From cyberattacks to technology malfunctions, our private information is at risk every day. We have developed vast networks, security protocols, and automated…
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Fixing the Glitch: cyber security and broken systems
Remember the AP Twitter hack-and-hoax of 2013, where the Syrian Electronic Army (SEA) gained access to the Associated Press’ Twitter account…
Beyond college: corporate training and career development
Do you, as an employer, view a degree as the only measure of skills and capabilities for your workforce? The answer…
Leadership: Truths, Trends, and Training
Leaders can be iconic, causing a shift in how people approach leadership. Unfortunately, a leader who really changes things—a company, a product, or…
Cybersecurity: closing the Workforce gap
A flurry of recent articles have revealed a growing problem that is particularly troublesome in light of recent cyberattacks on…
recipe: cilantro-avocado chicken
i have been cooking for others for a very long time. food is love, and i’m a very loving person.…
bunny
ah, easter. when everyone’s minds turns to little fluffy bunnies. i always feel sorry for animals that end up becoming…
Brands and Social Shenanigans
Just saw this Gawker article on Brands and their “curious” use of social media to generate warm fuzzies among their…
arches
I was meeting a client in downtown DC yesterday, and on my way back to the Federal Triangle metro station, I…
blogs i follow: Zen Pencils
I have enjoyed the inspiration that bursts forth from this amazing artist; the quotations are timeless, and the artwork is…
2014 design trends (infographic)
from iStock.com: “Another year came and went in a blur of Helvetica and hipsters, — so before you blink and…
jump
after many photos of dogs jumping outside (along with one goat), i have one more to offer. this was taken several…
dogs! jumping! outside!
Our very serious focus group determined that dog agility would make for a lovely series of photos. Behold, a lovely…
focus group
after a bagful of crunchy treats and many hydrant breaks, the very serious research panel that i use for determining…
paw-nderous
yes, that is a really bad pun. one of the things i love about cats is their ability to switch…
2014
OMG
the road is long. my feet are tiny.
i am inspired by those who dare to go after a dream, who find that someone moved their cheese or…
sparrow
OMG I CAN’T REACH YOU BUT I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO KISS YOU AND KISS YOU AND YOU HAVE A BALL RIGHT? I THINK I SAW YOU HAD A BALL AND I WOULD LIKE FOR YOU TO THROW THE BALL SO I CAN GET IT FOR YOU AND THEN I WOULD COME BACK AND LICK YOUR FACE AGAIN BECAUSE I THINK I MAY HAVE LEFT A DRY SPOT AND THAT’S NOT GOOD BECAUSE I WANT TO BE A GOOD BOY AND GIVE YOU TONS OF KISSES OMG WHY CAN’T I REACH YOU I WANT TO COME CLOSER WHAT IS THAT BLACK THING IN FRONT OF YOUR FACE I THINK I COULD LICK THAT TOO
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