Monthly Archives: April 2009

Remembering the Holocaust here in Philly tonight

Posted on April 26, 2009 by Karl

Holocaust survivor Hans Salomon, 86, will tell his story tonight with Tracy Strong, 93, the soldier who helped save him at the Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, in Northeast Philly. Daily News: Will Bunch: Reliving the Holocaust … by re-enacting it … Continue reading →

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Yesterday’s BarCamp NewsInnovation Philly

Posted on April 26, 2009 by Karl

Yesterday afternoon, encouraged by Roz, I found a way to attend BarCamp NewsInnovation Philly. I’m happy I listened to her. It was a great event. I was late, but in time for four discussions, the biggest highglight of those was … Continue reading →

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Yesterday’s Comcast Cares

Posted on April 26, 2009 by Karl

Yesterday was quite a day. In the morning I went out with fellow co-workers to Hunting Park to help do some clean up and planting for Comcast Cares Day. It was a small personal victory for me. Previous two years … Continue reading →

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Some interesting music and children links for today

Posted on April 26, 2009 by Karl

Boston Globe: Can’t get it out of my head: A father’s yearlong quest to grasp the infant musical mind NPR: Bringing Up Baby, As Music Lovers Might Muppet Wiki: Joe Raposo Thankfully, Emma’s tastes are all over the map, like … Continue reading →

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Programming and Project Management Links for April 16, 2009

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Karl

danieltenner.com – Dealing with impossible crises – Absolutely terrific advice for participating in group problem solving (something that many have trouble with). The Buzz Bin – The Cultural Challenge to Integration – about breaking down silo walls. Beth’s Blog – … Continue reading →

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Thank you Harry Kalas

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Karl

Harry Kalas, the voice of the Phillies, announcer for 38 seasons, and to Philadelphians a part of our city, passed away before today’s game. Hometown Legends: Harry Kalas (1936-2009) Philly.com: Phils announcer Harry Kalas dies

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Happy Easter

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Karl

Hope you have a great Easter. Just remember that while Easter is looked at as a time to remember hope, hope is worthy of your heart every day. Oh, and this is important, remember that the Easter Bunny hates you.

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Happy Birthday Richelle

Posted on April 11, 2009 by Karl

Happy 35th sweetie. I feel so blessed that you were born, that we became part of each other’s life. Emma, feels the same – you’re the best mommy a daughter can have

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Richelle’s grandfather passed away in his sleep yesterday morning

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Karl

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, especially Emma. She got to know grandpop over the past couple months and she liked him very much. She is blissfully unaware right now, but the questions will come. They can’t be … Continue reading →

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Netbooks are changing the economics of what is possible

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Karl

BRILLIANT: Daily News: Will Bunch: Newspapers should give away free netbooks MSNBC.com: Wireless carriers see net from netbooks NYTimes: Thin and Inexpensive Netbooks Affect PC Industry

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