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"Maddog"
I always liked mine... "Maddog." Interesting story about that nickname...I had it on one of my IM basketball tee shirts and when I wore that shirt while as a counselor at a summer camp, on of the 5th grade campers asked if I knew what that spelled backwards. After that comment, I didn't wear it during the rest of that summer.
~ submitted via web
ActionsTalk #25 - Nicknamestories.com
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Press, Media & Appearances
What originally started out as a personal passion and a labor of love in the summer of 2008, the www.nicknamestories.com project has taken on a life of it's own. With the launching of the web site as recently as the fall of 2008, the concept has quickly caught on, and is building momentum daily.
Below are some of the recent print, radio, internet, social media, and public activities related to the project:
Upcoming Appearances
On Saturday, June 27th, I will be leading a presentation on how I have been able to effectively use the web site and the power of the internet to drive traffic and collect stories for the book. The specific location of this Wisconsin event will be available soon! www.greatlakeswritersfestival.org
2009
"What's in a nickname? More than you might think..." Ozaukee News Graphic, March 3, 2009. Click here for pdf copy.
This story has generated literally hundreds of new stories. Submissions have come from states as far away as Texas, New York, California and Arizona.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Jim Stingl's column, Friday, January 30th, 2009. Behind every 'Toots,' 'Rusty' or 'Bo' is a story
Actions Talk Website - The Nickname Guy currently appears as episode #25 on this web site, dedicated to start-up entrepreneurs. Click the link to watch the 12-minute interview with The Nickname Guy.
2008
WKLH 96.5 FM Radio - Milwaukee - Steve Palec, host of "Rock and Roll Roots", dedicated his entire "Legends of Rock" show, the week of December 8th, to the role of "Nicknames" in music. The Nickname Guy was interviewed for the show, and the interview aired on Wednesday, December 10th, 2008, around 6:30 PM.
Public Speaking Event - Spreenkler - Bucketworks - On Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008, "The Nickname Guy" was a featured speaker at the monthly Spreenkler meeting, held at Bucketworks in downtown Milwaukee.