Monthly Archives: May 2007

It’s Primary Day In Philly

Posted on May 15, 2007 by Karl

The Next Mayor will be covering it live throughout the day. Pass along its voter information page and regularly visit its blog for updates as the day progresses. Young Philly Politics is sure to be a place to visit regularly, … Continue reading →

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Blakeley Cooper: “You can never lose hope”

Posted on May 14, 2007 by Karl

Philadelphia Inquirer: Art Carey: Credit to Mom, mentors: …The fire that incinerated the North Philadelphia rowhouse had begun in the basement, probably ignited by someone cooking crack. The house was inhabited at the time by Blakeley’s father, a man who … Continue reading →

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David Van Couvering: “I think I’m not alone in this belief”

Posted on May 14, 2007 by Karl

From David Van Couvering ‘s Blog: Technology as a positive force: You may have read my blog about my concerns around technology. At the same time, I also believe that if you are conscious and committed and vigilant about how … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 13, 2007 by Karl

I’m just returning from our Mother’s Day vacation in Sea Isle City and wanted to wish all the mothers out there a happy Mother’s Day

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Kent Newsome: “Who we really are is the best resume of all.”

Posted on May 10, 2007 by Karl

Kent Newsome: A Little Perspective Can Set You Free: People from my work life have discovered my blog. I knew it would happen when I started doing it. It’s always a little scary to put yourself out there. But as … Continue reading →

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The Norgs Unconference Statement Of Principles

Posted on May 9, 2007 by Karl

Not all “old media” has turned against “new media”. The situation isn’t as bad as this discussion on Techmeme may present. Far from it. Here is, what I am sure, is just a small example: On March 25, 2006 a … Continue reading →

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Potential != Reality

Posted on May 9, 2007 by Karl

I think technologists like myself sometimes get confused between something that is potential, versus something that is real. Small (well not small…) example: With this personal blog I have the *potential* of reaching anyone – across the entire world – … Continue reading →

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It Doesn’t Rank

Posted on May 8, 2007 by Karl

You won’t hear about it on Digg. It’s not on Newsvine. Good luck trying to find relevant links on del.icio.us. It’s nowhere to be found on popurls, or OriginalSignal. It’s not being talked about on the blogs Memeorandum, Megite or … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Comcast

Posted on May 8, 2007 by Karl

A blogger to blogger hello to Sree Kotay who will be joining us at Comcast.

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My entry at the Media Giraffe project

Posted on May 8, 2007 by Karl

Matthew Alvey wrote up a nice profile of me for the Media Giraffe database a while back.

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