Become a “Shark”

One of my long-time pals and I often speak in code, referring to ourselves as “sharks.” Not the dishonest underworld types, but the type comfortable in any environment; people with unusually great skill in one area or another.

Sharks navigate rough seas, but manage to stay on course. Be a shark. If you’re excellent at something, you’ll never be a fish out of water.

Take a Stand, Get Involved and Magnify Your Voice!

In the tradition of President Barack Obama, New York City Public Advocate Bill de Blasio has created an Office of Community Organizing to encourage citizens to start petition drives and initiate civic actions against city hall.

If you believe in something, learn how to maximize your influence by joining forces with others who are like minded. There is strength in numbers. As Americans return to a “power of the people” approach

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/04/nyregion/04advocate.html
http://www.publicadvocate.nyc.gov

And, here’s a shout out to John Liu, our newly inaugurated Comptroller, the chief fiscal officer of New York City.

http://www.comptroller.nyc.gov

Learn how your government works by attending city council meetings in the year ahead.

The Next Wave: Freescale’s Tablet Reader

http://www.mediabistro.com/ebooknewser/interviews/ces_freescales_tablet_147729.asp#more

According to Media Bistro, Freescale will introduce a new $200 7” tablet reader at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The device will have a touch screen and combine features of a smart phone and notebook computer.