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An interesting concept called QR Code Marketing, developed in Japan and brought to North America in 2007, looks to be picking up in popularity.

QR Codes are images encoded with information, somewhat like a barcode, they can be decoded by snapping a picture with mobile devices equipped with a QR Code Reader. The Q.R. stands for Quick Response, and named as such by the creator, who worked for DensoWave, a subsidiary of TOYOTA.

The theory was to have a matrix code that would could be decoded at very high speeds - originally to be used on car parts.

Developed in 1994, QR code has been in use for many years on the Japanese market with highly successful results. Mobile QR Readers are now a standard app of Japanese cameraphones.

Seth Godin -No One Cares About You!

John Hayden of Corporate Dollar tweeted a link to an OpenForum interview that grabbed my attention. Seth Godin and Tom Peters sit down and share some very insightful mindset tips.

In one clip, Seth delivers an insightful discussion on why and how social networking is a valuable asset to small business.

It’s easy to lose sight of where you are going with your social networking efforts. Step back and listen to this short 2 min interview with Seth

I recently got an invite to the new startup named “Social Browse“.  They’re in private beta at present time, but look like they have made huge progress in going public.

**UPDATE** Ok so my post is pretty timely - they went public just hours after I posted this - go DL the plugin, and follow me on Social

Going Off-Topic for a moment, I watched the extra long two episode special season premiere of season 3 last night of the fantastic series Heroes.  I’ve been watching this show from the start and it never fails to break my expectations.

The two-hour special had both the first and second episodes of Heroes Season 3.  The

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