Archives for June, 2010

the concept of destiny

Tweet After spending a lot of time falling asleep at the library while facing the philosophy books, I determined that the concept of destiny is a construct that allows man a gentle release from facing the terror of his existence, and that… (more)


Komatsu HDR

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Fake Facebook Profiles – Keep Your Guard Up

Tweet From this quarter’s 2600 magazine, an article excerpt from “Create Mass Hysteria on a College Campus Using Facebook” by alleyrat. The two most crucial aspects of a fake profile are that it must be a woman (women won’t friend unknown males, but males will friend unknown women) and that it must have an inviting [...]


China Town

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Depends. What do you need it for?

Tweet “…I have no idea how to answer these questions.” Like, one question asked if I had access to a gun and so I wrote “Depends. What do you need it for?” – the bloggess


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Atlantic Sunrise

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bubbles in mallory square

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juggling fire

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NO FEAR

Tweet NO FEAR. Jupiter Florida 2010


We have lost the “why”

Tweet “I believe the greatest threat to our country is that we have not passed down what it means to be an American.” “We have lost the “why”. The greatest generation did not teach my generation what Americanism is.” “We believe in quality of birth but not in equality of result.” “They are preoccupied in [...]


PRSA T3PR Presentation from NYC

Tweet I was honored to be one of the presenters at T3PR this last Friday in NYC thanks to Deirdre Breakenridge. Kind words for T3PR posted by Chris Kieff who calls it the “highlight of NYC Internet Week” on 1GoodReason Best day spent at a conference: The surprising winner for me was T3PR, the Public Relations [...]


The sole object is to hold attention and satisfy an audience

Tweet “Those who manipulate the shadows that dominate our lives are the agents, publicists, marketing departments, promoters, script writers, television and movie producers, advertisers, video technicians, photographers, bodyguards, wardrobe consultants, fitness trainers, pollsters, public announcers, and television news personalities who create the vast stage for illusion. They are the puppet masters. No one achieves celebrity [...]


Queensborough Bridge

Tweet A long walk indeed.


Tools and Tech for PR Agencies

Tweet Listening to Sandra Fathi‘s presentation at T3PR. Slides below with lots of helpful resources. Tools & Technology for High Tech PR View more presentations from Sandra Fathi.


Greenwich Village

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Ford Fiesta Movement Mission 4 film from Team Houston

Tweet From the description on youtube: zenfilm — June 09, 2010 — The Ford Fiesta Movement Mission 4 film from Team Houston “Pause” presents an unusual twist on romance with sci-fi/fantasy overtones. Pause was filmed in one day by the Zenfilm creative team and features the sights and sounds of America’s 4th largest city set to the music [...]


Restless Empathy

Tweet Allora & Calzadilla, Hope Hippo Restless Empathy exhibit at the Aspen Modern Art Museum.


Upcoming Speaking

Tweet On the road again. A few upcoming speaking gigs on my calendar Technology Section Conference: T3PR - Theory, Tactics & Technology for High-Tech Public Relations Conference June 11, 2010, 10:45–11:30 a.m. New York, New York “Personal Brands: The Opportunities and Threats” CPE By the Sea Conference June 16, Galveston, TX “Social Media and Personal Branding” PRSA [...]


Tweet Lets start by pointing out that while email is efficient, it is a symbolic representation of what evolved as something much richer; face to face communication. The writing didn’t come first, speech did. And speech was part, just PART, of human communication. And any symbolic representation of an original is going to lack in [...]


rose petals

Tweet From a course at Skyline Studios, Houston’s largest rentable photo studio. A while back.


Gaga’s Alejandro as Performance Art

Tweet Whatever your thoughts on Lady Gaga, she is taking the music video to new levels like Madonna and MJ did. A definite performer.


T3PR: Strategic Views on Technology & PR

Tweet Honored to be presenting at PRSA’s T3PR Conference “Strategic Views on Technology and the Changing PR Landscape” this Friday in NYC. You really can’t visit NYC often enough. And I definitely appreciate true STRATEGIC PR. Our keynote speaker is none other than Sarah Evans speaking on ”What’s Next for PR, Strategy and Technology.” It will [...]


Lucia Micarelli – Genius is Bullshit

Tweet “I hate the word “genius.” I think people misuse it. They think that if someone’s a genius, everything just happens. That’s bullshit. It’s about respecting yourself and your talent, and realizing that there are no shortcuts. Whether it’s now or later, you have to put in the effort to get from point A to [...]