Archive for November, 2007
SPAM is Declining — I’m Not Convinced
Thursday, November 29th, 2007Wired 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?
Thursday, November 29th, 2007I’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 […]
Buy Nothing Day
Thursday, November 29th, 2007I 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 […]
Do You Want to Be Liked?
Thursday, November 29th, 2007Click Here and then click the Red Button
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No Money In The Long Tail of the Blogosphere?
Thursday, November 29th, 2007Read/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
Wednesday, November 28th, 2007How 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 […]
Several Pictures from the DR
Friday, November 23rd, 2007I 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…
Expect VERY Light (or Zero) Blogging Over the Next 3 Weeks
Thursday, November 8th, 2007Just a heads up that I’m taking a vacation — from blogging, from work, from the United States — for the next 3 weeks. I’m heading to the caribbean to Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic to enjoy some beach time and some relaxation — both of which are long overdue.
Those who have been reading […]
Rap Video by Seattle Sonics Guy (Paul Brogan)
Monday, November 5th, 2007Being from Seattle, I couldn’t resist this video my colleague sent around today.
Making a Difference: Bono
Saturday, November 3rd, 2007I am a huge fan of Bono and the work he is doing in Africa, so I thought it was worth highlighting the fact that Bono was featured on NBC’s “Making a Difference” segment on Friday night.
Making a Difference: Rock star with a heart
Here is the complete 16 minute interview with Bono on MSNBC.
Here’s a […]