Its been a crazy nutter week for me, what with busy clinical responsibilities, and it seems to be culminating in some personnel changes at the BlogHerald. For the past 5 weeks or so, Abe “Yugatech” Olandres has been at the helm of the ship as the Editor. However, he’s run into some changes with his personal and professional responsibilities, and we’ve agreed to switch roles.
Yes, that’s right.
I have agreed to step in to take over as the Editor of the BlogHerald. The official announcement and other details have been made over here at the BlogHerald.
Life has taken some extraordinary turns over the past 6-7 months. Needless to say its been pretty amazing that I have been given this opportunity and I am going to do my damndest to make the most of it — not just for Mark, J. Angelo, and the rest of the crew at the BlogHerald (and it is a damn fine crew), but for everyone who is a fan of where the BlogHerald has come from to where it is right now.
More to come in the near future about more thoughts and feelings on the issue, but I felt it wasn’t right NOT commenting on it in some fashion on the “home” blog and letting you guys know. As always, I’m always welcome to your thoughts and opinions on the matter. Leave’em below or contact me at your leisure.
Cheers,
Tony.
anthony{dot}hung{at}gmail{dot}.com
February 9th, 2007 at 4:58 am | Permalink
Welcome to the big leagues.
February 9th, 2007 at 5:13 am | Permalink
Congratulations, Tony! I love the little lavender ME! icon. :)
February 9th, 2007 at 6:50 am | Permalink
Congratulations, I hope you won’t stop working on DJI now (;
February 9th, 2007 at 7:18 am | Permalink
Now this is a positive change! Congratulations!
Matt
February 9th, 2007 at 9:39 am | Permalink
I heard the news at BH, it’s certainly merits a big CONGRATULATIONS! I am positive that you can handle this new task!
I’m sorry for Abe’s problems, I commented over there at BH that maybe he should solicit the expertise of larger hosting companies like 1and1.com, or hostgator, etc. I know they face similar lawsuits on a daily basis, and I’m sure they will be willing to help…
February 9th, 2007 at 10:06 am | Permalink
Way to go, Tony.
February 9th, 2007 at 5:37 pm | Permalink
Hi Tony, as a new blogger and also as a fellow health professional (RN) I’m impressed with your ability to maintain your blog, guest blog over at Pro-blogger, and now be editor at Blog Herald - as well as medicine. Congrats on your editing role. Have you got any tips on where you find the time and energy to do all this? Cheers, Liz
February 9th, 2007 at 7:56 pm | Permalink
Liz - I don’t think Tony ever sleeps!
Congrats on your new role, Tony.
-Marlo
February 9th, 2007 at 8:30 pm | Permalink
Congrats Tony.
February 9th, 2007 at 9:12 pm | Permalink
Contrary to Dave Krug, you’ve been big league for awhile. This is just a title and I’m sure you’ll kick ass. Best of luck to Abe as well.
February 10th, 2007 at 2:40 am | Permalink
Congratulation :)
February 10th, 2007 at 7:40 am | Permalink
[...] Olandres named Tony Hung as new editor. [...]
February 10th, 2007 at 1:45 pm | Permalink
Congratulations buddy! I know you’ll do great. :)
February 10th, 2007 at 2:46 pm | Permalink
Dave C,
It was merely a joke. The guy is a Cancer DR. that’s the real big leagues.
February 10th, 2007 at 4:30 pm | Permalink
My bad. I learn something new each day.
February 10th, 2007 at 11:25 pm | Permalink
David,
Thanks for the props.
And just a small correction — I am a doctor, but one in the middle (sort of near the end )of his training. Rotating through oncology and palliative care was one facet of it, but an educational one in many, many, ways that I will never forget.
Cheers
tony.
February 10th, 2007 at 11:26 pm | Permalink
Hsien,
I’m glad you liked the icon. Is it lavender? It just looks bluishy-pink to me. ;) (I’m colorblind thanks to my Mother’s family)
You’re welcome to use it for any means if you like (b5media included).
Cheers
t
February 10th, 2007 at 11:27 pm | Permalink
Frantic,
I don’t plan to stop! But thanks for noticing (and caring) though. I’m sure people will let me know when the posting frequency does change dramatically.
Cheers
t
February 10th, 2007 at 11:28 pm | Permalink
Nick,
Thanks for the kind words. We’re being as supportive as we can towards Abe. As publishers of a kind, its something any one of us could find ourselves in.
“There but the grace of God … ” after all.
Cheers
t
February 10th, 2007 at 11:30 pm | Permalink
Mat,
Thanks, man. I would be where I was if it wasn’t for bloggers such as yourself. But I already told you that. ;)
Cheers
t :)
February 10th, 2007 at 11:31 pm | Permalink
T,
I worked at an oncology camp for 3 months. I can’t imagine working in a hospital. You are a hero that’s for sure.
:)
February 10th, 2007 at 11:31 pm | Permalink
Matt C,
I *also* would not be where I am today if it weren’t for bloggers such as yourself. And I think I also told you. ;)
[but if I hadn't, consider this a giant tip of the hat]
Cheers
t
February 10th, 2007 at 11:34 pm | Permalink
Liz,
Funny question about the prospect of “time” — I find you tend to find some when you really, really need it. Also, sleep is overvalued.
You know what? Those are cheap answers.
Here’s a better one.
The truth is that I have tried to train my mind to be able to blog quickly and efficiently. If I only have an hour, I don’t squander my time surfing or emailing listlessly. If I have to blog, I just do it.
And having something down, almost inevitably, is better than having nothing down. ;)
(almost!)
Cheers — and a tip of the hat to a fellow medical professional.
tony.
February 10th, 2007 at 11:35 pm | Permalink
Marlo,
See the above … but I can get away with less sleep for a while. Doing 30 shifts doesn’t change your body’s need for sleep — but it does changes its perception of sleep deprivation.
Cheers
t
February 10th, 2007 at 11:37 pm | Permalink
Dave,
We can only do our best, and that’s what I always try to achieve.
Simple, a little trite, but true (for me). ;)
Cheers
t
February 10th, 2007 at 11:39 pm | Permalink
No, we can only do our best be honest upfront and keep going.
That’s what life is all about. Props for you for taking on so much and making a reality out of the simple.
Simply being a good human is all that matters.
February 10th, 2007 at 11:39 pm | Permalink
Duncan,
Thanks man. And Mr. Riley, I do promise to spell your name correctly in the future. ;)
Cheers
tony.
February 10th, 2007 at 11:41 pm | Permalink
Dave C,
Thanks for the sentiments — we all learn something new each day ;)
t
February 10th, 2007 at 11:43 pm | Permalink
David,
Well said … well said. We should meet up for a beer in Chicago in the middle of may if your schedule permits it (and I do believe it does … )
:)
t
February 10th, 2007 at 11:44 pm | Permalink
Yeah, we should. I’m sure I can swing that.
D
February 10th, 2007 at 11:44 pm | Permalink
TechAthand — thanks as well ;)
Did you know your URL nearly sounds like “The Chat Hand”? :)
Cheers
t
February 10th, 2007 at 11:46 pm | Permalink
Thord,
Thanks for the congrats — people will be watching, so I better pull *something* out of my hat. ;)
Cheers
t
February 11th, 2007 at 12:31 am | Permalink
Ha ha ha ha.. Your welcome Tony..( I did not know that you are a doctor I just learn it from the comments ) So will start disecting Blog Herald..
February 12th, 2007 at 8:42 am | Permalink
Congrats on the new gig, Tony - I’m sure you can take TBH to the next level.
February 13th, 2007 at 7:39 am | Permalink
Congrats, Tony!
“Did you know your URL nearly sounds like “The Chat Hand”? :)”
What about ExpertsExchange.com? Or was it ExpertSexChange.com? :P
June 18th, 2007 at 8:29 am | Permalink
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