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I finally found five minutes to set up a web log. It really took me no more than five minutes. Of course, the real time starts now in exploring the options, establishing a routine and generally trying to figure out how this technology fits in the world of business.

That's what I do for Oklahoma's premier technology training system. I gather information about technology that is useful for small to mid-sized enterprises (SMEs). I've wanted to try out blogging for awhile. I believe it fits alongside email lists, web bulletin boards and instant messaging clients as 21st Century tools for business.

First an explanation on the name I chose. I have always been more an observer of people and events than a guru or sage. I share what I observe and if it serves someone I'm quite happy and surprised. However, the name is also significant to me because it happens to be a part of the name of my favorite newspaper. It is a little newspaper of about 25,000 circulation but it speaks with a voice. Those of you following blogs ought to know what I'm talking about. Some of the most famous bloggers are authors of The Cluetrain Manifesto . The Manifesto insists that networked societies, companies and markets once again speak with a voice as they did before the Industrial Revolution, mass production and mass markets.

The Oklahoma Observer, published by Helen Troy and edited by Frosty Troy, is a biweekly newspaper that maintains the torch of progressive viewpoints in an otherwise drearily conservative state.

As I launched this blog I searched on Google one more time to see if Frosty had taken his newspaper online. I found no newspaper. However, I found a wonderful transcript of a speech given by Frosty Troy to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. This is a great speech to get clear image of what Frosty is like. He's witty and comical while pocking directly at the weak spots in the armor of the status quo.

Frosty draws from years of reporting experience and a tireless absorption of news, facts, statistics and analyses. I wish I could take you directly to the Oklahoma Observer's web site by hyperlink, but they don't have one. However, if you want to subscribe you might give them a call or drop a note (remember how to stamp an envelope?).

Oklahoma Observer
500 Northeast 39th Terrace, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 525-5582

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