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Monthly Archives: August 2011
Sunday Book Review : The Leader’s Guide to Radical Management by Denning
The Leader’s Guide to Radical Management by Denning
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The content was fabulous. I am not sure I liked the layout and bullet point style. Seemed like too many lists that were too long. Some people might [...]
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Political Bites : Are Arizona Universities Preparing Students for the Workforce?
Are Arizona colleges and universities adequately preparing students for the workforce? What, if anything, can be done to improve the value of higher education in this state?
Absolutely not. The state needs break ASU into smaller universities. It needs to fund [...]
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Call to Volunteer at Arizona State Parks
I love Arizona. It’s natural resources are one of it’s greatest assets. I have been encouraging people to get out and ExploreAZ. If you didn’t know our State Parks have become seriously under funded and need our help. So how [...]
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Target Sucks – Expect Less, Pay More… (and other lies)
I have never really have had a bad experience at Target, but then again I rarely shop there. That is until tonight. Normally, I highlight people that are doing great service like QT or companies that have great service, but [...]
Sunday Book Review : Phoenix Then and Now by Paul Scharbach
Phoenix Then and Now by Paul Scharbach
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really like history. I admire architecture. I love Phoenix. I enjoy good photography. Roll them all into a single coffee table book and I am in. I loved [...]
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Political Bites : Fear of Recession Changing Outlook on Spending?
Has the debt debate or fear of recession changed your outlook or spending habits?
We are not headed for recession. We are in the middle of a reset. How we perceive everything from consumption to housing is being disrupted. Our thoughts [...]
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Sunday Book Review : It’s Not About the Bike by Lance Armstrong
It’s Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life by Lance Armstrong
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This covers Lance’s early career, battle with cancer and ends with his first tour de france win. In the book he talks a [...]
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Political Bites : Historic Preservation in the Southeast Valley
What’s your favorite historic revival story? Which historic Southeast Valley buildings most need saving?
In Chandler, I love what San Tan Brewing did with the old bank, keeping the safe in tact and repurposing it as an office. Coach and Willies [...]
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Essence of Humanity is Helping Other People Feel Safe
In Andre Agassi’s Open he shows the authentic and human side of himself. He talks about giving a friend named Frankie the money he needs to put his children through school. He reflects on it in the following way:
“Helping Frankie [...]
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Reminding Yourself Where You Are Going
I generally keep voice memos or written journals around as outlets for my thoughts when I am not regularly able to connect with people to share what is on my mind. I try to purge them into a digital format [...]
Posted in Gangplank
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