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Going underground

Mark H. Wagner — Thu, 12 May 2005 19:06:00 GMT

I tend to get quite a few emails via my blog so I thought I would post a quick note to say that I will not be able to respond to emails for the next three weeks.

BusinessWeek's blog: BlogSpotting.net

Mark H. Wagner — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 15:54:00 GMT

BusinessWeek is now trying to dip their toe into the blogging waters with their new blog site BlogSpotting.net. My initial 4-second impression is they intend to use it to sell online advertising more than anything else. My popup blocker was the first thing to fire. They also know how to stir up the publicity by picking a name that immediately begs an explanation – and they most certainly have provided their “oh no, not that” response.

What this does show is how the blogosphere has become big enough and influential enough across the globe to demand attention and participation from more a more major old-media based corporations.

Welcome to the 21 century BusinessWeek! Remember this; your competition will be much stronger and your subscribers will be more demanding and more critical about what you write.

Movie: The Aviator

Mark H. Wagner — Mon, 27 Dec 2004 08:22:00 GMT

I saw the movie “The Aviator” last night with my family, and enjoyed it very much. The film is about 2 and 1/2 hours in length, but did not feel quite that long. The film was well cast and the entire cast delivered a very good performance. I personally would not have picked Leonardo DiCaprio as Howard Hughes, but, he does a very convincing job. This movie is definitely worth seeing on the big screen. Four thumbs up.

Merry Christmas

Mark H. Wagner — Sat, 25 Dec 2004 09:06:00 GMT

Merry Christmas everyone. I hope those of you who celebrate these holidays, regardless of the holiday you may celebrate, have any enjoyable time with your friends and family.

I consider myself to be very fortunate and am very thankful for the wonderful family I have. I wish you the best for the remainder of this year and prosperous new year.

One of my favorite lyrics by Sheryl Crow is:

Its not having what you want
Its wanting what you've got

Calling Monster.com...

Mark H. Wagner — Wed, 20 Oct 2004 15:03:00 GMT

The company I work for is heading toward a layoff in some form or another. Looks like I may have to update the old resume and interviewing skills. Any companies in Colorado looking for an able .NET developer? :)

Sheryl Crow - C'mon C'mon

Mark H. Wagner — Thu, 02 Sep 2004 12:11:00 GMT

Sheryl Crow
C'mon C'mon

This is still one of my favorite albums. Below are my favorite lyrics.

Its not having what you want
Its wanting what you've got
- Sheryl Crow

Republican National Convention Speeches - 2004.09.01

Mark H. Wagner — Thu, 02 Sep 2004 09:33:00 GMT

Republican National Convention

The RNC has been a very successful event thus far. Last nights speeches by both Zell Miller and Vice-President Dick Cheney are well worth viewing. Zell speaks his conscience with fire and passion. Vice-President Dick Cheney presents his speech in the matter-of-fact and no-nonsense person he is. I recommend every American watch these videos.

Zell Miller video
http://www.crsw.com/Files/ZellMiller.mpeg

Dick Cheney video

http://www.crsw.com/Files/Cheney.mpeg

Bush Story
http://www.crsw.com/Files/BushStory.mpg

Peace comes from within, when we learn what we can do without. - Mikki Williams

Mark H. Wagner — Mon, 16 Aug 2004 09:31:00 GMT

Peace comes from within,
when we learn what we can do without.
- Mikki Williams

Book: Happiness Is A Serious Problem

Mark H. Wagner — Tue, 06 Jul 2004 07:47:00 GMT

I am just over half way through the Dennis Prager book "Happiness is a Serious Problem". This is an excellent little handbook and well worth the read. The entire book is only about 160 pages with each chapter ranging from 3 to 7 pages in length.

I recommend this book for anyone who views happiness as an important part of life, or for those who feel they do not have the happiness in their life they would like. The chapters can be read in any order, or as desired. As a parent, I find this book to be an invaluable read for anyone who has children or plans on having children.

Dennis Prager is a very good communicator. You won't be disappointed.

The best talk show on the radio

Mark H. Wagner — Wed, 09 Jun 2004 09:40:00 GMT

I have been listening to the Dennis Prager show for a few months now and have since become a huge fan. I have found his show to be very informative, entertaining, and yes, educational. As someone who was never very interested in the topics such as politics, history, or the even poetry, his show covers a very wide variety of topics and is very enjoyable. I highly the Dennis Prager show. Tired of the often bagering that takes place on the radio? Dennis Prager is very respectful to his guests, even those he firmly disagrees with.

The Dennis Prager Show
http://www.dennisprager.com/