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		<title>Facebook to allow custom urls Friday at Midnight</title>
		<link>http://www.mediamatt.com/2009/06/10/facebook-to-allow-custom-urls-friday-at-midnight/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:43:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Facebook announced the forthcoming availability of usernames for user profiles and Facebook Pages beginning at 12:01am EDT Saturday, June 13, 2009. Now you can have a personalized URL for your Page (facebook.com/yourname). 
Read the Facebook blog to learn all the details: 
http://blog.facebook.com/blog.php?post=90316352130
Below is an FAQ specifically for Page administrators on the new process and how [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop">F</span>acebook announced the forthcoming availability of usernames for user profiles and Facebook Pages beginning at 12:01am EDT Saturday, June 13, 2009. Now you can have a personalized URL for your Page (facebook.com/yourname). </p>
<p>Read the Facebook blog to learn all the details: <a href="http://blog.facebook.com/blog.php?post=90316352130"><br />
http://blog.facebook.com/blog.php?post=90316352130</a></p>
<p>Below is an FAQ specifically for Page administrators on the new process and how to obtain a username for your Page. </p>
<p><strong>How can I secure a Username for my Page? </strong><br />
If you are an administrator of a Facebook Page, you will be able to choose your username just like a user selecting a username for their profile. Go to <a href="http://blog.facebook.com/blog.php?post=90316352130">http:/www.facebook.com/username</a> at 12:01am EDT on Saturday, June 13 and you will be prompted to choose a username for the Page you administer.</p>
<p><strong>I tried to secure a name for my Page but Facebook said the Page was not eligible. What are the requirements?</strong><br />
Your Facebook Page must meet two requirements: it must be live on Facebook prior to the May 31, 2009 cut-off date and have a minimum 1,000 fans as of May 31, 2009. </p>
<p><strong>I am an administrator for multiple Pages on Facebook, how can I secure a Username for each of them? </strong><br />
If you are an administrator of a Page, you will be able to choose a username for each Page at <a href="http://blog.facebook.com/blog.php?post=90316352130">http://www.facebook.com/username </a>beginning at 12:01am EDT on Saturday, June 13. There will be an interface for you to choose usernames for the Facebook Pages you administer.</p>
<p><strong>Why should I register a username for my Facebook Page? </strong><br />
Usernames allow public entities to easily promote your presence on Facebook with a short URL (<a href="http://blog.facebook.com/blog.php?post=90316352130">http://www.facebook.com/yourname</a>). This username can be used in your marketing communications, company website and business cards.</p>
<p><strong>What are the guidelines around creating a username for Facebook Pages? </strong><br />
Usernames were created to make it easier for Facebook users to identify their profile and share with others. As a public figure, business or brand with a Page on Facebook, your username should be straightforward and easy to remember. Facebook encourages you to consider the following when creating a username for Pages:</p>
<ul>
<li>Create a username that is as close as possible to your public figure or business name (e.g. AshtonKutcher, PizzaHut). </li>
<li>If you own the rights to a given name, make it your username so that others cannot obtain it. </li>
<li>Usernames can only contain alphanumeric characters (A-Z, 0-9) or a period (&#8221;.&#8221;). </li>
<li>Choose a username you will be happy with for the long term. Usernames are not transferable.</li>
<li>Your username must adhere to Facebook’s Statement of Rights and Responsibilities.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>I accidentally selected the wrong/misspelled username for my Facebook Page. Can I revise it? </strong><br />
No. Once you have claimed a username by clicking the “Set Username” button, it is not possible to edit it, or to transfer your username to a different account on Facebook. Additionally, when an account is removed from the site, its username will not be made available to other users for security reasons.</p>
<p><strong>Can I have more than one username for a Facebook Page? </strong><br />
No. Only one username is allowed per Page. </p>
<p><strong>What should I do if someone’s username infringes my rights? </strong><br />
If you wish to report that someone’s username infringes your rights, please fill out our automated IP infringement form. The form is located at <a href="http://blog.facebook.com/blog.php?post=90316352130">http://www.facebook.com/copyright.php?noncopyright_notice=1</a></p>
<p><strong>I am an authorized representative for a public figure, brand or business and/or hold the rights to a trademark name. My username was claimed by another user. What can I do?</strong><br />
If you wish to report that someone’s username infringes your rights, please fill out our automated IP infringement form: <a href="http://blog.facebook.com/blog.php?post=90316352130">http://www.facebook.com/copyright.php?noncopyright_notice=1</a></p>
<p><strong>I would like to prevent individuals from registering a username that is associated with a trademark that I own. </strong><br />
To prevent the registration of a username that infringes your trademark, please go here: <a href="http://blog.facebook.com/blog.php?post=90316352130">http://www.facebook.com/help/contact.php?show_form=username_rights<br />
</a><br />
<strong>What is the process to request removal of an unauthorized Page of a public figure, brand or business?</strong><br />
If you wish to report that someone’s username infringes your rights, all you need to do is fill out our automated IP infringement form: <a href="http://blog.facebook.com/blog.php?post=90316352130">http://www.facebook.com/copyright.php?noncopyright_notice=1<br />
</a><br />
<strong>Will usernames such as “flowers” or “pizza” ever be available for Facebook Pages? Can I sign up on a waiting list? </strong><br />
At this time, generic words are not available as usernames. Facebook encourages all users and Page administrators to create a username that closely matches the true identity of their name or business.</p>
<p>For additional questions, visit the usernames Help page at <a href="http://blog.facebook.com/blog.php?post=90316352130">http://www.facebook.com/help/?page=896</a></p>
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		<title>Poll:  Why are you visiting this site?</title>
		<link>http://www.mediamatt.com/2009/02/15/poll-why-are-you-visiting-this-site/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mediamatt.com/2009/02/15/poll-why-are-you-visiting-this-site/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:10:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Polls]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[poll]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Please take my survey on why you are visiting this website.  The higher one you rate, the more I write on that topic.  Please also leave a comment if you have ideas for topics.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop">P</span>lease take my survey on why you are visiting this website.  The higher one you rate, the more I write on that topic.  Please also leave a comment if you have ideas for topics.<br />
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.</p>
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		<title>Block Party &#8220;DIRB Reunion at Block 21 Tonight</title>
		<link>http://www.mediamatt.com/2008/12/20/block-party-dirb-reunion-at-block-21-tonight/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 23:31:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Events Around Houston]]></category>

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What: Jam Session
Host: Gracie Chavez, Antonio, El Jeffe &#038; Squincy Jones
Start Time: Saturday, December 20 at 10:00pm
End Time: Sunday, December 21 at 2:00am
Where: Block 21


To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&#038;eid=43878006369

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.mediamatt.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/jeff_gracie.jpg"><img src="http://www.mediamatt.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/jeff_gracie-300x225.jpg" alt="Jeff Fleischmann &#038; Gracie Chavez" title="jeff_gracie" width="300" height="225" class="size-medium wp-image-138" class="right" /></a></p>
<p><strong><span class="drop">W</span>hat:</strong> Jam Session<br />
<strong>Host:</strong> Gracie Chavez, Antonio, El Jeffe &#038; Squincy Jones<br />
<strong>Start Time:</strong> Saturday, December 20 at 10:00pm<br />
<strong>End Time:</strong> Sunday, December 21 at 2:00am<br />
<strong>Where:</strong> Block 21
</p>
<p>
To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:<br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&#038;eid=43878006369">http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&#038;eid=43878006369</a>
</p></p>
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		<title>December Refresh Houston Meeting - Matt Mullenweg</title>
		<link>http://www.mediamatt.com/2008/12/08/december-refresh-houston-meeting-matt-mullenweg/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:25:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Come meet Matt Mullenweg, the founding developer of the popular open-source blogging software WordPress and founder of Automattic. Learn about upcoming releases of wordpress.
Date: Thursday, December 18, 2008
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Houston Technology Center
Street:	410 Pierce St.
City/Town: Houston, TX
You can also view details about this meeting on Facebook
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop">C</span>ome meet <a href="http://ma.tt">Matt Mullenweg</a>, the founding developer of the popular open-source blogging software <a href="http://www.wordpress.org">WordPress</a> and founder of <a href="http://automattic.com">Automattic</a>. Learn about upcoming releases of wordpress.</p>
<p>Date: Thursday, December 18, 2008<br />
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm<br />
Location: Houston Technology Center<br />
Street:	410 Pierce St.<br />
City/Town: Houston, TX</p>
<p>You can also view details about this meeting on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=38917247860">Facebook</a></p>
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		<title>Launch of Houston Pro Painters Redesigned Website</title>
		<link>http://www.mediamatt.com/2008/11/17/launch-of-houston-pro-painters-redesigned-website/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:26:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Web Design]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[CSS]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[redesign]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[website]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[For the past couple of months I have been working with my friends Eddie and Maryam to revamp their www.mypropainters.com website.  Maryam did a great job putting together a design around some basic wireframes that we created together.  They also rewrote their own website copy and put together some great painting resources.  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop">F</span>or the past couple of months I have been working with my friends Eddie and Maryam to revamp their <a href="http://www.mypropainters.com">www.mypropainters.com</a> website.  Maryam did a great job putting together a design around some basic wireframes that we created together.  They also rewrote their own website copy and put together some great painting resources.  I was happy to step in to code the design and create a Request a Quote form for the website.</p>
<p>The previous website was a completely image-based layout so it lacked in crucial organic search engine optimization.  The new site is completely SEO optimized and is built on a Strict XHTML CSS framework.  I used PHP to develop an AJAX-based Request a Quote form and I setup some basic includes for easy maintenance of repetitive elements.  I also added google analytics to the website to see how much their traffic increases.</p>
<p>If you ever need help with residential or commercial painting services in the Houston area, I highly recommend <a href="http://www.mypropainters.com">Pro Painters</a>.  Great project team!</p>
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		<title>IE6 CSS Bug: Divs Less Than 16px Tall</title>
		<link>http://www.mediamatt.com/2008/11/03/ie6-css-bug-divs-less-than-16px-tall/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mediamatt.com/2008/11/03/ie6-css-bug-divs-less-than-16px-tall/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 02:29:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[CSS]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[css bug]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[horizontal rule tag]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I prefer to use a div with a colored background in place of a horizontal rule tag to create a separator between elements.  This eliminates dealing with difficult inconsistencies that the &#60;hr&#62; tag creates across different browsers.  When using this div to create a bar 16px or less in height, IE6 will not [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop">I</span> prefer to use a div with a colored background in place of a horizontal rule tag to create a separator between elements.  This eliminates dealing with difficult inconsistencies that the &lt;hr&gt; tag creates across different browsers.  When using this div to create a bar 16px or less in height, IE6 will not collapse the div past 16px.
</p>
<h3>If you view this page in IE6, you will this bug here:</h3>
<p><div class="box1"> Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. In aliquam ultrices ligula. Quisque imperdiet eleifend nulla. Curabitur quis mauris vitae sem volutpat viverra.
<div class="horizontalRule"></div>
<p> Phasellus turpis urna, blandit ac, semper et, scelerisque non, libero. Integer.</p></div>
</p>
<p>In order to fix this bug, you must use <em>height: 1px; font-size: 1px;</em> and<em> overflow: hidden;</em> all in combination to create a 1px high div that displays the same in IE6, IE7, and FireFox.</p>
<h3>If you view this page in IE6, you will see this bug is fixed:</h3>
<p><div class="box2"> Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. In aliquam ultrices ligula. Quisque imperdiet eleifend nulla. Curabitur quis mauris vitae sem volutpat viverra.
<div class="horizontalRule"></div>
<p> Phasellus turpis urna, blandit ac, semper et, scelerisque non, libero. Integer.</p></div>
</p>
<p>If you are viewing this in FireFox or IE7 then both samples will look the same.</p>
<h3>Here is the full HTML and CSS code for this example:</h3>
<pre><code>.horizontalRule {
  margin: 15px 0 5px 0;
  background-color: #F7F4EF;
  font-size: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

&lt;div class='box1'&gt; Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer
 adipiscing elit. In aliquam ultrices ligula. Quisque
 imperdiet eleifend nulla. Curabitur quis mauris vitae sem
 volutpat viverra.
&lt;div class=&quot;horizontalRule&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
 Phasellus turpis urna, blandit ac, semper et, scelerisque
 non, libero. Integer.&lt;/div&gt;
</code></pre>
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		<title>Adcetera 2008 Pumpkin Carving Contest</title>
		<link>http://www.mediamatt.com/2008/10/31/adcetera-2008-pumpkin-carving-contest/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mediamatt.com/2008/10/31/adcetera-2008-pumpkin-carving-contest/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 20:19:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Life]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[After lots of stress thinking about an idea and many hours spent with my hands inside of a pumpkin, the Adcetera 2008 Pumpkin Carving Contest is over.  View this years pumpkin entries at http://www.adcetera.com/lightbox/pumpkins/2k8/.  Winners will be announced soon.   The media did not make it out this year, but we were [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop">A</span>fter lots of stress thinking about an idea and many hours spent with my hands inside of a pumpkin, the Adcetera 2008 Pumpkin Carving Contest is over.  View this years pumpkin entries at <a href="http://www.adcetera.com/lightbox/pumpkins/2k8/">http://www.adcetera.com/lightbox/pumpkins/2k8/</a>.  Winners will be announced soon.   The media did not make it out this year, but we were spotlighted on local news and ESPN the past few years.  We had over 300 visitors to the office to view the spectacle and cast their ballot.  </p>
<p>You can view previous years at <a href="http://www.adcetera.com/lightbox/pumpkins/">http://www.adcetera.com/lightbox/pumpkins/</a>.</p>
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