Lisa Devaney's blog

Hurray, I've got a new design here, my photo's up and my profile is updated. The only problem is the rain and wind weather predicted in London for the next few days. This is going to put me off from outdoor swimming at the London Field Lido, at least for a few days.

I'm glad to be over here on Type Pad now, but sad that most of the 4 years of content I posted on my Vox.com blog seems to be gone. I was hoping all the posts that I shared there would be transfered over here, but only a handful made it.

So I guess I'm in grief a bit about the lost stuff.

Also, I'm sad about Vox.com going away. I liked all the features and ease of use.

Will try to post here, but I also write for BrandRepublic.com, posting to that websites www.wallblog.co.uk from time to time.

You can mainly find me on Twitter these days, by following @lisadevaney and I don't mind invites to connect on Facebook where I can be found at www.facebook.com/lisadevaney

Well, I've done the transfer from Vox.com to TypePad, but only a small portion of the content I've put up on Vox has been saved. I've lost many posts shared there over about four years that I used the tool as my hub for my personal blog. This is disappointing, so if anyone has tips on how to save all the Vox content, before they close September 30th, please let me know.

Help!
-Lisa

To many spammers leaving comments on Vox.com

Does anyone know why there has been such an increase in the number of spammers leaving comments here?

It is getting annoying. When Vox.com started I loved it for the real people I was able to connect with in the blogging neighborhood.

If anyone else has experienced this, let me know if there is anything you are doing to block spam from your blog.

I still love Vox.com as a blogging platform and stop by here now and then, however, my main blog is Quick Peeks with BrandRepublic.com.

Thanks for any anti-spam tips you may have,
-Lisa

Where's Lisa?

 I don't come here much anymore. But still pop in from time to time.

Thank you for visiting one of my blogs,
-Lisa

Email From President Barack Obama

Lisa --

I am proud to announce my nominee for the next Justice of the United States Supreme Court: Judge Sonia Sotomayor.

This decision affects us all -- and so it must involve us all. I've recorded a special message to personally introduce Judge Sotomayor and explain why I'm so confident she will make an excellent Justice.

Please watch the video, and then pass this note on to friends and family to include them in this historic moment.

Judge Sotomayor has lived the America Dream. Born and raised in a South Bronx housing project, she distinguished herself in academia and then as a hard-charging New York District Attorney.

Judge Sotomayor has gone on to earn bipartisan acclaim as one of America's finest legal minds. As a Supreme Court Justice, she would bring more federal judicial experience to the Supreme Court than any Justice in 100 years. Judge Sotomayor would show fidelity to our Constitution and draw on a common-sense understanding of how the law affects our day-to-day lives.

A nomination for a lifetime appointment to the highest court in the land is one of the most important decisions a President can make. And the discussions that follow will be among the most important we have as a nation. You can begin the conversation today by watching this special message and then passing it on:

http://my.barackobama.com/SupremeCourt

Thank you,

President Barack Obama

Bloggers Note: I like that there is a typo in this email from the President of the United States to me. It shows that the White House, just like the rest of us on earth, is not perfect either.

Neglecting My Blog

I've been neglecting my Vox blog for weeks now. A social worker would surely put my child into custody if I had gone for weeks without feeding it, and that's what it feels like is happening here.

There is a reason for my neglectful behaviour -- travels, focus on work and another blog that has taken this blog's place.

I'm writing over on Brand Republic magazine's website with a new blog called Quick Peeks. There I'm posting about business, art and entertainment from time to time.

Read my latest post about The Culture of Meanness: Are Brand and Ross Victims of It?

I'm still going to keep my Vox blog alive, and thanks to all that have stopped by to read what is happening in my life from time to time.

                                                                                                                                                      Feeling guilty,
                                                                                                                                                                  -Lisa

Happy Holidays From Me & My Dad

Holiday greetings to all! My Dad happens to live in the North (of America) and looks just like Santa - even in the summertime. I got him to do a bit of a holiday wish for everyone in my life, with his Banjo - and to offer a sample of some of the prankster performances he keeps up his sleeve. In this video, my Dad introduces you to the Pirate Alphabet, and offers his own original script for a Naughty Santa routine for your holiday amusement.

Santa

And if anyone is looking to book an authentic Santa in 2008 -- my Dad is up for it, and looking for Santa gigs. He can play Banjo, fiddle, penny whistle, trumpet, bugle, piano and many, many other intstruments. Dad's can also host barn dance evenings, as he is a Square Dance (actually an authentic Old Tyme contra dance caller). Email me via Vox.com if you have interest in casting my Dad as Santa and to get more details about Lloyd William Rosevear's talents.

Ho, Ho, Ho!

-Lisa

 

I've Always Wanted to Do This On The Subway

SEXY POLE DANCE GIRLS ON NYC SUBWAY

Thanks to DJ Mark Flynn, aka Discerror - for sharing this one.

Subway pole dancing in my head,

-Lisa

It's Official - The Whole Wide World is Mippin it!

It's Official - The Whole Wide World is Mippin it!

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One week on since new mobile service Mippin officially launched on Thursday, 11th October, and yes, it is official – the world is Mippin it! Can't share exact stats just yet, but people everywhere are accessing Mippin.com via their mobile browsers and using it to get a much better look at content...