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Bio and Interests: Willpower Omnimedia

Willpower Omnimedia — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:00:05 -0500

Willpower - the strength of will to carry one’s decisions, wishes or plans. As also the stage name for William Washington, it describes the element of vigor that has propelled him to success with a variety of efforts within the music, photography and film industries. Born in Carmel, California, Will’s family and friends describe him as creative, personable, hardworking and innovative.

Being a Rock Star Creates Balance Opportunity!

Joe Raasch — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:40:01 -0400

Does the term "rock star" permeate your workplace? Rock star as in someone whose work, accomplishments, mere presence, is legendary and feels like a rock star is in the room?

I have a different take, from Bob Lefsetz - he of the mercurial Lefsetz Letter:

Work/Life

Meet the Doctor Who Plays Both Sides in the AL Championship Series

Chuck Salter — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:08:29 -0400

No matter what happens in the American League Championship Series between the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Rays, Dr. James Andrews will be on the winning side - and the losing side. That's the upside/downside of having a hand in both teams' success this year.

Andrews, the Alabama orthopedist we recently dubbed “the most valuable player in sports,” is the Rays' medical director. He examines injured players, performs surgery, and advises on their rehabilitation.

Bio and Interests: Gareth Wong

Gareth Wong — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:52:53 -0400

BEng(Hons), MSc, MBA

Putting your clients first in Atlanta

Ruje Afsharpour — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:55:37 -0400

Atlanta COF

Top Money Earners in Sports

Ellen Gibson — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:00:15 -0400

James Andrews has become a hidden force in sports -- rescuing careers, changing the outcome of games, and making billions for stars and teams -- by mending the world's best athletes. Here's a list of the top money earners, and insight on how Andrews helped them get there.

How Surgery Led 12 Star Quarterbacks to Victory

Ellen Gibson — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:00:19 -0400

Peyton Manning had knee surgery with Andrews in his last year of college. The first overall pick in the 1998 draft, Manning has earned $115 million in salary and signing bonuses with the Colts over the past ten seasons, making the Pro Bowl eight times and spearheading the Colts’ 2007 Super Bowl victory. He also appears in one out of every three TV commercials, or so it seems, making him the ninth highest-earning athlete in the world, according to Sports Illustrated.

Dr. James Andrews' All-Star Baseball Team

Ellen Gibson — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:00:04 -0400

“Phat Albert” tore a ligament in his right elbow in 2003 but has played through the pain. After the 2007 season, he consulted with Dr. Andrews and was given three options: reconstruction, arthroscopy, or rest and “self-monitoring.” He opted for the third, stating, “If it blows out, it’s going to blow out.” So far, so good. He’s an MVP candidate this year.

The Rise of Corporate Games

Quibian Salazar-Moreno — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:28:23 -0400

Last month, the SimCity box set went on sale. It included five different versions of the popular city-building simulation game, which was first published for PCs in 1989. The Sims games were not only one of the best-selling franchises of the past two decades -- they pioneered an entire category of simulation games that require quicker problem-solving skills than trigger fingers.

The Work/Life Balance Ratio

Carmel Benson — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:10:47 -0400

"Work-life balance has become such a commonly used phrase that we rarely if ever stop to even question its meaning. Let's examine it...

Work/Life

These Brands Are Made for MySpace

Anne C. Lee — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:30:42 -0400

Harley-Davidson

After the success of the Operation MySpace concert in Kuwait, featuring Jessica Simpson and the Pussycat Dolls, Harley jumped aboard to sponsor the event's home page and ongoing conversation in an effort to reach veterans.

McDonald's

"Big Mac Chant," the burger chain's pick-the-next-jingle contest on MySpace, garnered nearly 1 million page views in three weeks.

Cartier

Seven Concept Cars You Wish You Could Own

Sherri Smith — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:45:05 -0400

Flashy and innovative, concepts offer auto designers the opportunity to let their imaginations run wild. From beginning to end, designers can spend anywhere from six months to two years bringing a concept to market. Some have already gone into production; others we can only cross our fingers about.

BMW GINA Light Visionary Concept

Home Office - Day 5

Jenn de la Vega — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:21:32 -0400

One of my pet peeves are fake personal emails--you know the ones that someone tries to make personal, but it is very obviously a mass email? I got one such email yesterday from a past colleague that has vehemently avoided contact with me for the past three months. Things like this remind me of what not to do when I'm am networking.

Home Office - Day 4

Jenn de la Vega — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:31:15 -0400

I'm doing it again. Staring down my big to-do list and all I can do is clean my room.
I did this in college. When I'd sit down to write a paper. I'd have to straighten up my desk, fold all my clothing, etc etc. When it was all clean, there was nothing else to do but the task at hand.

Does the deal struck between Google and the creator of Family Guy have longterm implications for how we will consume our media?

Fast Company staff — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:43:25 -0400

Does the deal struck between Google and the creator of Family Guy have longterm implications for how we will consume our media?

Home Office - Day 3

Jenn de la Vega — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:25:06 -0400

Only 4 days of real unemployment and I got hired part time at one of my internships. I guess it's good to have an office model to keep me in line. Periodic check-ins are what I need. When I'm left alone for too long, I boil over and don't know exactly where to start again.

Home Office - Day 2

Jenn de la Vega — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:33:16 -0400

Most people fear that they will be lazy if they work at home. I had quite a surprising reaction: I had more discipline. I think I'm acting more like a workaholic than I ever did in an office. When I was sick, I used to come to the office because I knew I wouldn't take care of myself at home. Since I don't have a 45 minute commute anymore, I just keep working until after all of my former co-workers sign out of their chat clients. On the flip side of this, I look up and it's already 3am. Where did the time go? Why didn't I get up to take a break?

RSS Feed + Chairs in the Arno coverart remix

Jenn de la Vega — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:51:54 -0400

We've got an RSS feed at Mushpot Records! Add it to your reader!! YES, we are going blog crazy! So has Chairs in the Arno/Little Naps! They have a new post about a COVERART REMIX by Jesse Corinella! Here's the original (if you haven't seen it!)

Mushpot News

Jenn de la Vega — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:50:32 -0400

Updates for Mushpot Records bands and activities.

Bio and Interests: MIcah Sanders

MIcah Sanders — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:07:20 -0400

Converging Multimedia

Jill Szendrodi — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:58:06 -0400

Any ideas on how the convergence between cable, entertainment, phone companies, cable companies, VOD, Cell Phones will turn out? Who will be the major players?

Converging Multimedia

Converging Multimedia

Jill Szendrodi — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:53:55 -0400

Entertainment Companies; Timewarner, Sony, ....

Cable Companies: Cox, Timewarner

Membership orgainizations: Yahoo, google

Phone Companies & Cell Phone: ATT, Motorolla, Verizon, Cox

How will this play out in the end, who will lead? The cable companies, or the Entertainment Companies? or the Internet as the medium for everything?

Why Grand Theft Auto IV Rocks

Quibian Salazar-Moreno — Thu, 29 May 2008 21:35:05 -0400

Its first day in stores, on April 29, Grand Theft Auto IV, the epic video game from Rockstar Games, took in $310 million in sales. That accounts for around 3.6 million copies of the game sold, according to the game company. Grand Theft Auto IV went on to sell 6 million copies the first week on shelves, totaling $500 million in worldwide sales and smashing the $300 million first week sales record set last September by Microsoft’s Halo 3. The hype and anticipation of Grand Theft Auto IV has been unmatched since it was announced in 2006 and it is reflected in the game’s sales.

Panasonic Releases Internet-Enabled Plasmas

Fast Company staff — Wed, 28 May 2008 15:10:16 -0400

Logitech Intros Bluetooth Speakerphone for Music Lovers

Fast Company staff — Wed, 28 May 2008 15:10:15 -0400