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Missing SXSW

March 11, 2010

For the first time since I was a boy (12 years?), I am not attending SXSW. (why?)
I already miss the iron cactus conversations and the walks to and from. I miss the hugs from old friends and meeting so many amazing new people. I miss the Shiner Bocks. I miss the clever [...]

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“Temple of Hope” Benefit

February 26, 2010

*I will be giving the opening blessing and co-hosting this event!*

“Temple of Hope- a benefit for Haiti & Partners in Health”
Sunday February 28, 2010
2pm to 6pm
Bardot @ Avalon
1735 Vine St. Hollywood, CA 90028
$20 or $15 w/donation of a non-perishable food item or new personal care item.
Music by: Slick Dada of Dada Radio & Whoop T [...]

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My Archie Conundrum

January 14, 2010

Life is choices.
With a few exceptions, we always have choices.
Even when we feel trapped, it is usually because we simply don’t like our options.
Sometimes the hardest choices to make are when we like multiple options.
This week I have been struggling with my own “Betty vs. Veronica” situation.
For those of you who were not huge Archie [...]

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About my client

June 18, 2009

I got some criticism via a comment posted by one of my heroes. I wrote the following response, then deleted it. It felt icky to be defensive. He is entitled to his opinion. Hopefully his opinion of me isn’t affected.
re: FreeCreditReport.com
The name is troublesome, I agree. And something I have discussed at length [...]

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Before there was Facebook & MySpace…

April 3, 2009

…there was CollegeClub.com & Student Advantage.

I was the “Tom” of CollegeClub. I had 4 million friends and had my face all OVER the place. INCLUDING the sides of keg cups, stickers, and a bus.

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8 Things to Remember for SXSWi 2009

March 9, 2009

I’ve been going to SXSW for at least 10 years. (Maybe more, but before that everything is hazy.)
This year I’m honored to be included on the “How To Rawk SXSW” panel, but in case you won’t be able to make it, here are a few thoughts that I’ve been stewing on:
1) Nice to Meet You! [...]

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Twestival LA this Thursday (I’m going!)

February 9, 2009

Join people worldwide to raise money for clean water. I’ll be attending the LA event! http://la.twestival.com/
(also on Blip http://www.blip.tv/file/1756459 & YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFIwvU_2_IA)

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My First Workshop

May 29, 2008

Sounds like a Fisher Price playset, doesn’t it?
I’ve been working on a “talk” for the last month and am really excited to give it live. I don’t often speak to people in the flesh…maybe I’ll bring a webcam just so I feel comfortable.
But if you will be in San Diego on saturday, come on [...]

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Halcyon… LIVE!

May 21, 2008

I am going to be giving my first ever talk/workshop at the end of the month.
The current topic is “InnerActivism – Change your Mind. Change the World.”

EDIT: That isn’t entirely true. I have given solo talks at SXSW and the University of New Mexico. This is my first one for a non tech crowd.

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so you want to make videos…

April 24, 2008

A friend asked me a few questions about video blogging. Here are the thoughts I sent back to him:
1. Don’t worry too much about hosting it yourself when you are starting. Just start making videos. (But I would get a domain name for $10. I use godaddy.com)
2. If you do want to start hosting. Get a [...]

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