile

January 5, 2010 By Justin Levy 2 Comments

You can now access a mobile version of [justinrlevy.com] when you use a touch mobile device such as an iPhone or Droid. Previously this blog had utilized the Carrington theme to create a mobile version of the site. But, I just switched over to WPtouch to create a fuller experience. Carrington had many of the features that WPtouch has but I like the look, feel and design of WPtouch a little more. It displays photos, Tweetmeme and Disqus tightly as well as the basic features of the site including tabs, tags, categories, date/time, and more.

What really impressed me about WPtouch was the level of customization the theme allows from the Settings menu. In my previous experience with themes or plugins that created mobile versions, they usually were limited in their customization options, if they allowed customization at all. Of course, you could pay to have a custom mobile version created but who wants to spend money if they don’t have to.

To highlight the high level of customization that the user is allowed, I took the below screenshot of the just the icon selection menu. This menu allows you to choose the icons that will be displayed for your different tabs.

That is just one of the many customizable features that you can tweak and have fun with.

So, if you’re looking to create a mobile version of your blog/website and you’re on WordPress, head over and grab WPtouch.

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A Simple Thank You

December 8, 2009 By Justin Levy 5 Comments

I just wanted to take a minute out to say thank you for everyone who took some time out of their day to wish me a Happy Birthday! It means a lot to me and I look forward to what we’re able to accomplish over the next 12 months before we do this all over again

Keep being awesome!

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Living Out of a Box

February 3, 2009 By Justin Levy 6 Comments

For those of you who follow me on Twitter or Facebook you know that I’ve spent the past few weeks preparing to move up to Boston. This week was the big week and we moved on Friday and Saturday. So, that means that right now I’m living out of boxes. While some may not like this because they feel unsettled and unorganized, I love it. I hate moving, don’t get me wrong. But, I love unpacking because it signifies the opportunity for a fresh start.

Moving allows me to evaluate my organizational processes, both at home and at work, both personal and professional, and make changes, experiment and have a little fun. When you’re settled into your day-to-day life it makes it really hard to take an objective look at your processes. It makes it even harder to make real changes. When you move, however, especially when it includes a job change as well, it provides the perfect opportunity for this type of self-evaluation. As someone who is focused on productivity and organization, I welcome the opportunities to conduct these evaluations. I try to regularly evaluate my processes but it never happens the way it can when you have a new space.

Not moving or changing jobs any time soon? Well, you can have a fresh start in your current house or office. Try taking everything in the space you want to organize and pack it into boxes. Then clean the entire space corner to corner. Try moving the furniture around so it will feel and look different. Next, go through the boxes you packed up. Make sure you evaluate every single sheet of paper and all of the items that you have packed away. Now put everything that you have gone through away.

On a side note, if you aren’t following me on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn, friend me up!

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Do You Really Want to Know?

December 24, 2008 By Justin Levy Leave a Comment

So, I’ve finally been tagged by one of the memes going around the blogosphere this week. This particular meme happens to be seven things you don’t know about me. I got tagged by Scott Monty and Jason Kintzler within a couple hours of one another.

I know some people don’t like these type of posts but I think they’re fun, sometimes. If it wasn’t for being tagged by Scott and Jason, I’m not sure I would’ve ever written a post like this. Sure, you probably would learn the information from following me on Twitter, or staying in touch via Facebook, or looking at my previous history on LinkedIn. But, here it is, all wrapped up nicely for you in one post.

While I was in college I owned a DJ company called Talent Network. We performed at all types of events including weddings, fraternity/sorority parties, private events, formals, corporate parties, etc.
I am getting married to my beautiful fiance, Laura, on June 6, 2009 at the Inn at Mystic.
I have a weird obsession with chips and salsa. I can easily eat an entire bag of tortilla chips in one sitting if I’m not careful. Any restaurant we go to, if they have chips and salsa or nachos, I order them.
I love love love all things spicy. I regularly eat jarred sliced jalepenos as a snack. Yes, I just reach into the jar and grab a small handful of ‘em and just eat them. I grew up always eating very spicy foods. Now, friends and family buy me salsas, hot sauces and spcies from all over the world for me to try. Traveling and want to buy me a gift? Don’t get me a keychain or postcard. Find me a cool hot sauce, BBQ sauce, salsa or spice.
My former position with That’s Great News and That’s Great PR gave me the opportunity to travel to the Philippines a handful of times. If you’ve never visited, it is worth the trip and will give you a new appreciation for things you take for granted on a daily basis back here.
I am a die-hard Red Sox, Celtics and Patriots fan. I don’t follow hockey but if I did, I’m sure it would be the Bruins. I grew up in Springfield, MA so I was totally engulfed in all things Boston professional sports. Also, my grandfather is like the guy (I think it was his uncle?) from the movie Fever Pitch who relates all dates to what the Red Sox were doing that year.
I love the Aston Martin DB9 and DBS vehicles. I had the chance to drive a DBS a few months ago and fully plan on owning one day.

Since I know that a lot of others don’t like memes, I’m going to make the choice not to tag anyone else. As I look around it seems as though this meme is dying anyways.

Have other questions for me? Feel free to ask me in the comments below.

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