Archive for May, 2008
Announcing myKRO.org — A New Blog Dedicated to Microfinance
Thursday, May 29th, 2008As some of you may know, I’ve developed a passion for microfinance. My journey into exploring microfinance started back in April of 2007 (wow, over a year ago) when I discovered Kiva and realized the potential for using web 2.0 technology to change people’s lives. Additionally, in August, one of my best friends from high […]
fbOpen
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008I don’t know the specifics of the fbOpen project, but the concept is very cool with lots of potential.
How to Use Social Media for Social Change
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008There’s a great article at ReadWriteWeb worth reading — How to Use Social Media for Social Change.
The World is Full of Problems
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008I think it’s horribly sad that humans can do something like this.
The New York Times To Launch an API
Monday, May 26th, 2008It’ll be interesting to see how much content the New York Times makes available in their new API currently in the works.
U.N. Millennium Development Goals and Microcredit: How Small Loans Support Sustainable Development
Saturday, May 24th, 2008I’m going to attend a public forum on microcredit Thursday at UW — if you live in the Seattle area and are interested in learning more about microfinance, the details are below.
Date: Thursday, May 29, 2008
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: University of Washington, Kane Hall 220 and the Walker Ames Room 225
Panelists include:
Rick Beckett, CEO of Global […]
Seattle Happy Hour for Young Professionals — Friends of St. Jude Happy Hour May 20th
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008Before reading further, first ask yourself several questions:
Do you live in Seattle?
Do you enjoy Happy Hour?
Do you like supporting good causes?
If the answer to all three questions is “YES” — then read on.
One of my good friends works for St. Jude Children’s Hospital and I’m happy to say she’s organized the first Friends of […]
Data Availability, Facebook Connect, and Friend Connect
Saturday, May 10th, 2008MySpace Embraces DataPortability, Partners With Yahoo, Ebay And Twitter
Announcing Facebook Connect
Three’s Company Or Three’s A Crowd? Google To Launch “Friend Connect” On Monday
I won’t pretend to know too much about these programs, but I will say this — the business development divisions of Google, Myspace, and Facebook are going to be working overtime recruiting partners […]
10 Tips for Building Online Communities
Thursday, May 8th, 2008I stumbled upon this tonight — Nudge, Don’t Push- 10 Tips for Building Online Communities (from SmallBoxConsulting).
How Do You Develop Self-Control?
Thursday, May 8th, 2008My friend forwarded the “How do you Develop Self-Control?” passage below (written by Rick Warren) and I thought it was worth sharing. While I’m personally not that religious, I’m a believer that self-control is a huge piece of being successful.
Successful people have one obvious trait in common: personal discipline. They are willing to do things […]
Paul Farmer on 60 Minutes
Sunday, May 4th, 2008I was thrilled to see the Paul Farmer segment on 60 Minutes a few minutes ago that highlighted Partners in Hope and the work they do in Haiti (and in other countries). I read his book a few months ago, and have all the respect in the world for Paul and what he has accomplished.
What will Yahoo’s Opening Price be Tomorrow?
Sunday, May 4th, 2008Many have already weighed in — my vote is $24 per share.
You can take Fred’s poll here.