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Game, Set, Match

1 Sep

It’s the second round of the US Open. Andre Agassi, 36, already having announced his retirement, is playing against the 8th seeded, 21 year old, Marcos Baghdatis of Cypress. After his last match, Agassi had to take cortisone shot to help his back recover. There are 23,000+ in the stands. The atmosphere is electric.

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The Purple Cow

29 Aug

I never saw a purple cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I’d rather see than be one. [Gelett Burgess (1866-1951)] One of the best practices, in business and in life, is to admit … Read More »

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Revolution: Part 6

27 Aug

Just posted the final part of the Revolution series. Music this week by Tenth Hour Calling. Direct link to post on Grace Learning Center.

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Move Complete

23 Aug

It appears that my move to a new server is working. I haven’t experienced any problems since the move and everything looks like it made it over here! Phew! Thanks to the development team of WordPress for making such a … Read More »

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Ten Things To Learn This School Year

22 Aug

In honor of my my two nephews who are starting college this month, I give you Ten Things To Learn This School Year by Guy Kawasaki. Even if you aren’t in school, you can learn a lot from this list.

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How An Idea Spreads

22 Aug

For an idea to be spread, it needs to be sent and received. No one sends an idea unless: 1. They understand it. 2. They want it to spread. 3. They believe that spreading it will enhance their power (reputation, … Read More »

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Moving to a new server

21 Aug

I’m moving the DIP Shtick to a new server that has a different IP Address so the website might be inaccessable for a few days. Once the name servers get the updates, we should be all back to normal.

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Revolution: Part 5

20 Aug

I just posted part 5 of 6 in our Revolution series. Had some recording difficulties so the audio isn’t very good but at least we got it recorded! Music by Wahba from the PMN Click here to go to the … Read More »

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Revolution: Part 4

13 Aug

Just posted the new Revolution podcast. Music via the PMN is Majek Fashek – I Am Not Afraid.

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I’m A Nerd

11 Aug

Here is something that I found on the web. Where do you fit into this definition? Geeks, Nerds, and Dorks: A geek has a very focused knowledge of a subject (that guy that memorized the language of myst), a nerd … Read More »

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