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Archive for April 8th, 2009

Humbled Indeed

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

We have two games left to play on the road, a possible four points available for the taking.

We need two more points to make this Caps team the most successful team in franchise history in terms of points garnered in the regular season.

One more point will guarantee us the second seed in the East for the playoffs.

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Calling the Bottom - The Death of Snark

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

Snark is dead. The era of snideness and rudeness is over. I am calling the bottom.

Here is how I see it. Can you name me one business based on snarkiness that has been successful? Can you name me one person that you know that is snarky and rude that is happy? Has great relationships? Has life success? Can you name me one blogger that is relentless in his snideness that is successful with readers and advertisers? How about one anonymous negative message board poster that is self actualized; takes initiative; and is a winner? I know why. It is because snark is so 2004, so pre the new reality.

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