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The Fruit Fight Lives On!

August 12, 2010

Discovered via Amazon search that a book (“Brand Name Bullies”) discusses my 1998 lawsuit with Fruit of the Loom!

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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 t-shirts. I [...]

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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 t-shirts. I [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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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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 [...]

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