Let the Good Times Roll--by Guy Kawasaki: The Art of Schmoozing

Although I think Guy Kawasaki blows a lot of smoke, this essay on the Art of Schmoozing is great. Well worth the short read and applying some of his points.Let the Good Times Roll--by Guy Kawasaki: The Art of Schmoozing

Critical Section - Home

My favorite blogger has crawled out of the closet for a flurry of posts. Ole is one of two bloggers I would pay to read on a regular basis (the other being Scripting News/Dave Winer). Always great stuff on his W=UH blog.Critical Section - Home

Real Estate Market is COOLING OFF

The National Realtors Association data which was recently published indicates that home sales (values) are trending downward. I think this is a good sign for the economy, to eliminate some of the irrational exuberance, but probably not good for those over mortgaged folks with all interest packages. This will certainly lead to home buyers/sellers wanting to get more value from their transaction since it's no longer a pure equity play.

A Real Estate office which has a 1% commission

This Portland based Real Estate agency is full service and offers a 1% commission to sell. I wonder if there is a hitch? I believe this is the way that the industry is going to trend.About Our Company - Haskins 1% Real Estate

Watch that stone sink

GOOG (Google) has missed it's earnings estimate and after market trading is dumping the stock. Down 74 at this writing.... All I can say is it was inevitable. How appropriate that it happens on the heels of 'Doing Evil' by supporting the totalitarian regime in East Asia.

Climate Expert Says NASA Tried to Silence Him - New York Times

There is no shame with the Bush Admin. The legacy of this president will be with us for some time. Climate Expert Says NASA Tried to Silence Him - New York Times

LinkedIn: Home

It seems that LinkedIn is now the de-facto contact and networking tool. I've had two people ask if I'm 'linkedin' in the past few days. I signed up over a year ago, but there were so many contenders then I didn't no which would prevail. It's now much more useful, since you can focus on a single provider.LinkedIn: Home

LEGO Robots!

Wow, I want one of these! LEGO.com About us - LEGO Company - PressRoom


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NOLO: Real Estate - Resource Center

Here is a great resource for buyers and sellers. Real Estate - Resource Center

Owners' Web Site Gives Realtors Run for Money - New York Times

Although this article is focused on the Madison based family operated 'For Sale By Owner' business, the market for new FSBO services and products seems ripe. People don't put much stock in realtors and after they see the amount that realtors walk away with it leaves them scratching their collective heads...Owners' Web Site Gives Realtors Run for Money - New York Times

Time-lapse video of a year out of a Norway Window

Click on the video clip down the page... cool.www.eirikso.com � Blog Archive � One year outside our window

The All-In-One Card

This is something we're likely to see in the near future. All processing is handled remotely, while this device replaces your phone, creditcard/walleter, mp3, etc...chandanlog(3C): The All-In-One Card

NASA's Spirit and Opportunity still probing Mars after two years - Yahoo! News

What a great investment. I hope that we focus on unmanned, robotic missions and not manned. The investment could have enormous pay-offs and lead to great discoveries.NASA's Spirit and Opportunity still probing Mars after two years - Yahoo! News

bananarama

Fun Facts about one of the most affordable and tasty fruits.banana

Learn Out Loud - Philosophical Podcasts

In this time of so much digital noise, it's refreshing to discover a site which focuses on providing philosophical musing and spoken word. I will be visiting this site regularly in the weeks to come. Brian Johnson

SRC - Search Result Clustering Toolbar in Microsoft Research Asia

This is a cool way to search. It clusters results into categories. Very helpful.SRC - Search Result Clustering Toolbar in Microsoft Research Asia

Slowly, Cancer Genes Tender Their Secrets - New York Times

It appears that cancer may be a manageable disease in the not too distant future.Slowly, Cancer Genes Tender Their Secrets - New York Times

Saturn

In our backyard...

Top 10 little-known science stories of 2005 | Emerging Technology Trends | ZDNet.com

Great science stories and some which could have a posititive influence on the environment. The one about germs on the pillow is a little scary. ? Top 10 little-known science stories of 2005 | Emerging Technology Trends | ZDNet.com

Good and Bad Procrastination

Paul Graham essay on procrastination, but more importantly how and what is worth getting done...Good and Bad Procrastination