Phylicia Barnes Missing in Baltimore
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Authorities in Maryland are stepping up efforts to locate Phylicia Barnes, a 16-year-old North Carolina girl who disappeared while visiting relatives in Baltimore. But a local police official said the national media need to take note of the case.

http://www.aolnews.com/2011/01/07/police-national-media-needed-in-search-for-missing-north-caroli/?icid=maing|main5|dl1|sec1_lnk5|35355

The case has been likened to the Natalee Holloway case with one exception; Phylicia Barnes is African American. Forward this link to all in your networks so everyone can be on the lookout.


Pixar: The Ultimate in Pixels

I recently viewed CNBC’s two-hour documentary on the making of Pixar Animation Studios, which was truly fascinating. It began with the early days of creative energy, mentors that included Walt Disney animators from the 1930s (people who drew the original Mickey Mouse) and chronicled the pleasure and pain of developing a new enterprise.

Most importantly, the show revealed the founders passion for their respective crafts, which melds physics, graphic design, animation and entertainment. What inspired me was the vision of all involved (including Steve Jobs) and how they pushed each other to new heights in the development of their expertise.

Pixar is an exercise in teamwork, collaboration and risk-taking.

http://www.pixar.com/