March 2008
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“You hear people say ‘back in the good ‘ole days’ but the good...”
– Cindy Crossman (my mom)
February 2008
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Random Thought Of The Day
One Laptop Per Child (OLPC). I get it. I’m happy with ANY effort aimed at the betterment of people and children. This serves to benefit humanity and it’s intentions are apparently pure. I’m also familiar with the criticisms and while prolific I can’t help at this moment but to think while washing my hands this morning how nice it is that I wash them with warm water at a...
The Big Word Project →
An interesting idea to redefine words. Check out the new definition of “Delirious” and “Visions”.
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New World Community
These are a couple of examples demonstrating the power of the Internet to change the nature of the economy. These should be seriously considered for your use, even if you typically don’t participate in this crazy “Internet” thing. SwapTree Prosper
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What is Skulls?
Skulls is a local consortium of sorts comprised of local Internet focused companies. We get together once a month for lunch to talk business. It’s a great time and benefitial in many ways to the participants. The brain child of my buddy Josh and I who felt the need for a little more face-to-face time among other up and coming industry peers. We connect people, pass work around, advise...
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How many times...
can one Valen?
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New Mac Mini
So today I finally found the time and courage to sit down and spend my J&R gift cards on a new Mac Mini. We are going to use this for the television in the living room so the 1.8GHZ / 80GB model should suffice. I had been sitting on this purchase for some time now (through MacWorld, etc) waiting to see if there would be a product update (also risking a rumored product discontinuation) and...
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Think you know Iran? →
Add time and historical fact and perception changes. Think you know Iran?
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Hoops at Heard, Dinner at Hendrick's
What a great day. Arizona certainly has it’s bright spots. Today couldn’t have been better to have the 18th Annual World Championship Hoop Dance Contest at the Heard Museum. It is February right? 77 degrees, clear skies, good company and great culture. I’m reminded of my grandfather, Everett McManus, the independent yet popular artist of Snohomish County, WA. I remember...
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“Regular running brings health, pleasure and pride. The benefits apply equally to...”
– Arthur Lydiard
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Ashley is on crutches
Ashley has been experiencing a great deal of pain in her hip lately. She’s an avid runner and had been ramping up mileage to run the P.F. Changs Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Regrettably she had to bow out as the pain was too great. Familiar with running injuries, we were concerned it may be a few things including muscle damage, bursitis or cancer. Turns out it is likely she has a...
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An Eco-friendly Idea: Bring Your Own Carry Out...
Today we had lunch from Zoes Kitchen near 16th and Camelback here in Phoenix. I had to rush and grab carrry out because Ashley had a coaches training event to run for her non-profit organization: Girls on the Run of Maricopa County After I brought it back and we finished eating I was ashamed of the Styrofoam we had to throw away. Then the thought occurred to me, why couldn’t we customers...
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Twitter From Guy Kawasaki: Entrepreneurial Funding →
This is an amazing and comprehensive list of ways to fund a business. Quite a resource!