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Drew Meyers currently runs ESM Exec Designs, a design shop specializing in corporate and personal blog design. Travel addict managing Oh Hey World, a travel blog focused on generation X & Y, and real estate technology enthusiast. In his free time, Drew enjoys reading, traveling the world, spending time with passionate people, and is active member of the microfinance community.
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Monthly Archives: November 2007
SPAM is Declining — I’m Not Convinced
Wired is reporting that Google says that SPAM e-mail is decreasing. I don’t know about you, but it seems like spam e-mail is increasing, not decreasing. A day seldom goes by when I receive less than 20 spam messages.
How Do You Approach Life?
I’m not very religious, but am fairly spiritual — I believe everything happens for a reason and that there is some higher purpose to life (though that purpose is still unbeknownst to me). I was chatting with one of my good friends on IM this morning and had an interesting discussion that started with a question how do you think the “everything happens for a reason” mindset relates to being spiritual? I really liked the way my friend approached the subject and totally agree. You can look at it and say that your destiny, and what happens is out of your control and that you can only let life happen to you. Or, if you … Continue reading
Buy Nothing Day
I just stumbled on a cool initiative — Buy Nothing Day — that took place in the UK on November 24th. Everything we buy has an impact on our planet. Buy Nothing Day highlights the environmental and ethical consequences of consumerism. The developed countries – only 20% of the world population are consuming over 80% of the earth’s natural resources, causing a disproportionate level of environmental damage and unfair distribution of wealth. As consumers we need to question the products we buy and challenge the companies who produce them. What are the true risks to the environment and developing countries? The argument is infinite – while it continues we should be looking for simple solutions … Continue reading
No Money In The Long Tail of the Blogosphere?
Read/Write Web has a fantastic post worth reading, especially if you are one of the thousands trying to make money via blogging — There’s No Money In The Long Tail of the Blogosphere.
Google’s Renewable Energy Initiative
How does Google’s renewable energy iniative announced yesterday help Google achieve their mission to organize the world’s information? I agree with Spencer (my bosses’ boss) — it doesn’t. Not exactly core to their mission of making all the world’s information accessible, nor core to their business plan of making money through advertising. That’s not to say that I don’t admire Google’s focus on renewable energy — there is a huge need for renewable energy in the world — I just don’t think this project is core to achieving their mission. The world’s oil supply isn’t going to last forever, and the quicker new and cleaner energy sources are developed, the better off the world will … Continue reading
Several Pictures from the DR
I said I MIGHT get a photo or two uploaded while I’m gone — so here are a couple from my trip so far (click on the thumbnails for the larger versions). Only 4 days left until I’m back in Seattle…
