tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54925483389406410302024-03-12T19:54:03.035-07:00Wesley FaulknerWesley Faulknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09993687004089869726noreply@blogger.comBlogger393125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492548338940641030.post-25110414202053524342013-03-27T21:53:00.001-07:002013-03-27T21:53:30.173-07:00Beware of Offers from FreedomPop<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>I got a awesome deal in my email inbox tonight. Free internet from a company called FreedomPop. If you haven't heard of FreedomPop they provide internet access not through DSL, cable or satellite, but through the cellular network. Just like a 4G hotspot, but for your home. They have fairly low bandwidth caps compared to other home internet services, but I though it might be a good option for my mom. She doesn't surf the web all that much and primarily just needs internet access to check email.</p> <p>A few months ago I filled out a form to get more information on the service, and to see if there was coverage in the area where my mom lived. I never took advantage of the service at the time, but didn't unsubscribe because I thought it was an interesting solution. If the price was more competitive it would be more of a no-brainer. When I got the email below I thought all my waiting paid off. With a subject of "Get Our Fastest Home Internet Plan FREE" and lines like "Introducing - Free Home Internet from FreedomPop" who wouldn't want that? But what's the catch? I don't see any fine print.</p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Freedompop1" height="485" src="http://getfile6.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2013-03-27/nefmwvHFAgwwGcBezixszGybufEkCyqvtylsmlCbFsgoekjtoICcoledrcCg/FreedomPop1.png.scaled500.png" width="447" /> </div> </p> <p>I decided to click through. The page has a big pop-up that seemed to echo the email and assure me that it was a free offer.</p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Freedompop2" height="468" src="http://getfile5.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2013-03-27/mjHefxrEGFbzDawtcJyxirDvHinvtgvuwwbuAvosFxfvuhsmxwBdjxassDuq/FreedomPop2.png.scaled500.png" width="500" /> </div> </p> <p>Check this out, it's not free. There is still a charge for the router. You know what, that's fair. If they aren't charging for the service it only makes sense that I pay the upfront cost for the equipment.</p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://getfile7.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2013-03-27/qhJGlJEsxtmfpomgxizwhAjeEdCigFgFBxmxpoceyGrFbqpwwwHiyyEBskHF/FreedomPop3.png.scaled1000.png"><img alt="Freedompop3" height="527" src="http://getfile1.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2013-03-27/qhJGlJEsxtmfpomgxizwhAjeEdCigFgFBxmxpoceyGrFbqpwwwHiyyEBskHF/FreedomPop3.png.scaled500.png" width="500" /></a> </div> </p> <p>That's not all though. I see the catch now. The free service, is only for the first month. There is a monthly charge of $18.99 if not canceled. I am sure glad I looked closer, else I would have been pulled in by the enticing messaging.</p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://getfile3.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2013-03-27/lEJsmzGgIfylsxJomsrasvkcCamBJiBFxhsphxplCwFGgpizIrAgqldjtiCb/FreedomPop4.png.scaled1000.png"><img alt="Freedompop4" height="85" src="http://getfile2.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2013-03-27/lEJsmzGgIfylsxJomsrasvkcCamBJiBFxhsphxplCwFGgpizIrAgqldjtiCb/FreedomPop4.png.scaled500.png" width="500" /></a> </div> </p> <p>This type of marketing is despicable and grossly misleading. My guess is that they want people to sign up and forget or glace over the fee when they examine their credit card bill, or even worse, just pay it without looking. I know they are a young company, but that does not excuse this blatant bait and switch from seeing the light of day. Shame on you FreedomPop. SHAME. ON. YOU!</p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://wesleyfaulkner.com/beware-of-offers-from-freedompop">Wesley83's Blog</a> </p> </div>Wesley Faulknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09993687004089869726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492548338940641030.post-21668522225232032542013-03-02T09:53:00.001-08:002013-03-02T09:53:07.777-08:00Amplify Austin - All Blind Children of Texas Needs Your Help<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://getfile7.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2013-03-02/hlbjjroCxHJytgdJjGEefmmkigvnApIfkxmdaBCwErIjbgHuxapwcdstJEwJ/logo.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="Logo" height="72" src="http://getfile5.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2013-03-02/hlbjjroCxHJytgdJjGEefmmkigvnApIfkxmdaBCwErIjbgHuxapwcdstJEwJ/logo.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> </p> <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span><span class="UFICommentBody"><span><span>Thank you for agreeing to help me out. As some of you know I am volunteering with All Blind Children of Texas. They fill the gaps in traditional education and life skills that sighted kids get so easily. Starting Monday Amplify Austin starts a </span></span><span><span><span>fundraising bonanza where all funds are match dollar for dollar. So every donation is doubled! Again, this all starts 7pm Central time on Monday. Please send your friends to here: </span><a href="http://www.abctx.org/amplify-austin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.abctx.org/amplify-austin</a><span> </span><br /><span> </span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span><span class="UFICommentBody"><span><span><span>Every donation is much appreciated. Your help means the world to me, and I can't do this without your help.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span><span class="UFICommentBody"><span><span><span><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/_Bgcj1_Pbn4" frameborder="0" height="315" width="420"></iframe></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span><span class="UFICommentBody"><span><span><span>Here are some sample tweets/posts, but I encourage you to use your own words. If you know how to schedule them to go our on Monday at 7pm Central that would be ideal. (8pm Eastern/5pm Pacific)</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span class="UFICommentBody"><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p>Please help support this great organization that helps blind children navigate our sighted world: bit.ly/13uoMvQ</p> <p>This is a great cause. Please donate now to make a difference in a child's life: bit.ly/13uoMvQ</p> <p>If you have a moment, please take the time to make a donation to this worth cause: bit.ly/13uoMvQ</p> <p style="padding-left: 30px;"> </p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://wesleyfaulkner.com/amplify-austin-all-blind-children-of-texas-ne">Wesley83's Blog</a> </p> </div>Wesley Faulknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09993687004089869726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492548338940641030.post-41222080303309614992012-12-05T21:43:00.001-08:002012-12-05T21:43:07.173-08:00I Won the Marussia F1 Team Social Media Driver Contest<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://getfile0.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-12-05/aoocGHbJelDjiulklBmgegeqklknihamicycJwIyirujAFGBtFxaupFbvkvh/Winner020.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="Winner020" height="647" src="http://getfile8.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-12-05/aoocGHbJelDjiulklBmgegeqklknihamicycJwIyirujAFGBtFxaupFbvkvh/Winner020.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> </p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://wesleyfaulkner.com/i-won-the-marussia-f1-team-social-media-drive">Wesley83's Blog</a> </p> </div>Wesley Faulknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09993687004089869726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492548338940641030.post-64767149097333642202012-05-17T17:36:00.001-07:002012-05-17T17:36:33.878-07:00Social Media and Events: An Evolution<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><a href="http://tendenci.com/photos/set/27/"><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://getfile0.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-05-17/AJGGylGuxIsbrqdbjnGbxxwHxiDkhoFllyGwEetGnEDxCscCzsAjGdbvpIbl/Wesley-Faulkner-on-Social-Media-and-Events-Houston-NetSquared-May-2012-b4258_medium_640.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="Wesley-faulkner-on-social-media-and-events-houston-netsquared-may-2012-b4258_medium_640" height="273" src="http://getfile6.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-05-17/AJGGylGuxIsbrqdbjnGbxxwHxiDkhoFllyGwEetGnEDxCscCzsAjGdbvpIbl/Wesley-Faulkner-on-Social-Media-and-Events-Houston-NetSquared-May-2012-b4258_medium_640.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> </a></p> <p>Last week I had the honor of speaking at the <a href="http://netsquared.org/blog/sarahmworthy/houston-netsquared-learns-big-secret-usi">NetSquared</a> meeting in Houston. I talked about how the merger of online and offline is transforming events and fundraising. You can find the complete write-up on the <a href="http://blog.tendenci.com/the-big-secret-to-making-your-nonprofit-events-successful-with-social-media/">Tendenci blog</a> and my slides on <a href="https://docs.google.com/a/schipul.com/presentation/d/1ZaXX3TXr-W7c9XtUGHTEoMYEeZUhqa39m8mUsZOV3PE/edit?pli=1#slide=id.p">Google Drive</a>. The summary on the blog starts with the conclusion of my presentation, but I want to take a little more time to elaborate on the introduction, in which I discussed key event participants. There are four key people that you want to be part of your event to help make it a success. I define success as a well-rounded event that will have as broad of an appeal as possible within your specific niche. Those people are the following:</p> <ul> <li>Influencers</li> <li>Loyalists/Legacies</li> <li>Professionals</li> <li>Hobbyists</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Influencers</strong></span><strong> </strong>- I know you may think you know what I mean by influencers, but you may be wrong. When I hear the term thrown around the internet, it is usually referring to individuals that have a high Klout score or a large follower count. My definition is broader than that. Think community leaders, local news personalities, city officials, prominent CEOs, and also those with pull on the internet. They will not only add more appeal to your event, but they will also help build the anticipation of your next soiree.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Loyalists/Legacies</strong></span> - Most seasoned organizations have a stable of supporters that may or may not be internet savvy. Just because they don't tweet or hang out on Facebook doesn't make them useless. In fact they are one of your most valued assets. When moving in a new direction you can't forget about the people that have carried the organization for so many years. These advisers will be your barometer of what is new and exciting and what might alienate the old guard. Listen to them!</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Professionals</span></strong> - This group might not have been intimately involved with your organization previous to this event, and that's a good thing. Professionals bring a critical eye and hold a wealth of knowledge. They will spot problems and conflicts way before you even think of them. Adding their abilities to the essence of your function will increase legitimacy and give a fresh perspective.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Hobbyists</strong></span> - Hobbyists sometimes have more energy and spunk than any other contributor. These go-getters work hard and will follow through on whatever tasks you give them. Their passion will keep things energized, organized and will make sure that the details don't fall through the cracks. Having someone to take notes, schedule meetings, book venues, pick up supplies and make calls is invaluable. This also frees up time for event planners to focus and concentrate on the big picture.</p> <p> </p> <p>The above list is based on my observations from being part of some very talented teams. You do not only want them in your planning core but also in attendance. If you strongly disagree or if you feel I left something out, please leave a comment. I want to hear from you and have a knowledge exchange.</p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://wesleyfaulkner.com/social-media-and-events-an-evolution">Wesley83's Blog</a> </p> </div>Wesley Faulknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09993687004089869726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492548338940641030.post-78397807265379949362012-04-24T11:39:00.001-07:002012-04-24T11:39:52.761-07:00A sad good-bye to Snoball<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>Yesterday I turned in my laptop and said good-bye to <a href="https://www.snoball.com/">Snoball</a>. It was my last day as their digital strategist. Now if you are looking for me to be resentful of the <a href="https://www.snoball.com/main/team">team</a> or the management, you have come to the wrong place. In fact I have nothing but great things to say about them. The group at Snoball is top notch. The reasons I joined the company still stand. They are committed to serving the greater good, the people that work there are crazy smart, and their intellectual property portfolio is huge. I care so much for each and everyone of my coworkers, and will miss them dearly.</p> <p>You might want to know why I am no longer with Snoball. The truth is that it was out of my hands and out of theirs.They had to cut a few salaries to achieve some very exciting and aggressive goals. I fully support this decision and can't wait when all the hard work that's been going on behind the scenes becomes public. I am now looking for my next opportunity. If you don't know what I did at Snoball as digital strategist you can check out my profile on <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/wesley83">LinkedIn</a> for a more complete description.</p> <p>Here is what I am looking for in my next role, in order of preference:</p> <ul> <li>High Touch - I want to speak and talk with people that care and support the company I work for. I want to listen to their needs and concerns and take that up the chain of command to create a better experience.</li> <li>Customer Service - My new home must love the users of the product or service that is offered by the company. The happiness of these users must be paramount.</li> <li>Social Media - I love social media and I don't want to lose that. I want to be involved and I want to contribute and be a valued member of the team.</li> </ul> <p>For all those that read this, I thank you for your time, concern, help and support. I have included some quotes and reactions to the news of my departure below. They really helped to improve my mood:</p> <blockquote> <p><span class="commentBody"> I look forward to hearing of your next adventure!</span></p> <p><span class="commentBody">I know your next adventure will be an excellent one.</span></p> <p><span class="commentBody">You're so connected I'm sure you will find something soon.</span></p> <p><span class="commentBody">Waa?</span></p> </blockquote> <p><span class="commentBody">I am now off to discover my next endeavor. Wish me happy hunting!<br /></span></p> <p> </p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://wesleyfaulkner.com/a-sad-good-bye-to-snoball-14627">Wesley83's Blog</a> </p> </div>Wesley Faulknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09993687004089869726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492548338940641030.post-52075603460764195042012-04-05T11:52:00.001-07:002012-04-05T11:52:10.390-07:00Veteran SXSWi attendees weigh in: What I wish I had known the first time – Bazaarvoice Blog<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <blockquote class="posterous_long_quote"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8173" title="Welcome to SXSWi" src="http://www.bazaarvoice.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/austincityscape.jpg" height="428" alt="Welcome to SXSWi" width="674" /> <p>SXSW Interactive is hard to pin down. In one sense, it’s like a buttoned-up Burning Man for the tech industry. In another, it’s a place to do business, to learn, to meet living legends and befriend total strangers. SXSWi is what you make of it. To help first-timers make the most of their experience, we asked a handful of conference veterans to weigh in on a simple question:</p> <p><strong><em>What do you wish you had known the first time you attended SXSWi?</em></strong></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/joefernandez" class="external" target="_blank">Joe Fernandez</a>, CEO and Cofounder, Klout:</p> <p> </p> <blockquote class="posterous_medium_quote"><p>“It's a marathon; don't destroy yourself on the first night. If you just watch 4sq and Twitter you'll think every party is better than the one you are at. It's easy to spend all night chasing where the fun might be and end up spending your whole evening tracking back and forth across the city instead of having a good time. ”</p></blockquote> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/susanbeebe" class="external" target="_blank">Susan Beebe</a>, Global Communications / PR – Corporate Social Media Management, Dell:</p> <p> </p> <blockquote class="posterous_medium_quote"><p>“Be flexible, ready to move at a moment’s notice; don't lock in your schedule as you will find good conversations and learning opportunities abound if you move with the flow. Always have a plan B for your daily schedule. The must-see panel may turn out to be a dud; leave that one and go to your plan B activity – be agile!”</p></blockquote> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/lpearson" class="external" target="_blank">Lisa Pearson</a>, VP Global Marketing, Bazaarvoice:</p> <p> </p> <blockquote><p>“Follow it all on Twitter, but don't let twitter dictate your experience. It's easy to get distracted and think you're not in the 'right' place—that there's something cooler going on elsewhere. Social enhances FOMO. Bring your own snacks. Healthier and cheaper. Try to listen to discussions. It’s easy to get distracted, so really listen to at least one session each day. Bring a buddy to parties. It’s hard to network at a crowded party alone. Allow time and energy for spontaneous conversations. They are the memorable ones. Watch this video: <a href="http://flownonfiction.com/sxsw/" class="external" target="_blank">SXSW: Do it like a local</a>”</p></blockquote> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/gtmoss" class="external" target="_blank">Greg T. Moss</a>, Director Partner Ecosystem, Resource Interactive:</p> <blockquote class="posterous_medium_quote"><p>“Don't get overwhelmed with all of the sessions. Make a list of what you'd like to see, but don't be afraid to deviate. One of the best parts of SXSWi is the networking that happens in hallways, food trucks and outside on the streets. Make yourself available and don't hesitate to introduce yourself to others. Chances are, you're bound to have at least 5 things in common.”</p></blockquote> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/adomatica" class="external" target="_blank">Robert Gilbreath</a>, e-Commerce Exec, Calendars.com"</p> <blockquote class="posterous_short_quote"><p>“Keep your gadgets out of your right hand so you can extend it to shake others' hands.”</p></blockquote> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/amymhayes1" class="external" target="_blank">Amy Hayes</a>, Director of Communications, Bazaarvoice:</p> <blockquote class="posterous_medium_quote"><p>“Stagger the sessions you really want to attend so you have plenty of travel time in between as well as good seating choices. Attending back-to-back sessions is a painful & frustrating way to participate in the conference. Bring mobile broadband because Wi-Fi can be spotty throughout the conference. Pedicabs are a ripoff.”</p></blockquote> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/wesley83" class="external" target="_blank">Wesley Faulkner</a>, Digital Strategist, Snoball:</p> <blockquote class="posterous_medium_quote"><p>“I can tell you one thing I didn't know, that actually helped me. I didn't know how powerful and influential the people were that I was meeting. If I did I would have been so nervous. Seriously, the one thing I wish I knew: parties are where you make lifelong friends. People's memories tie shared events together in ways that is not always clear. When I meet someone at a party, and they have a blast, that feeling is subconsciously stored together in their mind. When they think of me, they think fun. I like that.”</p></blockquote> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/jonloyens" class="external" target="_blank">Jon Loyens</a>, Vice President Engineering for Products, Bazaarvoice:</p> <blockquote class="posterous_medium_quote"><p>“Don't expect any particular panel or talk to go really deep. SXSW is a very broad conference and so a lot of talks tend to the beginner side of things. Therefore, don't go to talks on topics you already know a lot about. Use it to expand your horizons and get inspired for the remainder of the year. Are you a coder? Go to a design panel or a panel on social change. Are you a social media junkie? Go to a panel on film production. Definitely go to the panels and talks hosted by big speakers like Clay Shirky or Mark Cuban.”</p></blockquote> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/Shama" class="external" target="_blank">Shama Kabani</a>, CEO, The Marketing Zen Group:</p> <blockquote class="posterous_short_quote"><p>“Don't try to do it all. Keep room for "spontaneous" events.”</p></blockquote> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/mjsvatek" class="external" target="_blank">Mike Svatek</a>, Chief Strategy Officer, Bazaarvoice:</p> <blockquote class="posterous_short_quote"><p>“Open your mind and get inspired. You will learn a lot from people and companies who are in completely different markets.”</p></blockquote> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/matthewmarx" class="external" target="_blank">Matt Marx</a>, Director of Media Products, Bazaarvoice:</p> <blockquote class="posterous_medium_quote"><p>“Start every day with a full charge, you'll need it! Don't be too aggressive scheduling back-to-back sessions in different locations. It's inevitable you'll end up stuck at that far-away venue too long to make it back for the session you've waited on all day. Skip a session if need be and make sure you know which handful of sessions are musts!”</p></blockquote> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/MackCollier" class="external" target="_blank">Mack Collier</a>, social media strategist and speaker:</p> <blockquote><p>“My advice is to decide what your business goals are from the trip, and then think about who you need to connect with while you will be in town. The first two times I went to SXSW in 2008 and 2009, I didn't do this at all, and as a result I spent a few days in Austin each time on a very expensive vacation. I had a ton of fun, but when I got back home I realized I had spent a lot on socializing. That's why I didn't go in 2010. Last year, I went back but had a specific business strategy for going, and set up several meetings with people while I was in town. In fact I even made a business deal during my CONNECTING flight into Austin! Last year was a huge success for me because I planned out my time in Austin to make sure that I got business value as well as time to socialize and catch up with friends.”</p></blockquote> <p>Did you get all that? Three common themes shine through.</p> <p><strong>1.</strong> You can’t do it all, and will only turn into a FOMO-suffering nervous wreck if you try.</p> <p><strong>2.</strong> Seek out new people, ideas and experiences.</p> <p><strong>3.</strong> Be flexible.</p></blockquote> <div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://www.bazaarvoice.com/blog/2012/03/06/veteran-sxswi-attendees-weigh-in-what-i-wish-i-had-known-the-first-time/">bazaarvoice.com</a></div> <p></p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://wesleyfaulkner.com/veteran-sxswi-attendees-weigh-in-what-i-wish">Wesley83's Blog</a> </p> </div>Wesley Faulknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09993687004089869726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492548338940641030.post-3396845581776574072012-04-02T12:53:00.001-07:002012-04-02T12:53:25.222-07:0011 Must-Watch Diverse Marketing Influencers | Solo PR Pro | Successful Freelance PR Consulting<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <blockquote class="posterous_long_quote"><p>Lists of <a href="http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/young-influentials-138997">people to watch</a> in marketing often come under fire for being light on diversity. Here’s the thing: including those with ethnic, cultural and religious differences is not hard to do! Some say there’s a <a href="http://prsay.prsa.org/index.php/2012/02/27/diversity-matters-addressing-public-relations-diversity-deficit/">diversity deficit</a>, and that may be true, but as with many things, my (obviously very biased) opinion is that solo PR pros are ahead on this.</p> <p>Solo PR pros are well aware that valuing diversity among our colleagues is <strong>not just for multicultural clients and initiatives</strong> (duh) – and we have the relationships to prove it. It’s a fact that no two people have the same background, and those varied experiences shape our outlook and opinions (not to mention make life more interesting – can you imagine how boring the world would be if we were all the same?!). Embracing varied opinions is one of the keys to better PR and marketing, as we know.</p> <p>You might not expect a post about diversity from a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Anglo-Saxon_Protestant">WASP-y</a> southern gal like me, but perhaps that’s exactly why I need to write it. I’ve never done a “list post” before – they’re always subjective, and the odds are 100% that you’ll forget someone you meant to include. But with that caveat out of the way, here are some of the amazing colleagues who are impacting me each day:</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/shonali"><strong>Shonali Burke</strong></a><strong></strong><br /> <a href="http://soloprpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/image12.png"><img class="alignright wp-image-3683" title="Shonali Burke" src="http://soloprpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/image12.png" height="101" alt="Shonali Burke" width="101" /></a>Shonali, principal at <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/company/290386?trk=pro_selfown_cmpy"><strong>Shonali Burke Consulting</strong></a>, is an award-winning, accredited solo PR pro and founder of Twitter’s #measurepr chat. Originally from India, she’s a leading speaker on the topic of integrated, research-based, measurable communications that support business objectives (and the fact that she loves Elvis is a bonus!).</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/jacquichew"><strong>Jacqui Chew</strong></a><br /> <a href="http://soloprpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/image2.png"><img class="alignright wp-image-3681" title="Jacqui Chew" src="http://soloprpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/image2.png" height="102" alt="Jacqui Chew" width="102" /></a>Jacqui is the founder and principal at iFusion Marketing, which specializes in helping media and Internet-enabled start-ups connect with their audiences. Co-organizer of <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/company/1947585?trk=pro_other_cmpy"><strong>TEDxPeachtree</strong></a> and a board member of the Atlanta Press Club, Jacqui is a dynamo whose energy never ceases to amaze me.</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/MuslimNewMedia"><strong>Mustafa Stefan Dill</strong></a><strong></strong><br /> <a href="http://soloprpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/image31.png"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3686" title="Mustafa Dill" src="http://soloprpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/image31.png" height="100" alt="Mustafa Dill" width="100" /></a>Mustafa, known to regular participants in the #solopr Twitter chat as @MuslimNewMedia, is the founder of <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/company/1187225?trk=pro_selfemp_cmpy"><strong>Ummah Relations</strong></a>. A former journalist, he specializes in media strategies for Islamic institutions/businesses, and has done so during some highly challenging periods in recent years. I greatly admire his ability to merge his passions with his business – something we can all learn from. <strong></strong></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/wesley83"><strong>Wesley Faulkner</strong></a><strong></strong><br /> <a href="http://soloprpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/image4.png"><img class="alignright wp-image-3687" title="Wesley Faulkner" src="http://soloprpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/image4.png" height="93" alt="Wesley Faulkner" width="93" /></a>Wesley’s background is actually in technology, but his strategic smarts and engaging personality meant he was a natural to move into the marketing realm. A fixture on the social media scene since the very beginning, Wesley is now digital strategist for Snoball, a new company that makes social giving easy and fun. Social good has been a passion of Wesley’s for some time, and I’m proud of him for making his dream a reality.</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/amandamogul"><strong>Amanda Miller Littlejohn</strong></a><br /> <a href="http://soloprpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/image5.png"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3688" title="Amanda Miller Littlejohn" src="http://soloprpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/image5.png" height="128" alt="Amanda Miller Littlejohn" width="128" /></a>Amanda, social PR strategist and online branding coach at <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/company/1091918?trk=pro_other_cmpy"><strong>Mopwater PR</strong></a>, never backs away from a challenge. In addition to being a Columnist at <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/company/33191?trk=pro_other_cmpy"><strong>Black Enterprise</strong></a>, she’s also Co-Founder of the new organization, ColorComm: Women of Color in Communications. Amanda is one of those generous people who sees a need and fills it, and she’s been an enormous inspiration to me throughout the Solo PR Pro journey.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://soloprpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/image6.png"><img class="alignright wp-image-3689" title="Jami Reyes" src="http://soloprpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/image6.png" height="110" alt="Jami Reyes" width="110" /></a><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/jamimiami">Jami Reyes</a></strong><br /> Jami (rhymes with mommy), Principal at Jami Reyes & Co., is a Honduran-born, DC-raised, and Miami-adopted public and government relations consultant. Always one to add some fun to a Twitter conversation, Jami also takes her work seriously and knows how to get great results for her clients.<br /> <strong> </strong></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/Pushingsocial"><strong>Stanford Smith</strong></a><strong></strong><br /> <a href="http://soloprpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/image7.png"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3690" title="Stanford Smith" src="http://soloprpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/image7.png" height="128" alt="Stanford Smith" width="128" /></a>Having just recently (belatedly) discovered his <a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/Pushingsocial">Pushing Social</a> blog, I don’t personally know Stanford, but I’m determined to change that. With a fun-to-read writing style and a wealth of knowledge I need to learn, Stanford has reminded me that there are always great new blogs and voices to discover. I can only imagine how good he must be at his day job as VP Marketing/Strategy at <strong>Fluency Media</strong> – maybe this blog post will be our introduction (if he’s not afraid of my stalker-esque stance!).</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/deegospel"><strong>Dee Stewart</strong></a><br /> <a href="http://soloprpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/image8.png"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3691" title="Dee Stewart" src="http://soloprpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/image8.png" height="128" alt="Dee Stewart" width="128" /></a>Dee is the owner of DeeGospel PR, where she merges her Christian faith with her business by specializing in supporting related publishers, music labels, musicians and authors. She started her Christian Fiction Blog in 2005, and under her pen name, Miranda Parker, Dee is the author of the Angel Crawford Bounty Hunter series of books. I love that Dee has built her business around what she finds most important (noticing a theme?), and she’s an amazing person to boot.</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/karenswim"><strong>Karen D. Swim</strong></a><br /> <a href="http://soloprpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/image9.png"><img class="alignright wp-image-3677" title="Karen Swim" src="http://soloprpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/image9.png" height="96" alt="Karen Swim" width="96" /></a>As many in the Solo PR Pro community can attest, Karen, public relations and marketing communications specialist at Words For Hire, LLC, is not just a consummate professional, but also one of the kindest people on the planet. An extremely early adopter of social media, she engages in none of the posturing one expects from others in that crowd. Karen’s Twitter bio states she’s “quietly doing work I love for people/orgs I believe in and that inspire my respect” – she has my utmost respect, to be sure.</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/dr_tindall"><strong>Dr. Natalie Tindall</strong></a><strong></strong><br /> <a href="http://soloprpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/image101.png"><img class="alignright wp-image-3692" title="Dr. Natalie Tindall" src="http://soloprpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/image101.png" height="98" alt="Dr. Natalie Tindall" width="98" /></a>Dr. Tindall, chair of <a href="http://www.prsa.org/Diversity">PRSA’s Diversity Committee</a>, is a professor in the Department of Communication at Georgia State University. You may be surprised to learn that she’s also hilariously funny (I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Tindall at an event at UGA in 2008, and her comments from the peanut gallery kept me cracking up the whole time). Dr. Tindall will continue to be one of the leading voices on diversity in public relations moving forward, so she’s definitely one to watch.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/TiffanyPR">Tiffany Winbush</a></strong><br /> <a href="http://soloprpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/image11.png"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3679" title="Tiffany Winbush" src="http://soloprpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/image11.png" height="100" alt="Tiffany Winbush" width="100" /></a>Tiffany Winbush is a NYC-based solo PR and Social Media Strategist with a background in media issues, having worked with Clear Channel Communications. She’s also the creator of Women Making Moves, which highlights outstanding achievements of women in their careers, communities and business. Tiffany has always impressed me as someone interested in helping other pros get ahead, and I admire her generosity.</p> <p> </p> <p>These are just a few of the literally thousands of diverse leaders in PR and marketing who influence me each year. Who are some of your influencers?</p></blockquote> <div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://soloprpro.com/11-must-watch-diverse-marketing-influencers/">soloprpro.com</a></div> <p></p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://wesleyfaulkner.com/11-must-watch-diverse-marketing-influencers-s">Wesley83's Blog</a> </p> </div>Wesley Faulknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09993687004089869726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492548338940641030.post-57248386135555142842012-03-23T13:35:00.001-07:002012-03-23T13:35:21.151-07:00April 16 is Foursquare Day: Are you in?<div class='posterous_autopost'><h2 class="entry-title" style="background-color: initial; background-image: none; color: #6b911a; font-family: Candara, Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 30px; text-decoration: none; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">Do you love foursquare? <a href="http://twitter.com/AaronStrout">Aaron Strout</a> and I do. And we want to show our pride by celebrating <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foursquare_Day" target="_blank" style="color: #6b911a; text-decoration: none;">foursquare day</a> on April 16 in Austin with a party and a little charity while we’re at it.</span></h2> <div class="entry-content" style="color: #666666; font-family: Candara, Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"> <div style="color: #666666; font-family: Candara, Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 22px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none; margin: 0px;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://blog.4sqday.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/4sqday2012_medium.png" height="300" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px;" width="300" /></div> <div style="color: #666666; font-family: Candara, Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 22px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none; margin: 0px;">If you’re interested, the first step is to sign up on <a href="http://www.meetup.com/foursquare/Austin-TX/597112/" target="_blank" style="color: #6b911a; text-decoration: none;">Meetup here</a>.</div> <div style="color: #666666; font-family: Candara, Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 22px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none; margin: 0px;">More details will be released on that page over the next week. If you would like to be one of four team captains please leave a comment below.</div> </div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://wesleyfaulkner.com/april-16-is-foursquare-day-are-you-in">Wesley83's Blog</a> </p> </div>Wesley Faulknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09993687004089869726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492548338940641030.post-41959861205746889592012-02-01T07:00:00.001-08:002012-02-01T07:00:24.563-08:00Naratte’s Zoosh enables NFC with just a speaker and microphone | VentureBeat<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <blockquote class="posterous_long_quote"><p>Zoosh, a new technology developed by Sunnyvale startup <a href="http://www.naratte.com/" target="_blank">Naratte</a>, aims to deliver all the benefits of NFC (near-field communication) with any device that has a speaker and microphone. Instead of relying on NFC chips, Zoosh uses ultrasound to perform secure mobile transactions.</p> <p>The technology — which can be added to any app or device with a simple software update — drastically reduces the barriers to entry for NFC-related tasks like mobile payments and secure data transfer.</p> <p>For all the hype NFC has been receiving over the past few years, it’s still limited by the need for new devices with NFC chips. Zoosh, on the other hand, can easily be deployed to existing devices — making it a simpler and more cost-effective choice for merchants and consumers.</p> <p>In practice, Zoosh performs just like typical NFC technology: You wave two devices near each other and a transaction occurs almost instantly. But instead of waiting for a response from NFC chips, Zoosh instructs the devices to listen for ultrasonic communications.</p> <p>In a conversation with Naratte co-founders Brett Paulson (CEO) and Byron Alsberg (Chief Development Officer) last week, the pair said that the company was able to pull off the groundbreaking technology thanks to the unique backgrounds of its 12-person team. That includes employees with seasoned experience in acoustics, digital signal processing (DSP), and wireless from companies like Apple, Google, Texas Instruments, and Qualcomm.</p> <p>Naratte’s team was able to tap into existing mobile trends, like faster processors, better microphone sampling rates, and deeper access to mobile device hardware, to be the first company to deliver effective ultrasonic device-to-device communications.</p> <p>Zoosh can work offline — since its transmissions move directly between devices — and it can even work in extremely loud environments. Naratte says that upgrading an existing point-of-sale terminal to use Zoosh can cost up to $30, while doing the same for traditional NFC technology can cost between $100 and $850. The company tells me that the amount of data Zoosh can transfer is comparable to NFC.</p> <p><a href="http://venturebeat.com/2011/06/19/narattes-zoosh-enables-nfc-with-just-a-speaker-and-microphone/zoosh-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-300380"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-300380" title="zoosh 2" src="http://venturebeat.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/zoosh-2.jpg" height="401" alt="" width="300" /></a>Paulson and Alsberg stressed that security is something they played close attention to for Zoosh. Every Zoosh transaction has a unique and perishable ID, so even if someone managed to record the transmission, it would effectively be useless. The pair also said that transmission distances are controlled, making it very difficult for someone to capture Zoosh transmissions without being right near you.</p> <p>Naratte was founded in May 2009 and has been operating in heavy stealth mode since October 2010. <a href="http://sparkbase.com/" target="_blank">Sparkbase</a>, one of the company’s earliest partners, has <a href="http://sparkbase.com/2011/05/sparkbase%E2%80%99s-paycloud%C2%AE-mobile-wallet-wins-2011-technology-innovation-award/" target="_blank">already won a major technology innovation award</a> for its <a href="http://sparkbase.com/paycloud/" target="_blank">Paycloud mobile wallet app</a>, which relies on Zoosh technology. Naratte also says it’s working on using Zoosh to send virtual checks and cash from person to person. Further down the line, the company says Zoosh could be used for social networking (think of NFC-enabled contact exchanges and check-ins), vending machine payments, and painless Bluetooth device pairing.</p> <p>It may sound like Zoosh is competing against <a href="http://venturebeat.com/2011/05/26/google-wallet-google-offers/">Google Wallet</a> and other NFC-based initiatives, but it could actually end up being something that Google licenses (or perhaps even purchases) down the line to bring Wallet to phones without NFC chips.</p> <p>With eight patents filed already, Naratte seems poised to carve out an interesting niche in the mobile payments arena. The company is well aware of the potential for its technology, and it plans to license it out heavily. For now though, it’s hoping to make Zoosh an integral choice for mobile payments.</p> <p>Naratte has raised $5 million in a first round of funding from an unnamed strategic investor.</p> <span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align: center; display: block;"><iframe class="youtube-player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cJDi7Ik_X6w?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent" frameborder="0" type="text/html" height="390" width="640"></iframe></span> </blockquote> <div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://venturebeat.com/2011/06/19/narattes-zoosh-enables-nfc-with-just-a-speaker-and-microphone/">venturebeat.com</a></div> <p></p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://wesleyfaulkner.com/narattes-zoosh-enables-nfc-with-just-a-speake">Wesley83's Blog</a> </p> </div>Wesley Faulknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09993687004089869726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492548338940641030.post-37501275249466193412011-12-18T17:35:00.001-08:002011-12-18T17:35:21.866-08:00Just now saw myself on @MackCollier's blog about live #Blogchat<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-mhhReZuX6k?wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen frameborder="0" height="417" width="500"></iframe></p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://wesleyfaulkner.com/just-now-saw-myself-on-mackcolliers-blog-abou">Wesley83's Blog</a> </p> </div>Wesley Faulknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09993687004089869726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492548338940641030.post-78319004161064186572011-11-18T11:49:00.001-08:002011-11-18T11:49:23.489-08:00I just got more cowbell in my life! (Big News)<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>Some of you may have heard, but consider this my official announcement. I am now the Digital Strategist for Snoball!</p> <p style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For years I have had a passion for social. If you know me this is no surprise to you, I'm sure. My involvement in social giving and all my hard work has paid off big time. I am still settling into my new role, but I didn't get here on my own and I am still going to need a lot of help along the way.</span></p> <p style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here at Snoball we are still young and we have a lot to learn. I want to make sure that I keep an open line of communication and be as engaging as possible. This is where you come in. Take a look at the site at <a href="http://snoball.com">http://snoball.com</a> and let me know what you think. Sign up for an account, put in your favorite charity and I'll share that with the team. If you work with, or for a nonprofit I especially want to hear from you. </span></p> <p style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is a short video describing the concept of Snoball:</span></p> <p style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/3CJy8y8SNNM?wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen frameborder="0" height="417" width="500"></iframe></span></p> <p><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/3CJy8y8SNNM" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560"></iframe></p> <p style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once again, thank you all for everything. Your love and support has carried me to the career of my dreams, and for that I am eternally grateful. I also want to thank my former manager David Huebel, director Frank Gorishek, and all my co-workers at AMD. I love and miss you all.</span></p> <p> </p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://wesleyfaulkner.com/i-just-got-more-cowbell-in-my-life-big-news">Wesley83's Blog</a> </p> </div>Wesley Faulknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09993687004089869726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492548338940641030.post-56131613063865920672011-11-15T22:39:00.001-08:002011-11-15T22:39:57.411-08:00My second week into #MovemberATX 2011<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><span style="color: #000000;">Today<span style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 22px;"> is the start of week two of Movember. That means it is time for another shave. Here is a updated picture of the Mo:</span></span></p> <div class="posterousGalleryMainDiv p_embed p_image_embed" style="margin-top: 15px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; color: #595959; line-height: 22px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #000000;"><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://getfile6.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-11-15/JlrdbHobisJoatshyyqJFCDfBfkxbhhDDmtkFhAhJoacIxprlbspydfgFAus/20111115_214829.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="20111115_214829" height="667" src="http://getfile4.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-11-15/JlrdbHobisJoatshyyqJFCDfBfkxbhhDDmtkFhAhJoacIxprlbspydfgFAus/20111115_214829.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> </span></div> <p><span style="color: #000000;">As you can see, my stache is starting to fill in. Now you see how I am doing on the hair side, let's take a look at how much money I have raised. </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 22px;">Right now I have $54 in my</span><span style="color: #595959; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 22px;"> </span><a href="http://mobro.co/wesley83" style="font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: #006699; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">bank</a><span style="color: #000000;">,<span style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 22px;"> and before you point out that the total is exactly the same as last week, I would say you're right. I have not gotten one $1 in donations in over a week. I must be doing something wrong. If you are reading this right now, please just give me a dollar. One dollar is all I ask. Please and thank you.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 10px !important; margin-left: 0px !important; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 22px; color: #595959; clear: none; padding: 0px !important;">This is my third year being on Team Austin, and every year they do an awesome job. I hope that this year I am able to do my small part to help the cause. If you are in Austin, there are a ton of events scheduled. Check out the <a href="http://facebook.com/movemberaustin" style="font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: #006699; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Facebook page</a> and the <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/MovemberAustin" style="font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: #006699; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Twitter account</a> to stay current on all the happenings. You can also track other members of the team by the hash tag <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/search/%23MovemberATX" style="font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: #006699; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><strong style="font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><strong class="search-query" style="font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">#MovemberATX</strong></strong></a><strong style="font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><strong class="search-query" style="font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">.</strong></strong></p> <p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 10px !important; margin-left: 0px !important; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 22px; color: #595959; clear: none; padding: 0px !important;"><strong class="search-query" style="font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Once</strong><strong class="search-query" style="font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> again, I would love your help. Please donate what you can and check out my</strong><strong style="font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><strong class="search-query" style="font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">progress at: </strong></strong><a href="http://mobro.co/wesley83" style="font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: #006699; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">http://mobro.co/wesley83</a></p> <p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 10px !important; margin-left: 0px !important; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 22px; color: #595959; clear: none; padding: 0px !important;">If you would like to know more about the Movember Movement you can find out more <a href="http://us.movember.com/about/" style="font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: #006699; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">here</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://wesleyfaulkner.com/my-second-week-into-movemberatx-2011">Wesley83's Blog</a> </p> </div>Wesley Faulknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09993687004089869726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492548338940641030.post-67070883840235265442011-11-09T22:11:00.001-08:002011-11-09T22:11:06.784-08:00One week into #MovemberATX 2011<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>Yesterday marked the end of the first week of Movember.That means it is time for a shave. I know people shave everyday, but that's not me. My sensitive skin can't take the blade that often. Here is a picture of the before:</p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://getfile0.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-11-09/BFbzJqtzhIzpDHoiEtDACphBvDxkjrdkBdtuvsAkxydseuldmqyCgmxAvtwd/20111109_170238.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="20111109_170238" height="667" src="http://getfile1.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-11-09/BFbzJqtzhIzpDHoiEtDACphBvDxkjrdkBdtuvsAkxydseuldmqyCgmxAvtwd/20111109_170238.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> </p> <p>And here is a picture of the after:<div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://getfile4.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-11-09/scfvjtrnhGuptqElazCDyIHmHBcqogysDsrblwwtEvrfCDGfxvImvbvlvzHG/20111109_172603.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="20111109_172603" height="667" src="http://getfile4.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-11-09/scfvjtrnhGuptqElazCDyIHmHBcqogysDsrblwwtEvrfCDGfxvImvbvlvzHG/20111109_172603.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> You can see my baby stache if you look really, really, close. It's hard for me to grow hair and I look ridiculous when I try. This is all for a good cause. Speaking of donations* I would like to take the ime to thank those who have contributed to the cause of men's health.</p> <ul> <li> Ashlynn Kemp </li> <li> Liz Bradford </li> <li> Heather Strout </li> </ul> <p>I think that it's funny that all my donations are from women. I think it is out of pure pity. Please make a donation of any amount. Right now I have $54 in my <a href="http://mobro.co/wesley83">bank</a> and would love to double it before the end of the week.</p> <p>This is my third year being on Team Austin, and every year they do an awesome job. I hope that this year I am able to do my small part to help the cause. If you are in Austin, there are a ton of events scheduled. Check out the <a href="http://facebook.com/movemberaustin">Facebook page</a> and the <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/MovemberAustin">Twitter account</a> to stay current on all the happenings. You can also track other members of the team by the hash tag <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/search/%23MovemberATX"><strong><strong class="search-query">#MovemberATX</strong></strong></a><strong><strong class="search-query">. </strong></strong></p> <p><strong class="search-query">Once</strong><strong class="search-query"> again, I would love your help. Please donate what you can and check out my </strong><strong><strong class="search-query">progress at: </strong></strong><a href="http://mobro.co/wesley83">http://mobro.co/wesley83</a></p> <p> </p> <p>If you would like to know more about the Movember Movement you can find out more <a href="http://us.movember.com/about/">here</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p>*I know I wasn't even talking about donations earlier, but I couldn't think of a good transition.</p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://wesleyfaulkner.com/79523213">Wesley83's Blog</a> </p> </div>Wesley Faulknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09993687004089869726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492548338940641030.post-81677789933212614632011-11-01T11:34:00.001-07:002011-11-01T11:34:48.049-07:00The time has come! #MovemberATX 2011 day 1.<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>Today is the first day of Movember. If you haven't heard of Movember, it is obviously a combination of the word Mo, which is short for mustache, and November. The goal is to raise awareness and funds for male health issues, such as prostate and testicular cancer.</p> <p>How is this done you may ask? Well in my case, I scare you a little by shaving my face bald. No more goatee, no more beard. I will be slowly growing a mustache for the whole month and will be asking for your support. Please make a donation of any amount. Right now I have $1 in my <a href="http://mobro.co/wesley83">bank</a> and would love to double it before the end of the day.</p> <p>Here is my before pic. I took it at 5am in my bathroom this morning. I hope that explains the sleepy/pissed look I am giving off.<div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://getfile8.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-11-01/dCHBwmuwumjyiJosvHEFzaBDwccGIGfivFJteByvscFFbJlEbkgwEsIupCBw/2011-11-01_05.13.25.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="2011-11-01_05" height="667" src="http://getfile4.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-11-01/dCHBwmuwumjyiJosvHEFzaBDwccGIGfivFJteByvscFFbJlEbkgwEsIupCBw/2011-11-01_05.13.25.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> </p> <p>I was up that early to catch a flight. Lucky me, I was invited to some secret Ford event in Dearborn, Michigan. So super secret that at right now as I sit in my hotel room I have no idea what the agenda is. Now that you have seen the before, brace yourself for the after.</p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://getfile9.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-11-01/EjhFwovojAvFCysuEvdxaqFugvwuIjdawEJhgfEesqgnececjFpusspcktBE/2011-11-01_11.27.00.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="2011-11-01_11" height="667" src="http://getfile4.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-11-01/EjhFwovojAvFCysuEvdxaqFugvwuIjdawEJhgfEesqgnececjFpusspcktBE/2011-11-01_11.27.00.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> This is my third year being on Team Austin, and every year they do an awesome job. I hope that this year I am able to do my small part to help the cause. If you are in Austin, there are a ton of events scheduled. Check out the <a href="http://facebook.com/movemberaustin">Facebook page</a> and the <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/MovemberAustin">Twitter account</a> to stay current on all the happenings. You can also track other members of the team by the hash tag <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/search/%23MovemberATX"><strong><strong class="search-query">#MovemberATX</strong></strong></a><strong><strong class="search-query">. </strong></strong></p> <p><strong class="search-query">Once</strong><strong class="search-query"> again, I would love your help. Please donate what you can and check out my </strong><strong><strong class="search-query">progress at: </strong></strong><a href="http://mobro.co/wesley83">http://mobro.co/wesley83</a></p> <p> </p> <p>If you would like to know more about the Movember Movement you can find out more <a href="http://us.movember.com/about/">here</a>.</p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://wesleyfaulkner.com/the-time-has-come-movemberatx-2011-day-1">Wesley83's Blog</a> </p> </div>Wesley Faulknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09993687004089869726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492548338940641030.post-84331311599974531222011-10-31T14:25:00.001-07:002011-10-31T14:25:02.561-07:00Discover Financial Services can suck a big one!<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <blockquote class="posterous_long_quote"><tr><td colspan="2"><table border="0" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);"><tr><td align="center" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding: 6px; border-right: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" width="369"><b>Reasons we can share your personal information</b></td><td align="center" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding: 6px; border-right: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" width="132"><b>Does Discover Bank share?</b></td><td align="center" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding: 6px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" width="97"><b>Can you limit this sharing?</b></td></tr><tr><td align="left" style="padding: 6px; border-right: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>For our everyday purposes– </strong><br /> such as to process your transactions, maintain your <br />account(s), respond to court orders and legal investigations, <br />or report to credit bureaus.</td><td align="center" style="padding: 6px; border-right: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);">Yes</td><td align="center" style="padding: 6px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);">No</td></tr><tr><td align="left" style="padding: 6px; border-right: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>For our marketing purposes– </strong><br /> to offer our products and services to you</td><td align="center" style="padding: 6px; border-right: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);">Yes</td><td align="center" style="padding: 6px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);">No</td></tr><tr><td align="left" style="padding: 6px; border-right: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>For joint marketing with other financial companies</strong></td><td align="center" style="padding: 6px; border-right: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);">Yes</td><td align="center" style="padding: 6px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);">No</td></tr><tr><td align="left" style="padding: 6px; border-right: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes– </strong><br /> information about your transactions and experiences</td><td align="center" style="padding: 6px; border-right: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);">Yes</td><td align="center" style="padding: 6px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);">No</td></tr><tr><td align="left" style="padding: 6px; border-right: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes– </strong><br /> information about your creditworthiness</td><td align="center" style="padding: 6px; border-right: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);">Yes</td><td align="center" style="padding: 6px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);">Yes</td></tr><tr><td align="left" style="padding: 6px; border-right: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>For our affiliates to market to you</strong></td><td align="center" style="padding: 6px; border-right: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);">Yes</td><td align="center" style="padding: 6px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);">Yes</td></tr><tr><td align="left" style="padding: 6px; border-right: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>For nonaffiliates to market to you</strong></td><td align="center" style="padding: 6px; border-right: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);">Yes</td><td align="center" style="padding: 6px;">Yes</td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><img src="https://www.discovercard.com/dms/images/common/clear.gif" height="10" style="display: block;" width="10" /></td></tr><tr><td align="left" valign="top" style="font-size: 12px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding: 3px 0pt 6px 6px; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>To limit </strong><strong>our sharing</strong></td><td style="padding: 3px 0pt 0pt 6px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); border-top: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); border-right: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Call 1-800-225-5202 – our menu will prompt you through your choices<p><strong>Please note: </strong></p><p> If you are a <em>new</em> customer, we can begin sharing your information 30 days from the date we sent this notice. When you are <em>no longer</em> our customer, we continue to share your information as described in this notice.</p><p> However, you can contact us at any time to limit our sharing. </p></td></tr></blockquote> <div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="https://www.discovercard.com/cardmembersvcs/smc/readmessage?messageId=104628959&cmpgn=CMS-6881-1">discovercard.com</a></div> <p>I got an email saying that there was a notice for me. In said notice I saw this chart placed at the bottom. I see that there are things that Discover will share to others about me. I also see that there is a small number of items I can opt out of by calling the number 1-800-225-5202. I just called that number and it get some robot asking me what number I want to dial, wtf? </p><p>I am already on Discover's website, why can I not just uncheck a box? They really want to make it hard for people to opt-out of sharing valuable personal information.</p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://wesleyfaulkner.com/discover-financial-services-can-suck-a-big-on">Wesley83's Blog</a> </p> </div>Wesley Faulknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09993687004089869726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492548338940641030.post-35594489398764592742011-10-25T11:30:00.001-07:002011-10-25T11:30:32.762-07:00The Lithium-powered TRON Light-cycle<div class='posterous_autopost'><iframe src="http://d.yimg.com/nl/ynews/thiscouldbebig/player.html#vid=27053051&browseCarouselUI=show" frameborder="0" height="324" width="576"></iframe> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://wesleyfaulkner.com/the-lithium-powered-tron-light-cycle">Wesley83's Blog</a> </p> </div>Wesley Faulknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09993687004089869726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492548338940641030.post-32131845622416760142011-10-19T14:08:00.001-07:002011-10-19T14:08:42.621-07:00Own the XDA Banner from the Big Android BBQ! | xda-developers<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <blockquote class="posterous_long_quote"><p>Want to own the big and beautiful XDA banner from the <a href="http://www.xda-developers.com/android/xda-tv-at-the-big-android-bbq/">Big Android BBQ</a>? It’s signed by hundred of XDA members, and is perfect for hanging on a wall and showing your love for the site. It’s also quite massive, at five by three feet. We decided to do a <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140619023108#ht_500wt_1150">charity auction for the banner on eBay</a>. All proceeds will benefit the <a href="http://one.laptop.org/">One Laptop per Child</a> project, which has the goal of empowering underprivileged children through education. A very good cause, indeed. The auction on <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140619023108#ht_500wt_1150">eBay</a> will last ten days, and the highest bidder will have the banner sent to them, for free. Happy bidding. <a href="http://www.xda-developers.com/announcements/own-the-xda-banner-from-the-big-android-bbq/">Click on to see a video of the banner</a>! <span></span></p><p><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/mhvf7tdh7F8" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560"></iframe></p></blockquote> <div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://www.xda-developers.com/announcements/own-the-xda-banner-from-the-big-android-bbq/">xda-developers.com</a></div> <p>You can see my name in the "d" in xda. :)</p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://wesleyfaulkner.com/own-the-xda-banner-from-the-big-android-bbq-x">Wesley83's Blog</a> </p> </div>Wesley Faulknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09993687004089869726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492548338940641030.post-59612661464437373102011-10-17T08:04:00.001-07:002011-10-17T08:04:38.731-07:00Phoenix Jones back on patrol after his dramatic unveiling<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><iframe src="http://www.komonews.com/news/local/131945518.html?embed" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560"></iframe></p> <div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://www.komonews.com/news/local/131945518.html">komonews.com</a></div> <p> </p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://wesleyfaulkner.com/phoenix-jones-back-on-patrol-after-his-dramat">Wesley83's Blog</a> </p> </div>Wesley Faulknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09993687004089869726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492548338940641030.post-39749992639486639972011-10-17T06:53:00.001-07:002011-10-17T06:53:48.104-07:00Jameela Jamil talks about nails inc Magnetic nail polish - YouTube<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <iframe allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Dhs8He_Ur0U?wmode=transparent" frameborder="0" height="417" width="500"></iframe> <div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dhs8He_Ur0U&feature=player_embedded#!">youtube.com</a></div> <p></p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://wesleyfaulkner.com/jameela-jamil-talks-about-nails-inc-magnetic">Wesley83's Blog</a> </p> </div>Wesley Faulknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09993687004089869726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492548338940641030.post-60775579558334663042011-10-16T18:00:00.001-07:002011-10-16T18:00:21.422-07:00Throwable Panoramic Ball Camera - YouTube<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <iframe allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Th5zlUe6gOE?wmode=transparent" frameborder="0" height="417" width="500"></iframe> <div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th5zlUe6gOE&feature=player_embedded">youtube.com</a></div> <p></p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://wesleyfaulkner.com/throwable-panoramic-ball-camera-youtube">Wesley83's Blog</a> </p> </div>Wesley Faulknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09993687004089869726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492548338940641030.post-41112065401344425942011-09-30T09:58:00.001-07:002011-09-30T09:58:10.494-07:0029 years old and hearing myself for the 1st time! - YouTube<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <iframe allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/LsOo3jzkhYA?wmode=transparent" frameborder="0" height="417" width="500"></iframe> <div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsOo3jzkhYA">youtube.com</a></div> <p></p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://wesleyfaulkner.com/29-years-old-and-hearing-myself-for-the-1st-t">Wesley83's Blog</a> </p> </div>Wesley Faulknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09993687004089869726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492548338940641030.post-32336934849701543112011-09-27T20:50:00.001-07:002011-09-27T20:50:35.806-07:00Red Bull Racing Shows Texas Some Real Horsepower - YouTube<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <iframe allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/4WRpB1utQXQ" frameborder="0" height="417" width="500"></iframe> <div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WRpB1utQXQ">youtube.com</a></div> <p></p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://wesleyfaulkner.com/red-bull-racing-shows-texas-some-real-horsepo">Wesley83's Blog</a> </p> </div>Wesley Faulknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09993687004089869726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492548338940641030.post-37842960409802891052011-09-27T20:39:00.001-07:002011-09-27T20:39:14.950-07:00Have you seen this Facebook error?<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-09-27/gddBmdGCCjegwhHikrdlEttClyniGnDAdgrfwtBghFoqIplpcGCFIAlHwJbk/Facebook_Error.png.scaled1000.png"><img alt="Facebook_error" height="135" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-09-27/gddBmdGCCjegwhHikrdlEttClyniGnDAdgrfwtBghFoqIplpcGCFIAlHwJbk/Facebook_Error.png.scaled500.png" width="500" /></a> </div> I got this error when I "Liked" a friends post from the side crawl. I hope that this is not the first of may errors with the new interface.</p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://wesleyfaulkner.com/have-you-seen-this-facebook-error">Wesley83's Blog</a> </p> </div>Wesley Faulknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09993687004089869726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492548338940641030.post-20704215546204070682011-09-15T16:20:00.001-07:002011-09-15T16:20:04.240-07:00People who don't follow the rules<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>Right now I am on a flight from Atlanta to Austin and I am reminded how bothered I am by people who don't follow the rules. I understand that no one is perfect and we skirt the rules from time to time. Personally I know that I speed occasionally and forget to use my signal every now and again, but even though I break the rules there is always a consideration of others that overrides what "I" want.<br /> On this flight I have the misfortune of sitting next to someone that disregards the rules. Before we departed Atlanta he ignored orders to turn off his cell phone and iPad. He asked to go to the bathroom while we taxied to the runway. Now as I sit next to him, he air drums away at whatever music he is listening to on his noise canceling headphones. Arms flailing aside he doesn't seem that atypical from other traveler I have flown with in the past.<br /> He isn't trying to be mean or rude, he just is. This reminds me of the saying that hate isn't the opposite of love, it's apathy. Most people don't piss you off because they want to, it's because they don't think. They don't think of how what they do affects others. They don't care if they are making your job harder for selfish reasons. They live in their own world where there is only one person that matters, and it's not you or me.<br /> That's all for now. I just had to get that off my chest before an Air Marshall is needed to tackle me for slapping a man repeatedly for "no reason". I'll just sit here and bid my time for the next air drum session so that I can steal a peice of the arm rest he is monopolizing. </p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://wesleyfaulkner.com/people-who-dont-follow-the-rules">Wesley83's Blog</a> </p> </div>Wesley Faulknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09993687004089869726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492548338940641030.post-78940551222313628802011-08-26T07:36:00.001-07:002011-08-26T07:36:20.585-07:00Must Watch: ‘Portal: No Escape’ | /Film<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <blockquote class="posterous_long_quote"><p><a href="http://bitcast-a-sm.bitgravity.com/slashfilm/wp/wp-content/images/ZZ1D47DBB2.jpg"></a></p> <p><strong><em>Portal: No Escape</em></strong> is a must see for everyone, but especially video game fans. The film is directed by <a href="http://dantrachtenberg.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Dan Trachtenberg</strong></a>, who has been directing commercials for the last few years, slowly working towards his feature film directorial debut. In May, he directed a horror short film <a href="http://www.slashfilm.com/votd-dan-trachtenbergs-more-chew/" target="_blank">“More Than You Can Chew”</a> for Black Box TV, which got a bunch of people in Hollywood talking. Dan surprise premiered a new short film at Comic-Con, which was met with a standing ovation by the almost packed crowd. The film brings a grounded realism to this sci-fi concept, which is rarely seen in video game movie adaptations. Watch <strong><em>Portal: No Escape</em></strong> now embedded after the jump.</p> <p><span></span></p> <p><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/4drucg1A6Xk" frameborder="0" height="345" width="560"></iframe></p> <p><strong>Trivia:</strong></p><p> </p><ul> <li>?The movie stars <strong>Danielle Rayne</strong>, who has been working on tv for the last two decades, including a regular stint on <strong><em>All My Children</em></strong>.</li> <li>If the strong female action character reminds you of Sarah Conner, it isn’t a coincidence — Rayne played Conner in the <strong><em><em>Terminator</em> 2: 3D</em></strong> show at Universal Studios Hollywood.</li> <li>Some of you might recognize director Dan Trachtenberg from his <a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=the%20/filmcast%20dan%20trachtenberg&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8" target="_blank">appearances on the /Filmcast</a>. More people know Dan from his highly successful internet television show <a href="http://revision3.com/trs" target="_blank">the Totally Rad Show</a>.</li> <li><strong><em>Diggnation/TRS</em></strong> host <strong>Alex Albrecht</strong> has a cameo as one of the masked guards.</li> <li>The film is scored by <strong>Mike Zarin</strong>, who is probably best known as the composer of the first <em><strong>Inception</strong></em> trailer (<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0n3c5I6QbHg" target="_blank">listen here</a>). While <a href="http://www.slashfilm.com/inception-trailer-composer-zack-hemsey-profiled/" target="_blank">Zack Hemsey</a> gets most of the credit with his trailer song “Mind Hiest”, Zarin was the composer responsible for the now infamous “BRRRRRRRAAAAAWWWWRWRRRMRMRMMRMRMMMMM!!!” which not only the other Inception trailers built upon, but went on to influence <strong>Hans Zimmer</strong>’s approach for score for the film.</li> <li>Dan’s brother <strong>David Trachtenberg</strong> edited the short. David has edited episodes of HBO’s “<strong><em>Funny or Die Presents…</em></strong>” and is cureently working on the upcoming <strong>Will Ferrell/Gael García Bernal </strong>comedy <em><strong>Casa de mi Padre</strong></em>.</li> <li>Visual Effects Supervisor <strong>Jon Chesson</strong> has worked on the television series<strong><em> V, True Blood, Falling Skies</em></strong> and the upcoming film <strong><em>Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol</em></strong>.</li></ul></blockquote> <div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://www.slashfilm.com/portal-escape/">slashfilm.com</a></div> <p></p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://wesleyfaulkner.com/must-watch-portal-no-escape-film">Wesley83's Blog</a> </p> </div>Wesley Faulknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09993687004089869726noreply@blogger.com0