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Don’t Just Talk About Net Neutrality, Do Something

The big talking point around the interwebs lately has surrounded the Google/Verizon (GooVer) net neutrality proposal–or, at least their version of net neutrality. While it’s good to talk and to vent, that doesn’t actually accomplish much unless you are talking and venting to the right people. more…

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Does Anyone Understand Loudspeaker-speak?

I was recently in a store, my items were being checked out and I was putting the already-bagged purchases into my cart. From the store loudspeaker/intercom I hear, “Whllrreerah weegtoe hruna…” and so forth. At least, that’s what it sounded like to me. I had no idea what was going on. The cashier, however, seemed anxious and was hurrying with checking me out. Other customers were quickly and calmly heading to the exits. more…

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Are Cameras the New Guns?

Governments and police need to embrace the public-generated media scrutiny, not persecute and prosecute it. To do otherwise suggests systemic malfeasance. Are Cameras the New Guns?. more…

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2009 WNBA – Quick Thoughts on the Taurasi DUI

On July 3, at 2:30am, Diana Taurasi was pulled over for speeding and not staying in one lane. She was cited for DUI. Here are my first thoughts. more…

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Talking Head – Tips For Confident Public Speaking

Oral reports in school were so much fun. The anxiety, sweats, shaking, fear, and stomach knots were constant companions. Now…I can stand in front of groups of people large and small with there being essentially no difference than if I was talking to you across a diner table. Here’s what I learned. more…

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