April 2010
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“What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what...”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 - 1882) American Essayist & Poet
Apr 29th
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The 99% = Having the idea + Surviving the project plateau   Noting that, “We fall in love with ideas, but unfortunately we’re not monogamous,” Scott talked about the challenges of pushing through the “project plateau” – the phase of a project when the new-idea high fades and we’re left with sheer creative execution. Bored or impatient with the necessity of doing, we’re inclined to...
Apr 28th
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The Most Influential Women in Technology 2010 →
Great list of women in tech. I want to meet them all.
Apr 27th
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Review: Il Nido, Vancouver
Nestled away on Thurlow St. lies a hidden gem: Il Nido. With a cute & private patio. Mike and I settled for a seat in the lounge because a private function was being held in the main dining area. First up. Insalata Di Cesare pour moi. Loved the baguette with cheese which I crumbled like croutons. Mike went for the GAMBERONI. Seared Prawns with pancetta and crispy garlic mint crumbs...
Apr 23rd
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Apr 22nd
ListenHear me out - Frou Frou
Apr 21st
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Apr 19th
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Apr 16th
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“Please consider joining a start-up. The pay probably isn’t as good, but the...”
– Fred Wilson
Apr 15th
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Apr 15th
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Gives me chills.
Lately, I’ve been perusing the intrawebs for inspiration. This post hit a soft spot. It describes it to a T what most of us are searching for in life. I get the deeper happiness of knowing the lucky streak I’ve had in my life will benefit tons of people - not just me. I get the pride of knowing I did something irreversibly smart before I could change my mind. I get the safety of...
Apr 15th
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Expose Yourself
I recently subscribed to Seth Godin’s blog. This morning my inbox was full of this wonderful piece of wisdom. Expose yourself… With so many options in media, interaction and venues, you now get to choose what you expose yourself to. Expose yourself to art, and you’ll come to appreciate it and aspire to make it. Expose yourself to anonymous scathing critics and you will begin to...
Apr 14th
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Apr 13th
Hands down my favorite quote so far from this weekend! “To pirate ships to cruise ships there’s no ship better than friendship” Now, I’ll definitely cheers to that! Cheese! I know! But I love my friends!!
Apr 12th
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Apr 8th
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WatchWatch
Impromptu hosting at Twestival Vancouver. Vancouver did an amazing job and raised over $9,000 for Concern Worldwide. Way to go YVR!!
Apr 7th
“Everybody needs a co-pilot.”
– George Clooney on companionship in “Up in Air”
Apr 3rd
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