Author Archives: Maria Varmazis

Maria Varmazis

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The Tech I Love: An introduction

Introductory post on my 7-post series on tech and tools I like the most, from video to social media.
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How to keep going when the ceiling comes down on you

Staying in front of deadlines can be enough of a challenge even in the best of circumstances. But what happens when life outside the office impacts your work within the office? How do you balance the personal crisis with your career needs?
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Content Localization: It’s not just for foreign languages anymore!

And at a time when authenticity in customer relationships is de rigueur, remember that localization isn't just a term that applies to how you deploy foreign languages. If you provide products or services in specific geographic locations, do your diligence in how you shape and localize your content. Speak your customers' language, use the words that ring true for them.
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Steve Jobs memorial outside the Boston Apple Store

A view of the makeshift memorial to Steve Jobs outside the Apple Store in Boston on Boylston Street.
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Boston’s Hub on Wheels: 5 tips for a great ride

I've done the Hub on Wheels 5 times now, so here are my 5 tips to help you have a great time at Hub on Wheels Boston!
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3 reasons why you should go to Podcamp Boston

Three reasons why YOU should go to a Podcamp, based on my experience attending on on Saturday, September 24 2011. (Oh yeah, and an extra secret fourth reason, too!)
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Content Strategy New England meetup – September 19, 2011 – Deliverables Show and Tell

Quick review of the Content Strategy New England meetup - a deliverables show-and-tell at the Microsoft NERD center, Cambridge (MA), on September 19 2011.
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Do something every [n] days that scares you

No matter how many times I fail at gym discipline, I have to keep trying. Even if that means making a fool of myself at yoga.
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My new role at Edvisors

Apologies for the radio silence – a lot has been going on in my life lately: Settling in to the new place, taking a much-needed vacation to Maine, and starting a new job. Yep! As of today I’ve begun a new role at Edvisors in Quincy (MA) as their Content Strategy Manager. Today was actually [...]
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Wordless Wednesday #10

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