I was sent a video today which caused me to think. This life is too short for you to get so worked up about the small little annoyances we deal with. Traffic, work politics, neighbor’s barking dog, bleeding heart liberals, corporate raiders, loggers or environmentalists - your time on this Earth is wasted when you [...]
Posted on September 29th, 2009 by pdone
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Here is the secret to tech support:
1) Don’t Be Afraid
2) Walk around arrogantly
3) Click buttons (see below)
If you do this too you can solve 95% of your own technical problems. As for me, I’ll keep following these steps on your behalf.
Click Here - Tell the World
Posted on August 24th, 2009 by pdone
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Tonight while watching The Universe on the History Channel ‘Death Stars’ there was presented a scenario that a rogue star’s gravitation could dislodge the Earth from its orbit around the sun.
The thought then occurred to me - could the earth, without its source of energy from the sun self-generate enough energy to sustain life? Why [...]
Posted on August 18th, 2009 by pdone
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A 2008 study conducted by the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA found that middle-aged and older adults who spent time browsing the web not only boosted their brain power but also could help prevent cognitive decline such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia later on in life.
Read the full article
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Posted on July 14th, 2009 by pdone
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A technique I practiced to develop and refine thoughts.
Posted on July 5th, 2009 by pdone
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“I have never met a lazy person who thinks he is lazy. If you take time off and call in sick when you are not sick or if you work at half speed when the supervisor is not watching you are guilty of theft. You steal from the company that supports your family, but worst [...]
Posted on June 7th, 2009 by pdone
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The FDIC Is Going Broke… or at least getting close http://krumlr.com/Abq
The speed that information flows on the internet now is spectacular. However the speed at which information flows does not always allow for proper verification of facts. Case in point the Twitter post byJon Washburn was re-tweeted or re-broadcast by from a Matt Wilkins
There is [...]
Posted on June 1st, 2009 by pdone
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“It is one quality of leadership to exceed the expectation of those you lead. Leaders are followers of a great plan that is universally beneficial.” (Paul M. Done)
It is sometimes by sad experience I learn from my mistakes. I much prefer learning from other’s mistakes so as not to make them myself. Nevertheless life is [...]
Posted on May 19th, 2009 by pdone
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This evening the family and I played Wii Sports. My favorite was boxing; it is a very active experience and rather accurate with blocking, weaving, jabbing and dodging. One of our sons was obviously well-versed in the game and quickly pummeled anyone that came along. Eventually, the game became less enjoyable to watch and even [...]
Posted on May 6th, 2009 by pdone
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Source: Adam Ostrow
Of course, now that Swine Flu has indeed broken out, there are plenty of scientists and pundits bringing attention to their own past predictions. For example, check out the YouTube video below of a scientist talking about his prediction of a global pandemic (though he says it’s not clear if Swine Flu meets [...]
Posted on May 4th, 2009 by pdone
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