Monthly Archives: August 2010

The Sky Above Us

The Sky above us, originally uploaded by Werner Kunz (werkunz1). [via Location Independent Professionals]

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To Catch A Dollar – Private Screening

For those in Seattle looking for something to do tonight, check out the private screening of “To Catch A Dollar” When: Thursday, August 26th, 2010 6:00 pm – Reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres 7:00 pm – Private Screening & Special Guest Speaker Where: Two Union Square 601 Union Street, 51st Floor Downtown Seattle Price: Ticket Levels: $100 | $50 | $25 Please RSVP to Fortunato Vega (206) 336-1611 fortunato911@gmail.com [via myKRO.org]

Missing Amazon Kindle Feature

[image via HowStuffWorks] I’ll be the first to admit I absolutely love my Kindle. But there is a feature that is seriously missing from it — particularly since it has WIFI built in. I want to be able to instantly publish an excerpt, possibly with a few thoughts of my own, to my blog and have that post link to the book with my Amazon affiliate code for those who may want to purchase it. It seems a quick and easy way for Amazon to allow their Kindle Users to spread the word about both Kindle’s and all the great books available on them at the same time. Or maybe they don’t need ideas like … Continue reading

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A Serious Question – Are Bloggers/Writers More “Self Aware” than Others?

I’ve been told a number of times that I know myself very well – and I agree. I know my strengths, weaknesses like the back of my hand, and am constantly thinking about how to improve myself. As a result, I don’t take offense when someone tells me something less than flattering about myself, for instance, that I’m not the greatest public speaker the world’s ever seen — I already know that and am striving to improve it (though I’ll admit I’m getting out of practice on that specific example since I’ve started traveling). Practice, and passion, makes perfect — and I’ll get there. Instead, I know in my heart it’ll make me work that … Continue reading

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Just Because You are “Wired” Doesn’t Make You Invincible

From the NYT “Technology Leads more Park Visitors Into Trouble” – “Because of having that electronic device, people have an expectation that they can do something stupid and be rescued,” said Jackie Skaggs, spokeswoman for Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Come on people – grow a brain. Just because you’re a geek with toys doesn’t mean you are invincible.

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This is Why I’m So Excited About Future Generations Ability to Make Change

A 16 year old teenager in Menlo Park is using her birthday as a means to raise awareness & funds for Kiva. She’s been donating to Kiva since she was 11 years old!