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“Damn” was her audible response
I recently heard a surprising story: A female CEO was briefed on a stellar candidate for a top job at her company. “Sounds ideal,” she said to the group in the room. “Male or female?” Male was the answer. “Damn” was her audible response. The guy wasn’t even interviewed. Why Are Men SilentSearch BIS
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The Peltzman Effect
Does making things safer actually make them more dangerous? Reading Tom Vanderbilt’s latest book, Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do (and What It Says About Us), I was struck by a recurring theme: Making things safer may actually … Continue reading
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Now he tells us
Now that President Obama has his stimulus and the omnibus spending bill passed he can ease up on the fear. Embedded video from CNN Video
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Hope for efficient solar
Well I stumbled on this promising write up on solar photovoltaics thanks to Instapundit. Twelve composite materials systems were found to have the capacity to meet or exceed the annual worldwide electricity consumption of 17000 TWh, of which nine have … Continue reading
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St. Patricks Day, be careful out there
Take your drinking seriously and plan ahead with alternative transportation or a designated driver. While I’m not 100% in agreement with Erika Stutzman’s editorial, especially on a day like St. Patrick’s day it’s way better to be safe than sorry. … Continue reading
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Which is heavier?
Is humid air heavier of lighter than dry air? Only the “Wiki” knows.
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Brad Feld on failure
Disputing the mantra that “failure should be avoided”, Brad recounts failures, especially the 2001 tech bubble bursting. He doesn’t dress it up as “fun” but something to deal with and learn from. If you’re avoiding failure, how can you learn … Continue reading
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Get up every morning and “Do Stuff”
Venture Capitalists Brad Feld of the Foundry Group (and apparently co-founder of “Tech Stars” emplors entrepreneurs to “Do Stuff”. I think I’ll take that advice as well. Brad Feld – cofounder of Tech Stars – “Do Stuff!” from Seattle20 on … Continue reading
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Atlas Shrugged makes a comeback
To steal Dr. Helen’s headline. Hey, when it’s out on a display table at the Borders store in Boulder Colorado, there can be (absolutely) no doubt it’s making a comeback.
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Empowerment International: Making the world a better place
Empowerment International's World View more presentations from Empowerment International. (tags: children nicaragua)
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“Never lose the childlike wonder”
Randy passed away from liver cancer. He is the author of The Last Lecture and the video on YouTube as well. “Never lose the childlike wonder”. Reminds me of Richard Feynman. “Brick walls are there for a reason.”
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Person of the week – Bert Brady
This was new to me, but it came out in February 2007.
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What I learned at Buzz Coffee this morning
Well, the actual lesson was how I entered Buzz Coffee. First, it was a “late start” day today for St. Vrain Valley school district. The youngest daughter (7th grade) and I decided to stop by Buzz Coffee for hot chocolate … Continue reading
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Rush at CPAC
That would be the Conservative Political Action Conference for those of you in Boulder. Here’s Rush’s first address to the nation. The rest of the speech can be found over at Hot Air, and I’m sure many other places as … Continue reading
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Amateurish protests
That’s how protests start when done by people who’ve never done them before. It’s a whole new demographic that’s protesting this time, not the usual suspects. Can the government shut them down before they become more professional (or run out … Continue reading
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State Bill 148 (Bicyclists)
The Longmont Times Call editorial staff chimes in supporting Colorado State bill 148. Brophy’s bill, Senate Bill 148, would require drivers to put 3 feet of space between them and bicyclists they pass. It also would stiffen penalties for people … Continue reading
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What recession? Infomercials are booming
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