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Archive for December 2nd, 2009

ZDNet on MacHeads

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

A nice embed here of a great film. Read it and watch it. Great stuff.

Reuters on Revolution Money

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

Here is a good video on our proposed venture with American Express. Check it out.

Al Bundy Would Be Proud

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

Shoes. Everyone needs them.

You never know when you will need extra shoes.

Karma is a bitch.

This video made me laugh.

Duck!

On Alex

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

I met with Alex yesterday.

We shook hands, laughed and then we hugged. He had no limp in his gait. He could play on Thursday if needed. End of worry about his health.

Alex is a wonderful kid, raised the right way and with the right value system.

He listens the most to his mom and dad and brother. I trust his family as they have great instincts and the right motives in mind always.

Isn’t that the best place to get good solid advice?

We had a short and direct conversation.

Alex isn’t trying to hurt anyone. He has an honest respect for the game and for all players in the league. Alex is trying to “get the puck. I just want what they have and that is the puck.” It is a simple logic. He plays the game the way it was designed. He is just bigger and faster than anyone. Can you name a player in NHL history that has this mix of size, skill, power and speed? I can’t.

Alex does play fast and hard. It is why he is beloved. It is why he is the two-time and reigning MVP of the league.

I believe if he changes and becomes a player that is managed by the media or fans or anyone else, he will put himself at risk. ” To thine own self be true.” That is the right motto to live by. That is what I have advised Alex. Be authentic and be respectful. Play the game with passion. Lean in, don’t lean back. Love the game. Have fun. Win.

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