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Tuesday, February 08, 2011

Books I'm Reading: Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters 2.0: 1,001 Unconventional Tips, Tricks and Tactics for Landing Your Dream Job



I've started to read Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters 2.0: 1,001 Unconventional Tips, Tricks and Tactics for Landing Your Dream Job by Jay Conrad Levinson and David E. Perry. The image in the post has an affiliate link. I'm one of the millions who is looking for full-time employment that is worthwhile and meaningful both career-wise and financially. I'm betting that Guerrilla Marketing may have some insights I can apply to marketing my Zazzle store, Doug E. Shirts.

The beginning of the book states what everyone kind of knows already - things have changed! The workplace and the path to getting a job has never been more difficult. The difference so far is that Jay/David (I don't know who's voice is writing though I think it's Jay) tell us what what industries are soon to be history and the one's that are growing. I do think that the American public has yet to come to grips that some of the lost jobs are never coming back (at least to this country). We've inadvertently priced ourselves out of the game and big business (who despite recent rulings, is not human or tied to a location) has looked elsewhere to find cheap labor. The other thing they do to to dump payroll is to fire old, hire young and dump the job duties on those who remain.

The writing seems to be crisp and interesting. I'll update you as I read more!





Monday, February 07, 2011

Other Cool Zazzle Stores: Simo's World (Autism)



Arthur and his mom run this Zazzle Store out of Florida. The designs Arthur uses are cool and whimsical. It makes me smile.

What you wouldn't get by looking just at the artwork is that Arthur is a teenager who is autistic. The store is dedicated to Arthur to promote his art. Please take a moment or two and visit Simo's World!


Sunday, February 06, 2011

Other Cool Zazzle Stores: saytoons

saytoons's Store at Zazzle

Saytoons hails from Chicago, Illinois and is not only a great Zazzle store owner, but a professional illustrator and cartoonist. As a kid, he met the legendary Grass Green (cartoonist/comic book artist) and he was sold on being a cartoonist. You can see his skills reflected in his artistic products. I like everything in his store; I particularly like his skateboards.

Check out his store and tell him I sent you!



Saturday, February 05, 2011

Music: Urgin by Doug E. Shirts

  Urgin by DougEShirts




One of the tracks I created when I was playing around with Acid Studio. The tracks are created with music/sound loops.


This is music or sequential sounds created by me using the Sony ACID Music Studio 6.0. I have played guitar, roto-toms, oboe and guitar; however, I do not claim to be a professional musician whatsoever.


All tunes are downloadable and are registered using the Creative Commons Licensing. Feel free to use the music as long as you attribute me as the maker. Check out the links below to understand more about the rules of the game.


Creative Commons License --

This music free to share under a Creative

Friday, February 04, 2011

Join To Participate Mesh Hats from Zazzle.com

Join To Participate Mesh Hats from Zazzle.com



Get the wear that's sweeping the nation! Let everyone know that they "must join to participate." You decide what it means.


Create a personalized gift at Zazzle.

Thursday, February 03, 2011

Other Cool Zazzle Stores: fch_agora

Flora is a Zazzle store owner operating out of Athens, Greece. She has some really artistic and beautiful designs that are all her original drawings and illustrations. Check out her store here.







Wednesday, February 02, 2011

Portland, Maine Case For The Ipad from Zazzle.com

Portland, Maine Case For The Ipad from Zazzle.com



A moose, Portland's skyline, and a fact about the city. Does it get any better?

I created this design when I first moved to Portland, Maine. I liked the idea of combining images of what many people think of when they think of Maine with the current skyline view. Portland is Maine's largest city and you can find out more information here. 

Tuesday, February 01, 2011

Doug E. Shirts on Squidoo Lens

I'm on Squidoo!

I have entered my store and info at djskagnetti's Squidoo lens page called "8 Zazzle Store Promotion Ideas to Help You Sell MORE STUFF and Build Up an Empire! :P." I'm hoping it does. Check it out, please.




I also have my own first lens for - you guessed it - Doug E. Shirts @ Zazzle. I've just started it and you can see it here.

Monday, January 31, 2011

Right Now Was The Future Shirt from Zazzle.com

Right Now Was The Future Shirt from Zazzle.com



A reminder to yourself and others to make "right now" count! Watch in fascination as people get what you're saying. Available in shirts, key chains and mugs.

I always like paradoxes and irony. It must be because of my love of time-travel stories in comics. As I get older, I realize more and more how little time we have in this place. Knowing that we're constantly living in our realized futures puts the pressure live our lives in the NOW.



Sunday, January 30, 2011

Gay Pride Profile Postage Stamp from Zazzle.com

Gay Pride Profile Postage Stamp from Zazzle.com


A subtle, original image that shows to those who know that you support diversity and/or are part of the "diverse" crowd. This design is also available on shirts, stickers, magnets and aprons!

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Class of 2011 - Unstoppable Tee Shirts from Zazzle.com

Class of 2011 - Unstoppable Tee Shirts from Zazzle.com

On the Doug E. Shirts FB Page, Chiefcliff had an idea for a tee shirt:

"How about a T-shirt, or lanyard, to hand out as rewards for high-school age scholar-athletes (you know, the kids who maintain a high GPA while earning a letter)?"

I thought it was a great idea! So I thought about it and came up with this design that now available at the Doug E. Shirts store @ Zazzle.com:



So, what do you think? Did I come up with something good? Please leave comments here or at the store.






The Class of 2011 is our future! With their achievements in both scholarship and sports, they will be UNSTOPPABLE! Get a shirt for your Graduate. Or better yet, get them for the entire class! Available on many different styles of tees.





Jake Shimabukuro plays "Bohemian Rhapsody" | Video on TED.com

Jake Shimabukuro plays "Bohemian Rhapsody" | Video on TED.com

Happiness is a warm uke.

I Love You! Card from Zazzle.com

I Love You! Card from Zazzle.com



Order by 2/2 to insure it will get to you on time!

Love is love. A card is only a snapshot of your current emotion and desire. Use this card to express your feelings. This one will work best with flowers or a ring or a nice dinner.

Friday, January 28, 2011

SK8 Crimes T-shirt from Zazzle.com

SK8 Crimes T-shirt from Zazzle.com



This one is for those skate-boardin' ladies out there. Please check it out!

O'Portland T-shirts from Zazzle.com

O'Portland T-shirts from Zazzle.com



Follow Your Bliss:

Laddies and Lassies of Portland! Show your love of the ol' Irish with this stylish design on the black tee from Doug E. Shirts! Follow your bliss and have it for your very own.

By the way, there are many Portlands in the USA; use it for yours. Saint Patrick's Day is coming up soon...

Thursday, January 27, 2011

interbeing shirt from Zazzle.com

interbeing shirt from Zazzle.com


Everything is a part of creation. Remind people of the interconnections of life - Interbeing.

Interbeing is a modern term that describes the interconnectedness of everything. For example, the flower above can not be unless there is soil, sun, rain/water and time. We ourselves are not just ourselves but connected to many things; this makes us who we are.

Confused? I was at first as well. Check out these sites to learn more:


Wednesday, January 26, 2011

O'Portland Neck Ties from Zazzle.com

O'Portland Neck Ties from Zazzle.com



Follow Your Bliss:

Laddies and Lassies of Portland! Show your love of the ol' Irish with this stylish design on a beautiful neck tie from Doug E. Shirts! Follow your bliss and have it for your very own.

By the way, there are many Portlands in the USA; use it for yours. Saint Patrick's Day is coming up soon...

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Thanks! Card from Zazzle.com

Thanks! Card from Zazzle.com



Sending a simple thanks really can make someone's day. Go ahead - do it. You know you want to...

I am notoriously bad when it comes to sending thank-you notes. I say or email my thanks, but in many circles that's like saying thanks under one's breath. I made these so I can be more motivated to thank people properly. If you buy some, let me know your address and I'll send one to you.

Monday, January 24, 2011

guitar collage shirt from Zazzle.com

guitar collage shirt from Zazzle.com



Never say that I can't shill for a fellow Zazzle designer. Leetpete commented on my post about the Peace Out tee and invited me to check out his Zazzle store. I liked what I saw. The Guitar Collage shirt stood out to me and I just had to write about it. It's great!

Do Leetpete and I a favor and check out his Zazzle store by clicking here.

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Buffalo Avenue Books: The Reviews Are Trickling In!

Buffalo Avenue Books: The Reviews Are Trickling In!: "Two Tales of Atlantis received a nice notice over on Examiner.com. Much thanks to reviewer Robert Sodaro! "



The e-book is written by Paul Kupperberg, who has written and edited at DC Comics (Arion, Lord of Atlantis; Checkmate and Vigilante to name a few) as well as edited at the World Weekly News. I had the great opportunity to get to know him when I helped at A Timeless Journey in Stamford, Connecticut.

Not only does he have a new book but he's currently at Archie Comics involved with a super-popular series that shows Archie married(!). One storyline has him married to Veronica; the other has him married to Betty. You can hear an interview with Paul here about that comic as well as other things.