Think what you will of awards shows but I love the Academy Awards for one simple reason: I derive great enjoyment in predicting the outcome. For me it’s the equivalent of making stock trades (which I average a 26% return for the years I’ve been trading and 33% this past year). It requires strategy, a compendium of …
Monthly Archives: February 2011
Can I Be Your Trusted Friend?
The following is an un-edited letter I sent to a friend, similar to the one on Processed Foods. It represents a set of personal beliefs developed through experience, failure, and success. While I believe much of this to be dead-on there is much to disagree with. I welcome an open debate:) —- For thousands of …
DC Art and Inspiration
Yesterday, I purchased the first piece of art that will belong to the “1×57 collection” – art dedicated to the precepts of 1×57: innovation, inspiration and social value creation. It’s a whimsical creation by Maggie O’Neill, who I consider one of the most talented artists in the DC area. I discovered her through, wait for …
A Guide to DC’s Environmental Film Festival
I love movies. The only thing better than movies is a film festival full of them. In the last few years I’ve become a regular film festival attendee (see my Sundance Festival Guide). It was with some surprise then to learn that DC has its very own film festival. A major event that is possibly …
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A Guide to DC's Environmental Film Festival
I love movies. The only thing better than movies is a film festival full of them. In the last few years I’ve become a regular film festival attendee (see my Sundance Festival Guide). It was with some surprise then to learn that DC has its very own film festival. A major event that is possibly …
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The Future of the Queue
For the 5th Ignite DC, Steve submitted a proposal. It was accepted and he was asked to present at the event. Below are the full text of the proposal and a video of the talk. – Proposal Have you been to an Apple store lately and noticed that nobody is queuing? Their are no cash registers, …
I Too Was Raised On Processed Foods…
The following is a response to an email asking me about food, health, and nutrition. The initial email is included at bottom and the person’s name has been excised. —- Hey #### – thanks for reaching out to me. I too was raised on processed foods and so a lot of this was new to …
Adding Our Blog To Technorati
Part of publishing on the web involves notifying sites of your work. One of the most prominent is Technorati and in order to verify the blog we need post the following claim token: H9EWXK7NNHGP That’s all, thx!
Best Lines of Business Advice: Valentine’s Day Tribute
Despite all my feminist rantings, I’ve had some awesome men and mentors in my life help shape my business/professional choices. So here is a Valentine’s Day tribute to the ones who stand out in my mind most: Cal: The network is smarter than the expert.”
Best Lines of Business Advice: Valentine's Day Tribute
Despite all my feminist rantings, I’ve had some awesome men and mentors in my life help shape my business/professional choices. So here is a Valentine’s Day tribute to the ones who stand out in my mind most: Cal: The network is smarter than the expert.”