Since practically none of us can get out of our homes (except perhaps to shovel the walk), there are books to read, work to get done, cleaning to do, AND a world to speak with. Geez...technology does have its pluses.
See you here and...there.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Snow and Facebook
If you live in the Northeastern United States, you're probably snowed in. Which means...if you have facebook, you must be workin' it! I often wondered why facebook was so pervasive, until I got on. Now I've re-connected (and connected) with old and new friends from all over the world - but I am aware of its pull, so I make sure I'm not on for too long.
Since practically none of us can get out of our homes (except perhaps to shovel the walk), there are books to read, work to get done, cleaning to do, AND a world to speak with. Geez...technology does have its pluses.
See you here and...there.
Since practically none of us can get out of our homes (except perhaps to shovel the walk), there are books to read, work to get done, cleaning to do, AND a world to speak with. Geez...technology does have its pluses.
See you here and...there.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
TED
In response to my post about the "Oldest footprints on earth." I received a comment from Scott that led me to TED.com and a speech given by Elaine Morgan stating her belief in our species' roots in an aquatic environment. I tend to agree (as a guy with a degree in physical anthropology). But, that's not why I'm posting this.
It's more about getting all of you to take a look at TED.com, the website of an organization dedicated to thought...creative thought at that! TED stands for Technology, Education, Design.
I urge you to check it out. It's interesting, innovative, intriguing, and may even satisfy your thirst for knowledge and set your creativite juices in motion!
It's more about getting all of you to take a look at TED.com, the website of an organization dedicated to thought...creative thought at that! TED stands for Technology, Education, Design.
I urge you to check it out. It's interesting, innovative, intriguing, and may even satisfy your thirst for knowledge and set your creativite juices in motion!
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Memories of 2009
Now that we're firmly into 2010, we can objectively look back at 2009 and review its most memorable features. What stands out in your mind?
Here are some of my thoughts from a U.S. perspective:
Obama's Inauguration
The continual downturn in the economy
High unemployment
Massive bailouts
Swine Flu
Ted Kennedy's passing (and now, its aftermath)
The Wars the U.S. is still in
Lack of political bi-partisanship (entrenchment by the Republicans)
Yours?
Here are some of my thoughts from a U.S. perspective:
Obama's Inauguration
The continual downturn in the economy
High unemployment
Massive bailouts
Swine Flu
Ted Kennedy's passing (and now, its aftermath)
The Wars the U.S. is still in
Lack of political bi-partisanship (entrenchment by the Republicans)
Yours?
Monday, January 18, 2010
Haiti and the world
The devastation in Haiti is terrible, we all know that. But, perhaps some good can come out of the horror. As countries send their aid and rescue teams, maybe, just maybe, people will realize that they can work together for a common good.
It's interesting to see how coordinated things can get within an uncoordinated system, in order to help those in need. This effort is, sadly, better than how we in the U.S. acted when Katrina hit our shores. Is it that the international community is involved? Or...that we have more resposive leadership? Whatever the reason, maybe Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, can give us the richest lesson in how we should treat each other. Will this last? Probably not. Can it become a model for relief? Sure. However, we have to put our nationalistic egos aside and work for the benefit of the world.
Hasn't happened yet. But...there's hope.
It's interesting to see how coordinated things can get within an uncoordinated system, in order to help those in need. This effort is, sadly, better than how we in the U.S. acted when Katrina hit our shores. Is it that the international community is involved? Or...that we have more resposive leadership? Whatever the reason, maybe Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, can give us the richest lesson in how we should treat each other. Will this last? Probably not. Can it become a model for relief? Sure. However, we have to put our nationalistic egos aside and work for the benefit of the world.
Hasn't happened yet. But...there's hope.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
A cruise for your mind
It's official! Here's the Home Page for the "Mastering enLightened Leadership™" Cruise http://tiny.cc/rqqQ9 It'll be four days of fun, friends, insights, and information. Hope you can come!!
Friday, January 8, 2010
Oldest footprints on earth
Just saw this on CNN.com
Scientists have found the oldest fossilized footprints made by a four-legged creature forcing a rethink on when fish first crawled out of water and onto land.
The discovery of the footprints in a former quarry in the Holy Cross Mountains in south-eastern Poland are thought to be 395-million years old -- 18 million years older than the earliest tetrapod (a vertebrate with limbs rather than fins) body fossils.
As an undergraduate anthropology major, this stuff fascinates me. How we got to be where we are today, when we started on land as a "walking fish" is incredible. Of course, what's even more crazy is that we're now walking around on two legs and are hell-bent on destroying the very environment that gave birth to us.
Hmm...if we would have only stayed closer to the ground, maybe this whole pollution thing might never have happened. Is it evolution or devolution?
Scientists have found the oldest fossilized footprints made by a four-legged creature forcing a rethink on when fish first crawled out of water and onto land.
The discovery of the footprints in a former quarry in the Holy Cross Mountains in south-eastern Poland are thought to be 395-million years old -- 18 million years older than the earliest tetrapod (a vertebrate with limbs rather than fins) body fossils.
As an undergraduate anthropology major, this stuff fascinates me. How we got to be where we are today, when we started on land as a "walking fish" is incredible. Of course, what's even more crazy is that we're now walking around on two legs and are hell-bent on destroying the very environment that gave birth to us.
Hmm...if we would have only stayed closer to the ground, maybe this whole pollution thing might never have happened. Is it evolution or devolution?
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Sometimes you have to understand who's helping you and why
A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold the bird
froze and fell to the ground into a large field.
While he was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on him.
As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, he began to
realize how warm he was.
The dung was actually thawing him out!
He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy.
A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate.
Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow
dung, and promptly dug him out and ate him.
Morals of the story:
(1) Not everyone who craps on you is your enemy.
(2) Not everyone who gets you out of crap is your
friend.
(3) And when you're in deep crap, it's best to keep
your mouth shut!
froze and fell to the ground into a large field.
While he was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on him.
As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, he began to
realize how warm he was.
The dung was actually thawing him out!
He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy.
A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate.
Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow
dung, and promptly dug him out and ate him.
Morals of the story:
(1) Not everyone who craps on you is your enemy.
(2) Not everyone who gets you out of crap is your
friend.
(3) And when you're in deep crap, it's best to keep
your mouth shut!
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