JenTekk Blog

The stage has been set, and soon Anahita will make her debut appearance on the red carpet along with other prominent stars Joomla and Nooku!

With so much buzz around town about Anahita, its no wonder the whole city is suspended in anticipation of her arrival.

Photographers are checking the batteries of their cameras, businesses shutting down early, fans already lining the carpet to get a glimpse of this new up-and-coming star… the one who has already begun to capture the hearts of the Joomla and Open Source Communities.

So Ladies and Gentlemen, without any further adieu, I introduce to you Anahita…

Her Creators

For the past 18 months rmd Studio (Rastin Mehr – Lead Web Application Architect) and Peerglobe technology (Ash Sanieyan – Lead Web Application Architect) have been working around the clock in collaboration with Johan Janssens and Mathias Verraes (participating as Nooku MVC Framework consultants) from Joomlatools, to develop the ideal Open Source Social Web platform: Anahita Social Engine ™.

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I use to make resolutions… each year the same resolution. Lose weight!

I don’t know about you, but that has got to be the most tiresome resolution on the face of the planet!

Note: Its not that I’m against losing weight… I’m just wearied by the way I’ve been trying to do this for what feels like forever!

Typically, my ‘new’ workout routine and diet will last about 2 weeks into the new year, and then blah blah blah… gone the way of every new years resolution before it – history!

Well, that is not going to be my resolution this year.

Perhaps I’ve matured some (cough yeah right) over the past year, or perhaps I’ve failed enough times to know that THAT resolution is a waste of time… OR maybe its because I’ve had some kind of priority shift(s).

I’ve not only reflected on the past year to see what worked and didn’t work, but over life in general.

My conclusion:

#1) People and relationships are more important to me than anything else
#2) Health is not about how much I weigh, but about how I view myself, and ultimately how I approach life
#3) Money is fun… but does not bring happiness (see #1)

In a nutshell, I guess you can say I’m going to start looking more people in the eye, and offer them a huge, honest and caring smile. I’m going to continue to love myself, and let that expression extend to others. I’m going make money to pay my bills and enjoy my sushi, but not expect it to bring me any security… that I receive from my faith in God.

2009 or bust… I’m ready to live like never before!

Have you made any resolutions, or had any priority changes that will affect the way you live in ‘09?

I would enjoy to hearing from you.

Well, I just received my first Christmas Card this week – thank you Richard and Kaori from Japan!

I love Christmas time. Its a great opportunity to connect with people you haven’t connected with for quite some time. Let them know you think about them, value them and love them. Also, to share laughs, memories and lots of food with those close to you.

For many, Christmas is a stressful or even sad time.

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Look closer… much closer! If it looks too good to be true, it is! Scams are everywhere, and unless people blow the horn on them, they will continue to take advantage of unsuspecting people.

I was prompted to blog about this scam as it is good… it looks very legit, and apparently many people are being taken in by companies just like this one.

Today, I received a congratulations letter along with a nice hefty (legit looking CIBC Toronto) cheque in the sum of $4650.00 CDN from a company who calls themselves “Shoppers Inc.”

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“As the deer pants for the water brooks, so my soul pants for You, O God.” ~ Psalm 42:1

As a member of several networking forums, I am no stranger to the process of filling in one’s profile. The purpose of a profile is to reveal a bit about yourself and bring some definition to who you are through your occupation, company, interests, website, blog etc.

On occasion, a profile will also include an opportunity to share information of a more personal nature such as hobbies, activities, political stand, and religious views. It is the latter than I find myself giving much thought to.

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The sound of water splashing comes to mind as I dive in and write the first post in my blog.

I’ve questioned the purpose of JenTekk’s Blog for a while now, giving it time to permeate my mind.

Finally, last night during a networking meeting, that question wrote it’s answer on my heart.

You see, after graduating from College in 2001 with my website design/internet marketing diploma I set a general course: to quit my day job and pursue my dream.

That dream consisted of being self-employed, doing what I truly enjoy doing and making a living at it.

Sure the road has been somewhat bumpy, occasionally a tire would blow out, and I’ve certainly hit a few dead-ends. Even so, without any business marketing education, I naively continued to forge ahead.

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Hello and welcome!

I’m Jeannette Duguay – commonly known as Jen by my peers.

Like many entrepreneurs, I wear a variety of different hats.

I am the Owner of JenTekk Web Solutions, Co-owner and Director of Communications of Tazzu Networking Ltd. and recently (2009) Owner of Cafe Yogi. More importantly though, I am wife and best friend to a wonderful man Ger, my husband.

Some would describe me as a woman of faith, a slave to my creativity, fanatical about Bikram hot yoga, and having a large appetite for adventure and almost any kind of food. I’d say that’s pretty accurate!

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