Monthly Archives: January 2012

Book Review: Hidden Empire – Orson Scott Card

Anyone who knows me knows that I’m an Orson Scott Card junkie. I like the way he writes, and like the people he writes about. That said, I was not as impressed with his book “Empire“, when it came out … Continue reading

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Civil discourse

This segment is hilarious! I have no idea if this lady is for real, a good sport, or an actress, but this is just too good to not post: EDIT: The embed doesn’t seem to work. Here’s the link to … Continue reading

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Book Review: Great By Choice – Jim Collins & Morten T. Hansen

As a business-owner of sorts I am very interested in new findings in business and leadership. I recently was recently talking to my brother about my company and how we need a guiding vision going forward from our first successful … Continue reading

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Quantum rallies, New Economy, superstition

 Schrödinger’s Rally! Kuwait activist: Police disperse ‘stateless’ rally Of course, wouldn’t the police have to observe the rally to disperse it, thereby changing its state? Hey, give me a break. It’s friday. * * * * * Welcome to the … Continue reading

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Gratitude

I still haven’t worked out all my goals/resolutions for this year, but one I know will on the list is to focus on being more grateful. It’s not enough to just complain less. I need to recognize the good things … Continue reading

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Google in my head

Google is turning up their Creepy Factor yet again, though anyone who didn’t see this one coming isn’t paying attention: Google is sifting through the photos and commentary on its blossoming social network so its Internet search results can include … Continue reading

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Desperation politics

Politics brings out the worst in people. That’s no surprise. In the struggle to get elected candidates will stretch the truth. That’s also no surprise. But I have to admit I’m saddened by the depths to which some appear willing … Continue reading

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The science of self-discipline

It’s still January, and many people have already made, or are about to make New Years Resolutions (I’m in the ‘about-to-make’ group). So it’s helpful to find this article by John Tierney from the New York Times on how to … Continue reading

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Famous parents in the news

Perhaps it’s just that the bulk of Hollywood’s personalities set the bar so low, but it’s always encouraging to see signs of good parenting among the Hollywood elite. It was “Fathers Day” online today, as both Brad Pitt and Mark … Continue reading

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Awesomeness from Forbes.com

I recently spent some time at Forbes.com and found some incisive articles I want to share: The Seven Habits of Spectacularly Unsuccessful Executives – Eric Jackson …In it, he shared some of his research on what over 50 former high-flying companies … Continue reading

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