A lot of people in the media, and some everyday people, really aren’t in search of the truth. They’re in search of something worse than that. Money, yeah. I think the media’s the kind of a thing where the truth doesn’t win, because it’s no fun. The truth’s no fun. Jack White […]
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I thought I would post something about video games in honor of Hiroshi Yamauchi‘s passing yesterday. Casual Friday: Life Sized Video Game From Lexus This is pretty cool. I think this qualifies as starting with “wow.” The director, Alan Bibby provided a philosophical explanation of the sentiment behind this project: “There’s no roadmap, you have
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Six months after the damage from the storm Sandy, there are still people in need. Take a moment to watch this short video to learn how partnering with the Food Bank for New York City, Toyota sent a team of individuals to apply the Toyota Production System (TPS) approach to Metro World Child’s operations –
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I snapped this lovely picture in a local chain’s bathroom this past Saturday. I’m not sure how serious this sign really is. It’s like the old saying “actions speak louder than words.” Which brings me to a song that started playing in my head: “Louder Than Words” by Celldweller. I’m watching Listening The volume’s always
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I made the commitment this year to read 24 books to improve myself professionally and personally. I thought it would be great to share a few of my recent and current reads with you that I have really been enjoying. This is part two, my first post can be found HERE. This is what is
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Yesterday my Cousin-in-Law (feels more like brother in law) graduated from Suncoast High School. Justin, we are so proud of you. Not just for your accomplishments in graduation, and not just because you will be attending the University of Florida in the fall. Not just for the amazing way you have volunteered your time and
Have you heard the saying that lightning never strikes the same place twice? Roy C. Sullivan was a forest ranger in Virginia who was hit by lightning on seven different occasions between 1942 and 1977. It makes you wonder, what did he do to be struck seven times? Did he do anything to avoid being
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When is the last time that you stopped to listen? Not just “hear” what someone had to say, but actually listen? What did you learn? When we listen to others, our goal should be to make them feel valued. If you are just waiting for your turn to jump in with something to say, you
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Every now and then, I can get a little stressed out. Ok, let’s be honest, my hands start to sweat and I feel like vomiting – pretty cool, right? Actually, I find it rather lame. So, I wanted to share some of the ways I keep myself from letting stress build up to the point
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The customer is always right…right? How many times have you heard this expression? When you are the customer, this mentality makes great sense, but what happens when you are on the other side? I personally think that is the wrong question to ask. At the end of the day, right or wrong should not be
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