Monthly Archives: February 2009

Two Interesting TED Videos

In the past couple of days, I have come across two TED videos that you might enjoy: Jill Tarter shares her TED Prize wish. Dr. Tarter is director of the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Life (SETI) Institute. Rick Warren discusses a … Continue reading

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Our Perspective Can Sure Change With Time

I was just going back through some old posts trying to get some ideas for topics, and noticed an article entitled Markets Headed for the Toilet Again. Here is the picture from that post, showing the market values then (July … Continue reading

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What Are You Not at Peace About?

I’ve found it helpful to ask myself, from time to time, “what am I not at peace about?” I share this with you because you may find it useful, too. For example, for about a month I have had this … Continue reading

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Site Testing for a Couple of Weeks

I try to operate this site in a way that gives you the best reading experience I can give you. To help meet this objective, I periodically run tests to see how well the site performs. In using Pingdom Tools … Continue reading

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Kindle Gets an Update

Version 2 of Amazon’s wireless reading device, the Kindle, is now available. David Pogue has an interesting review of it in the New York Times: I am very pleased with my Version 1 Kindle, especially now that there is a … Continue reading

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Wise Commentary on Personal Renewal

I came across this John Gardner speech on personal renewal today, have shared it with a few friends and family, and decided to share it with you as well. The speech shares Gardner’s thoughts and experience-based wisdom on the seasons … Continue reading

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Giving Everything Your Very Best

Are you giving your very best in everything you do? Me neither, but I vow this day to change that and to give my best in everything. One of the most successful people I have ever known has the admirable … Continue reading

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Learn for Free with the iTunes University

I mentioned the iTunes University over a year ago. It was great then, and it is even better now, so I am mentioning it again. Although you access it through the iTunes Store, all the content is free. And it … Continue reading

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You Never Know

You never know the impact you have on people. Nor do they know the impact they have on you. So, it really helps when you at least try to let people know what they mean to you. And, it is … Continue reading

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Palm OS is a Goner

It is sad to see that the Palm OS will be discontinued after the Centro hits end-of-life. But, that was the announcement from Palm CEO Ed Colligan today. Looks like Palm will be putting all its efforts into the Pre. … Continue reading

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