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Hello. I am Joel Marcey, author of this personal blog.
Check out my joint venture with acclaimed programming language instructor, Rex Jaeschke, called Programming Classroom
I am also owner of Twin Roots, a consulting and software development company.
Category Archives: Business
Announcing the Launch of Programming Classroom
So, I finally did it. My company Twin Roots has launched an actual product. Well, not a product exactly; more like a service. Along with my outside partner in crime, Rex Jaeschke, we planned a website where we are providing … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Computers, Development, Entrepreneurship, Micro ISV, Software, Technology, Twin Roots
Tagged C, Java, Learning, Programming Classroom, Rex Jaeschke, Visual Basic
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Help – I Want To Redesign My Company Website, But Where Do I Start
Update: I added what I think might be my favorite site — Slicehost (and, yes, they are my current hosting provider). I am in the market to redesign my company website. A few months ago, I put version 1.0 of … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Twin Roots, WordPress
Tagged Business of Software, Designers, Slicehost, Templates, website, Website Design
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Apple CEO Steve Jobs Taking Medical Leave Until June
Apple CEO Steve Jobs’ health worse than expected. He is taking leave until June. Get better soon! Stock is plummeting; could be a buying opportunity for me. Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Business, Personal, Technology
Tagged CEO, Finances, health, Medical Leave, Robert Scoble, Steve Jobs, Stock, Tim Cook
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Mac Personal Finance Software: iBank Wins, Moneywell Has Promise, Who Knows About Quicken Financial Life
iBank will be my Mac financial application, as imperfect as it may be. But it is by far the best and most complete financial software package out there for my needs (and if you include iBiz, it would match Microsoft Money in most, if not all, facets). I will wait and see what happens with Moneywell, and I am intrigued by the upcoming release Quicken Financial Life (although I am disappointed I cannot be a part of the beta). Continue reading
Publicly Announcing the Website To My Software and Consulting Company, Twin Roots
My company website is now publicly online. Twin Roots, a software and technical consulting, contracting and development company has been active for about a year now. And while I have had an initial website up for the last month … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Career, Development, Micro ISV, Personal, Twin Roots
Tagged Consulting, GoDaddy, Six Shooter Media, Software Company, Themes, twinroots.com, website
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My Web Host Is …… Slicehost
Amazingly, I have finally settled on a web host. For all intents and purposes, this is the first time I have ever personally signed up for a web host. To choose one was a long and arduous task of research, … Continue reading
State of the Me – Quick Hits
It has been a while since I have given a progress report of where things stand for me professionally. Back when I worked for Intel, I was mandated to give monthly status report. I am feeling nostalgic today. Here is … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Business, Career, Entrepreneurship, Mac, Micro ISV, Technology
Tagged Ideas, Professional Summary, Webhosts, WordPress
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If You Are A Yahoo! Stockholder, Are You Mad This Evening?
After seeing the news that Microsoft has abandoned its bid for Yahoo!, do you think the average Yahoo! shareholder is angry that they are unable to now get $33/share for Yahoo! stock, and instead is going to have to watch … Continue reading
Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?
It has been a while since I have written a post. So as to not disappoint my one reader out there , I am making time to do so today. I have been really busy actually – to a point … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Business, Micro ISV, Personal
Tagged Career and Family, Daily Schedule, Technical Editing
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Reconsidering My Micro-ISV Ideas
It has been a 1.5 months since I posted my ideas to start my Micro-ISV. After moving across the country, continuing on my consulting efforts, and some personal research and reflection, I am reconsidering whether I should move forward with … Continue reading