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German government says NO to Internet Explorer

Armando Duran says:

I am not a fun of IE (or Microsoft itself), but the funny thing when I read this originally was that at the top of the blog post there was big banner ad announcing IE … go figure!

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The German government has issued an official warning, asking people to avoid using Internet Explorer, versions 6, 7, and 8. Microsoft had recently confessed that its browser provided the weak link in attacks on Google’s system, prompting The Federal Office for Information Security the give the notice.
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Posted by Armando Duran  22 days ago

Agile Agenda’s Basecamp Edition

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I love Basecamp, so I’ll take a look at Agile Agenda

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Agile Agenda, which integrates with Basecamp, is an app that helps you plan a project schedule by calculating start/end dates, GANTT Charts, and estimated project and milestone completion dates.
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Posted by Armando Duran  23 days ago

1 of the 10 Reasons Google’s China Stand-Off Matters

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I can see how in the near future the fight over control of the internet may be turning like this. Social media may become an enemy to authoritarian governments because it is the voice of the people and sometimes a very loud voice that states preferences and demands truth.

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  • It  raises the prospect that the Internet can be shackled by authoritarian governments with their own Web agendas, standards and values. Within the past year, the Chinese government has shut down thousands of web sites, arrested thousands of Internet users, and blocked social networking sites including Google’s YouTube, Twitter and Facebook.
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    Posted by Armando Duran  23 days ago

    How to make good recoveries from bad communications

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    Two simple simple steps

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    1. Acknowledge the problem. People are upset and confused. You need to note their disgruntlement. To ignore it is to be as rude as the communications directive.

    2. Apologize. Take the high road. Even if the mistake was not yours, as part of management, you should accept blame and apologize. You may express sympathy but do not throw senior management under the bus. Doing so will only make you seem like a finger-pointer.

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    Posted by Armando Duran  29 days ago

    Dream it. List it. Do it!

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    If you are an idea person (like me), this is the book!

    Amplify’d from www.43things.com
    The idea of a life list is simple. What is it that you’d like to do but haven’t taken the time or had the motivation to do? We believe that the very act of writing ideas down helps you answer the question, “What do I really want to do with my life?” and puts you on the path towards accomplishing it.
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    Posted by Armando Duran  1 month ago

    6 Ways to Start the New Year Doing Instead of Dreaming

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    I wonder how many of these type of posts are all over the internet these days and how many times we continue to dream all the year and not do as much. Yet I really like the post-it: “Live Now, Do Now”

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    It is the time of year where many people will attempt to develop their New Year’s resolutions. Whether you have one resolution or a thousand, wouldn’t it be a fabulous accomplishment to be able to say to yourself that 2010 was the year you stopped dreaming about accomplishing your resolutions and started to do them?

    Change Your Mental Map
    In the article, “Leading Again for the First Time,” Dr. Chip Souba makes the assertion that “Sustainable success begins with transforming people first by changing their mental maps and thought patterns.” In my studies of success, the people that are most successful are the ones that change their perceptions of what they can do and as Dr. Souba said, change their mental map.
    Increase Your Learning on the Subject

    Eliminate Wasteful Activities
    Set Realistic Time Horizons
    Recruit Others to Your Cause

    Take Action Now
    Whatever you want to do, get out there and do it right now! It is the best way to get you started in accomplishing your goals.Read more at www.dumblittleman.com
     
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    Posted by Armando Duran  1 month ago

    When it comes to communication …

    Armando Duran says:

    A very inspiring communication …

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    … anything is possible!

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    Posted by Armando Duran  1 month ago

    YouTube Microwave Puts A Movie Where Your Meal Is (VIDEO)

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    Let’s watch a YouTube video! … sorry, I meant: let’s heat up some food!

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    The designers at Keio University in Japan have created a concept for the CastOven, a microwave that would play YouTube videos for you to watch while you wait for your food to cook.

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    Posted by Armando Duran  1 month ago

    Healthy Keyboard Snacks & Habits

    Armando Duran says:

    I need to set the reminders!

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    Healthy Keyboard Snacks & Habits

    You may be designing websites, programming, twittering and facebooking but these verbs don’t count as exercise. It is a simple but unescapable fact: The more you sit the less fit you’ll become. If your job revolves around the computer screen then you need to take some real steps to be as healthy as possible to keep your muscles and cardiovascular system healthy.

    Get Up

    get away from the computer and take a brisk 10 or 20 minute walk

    Drink Water

    Make it your goal to drink 3-4 eight ounce servings of water a day.

    Eat regular meals

    Take a break from the computer and eat balanced balanced meals that feature lean meat/fish/poultry, vegetables and whole grains.  Avoid highly processed foods that are high in sodium, fat and sugar.

    Exercise

    Get at least 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week.Read more at www.thewebsqueeze.com
     
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    Posted by Armando Duran  1 month ago

    Ukraine’s Got Talent 2009 Winner - Kseniya Simonova

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    I’m telling you, this 24 year old girl has some *serious talent*!

    She uses a giant light box, dramatic music, imagination and “sand painting” skills to interpret Germany’s invasion and occupation of Ukraine during WWII.

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    Posted by Armando Duran  2 months ago
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