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Should You Use Twitter for Release Notes and Bug Fixes?

By Ugur Akinci | February 10, 2010

© 2010 Ugur Akinci The rumor is that the Twitter is now used by some companies to share Release Notes and distribute Bug Fixes, two important components of the software development cycle. The advantages of using the Twitter are obvious: Twitter is fast, and through retwitting, your message can potentially reach millions quickly, and for…

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BOOK: 101 Tips and Tutorials to Write Like a Pro!

By Ugur Akinci | February 8, 2010

Improve Your English Right Away Boost up your writing instantly by taking advantage of these 101 power tips provided by a Fortune 100 writer (yours truly). 126 page PDF file. Over 35,500 words. Includes hundreds of examples. —————————– This is what Bob Bly, the legendary Copy Writer, said about this book: ““Frankly, I was expecting…

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Just-in-Time Manufacturing Technology Terms

By Ugur Akinci | February 7, 2010

A very interesting compilation of terms related to the just-in-time manufacturing technology used by all major auto manufacturers: MSRP EIA’s are probably connected with the retail automotive industry, but eachCompany has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price for its products. That is the price quoted when you know how much you save with a discount. When…

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Communication is Critical For Engineering Students

By Ugur Akinci | February 5, 2010

(Excerpts) After 25 years of teaching UC Berkeley engineering students the writing and speaking skills they will need for their profession, the Technical Communication Program in the UC Berkeley College of Engineering faces potential elimination. The loss of this program will do irreparable damage to the future careers of engineering students and to the strength…

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