Blog Tag – 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Tamar Weinberg

Dec 18, 2006 by Tamar Weinberg | Blogging

Well, after the joint tag on Chris and myself by Kim, here are 5 things you may not have known about me.

1) I grew up in Hollywood, Florida, where you don’t need to learn how to parallel park in order to get your driver’s license. I’ve been in New York since 1999, but I still don’t (really) know how to parallel park. :)

2) Like Aaron Shear, I began working in the IT industry. With a major in computer science (from Barnard College / Columbia University) mixed with jobs in computer networking, I tried to immerse myself in anything related to computers that I was able to tolerate. ;) I began working at 10e20 as a system/network administrator, and found SEO, which was previously foreign to me, to be a new creative outlet. Right now, I’m doing a mix of just about everything relating to web sites; I still have lots to learn in SEO, but I hope I’ll get there!

3) For a few months post-college graduation, I worked as a private investigator. (No, I didn’t spy on cheating husbands, but that’s always the first question I’ve been asked.) My job had me looking for different products both locally and abroad to see if any potential trademarks would be in conflict with other existing trademarks, for the most part. I never really knew why I was researching what I did.

4) On the entertainment front, I’m a big television fan, and I particularly enjoy 24, House, Lost, The Shield, Prison Break, and The 4400. My favorite music is rock/alternative, though there are too many bands and artists to narrow that list down. I also have grown up singing, and have been doing so almost all my life, from elementary school choir to high school choir to a cappella in college.

5) I’m an Orthodox Jew and know what Barry means when he says that it’s hard to find Kosher food outside New York.

It’s difficult to guess who hasn’t been tagged yet — so I’ll just go on and tag those who haven’t yet answered their blog tag calling: Nathan Weinberg (no relation to me), Kathy Sierra, Per and Susanne Koch, Cristian Mezei, and Shimon Sandler.

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19 Responses to “Blog Tag – 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Tamar Weinberg”

  1. Cristian Mezei on December 18th, 2006 1:36 pm

    Hey Tamar,

    Jaimie also tagged me, so I guess now I HAVE to do a post. :)

    Damn it, and I have to pack up for UK. Where will I find the time ?

  2. Tamar Weinberg on December 18th, 2006 1:39 pm

    Take a packing break, my friend. :) I’m also going to the UK next week, so I feel your pain!

  3. David Temple on December 18th, 2006 2:09 pm

    Always interesting reading these revelations. I avoid parallel parking like the plague and go out of my way not to do it. I would like the private investigator role but I hear its more tedious than most people think. Thanks for sharing.

  4. Tamar Weinberg on December 18th, 2006 2:18 pm

    Thanks David. I’ve been avoiding parallel parking as well — and have largely succeeded.

    The private eye thing was exciting, though very tedious. It required extremely meticulous attention to detail. I ran away from that to get married and now I am here. :)

  5. Aaron Shear on December 18th, 2006 2:42 pm

    More IT people, this is scary. ;-) Great list!

  6. Tamar Weinberg on December 18th, 2006 2:46 pm

    Your post inspired me to write about the IT bit. :)

  7. Abhilash on December 18th, 2006 8:15 pm

    Hollywood, Florida! I just read a story on Digg that said $400k or $500k (there was controversy) worth of cocaine was found on a beach there. I knew I was on the wrong coast… (j/k!)

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  12. Giles on February 5th, 2009 6:28 am

    Hmm I don't know you at all, are you famous? So all the top 5 things are eye-openers ;)

  13. RohitK on April 27th, 2009 9:09 am

    Hi Tamar,
    Thanks for sharing all these…In terms of SEO you will reach that place very soon…(the top SE Optimizer)..I also like to watch Tv more often…but i am big fan of detective serials…

  14. joseph souza on August 27th, 2009 4:08 pm

    Who is Tamar Weinberg?
    thanks.

  15. rebeccakelley on August 27th, 2009 4:29 pm

    She's a social media marketer who used to work for 10e20 a few years ago.

  16. Jewn on October 2nd, 2009 2:21 am

    Good news- eating kosher outside of New York just got easier. Check out my site http://jewn.com you can search listings tailored to your specific address (not just zipcode) and it lists results closest to you first.

  17. Klebefolie on November 25th, 2009 6:41 am

    Many thansk, your great post inspired me. Best regards Meika

  18. Wandtattoo on December 17th, 2009 5:47 am

    Many thanks, 4 your great post Mike

  19. sinnlos on January 22nd, 2010 1:40 am

    Now we know more about Tamar Weinberg, some facts are Interesting. Thank you for telling us.

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