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## Simple & Cheap Ways to Schedule Tweets
Member-only story Chris Craft · Follow 2 min read · -- ### Free & Cheap Options Photo by Alexander Shatov on Unsplash 1. **TweetDeck (Free)** — Owned by X (Twitter), TweetDeck allows you to schedule tweets for free. — Visit [TweetDeck](https://tweetdeck.twitter.com), log in, compose a tweet, and use the scheduling option. 2. **X (Twitter) Ads Scheduler (Free)** — Even if you don’t run ads, you can use Twitter’s Ads Manager to schedule tweets.
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Chris Craft · Follow 4 min read · -- Following the Slow Carb Diet can be a bit tricky, especially when you’re in a rush and your only options are fast food joints. But don’t worry! It is possible to stay on track even when life gets hectic. In this post, I’ve curated 10 of the best fast food options that align with the principles of the Slow Carb Diet — focusing on protein, greens, beands, and healthy fats while avoiding refined carbs, sugar, and other slow-carb no-gos.
Diet Upgrade: Intermittent Fasting, Everything You Need to Know
Chris Craft · Follow 3 min read · -- I have a life goal to lose a LOT of weight. I have already lost over 50 pounds. I am well on my way to losing 75 pounds, and I think I have an outside chance of losing 100 pounds before the end of the year. I started at 226 pounds, and have now worked my way down to 169 pounds. I have been using The Slow Carb Diet from The 4-Hour Body by Tim Ferris. The last few weeks I have been stuck in the 170’s weight wise.
On Medium, What is a Good Ration Between Views and Reads?
Chris Craft · Follow Just now -- Photo by Giorgio Trovato on Unsplash A good ratio of views to reads on Medium generally indicates that your content is engaging and attracting readers who stick around to read the entire piece. Here are some general benchmarks: 1. Good Ratio: A good ratio is typically around 40%-50%. This means that for every 100 views, 40–50 readers are sticking around to read the entire article. 2. Great Ratio: A great ratio is usually above 50%.
How to See What Apps Are Installed on Your iPhone and When You Last Used Them
Chris Craft · Follow 2 min read · -- Photo by Sara Kurfeß on Unsplash Want to find out what apps are installed on your iPhone and when you last used them? Here’s how to do it, although it’s important to note that iPhones don’t have a built-in feature to tell you the exact last usage time of an app.
Warrior Cats Recomended Reading Order
Chris Craft · Follow 2 min read · -- We’ve just finished reading the first Warrior Cats book, Into the Wild, with our girls, and we wanted to know which book to read next. I knew there were more books, but I had no idea how many! So, I did some research and put together this guide to help us — and hopefully others — navigate this massive treasure trove of delightful reading.
What is the difference between int, int16, int32, and int64 in C#?
Chris Craft · Follow 2 min read · -- A repeating tessalation pattern made from many question marks. In C#, `int`, `int16`, `int32`, and `int64` are all integer data types, but they differ in the number of bits they use to store the value and the range of values they can represent.
How to Mint an NFT on OpenSea in 6 Easy Steps
0 shares Share Tweet If you are new to the NFT community, knowing how to sell NFT art can be confusing. It is not as hard as many people think. All you need is your artistic skills, a basic understanding of cryptocurrency, and a unique story to make your artwork stand out. Let’s explore how to mint an NFT and begin selling it. How to create an NFT Without getting into an in-depth explanation of NFTs, an NFT will be considered any type of visual art for the purpose of this article.
5 Essential DE&I Tips for Creating Effective B2B Content Writing
If your company is truly mindful and proactive about diversity, equity, and inclusion, then B2B content writing with DEI in mind should be one of your top marketing goals. Publishing a diverse range of quality written content that both informs and entertains is the engine of a holistic content marketing strategy.
Where Are The "Concerned" Clergy - And Response
I heard on the news early this week that Chattanooga had 55 shootings this year as compared to 35 this time last year. And this was before the shooting the other night that took two lives. So what are the "concerned" clergy complaining about? Well, of course, Sheriff Hammond and his dedicated officers who enter the war zone every night.
Roy Exum: Our Hard Left Turn
Over 150 of America’s greatest patriots are deeply concerned for our nation. Banding today under a star studded flag quite similar to the one each fought for and defended – and loved – this collection of retired Generals and Admirals has just prepared an open letter to the American people.
Kenny Custer Leaving East Ridge City Government; Certificates Issued For 2 Large Package Stores
Assistant City Manager Kenny Custer announced his resignation after working for East Ridge for 20 years. He said he started at the bottom as a volunteer firefighter at 18 years old working for free and worked his way up, spending a little time at the top. He said he was happy at East Ridge and in his job, but has an opportunity that he cannot pass up. He sees East Ridge having a lot of great things taking place in the future. He plans to continue in his role until the end of July.
Georgia Has 19 More Coronavirus Deaths And 508 New Cases
Georgia state health officials reported on Saturday there are 19 additional deaths due to the coronavirus. The current total is 17,803. There are 508 new cases, as that total reaches 889,893 confirmed cases of coronavirus. Hospitalizations are at 62,646, which is an increase of 68 from Friday.
14-Year-Old Boy Shot On Greenwood Road Friday Night
Saturday, May 15, 2021 A 14-year-old boy was shot Friday night on Greenwood Road. At approximately 9:46 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a report of a person shot in the 1600 block of Greenwood Road. Upon arrival, officers located the boy suffering from a gunshot wound and secured the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital by Hamilton County EMS with a non-life threatening injury. Investigators with the Violent Crimes Unit responded to conduct an investigation.
President Biden Is Responsible For The Border Crisis
President Biden is totally responsible for the crisis at the border. He said "Come on in" and they came by the thousands and thousands. They trusted his word. They walked miles and miles and endured all kinds of hardships and danger. The cartel brought small children, even toddlers and dumped them out to die. The children were frightened, hungry, dirty, some sick and some abused. President Biden has not been to the border, says there is no crisis. The President goes home each night to his family.
Police Blotter: Ely Road Man's Multiple Girlfriends Causes Drama; Woman Miraculously Finds Wallet That Fell Off Moving Car, But Passport Is Missing
A woman at a residence on Ely Road called police and said that she and her boyfriend were in a verbal only argument. Police have been out at this location numerous times due to the boyfriend's multiple girlfriends and the drama it causes. * * * An employee of Walmart, 490 Greenway View Dr., told police that a woman was refusing to leave the store and had driven off in one of the store's carts. Police spoke with the woman who said she would return the cart and was not planning on taking it.
Homebuilders Executive Director Doug Fisher: Chattanooga Is In An Absolute Crisis In Terms Of Housing Inventory
"Chattanooga is in an absolute crisis in terms of housing inventory," Executive Director of the Homebuilders Association Doug Fisher said. It is the scarcity of homes on the market that is driving up prices to record levels, he said. In many cases when a home goes on the market, the seller winds up getting several offers well above the asking price. Mr. Fisher said, "Prices are up because of demand and the scarcity of the product.
Roy Exum: The Saturday Funnies
OVERHEARD: Cracking an international market is a goal of most growing corporations. It shouldn't be that hard, yet even the big multi-nationals run into trouble because of language and cultural differences. Observe the following examples below: The name Coca-Cola in China was first rendered as Ke-kou-ke-la.
Hixson's Robby Mason Wins At Boyds Speedway
Friday night racing action took place at two Tennessee Valley area race tracks. Chattanooga's Boyd's Speedway saw action with Robby Mason of Hixson winning the Late Model feature over Tod Hernandez and Josh Walker. In the 604/Crate Main Event Knoxville's Eli Beets (#109) was victorious over Jesse Lowe and Booger Brooks. Johnson was the winner of NASCAR's first ever race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in 1960. He was the longtime owner of the now defunct Cleveland Speedway.
Latest Hamilton County Arrest Report
Here is the latest Hamilton County arrest report: ANDERSON, QUINTON LAMAR 4000 FAGAN STREET CHATTANOOGA, 37407 Age at Arrest: 53 years old Arresting Agency: Hamilton County DOMESTIC ASSAULT VANDALISM/MALICIOUS MISCHIEF --- ARNOLD, MARCUS TODD 635 WEST 14TH STREET COURT CHATTANOOGA, 37402 Age at Arrest: 35 years old Arresting Agency: Chattanooga POSSESSION OF FIREARM WITH PRIOR VIOLENT FELONY CO --- BAGWELL, DAVID H 1437 VANCE RD CHATTANOOGA, 37421 Age at Arrest: 50 years old Arresting Agency:...
Randy Smith: Mattingly's First Hit
I missed my youngest granddaughter's first base hit in a softball game. Oh, I was in the park but I was keeping score for my grandson 's game several feet away. My two older granddaughters have not played in the last couple of weeks due to injury and illness and because of that I have been in a funk about not seeing them on the field at all. Maybe by next week everyone will be back in action and this old man can be completely happy again.
Where Are The "Concerned" Clergy
Friday, May 14, 2021 I heard on the news early this week that Chattanooga had 55 shootings this year as compared to 35 this time last year. And this was before the shooting the other night that took two lives. So what are the "concerned" clergy complaining about? Well, of course, Sheriff Hammond and his dedicated officers who enter the war zone every night.
What Is The Price Of Democracy? - And Response
Most United States citizens consider ourselves fortunate to live in a modern, mature democracy. We appreciate the great freedoms and abundant material things our democracy affords us. But while we all know the old adage that freedom is not free, neither is democracy.
Soddy Daisy Man Charged With Rape Of A Child, Kidnapping
A Soddy Daisy man has been charged with rape of a child. Police say on Dec. 11, James Roy Stamey, 46, took a child from her home in Soddy Daisy and drove her to another residence. Police said he raped the child, and that a later investigation discovered photos depicting Stamey committing sexual battery against the child and her brother. The children’s mother said the suspect did not have permission to take the children from her home. On Jan.
Man Charged With Killing Dog At Cross Creek Drive
An East Ridge man was taken into custody after being charged with taping a dog’s mouth shut and suffocating the animal. On March 17, police responded to an animal cruelty report at Cross Creek Drive. An officer spoke to the dog’s owner, who said he had left the animal with his grandfather. The owner told police that his grandfather knew what killed his dog. Police spoke to the grandfather, who said one of his other grandsons had told him the dog had run away.
Lookout Mountain, Ga., Has No-Tax-Increase Budget; Utility Mess Keeps Lula Lake Closed In Front Of Town Center
After a public meeting, the Lookout Mountain, Ga., Council passed the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget on first reading. There will be no property tax increase this year. Property reassessments are currently being done and the values are increasing, but Mayor David Bennett said the millage rate will be lowered so people will not see an increase in their taxes.
Update Given On I-40 Hernando DeSoto Bridge Repairs
The Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Arkansas Department of Transportation are working together to safely repair and reopen the I-40 Bridge over the Mississippi River as soon as possible. After three days of intense and thorough analysis, officials shared the following information. The Department met with the Structural Team, which included TDOT, ARDOT, FHWA, TDOT’s consultant Michael Baker, Inc., and ARDOT’s consultant HNTB to go over the details of the bridge modeling.
Dalton Man Convicted Of Rape
A Whitfield County jury on Thursday evening returned a verdict finding 53-year-old Richard Marvin Smith of 172 Shirley Way, Dalton, guilty of rape and criminal attempt to commit kidnapping stemming from events occurring on March 30, 2019. Smith was found not guilty of theft by taking and false imprisonment. Judge Scott Minter who presided over the trial set sentencing for June 15, at 9 a.m. Smith was represented by attorney Alan Norton, of the Chattanooga law firm Luther Anderson.
Man, 24, Is Suspect In Theft Of Looie's Costume
Friday, May 14, 2021 A 24-year-old man has been identified as the suspect in the March 30, 2021 theft of Looie, the mascot of the Chattanooga Lookouts. Now, McGruff the Crime Dog and Looie want the suspect to turn himself in or get your help in locating him. Anyone with tips on the suspect's whereabouts can call (423) 698-2525. Warrants are on file for felony burglary, felony theft, and vandalism. The costume was stolen from AT&T Field in late March. It was later recovered.
Upcoming City Council Agenda For Tuesday
Here is the upcoming City Council agenda for Tuesday: I. Call to Order by Chairman Henderson. II. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Councilwoman Dotley). III. Special Presentation. IV. Minute Approval. V. Ordinances – Final Reading: COUNCIL OFFICE a. An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 2, Section 2-3, relating to specifically holidays, to add June 19 of each year as a paid holiday of commemoration which is known as “Juneteenth Independence Day”. PLANNING b.
State Supreme Court Issues Order Further Lifting COVID-Related Restrictions On Court Proceedings
The Tennessee Supreme Court on Friday issued an Order that will continue to ease the current restrictions on in-person proceedings. Friday’s order reduces the required space between people in the courtroom from six to three feet; lifts any courtroom capacity limits still in effect; and lifts the facial coverings requirement. The order provides judicial districts and judges discretion to require courtroom capacity limits as health and safety conditions necessitate.
Man, 24, Charged With Statutory Rape After Taking Girl, 16, Near CSAS For Sex
Police responded to a statutory rape call on Wednesday, and observed a black Honda backed into a parking spot near CSAS. One of the officers turned on the takedown spotlight and saw a male and female having sex in the vehicle, and those two began putting clothes back on. The man, who was later identified as Desmond Strickland, 24, got out of the vehicle and spoke to the police. He said he had just met the girl, and he showed his ID to police.
Hamilton County Has No More COVID Deaths, 25 More Cases; Tennessee Has 7 More Deaths
Hamilton County had 25 new coronavirus cases on Friday, bringing the total to 44,733. There have been no more deaths from the virus, leaving the total at 496 in the county. The number of those who have recovered from coronavirus in Hamilton County is 43,756, which is 98 percent, and there are 481 active cases. There are 44 patients hospitalized and 12 in Intensive Care Units. Four more are hospitalized with suspected cases of COVID. Of those hospitalized, 12 are county residents.
Chattanooga Live Music Upcoming Events
Thursday, May 13, 2021 Here are the upcoming Chattanooga Live Music weekend events through Sunday. Check the CLM Facebook schedule page for details of each event.
Bob Tamasy: Lessons and Tests, Tests and Lessons
Can you remember those stressful times of preparing for a test at school? After weeks of attending class, listening the teacher drone on about some topic, reading the textbook and working through questions or equations, next came the test. I can still vividly recall exam week in college, cramming for one final after another, hoping to absorb and then regurgitate the right answers to earn a good grade.
Ramirez-Escobar, Vyizigiro Propel Howard To 8AA Soccer Championship
Clisman Ramirez-Escobar and his partner in attack Amos Vyizigiro put on a two man show for Howard in the District 8AA championship game against Red Bank. The Tigers scored three goals in the first half and the pair combined on all of them. The Tiger attack came out swinging on Thursday night, after just two minutes Vyizigiro struck a hard shot from outside the 18-yard box, really testing Red Bank keeper Owen Tate for the first time.
How to Get Backlinks for Your Website for Better SEO in 2021
Sharing is caring! The year 2021 promises to be a great year to build the website of your dreams and to get started making passive income on the Internet. If you already have a website, it is a great year to take action to grow your website and build your online business. Backlinks are a great way to tell Google that you have great content and that you are an authority in your field. This article addresses how to get backlinks and how to build an excellent backlink profile on your website.
Uri Bram on Starting Newsletters, Monetization, and...Ghosts?
Podcast By Chris Craft December 11, 2020 This article may contain affiliate links that pay us a small commission at no extra cost to you. Read our affiliate disclaimer. Sharing is caring! For episode 11, we are joined by newsletter publisher of the Browser and the Listener, Uri Bram. He and Chris discuss his newsletters, Browser and Listener, his many authored books, and the newsletter platform, Ghost.
Gresham Harkless discusses the Qualities of a CEO and Entrepreneurship
Podcast By Chris Craft November 4, 2020 This article may contain affiliate links that pay us a small commission at no extra cost to you. Read our affiliate disclaimer. Sharing is caring! We hit a milestone! It’s episode 10 everybody! On our tenth episode, we chat with the founder of CBNation Gresham Harkless. We talked about his successful entrepreneurship and creating in the media business. Also, we talked about what actions it takes to be a CEO.
Crafting Long-Term Strategy in a Chaotic World
This piece was originally published on the Frost & Sullivan New Product Innovation & Development newsletter. A big thanks to Patricia Jacoby for editing and feedback. The “never” normal, the age of disruption, late-stage capitalism, VUCA world: our era is not lacking in labels, nor in excitement. The apocryphal “Chinese” curse definitely applies: we’re living in interesting times.
The Definitive Best Laptop for Writers List [2020]
Sharing is caring! Are you a writer looking for a laptop that fits your needs and lifestyle? In this article, I will give you tips and guidance on how to find the best laptop for writers like you. Then, I will follow up with nine laptop offerings for our definitive list of the best laptops for writers. This article is for you if you… Spend a full workday (8 hours) writing novels, articles, or blog posts. Microblog on social media.
How to Land Freelance Writing Gigs That Pay Major Bank
Sharing is caring! Are you a freelance writer who wonders how to maximize the amount you get paid to write content for your clients? I was tired of being underpaid for spending hours upon hours doing ghostwriting for clients. If you’re tired of being underpaid, this is the perfect story for you to read today. I’m going to tell you everything that I did to get paid $1,125 to write one (yes, one) story for a client. I was intentional about networking.
13 Attributes of the Ultimate Medium Writer (Part 2 of 4)
Sharing is caring! Hey, y’all. I’m back with Part 2 of the Ultimate Medium Writer series. I’ve gone back into my writer creation lab, perfected the formula, and discovered the writers who exemplify excellence with the attributes of Voice/Presence, Communication/Delivery, Vocabulary, and Sense of Humor. After you read this story, please check out Part 1, which features some talented writers who flex in the areas of Soul, Creativity, and Intelligence.
How to Significantly Increase Blog Traffic with Evergreen Content
Sharing is caring! Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service that’s linked below, we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. We take our time to carefully study the products and services that we review and recommend. Learn more in our affiliate disclaimer. Do you feel like your blog content isn’t bringing in consistent traffic? Or does it seem like your content’s shelf life is way too short? I’m happy to present a solution for you today.
How to Get More Page Views: 13 Proven Strategies to Grow Blog Traffic
Sharing is caring! You put so much hard work in building your blog and making it a success. You search for answers and seek help from other bloggers for how to get more page views. But what are you getting in return for all of your labor to grow blog traffic? There is little to no traffic. The engagement rate is also significantly low. The only thing that’s high is the bounce rate! 🙁 You’ve tried so many tricks but to no avail.
How to Write a Digital Marketing Agency Business Plan in One Day
Sharing is caring! I’ve been working on forming a promising business partnership with another agency owner. We’re currently collaborating on a necessary element of any business--a business plan. Since I love walking my readers through my business experiences, I’m going to break down the exact steps for writing a simple digital marketing agency business plan. 2020, with the global pandemic and economic crisis, is showing us that life and business are fragile.
Create the Best Content Strategy with a Content Calendar Template
Looking for ways to create an effective content strategy? I’ve got two words for you – content calendar. In this fast-paced world, bloggers can’t waste any time scrambling for paper and pen. You’ve got to find a way to streamline your blogging process. A custom content calendar template allows you to do just that. With help from a content calendar, you won’t have to shuffle through stacks of planners to find blog topic ideas.
12 Freelance Writing Gigs: The Best Side Hustles from Home for Writers
Sharing is caring! Are you a writer or blogger in search for the best side hustles from home? Well, you’re in the right place to find opportunities to make money with your skills. If you have a passion for writing and want to make some money, freelance writing gigs are some of the best side hustles from home. There are tons of unique ways to make money with your writing. We’re only covering 12 opportunities in this article. The best part is the sheer amount of freedom this lifestyle grants you.
3x3 Writing Process: 9 Key Steps for Writing More Amazing Blog Posts
Sharing is caring! Are you fed up with writer’s block? Does it take you forever to write a single blog post? If you answered ‘yes’ to those questions, you should consider going through the 3×3 writing process steps. If you desire a proven article or blog writing process that will help you become a more organized and productive writer, then you’re reading the right article. This article strictly focuses on the general writing process and not the specific nuts and bolts of blogging.
How Long-Form Content Changed My Content Marketing Strategy
“How do you write long-form content without a ton of fluff?” “It will take way too long to produce!” “Who is going to read all of that?” These might be some of your team’s Debbie Downer-ish thoughts about long-form blog posts. I used to have those same thoughts until I began to consider how long-form content would benefit our readers and clients. Since then, my opinion on longer posts has completely changed and I’ve achieved massive SEO and lead generation success with it.
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