Podcast 140

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• All about Twitter for InDesign users:
  • Who to follow and why
  • Design-oriented Twitter lists
  • InDesign tips found in tweets
• Keyboard Shortcut of the Week: Cmd-Y/Ctrl-Y
• Newsbits
  • Mike Rankin’s new eBook, Guide to InDesign CS5 ACE Exam
  • More speakers added to the roster for the Print & ePublishing Conference in DC in May 2011
• Obscure InDesign Feature of the Week: Row Separator
  

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— Links mentioned in this podcast: > Anne-Marie’s Twitter & Facebook Marketing videos at Lynda.com > The GraphicDesign Twitter list at Listorious > Browse the Graphic-Designer list at Twibes > Twitter user @Typography posts type-related info > Blog post about 50 web designers to follow on Twitter > Look for InDesign Tips on Twitter > Learn more about Rufus Deuchler, Cari Jansen, and Russell Viers (new speakers at the Print & ePublishing Conference) > Follow (or just read) @indesignsecrets on Twitter, and also our individual Twitter posts: @amarie, @dblatner, @idguy, @jmvrankin, @jamesfritz, @carijansen > A few of our favorite Tweeple: @mninness, @lizcastro, @scottcitron, @rufusd, @mordy, @indesignmag, @indesign