Flu-wary telecommuters may clog Web networks, GAO says
October 29, 2009 by Colin
Filed under Community, Technology, Work
So I was talking to a tech friend of mine after reading this article, discussing if the worlds backbone to the Internet could be affected by millions of people working from home instead of the office? I would think if they are not using the network in the office, then that would free up [...]
Devil is in the details
“If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude.”
-Colin Powell quotes (Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989-93). Former, US Secretary of State, 1937)
In honor of Colin Powell, who will be speaking at our company [...]
Google Yourself Much?
October 27, 2009 by Colin
Filed under Authors, Technology, Work
I used to think it was funny when people said they Googled each other when first meeting. Whether personal or business, Google is capturing every instance where your name shows up and with the proliferation of Facebook, Twitter and Linked in, I am finding my customer names are showing up there a lot more. [...]
Tonight, You Too Can Watch U2 On YouTube, Live
October 26, 2009 by Colin
Filed under Authors, Entrepeneur, Innovation
A friend shared this with me yesterday, and I thought I would share it with you. Its amazing how far technology has come and again the U2 artistically is on the forefront.
MG Siegler
TechCrunch.com
Sunday, October 25, 2009; 5:22 PM
It’s kind of crazy to think that the band U2 has been popular for [...]
Support System
October 22, 2009 by Colin
Filed under Inspiration, Sports
By Jeff Kinch III
I suspect that we’re all acquainted with the phrase “it takes a village to raise a child” and the truth behind this has been borne out in many examples. A large part of our foundation is built through what we learn from family, friends, teachers, coaches, and even the media throughout [...]
My morning cabbie
October 21, 2009 by Colin
Filed under Food, Helping others, Science
So I took a cab on the way into work this morning and had one of the better rides this year. It wasn’t about the traffic or routing, although together we figured out a pretty efficient way to get down to the office. My Cabbie was from Poland originally, living in Canada for [...]
A couple quick nutrition tips
When making a smoothie, is it OK to mix in fruits and vegetables?
It’s not okay — it’s a great idea! Not all of us think about mixing fruits with vegetables, but doing so helps ensure that you get a varied group of nutrients from your smoothie. Companies such as Campbell’s have already figured this [...]
If today were the last day…
October 19, 2009 by Colin
Filed under Inspiration, Work, career
By Keff Jinch
I always remember the advice he repeated to me that went something like: “Imagine you’re 80, looking back on the fulfilling, beautiful life you’ve led. Now go do that.”
Lately, I’ve come across two quotes from famous folks, echoing my former boss’s sentiment. Nothing earth-shattering, but still …
Here’s what Steve Jobs said when [...]
What Does It Take to Get Texting Off Roads? Consequences Are Only Way, Some Say
October 18, 2009 by Colin
Filed under Leisure, Technology
I was driving home from en event on the weekend, and before all of you say in what car, I used Zip car for the first time. It was so simple and convenient to use, but thats not what this post is about. As usual I was checking my email while driving and [...]
Don’t bother…
October 15, 2009 by Colin
Filed under Friends, Innovation, Inspiration, Technology
“Don’t bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself.”
William Faulkner – Nobel Prize-winning American author
I think it took me 32. 5 years to figure out, I was not competing against everyone else, in whatever discipline, I was measuring against my own potential.
Especially in the way life, [...]