Implementing RSS (Really Simple Syndication) can be aided by an understanding of the terms relating to RSS. Learn the ABCs of RSS….

A – AutoDiscovery
Auto Discovery is code that is inserted into the header of an HTML web page, which then indicates to readers that an RSS feed is available for the content.

B – Blogs
Blogs are web logs that are updated regularly, usually on a daily basis. Blogs generally contain information related to a specific topic. In some cases, blogs are used as daily diaries about people’s personal lives, political views, or even as social commentaries. The truth of the matter is that blogs can be shaped into whatever the author wants them to be. While initially thought of as diaries or online journals, blogs have evolved into the latest fresh web content.

C – Cache
Cache is a temporary storage area for frequently-accessed or recently-accessed data. Having certain data stored in a cache area speeds up the operation of the computer. Using a cache with RSS feeds will help minimize bandwidth and display an RSS feed’s content quicker.

D – Display
RSS Many webmasters post the content of an RSS feed on their website. They use either PHP, ASP, or javascript for such purposes. If done properly, the feed’s content will dynamically update as the content of the feed changes.

E – Elements
Within an RSS feed, there are various feed elements. The elements of an RSS feed are defined by tags.

F – Filter
Many RSS feeds contain duplicate or similar content. Publishers can filter RSS feeds so that they only see content that they wish to see, by filtering out duplicate postings.

G – GUID
GUID stands for Globally Unique IDentifier. The RSS specification strongly suggests that each RSS feed item have a unique GUID. If you are creating feeds, a GUID is important because GUIDs are often used by feed readers and aggregators to determine if a feed item is new or simply an existing item that has been updated. Each item in the RSS feed should have a unique GUID.

H – HTML
HTML, which is the acronym for HyperText Markup Language, is frequently used to design websites.

I – iTunes Namespace
The iTunes Namespace allows the user to add the information necessary to have a podcast listed on the Apple iTunes Music Store (ITMS). J – JavaScript Javascript can be used to display the content of an RSS feed.

K – Keywords
Keywords should be integrated into the RSS feed to help search engines determine what the RSS feed is about.

L – Links
Links are used to direct RSS readers to the original webpage containing information that directly relates to the feed.

M – Mashup
A mashup is a combination of multiple RSS feeds that have been merged together to create a new, single feed.

N – Namespace Extensions
The RSS specification allows you to create and use your own custom elements (tags) in any RSS feed by declaring your own namespace. Doing this is 100% in line with the RSS specification and the feed will validate. However, you should have a specific and well-planned reason to do so. No RSS readers, or other RSS processing applications, will be able to use your custom info for any purpose. Adding elements (tags) would typically be used only in an in-house situation where both the writing application and the reading application have prior knowledge of the new tags.

O – OPML
OPML, or Outline Processor Markup Language, is a file format standard that can be used to exchange subscription lists between programs. OPML is used as a standard to import or export groups of RSS feed subscriptions. OPML was initially designed by Radio UserLand as a file format for outlines. The purpose of this format is to provide a way to exchange information between outliners and Internet services. OPML has since been adopted for other uses, the most common being to exchange lists of RSS feeds between RSS aggregators. OPML is an open format, allowing other services to extend the format. While OPML was not initially designed as a vehicle to share RSS feeds, it has become the de facto standard. OPML, like RSS, is based on RSS, and because of the similarities, those familiar with RSS have embraced OPML as a way to share RSS feed collections

P – Podcasting
Podcasting is online audio content that is delivered via an RSS feed. Many people equate podcasting to “radio on demand”. However, in reality, podcasting gives the listener far more options than radio does, in terms of content and programming. In addition, podcast listeners can determine their own time and the place for listening, meaning they decide what programming they want to receive, and when they want to listen to it. Listeners can retain audio archives to listen to later, at their leisure. While blogs have turned many bloggers into journalists, podcasting has the potential to turn podcasters into radio personalities.

Q – Query
Webmasters can create RSS feeds based on search queries for their websites.

R – RSS
RSS is a standard format for syndicating content on the Internet. The content can be anything! Information contained in an RSS feed is often syndicated on other sites, which expands its reach. Website visitors love RSS because they choose which feeds they wish to subscribe to. If at any point they are unhappy with the content contained in the RSS feed, they simply unsubscribe and no longer receive notification of feed updates. RSS is really a win-win for both subscribers and publishers. In order to get a better understanding of how RSS works, download an RSS reader or use a web aggregator and subscribe to an RSS feed (they are usually indicated by a small orange icon).

S – Syndication
Syndication is the supply of material for reuse and integration with other material.

T – Template
Many webmasters use templates to layout the contents of their RSS feed and make it match there website.

U – URL
URLs can be embedded into the description of the RSS feed items, so that when the feed is syndicated, the content originator gains backlinks.

V- Validate
Feed validation is important. If a feed is not properly formed, it will not always be valid for reading.

W – Website
Updates RSS feeds can be set up to notify visitors when a website changes.

X – XML
RSS is a subset of XML, or eXtensible Markup Language.

Y – Yahoo Answers
Yahoo’s interactive system of questions and answers can be tracked using RSS feeds. You can create keyword or category feeds for anything in Yahoo Answers.

Z – Zero Feeds
Not having RSS feeds for your website puts you at a competitive disadvantage. RSS feeds bring traffic and help the stickiness of your website.
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Sharon Housley manages marketing for FeedForAll http://www.feedfora ll.com software for creating, editing, publishing RSS feeds and podcasts. In addition Sharon manages marketing for RecordForAll http://www.recordforall.com audio recording and editing software.
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ABC’s of RSS

No matter how we feel, think, or believe, there is unity in our diversity.  We just have to find that one thing that bonds us together.  Finding that one thing we all have in common is the first step to solving any problem.  No matter how far apart we are in our feelings, thinking or beliefs, finding that common ground enables us to come together and find a solution that we all can live with.  This is true in our personal lives as well as in politics.

Some years back I took classes in Family and Divorce Mediation.  I was planning on hanging out my shingle and helping people find solutions to their obstacles.  Learning and doing are not the same thing and I found it difficult to remain unbiased during the process.  My hat is off to those who can do it without having the training and skills of a lawyer.

What I learned, however, has not left me and it has served me well at times.  Mediation is not a win/lose process.  The mediator must find common ground that will enable the parties to eventually come to some agreement that they can both live with.  The mediator must take two parties who are angry, hurt, and suffering and guide them gently to a compromise.  This is not easy.

Having said this, I feel that the same process can be applied to almost any situation.  I have heard about neighbors who don’t get along.  This is so sad, since both have to live where they do and moving is sometimes not possible.   A lot of the time we are “right fighters”, as I’ve heard Dr. Phil say time and time again.  We decided that we have to be right and we will do anything to prove it.  In order to do that we have to go to any length to either prove the other person wrong or sway them around to our point of view.  Either way, the problems are bound to escalate.

Why am I bringing this up?  Every problem starts somewhere.  If we can go back to that first moment and understand the dynamics of the problem from the very first moment, we have a chance of stopping the problem before it becomes unfixable.

Both people often feel like victims.  At that point the problem solving goes out the window.  It takes two to fight.  Therefore, there are two victims and two perpetrators.  No one is at fault all the time.  Each person usually takes turns by making very bad choices which take the disagreement to a new level.

We want to feel vindicated.  We want our suffering to be acknowledged.  We want it to stop.  But what are we willing to do to be part of the solution?  If we are not part of the solution then we are part of the problem.  These misunderstandings are usually created when someone feels disrespected, snubbed,  their personal property damaged, or their privacy and autonomy in jeopardy.

So, what steps can we all take to start mending fences?  If you feel your rights have been trampled on in some way, what do you do first?

Step #1          Purchase a journal.  Start documenting those things that you find offensive.  Don’t just write down what happened, include details of how it made you feel and any expense that was incurred as a result.  Try to explain in as much detail as you can what you are objecting to.  Make it as precise as possible.  If you can’t explain it so you understand it, no one else will understand it and communication is important.   Make sure you write down dates, names, places, and everything you can think of.  Were there any witnesses?

Step #2        Sit down and go over your journal entries regularly.  Try to figure out why you are so angry.  Is it something from your past that you are reacting to in the present or is it a real problem that needs to be addressed.  Try to find the root of the problem and why you may be reacting so badly to the situation.  Sometimes it is simply that the other person is not taking responsibility for their actions or the actions of friends or family members, not to mention pets.  Knowing these things helps clarify it. But do your homework before you snap.

Step #3        If this is an ongoing situation that can’t be ignored, it is time to address your concerns to the other person.  Call and set up a time when both of you can sit down in a neutral place like a restaurant or other public place to discuss it.  It might be wise to bring along a friend and urge the other person to do the same.  Be nice about it.  Coming to the table angry will not serve your cause.

Step #4       Write down what you want to say.  Be prepared.  Ask the person to let you say what you need to say and then she can have her turn uninterrupted.  Explain that you want to find a solution to the problem that you both will be happy with.  Then be respectful when she speaks and try to understand her point of view as well.  This is the point when a solution is most likely to be found.  Make sure you look at how she sees the problem from her perspective and try to find some common ground to work from.  Allow her to be part of the solution and do not dictate the solution.  There are two sides to every story.  Ask questions about what is going on in their life as if they are your best friend.  Share with them those things that they might need to know in order to understand your situation.  Are you a day sleeper?  Have you had a recent illness?  Have you been going through some tough times and might be a little sensitive right now?  Anything that you can share could be potentially helpful.  anything they share can be something to ponder.

Step #5        Assure the other person that they have been heard and impress upon them that you will take what you have heard home and think on it.  Then, really think on it in earnest.  Find the common ground.  Try to put yourself in their place.  Offer your help in some way that may take a burden from their shoulders or offer a solution they may not have thought of. But don’t back them into a wall.  They will come out fighting and that is not what you want.

Everyone’s situation is unique.  But, there will also be commonalities that you can use as a spring board.  What ever you do, have compassion and come at the problem from the point of view that the person may not even be aware there is a problem.  It probably is not a deliberate act against you.  And, there might be a good explanation that you can understand or you might lite on a solution that you can do to solve the problem for yourself.  I have always believed that good fences make for good neighbors.  It may be as simple as a good fence.  Don’t resent the other person for making this problem for you.  Your fence might just ease her burden too.

Chris

Ever feel like you’re drowning in email? Yammer may have the answer. We caught up with Yammer CEO David Sacks to find out if microblogging really can help us work more effectively…

Inspired by Twitter and Facebook, it’s a business-focused social networking tool designed to increase communication while decreasing email traffic. Launched on stage at TechCrunch50 in September 2008, it’s now used by such corporations as Xerox, Disney and the BBC.

Transcript

Why is there a need for a tool like this that’s aimed specifically at businesses?

Every company I’ve ever worked for, especially big companies, nobody knows who anybody else is. The bigger the company is, the harder it is to learn who your co-workers are and to understand what other people may be working on. So we saw a need for something that would enable better communication and collaboration within an enterprise. And we do that by applying what we learned from the consumer internet space. In people’s personal lives, they can use these great sites like Facebook and Twitter to stay in touch with their friends. And then, when they get to work, all the tools seem to be really archaic and hard to use. We just thought that the software you use at work should be a lot more like the software that you get to use in your personal life.

Could you give a couple of specific examples of how Yammer improves internal communication?

Someone wrote a blog post about how, as a new employee at a company, they got tremendous value out of the Yammer. Because, before Yammer, it would have taken them months to learn who everybody was at the company, what their expertise was and what they were doing. Yammer provided a way to catch up on the company water cooler-type conversation that had been going on over the past few months. We hear a lot that people like to move group discussions out of email into Yammer because they can really clutter people’s inboxes. So you move it into Yammer where you know you can find it if you want to. It gets archived and preserved for other employees to find it, who may have been left off of the initial distribution list. And it’s searchable, so the knowledge is retained and it becomes a knowledge base over time.

Do you think there’s the risk that it just adds to the amount of information being thrown at people, that it’s just more digital clutter?

Hopefully Yammer is a way to help manage all the information that’s coming at you. I think one of the dynamics right now is that people feel they’re not getting all the information they need but, also, their inboxes are overflowing. So I think people need a tool to help them manage all this information.

Yammer ties in with the concept of flat organisations, in which senior management is more closely connected to the rest of the work force. Is that sort of approach realistic for larger companies?

Yammer helps flatten companies in the sense that it allows information to flow more freely. But you don’t have to be a flat organisation to use Yammer. One of the features that we rolled out after launch was ‘groups’. So you can create a group for your department, your team and just have private conversations within those groups. That the company can ultimately decide who gets to see that information is a very important part of it as well.

Twitter recently announced that it’s preparing to offer an enhanced version to businesses who pay a fee. This is similar to Yammer’s model, isn’t it?

It depends exactly what they do. But what it sounds like is they’re going to have premium accounts to help companies manage their communication in terms of better analytics for figuring out who’s reading you and all that sort of stuff. I don’t think they’re moving into the enterprise space, per se. I think they’re trying to make a more robust version of what Twitter already is that companies will be willing to pay for. We don’t really see that as competitive to what we’re doing.

What long-term ambitions do you have for Yammer?

There are a lot of features that companies tell us that they want to help moderate and control their networks better. The other part of it is just is making Yammer an increasingly good substitute for email. There are still some things that email does very well. But what we want to do is extend the use cases for Yammer so that, over time, you’ll just use email for external communications or certain sorts of one-on-one conversations. We really want to shift all company group conversations into Yammer.

Do you think in the long run that social networks and microblogs will actually replace email?

I don’t know that they’re going to replace email in the sense that new technologies don’t necessarily completely replace old technologies. But we want to cut the amount of email that you get in half so that your email inbox becomes more useful to you. We want to get rid of all those replies to all and those distribution list emails and move them into a tool that really excels for that purpose. So I don’t know that we’re going to completely replace email. But we want to at least replace a decent chunk of it.

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The fears we have can keep us from moving forward in our personal lives, business, etc. That’s something I know first hand. Yet I have overcome many of them and know that I will continue moving forward. Sometimes it’s hard but you know what, I have learned something from all of the fears I decided to face in life. Don’t let your fears hold you back because you may lose opportunities that will never come back.

I hope this helped you & remember that you are strong enough to face your fears.

Sincerely,

Stephanie R.
Isis6

we live in a world where recycling is an everyday part of our lives now.  most of our companies, organizations, and many households even recycle their trash that can be turned into something useful rather than just lingering in a dump somewhere.

but what about our own life? those areas of our soul where our fears, anxieties, insecurities, and uncertainties resided. additionally what about areas where we have chosen not to forgive others. the bible says perfect love casts out all fear. so why not recycle our fears? recycle them into things like hope for a better tomorrow. love for our children and our family. recycle them into building blocks for our marriages and relationships. recycle them into faith, hope, and love.

i was thinking of this today as i dumped a large recycling container and additionally was examining some of my own trash in the above categories. it just made me think about how interesting it is that we as a human race have learned how to recycle so much, yet have yet to take the natural realm into our personal realm in many cases. we will recycle our natural trash, but what about our internal trash? often instead of recycling it, we are experts at building dumps and landfills, rather than factories of internal renewal. we have to daily work at recycling the soul just like we daily work at recycling the waste we create on our planet.

thanks for reading,

KameronLombard.com

So I’ve decided in addition to beginning to finally put a book together I am going to start an advice column.  Open to any and everyone who’s looking for help these days.  Having always been far wiser than my years, and a seriously untapped reservoir of knowledge I’m going to put it to good use.  My friends have all been taking advantage of this for years and I’m sure many can attest to the fact that I do give great advice. Yes, I realize that everything is subjective but to at least have sufficient ground work to confidently believe I can at least offer insight to some poeple out there and maybe help them, well that’s all that matters to me.  Especially since I am an unbiased 3rd party.  No one has to worry about asking someone they know and facing their judgements.  I’m open to everyone and everything. 

***Let it be known though, as I consider this my temporary disclosure, any and everything I say is my opinion.  I do not, in any way, shape or form recommend anyone to do anything harmful to themselves or others.  Any advice or insight given is what I would do in said situation it is not instructing others to do or act in any way.  I realize the liability issues in situations like this and do not want anyone to think I am in any way alegal, authorized psychologist or psychiatrist giving professional advice from a legal standpoint. AGAIN any and everything offered is how I would handle the situation and not telling anyone else to do the same.*** 

With that being said feel free to post questions or comments with any thing on your mind.  I will have an e-mail address set-up shortly were further, private questions can be sent should someone not want their actual name attached to it.

well, after a nearly ten-year absence, we made our trek to california…and back!  for my friends back on the coast, it was a brisk 103 degrees here in lewisville  today and, as i write tonight at midnight, it has cooled off to a frigid 91 degrees.  i feel like i should go put on a sweatshirt.  brrrr…

bowling and friends made it all better tonight.  all is getting back to normal.  can’t wait for sunday to get here!

over the next few days, i think i’ll pass on some things i learned while we traveled.  i’ll give three or four each day.  they’re random.

i was blown away by how everything seemed to have such a face lift. old, familiar strip malls with my favorite restaurants or stores had been upgraded with new facades.  some with completely new stores and buildings…others with new paint, trim and signage.  whole new malls had been built…right on the property where the old ones were.  new stucco jobs on home after home in san diego…with cool new color schemes.  even the home depots looked metallic and futuristic.  crazy.

i wonder how much time we spend working on the exteriors of our lives, when it’s the interior that counts? in speaking of our infatuation with outward appearances, god said to the prophet samuel:  “do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. the LORD does not look at the things man looks at. man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”  we would do well to learn our lessons!

looking back on the days of our trip, there was very little “down” time.  we were busy all the time.  but we were never tired.  because neither wanda, nor i, have family demands to dictate our schedule, we were free to spend our time any way we wished…and it was was with people every day.  we are both energized by being with people!

there is no way we could have spent the past 37 years in ministry the way we have, without being “people persons”…and we wouldn’t have it any other way!  how about you?

wanda and i really had fun being with each other.  we laughed.  we made fun of each other.  wanda cried at the memories.  i didn’t.  go figure.  we talked.  we compared ideas.  we saw things differently.  we “re-lived” some incredible pain and hurt from our past.  we reaffirmed that we are not controlled by bitterness or unforgiveness.

we both love inexpensive food and usually regret ever spending more five or six dollars apiece on a meal.  we really don’t “get” the fancy meal thing.  we both love baseball.  the trips to see the padres in san diego and the rangers in anaheim were awesome!  we love to drive around and look at things.  we don’t like listening to the same music on the ipod, but we respectfully tolerate each other’s choices.  i think she secretly likes my loud music, but just doesn’t want to admit it…

for you that are married…are you “investing” in your relationship in ways that make you look forward to spending your days together…forever?  do you need help and accountability?  get it.  do you need ideas?  ask.  do you need to face some issues?  what are you waiting for?  this is your partner!  don’t wait another day to make a plan!

more tomorrow…

Now that I’ve recovered from the 2009 Merrie Monarch Festival I thought it would be a good time to appreciate those who were part of the great event.

First thanks to all of the halau who put in many tireless hours of practice. It seems as though the performances get better every year.

Thank you to those who put on the Merrie Monarch Festival. It was great to see founders Aunty Dottie Thompson and Uncle George Naope attend the final night. A big mahalo to Thompson’s daughter Luana who now runs the festival.

The crew behind the scenes that scrambled to put on the broadcast, in HD for the first time. KITV Engineering Director Rodney Shimabukuro was everywhere.

The broadcast talent was great as always, but here is where I really wanted to go. The biggest thanks and my amazement goes to KITV’s Paula Akana. Paula lost her father one week before the Merrie Monarch broadcast started.

She is made of sterner stuff than most. Despite her tragic loss, she managed to finish putting her Best of Merrie Monarch and Backstage at the Merrie Monarch shows together in the days after her father’s death. She then went on to show her professionalism by hosting the festival for six hours plus a night.

Paula has kept her pain private and is obviously still grieving, but she felt she couldn’t let down the public or the station by stepping down from the Merrie Monarch Festival broadcast. Send your thoughts, prayers and aloha.

Looking at what people purchase at the grocery store can really give you some insight into their personal lives.

Here are eight examples:

Get the low-down here:
http://www.holytaco.com/what-your-groceries-say-about-you

         Ok, I dont understand this whole financial mess…I admit that.  I am no financial genius.  However, I do know that if you keep spending money that you dont have…you go deeper in debt.  How in the heck is the government going to get money from people who dont have it to give?  From taxpayers….correction…from taxpayers who have JOBS.  What about all of those people who dont have JOBS  or will soon be loosing their JOBS?  The American family is in crisis.  Many dont have jobs or they have to have more than one part time job to make ends meet.   Some don’t even have homes because they have lost them to foreclosures.  Some of their family members dont have jobs or can’t make enough to pay their bills.  But when you are barely making it…you can’t help anyone else out in a meaningful way either.  The Government financial recovery plan (mess) is mirroring our personal lives…they just dont know it yet!  Still, some of the leaders are using fear to try to get people to put their stamp of approval on their plan of action; they are saying that this might not be the right answer…but we have to do something or else!

         Obama’s treasury chief has announced that this country needs 2 trillion dollars to save the banks.  This is on top of the bailouts that have so far shown little return on the investment for the average American citizen.  Where is this whole thing going to end?  Why not give the money to the citizens and let them dig themselves out of their own very deep holes first?   That in turn might just have the added benefit of allowing them to pay off their loans and homes to those banks and businesses that made the bad loans in the first dang place!

          We are being told that all of this lending and loaning may or may not work….that they might make mistakes.  But that doing nothing would be a catastrophe.  How do we know that?  Maybe those businesses and banks should go under.  After all….once this money is loaned to these businesses and banks…they are going to expect tax payers to go into debt once again with these banks and businesses to circulate the money.  Who in their right mind is going to create an even bigger debt load on themselves with such uncertainty hanging over this country’s head?

        After President Obama’s treasurer spoke the Dow Jones dropped 3.5%.  This is traumatic news to everyone.  Confidence is more than shaken….it has suffered severe trauma.  We may never recover from this extreme mess as a nation.  This isn’t some meaningless recession.  We are bleeding money and we dont have the confidence in our leaders, our banks, our businesses to recover from it. 

         Former Presidential candidate, Senator John McCain calls this plan “generational theft”.  He says we are stealing from future generations their hard earned dollars and laying on them debt of incredible proportions.   He is right.  Where will it end?

           The Government thinks it is going to help everyone out by creating JOBS and bailing out banks and certain industry giants.  Helloooooooooooo…is anybody home out there?   How in the world are they going to do this?  By hitting the taxpayers out even more than they have already.  So far, no one has had a solution that has made a positive enough impact to change the direction of this massive financial failure!  What makes them think that throwing more money into the mix is going to make things better?  Can a government file bankruptsy…cause that is what it feels like is happening here…what is the old saying….borrowing from Peter to pay Paul?

I’m talking about online dating, of course. When the phenomenon of online dating sites started several years ago, the only woman to join were not the type that us serious guys were looking for.

That is just no longer the case. All the stigma of online dating is gone.  Online dating has gone main stream and is, not only acceptable, but expected. Online dating has become the primary tool of single people of all ages to generate an interesting and rewarding social life.

Let’s face it…we are busy guys. We just simply do not have the time, the energy, or the financial where-with-all to date several nights each week while we look for the “one”. You can sort through hundreds of profiles in a month for less money than you would spend on one evening out, thus, saving time and money. We use the internet to save ourselves time and money for a lot of things like investments, shopping, medical information, and communications.

Why not make use of such a useful tool for our social and personal lives as well? You could find the love of your life. At the very least, you will meet some interesting people and possibly make some lasting friendships.  It’s easy to get started. All you need is a computer and an internet connection. You’ll need to search for online dating services that meet your specific needs. They are many and varied.

join one or two. Then you’ll need to write a great profile, upload a recent picture of yourself and start making and answering contacts. That really is all there is to it…that and patience.

Don’t wait any longer to start your new and interesting social life.  Miss or Ms. “Right” could be only a few clicks of the mouse away.  

Talking about other people when they are not there is a tricky situation. For me it really depends on the context. But I felt a couple nights ago, I talked about peoples personal lives that I had no business to be in. It’s hard for me at least to realize I’m in territory I shouldn’t be. On the outside it could seem like harmless chatter, but I know for me personally it’s not OK. I know I can get into those kind of situations when I feel like there is nothing to talk about, so I think lets just talk about someone else, so it seems like I have something to say. Although I have gotten a lot better at this, I still need to improve. A couple ways I judge where to draw the line, is to think would I say this about this person if they were here, or would I mind somebody else talking about me in this way.

How do you feel about this? Where do you draw line when talking about someone who isn’t there?

Much Love,
Mike Walzman

Men of Steel is a riveting documentary that tells the story of ironworkers as they face their jobs with gritty determination and live their personal lives with raw passion. Viewers are taken from the inception of steel to the installation. They will be given a glimpse into the lives of ironworkers, and even death.

Ironworkers are ranked as having the most demanding physical job in the world and one of the top five most dangerous. They work thousands of feet in the air, and deep underground. One man will carry thousands of pounds of steel each day. The hands of these men are stabbed with the wire used to tie the steel, they bleed constantly and their backs ache. The work is grueling on the body and the mind. Nearly every day, every man experiences a “near miss.” They are crippled by the work, and they die young. As one person, who knows these men, said, “I’m surprised when any of these guys makes it to fifty.”

Who then, are these men? They are modern day cowboys who lead insane lives. Some of the men that the ironworker’s union hires are even convicts recently released from federal prison; former gang-bangers and career criminals who are valued by the trade for their lack of fear. The streets have toughened them enough to endure ironwork; yet, they struggle to have the normalcy of relationships, wives and families. They tear down the highways they helped build, at 100 miles per hour on their Harleys. They frequent bars where they start and finish brawls. Dysfunctional is the rule and drugs and alcohol fuel the drama that is the life of an ironworker. They lead wild and colorful, yet self-destructive lives that few of us could imagine. They are engaging, hilarious, tormented and tragic.

Viewers will be enthralled and shocked, maybe even appalled, but this much is sure; they won’t drive across a bridge or enter a high-rise anytime soon without remembering the men who left their blood, sweat, and tears entombed in concrete.

“Men of Steel” has been accepted into National and International film festivals, including The Swansea Film Festival in Swansea, South Wales.

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Wake Up, Sister. It�s Your Turn

A full life requires cultivation. The minute we take our hands off the plow, fail to reseed, forget to fertilize, we�ve lost our crop. And yet, most women I know, while in the service of some greater good have let their very lives wilt on the vine.

Having been taught the fine art of accommodation, most of us have developed a knack for selfless behavior. We�ve dulled our personal lives while propping up everyone else�s, and we�re no longer able even to imagine having any sort of adventure, romance, meaning, or purpose for ourselves. In short, we�ve gotten way off track and taken the wrong road to self-satisfaction, foolishly thinking that after all of the doing, giving, trying, and overworking someone will offer us a reward. But Prince Charming was a bad joke and all the fairy godmothers are dead. Instead of happy ever after, most of us end up with the ache. We wake up each day with an inner gnawing, a hunger for more, a craving for an overhaul, but we are too listless, tired, or depressed to do anything about it. We have spent the greater part of our lives pouring ourselves out like a pitcher. No wonder we feel so empty. But we lack the necessary energy, a helpful roadmap, and any type of guidance and support. Well, it�s time to change all of that.

�From A Weekend to Change Your Life

New York Times bestselling author Joan Anderson gives women practical advice and inspiration for building creative, independent, and fulfilling lives through discovering who they truly are and who they can be.

Like Julia Cameron�s The Artist�s Way, Joan Anderson�s bestselling A Year by the Sea revealed a far larger than expected constituency, in the form of thousands of women struggling to realize their full potential. After years of focusing on the needs of others as a wife and mother, Anderson devoted a year to rediscovering herself and reinvigorating her dreams. The questions she asked herself and the insights she gained became the core of the popular weekend workshops Anderson developed to help women figure out how�after being all things to all people�they can finally become what they need to be for themselves. A Weekend to Change Your Life brings Anderson�s techniques to women everywhere, providing a step-by-step path readers can follow at their own pace.

Drawing on her own life and on the experiences of the women she meets at her workshops, Anderson shows women how to move beyond the roles they play in relationship to others and reclaim their individuality. Through illustrations and gentle instruction, she illuminates the rewards of nurturing long-neglected talents, revitalizing plans sacrificed to the demands of family life, and redefining oneself by embracing new possibilities.

Order A Weekend to Change Your Life: Find Your Authentic Self After a Lifetime of Being All Things to All People from Amazon for $7.96

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Other Kindle Books of Interest
An Unfinished Marriage
On My Own: The Art of Being a Woman Alone
You Are Your Choices
This Year I Will…: How to Finally Change a Habit, Keep a Resolution, or Make a Dream Come True

Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval have moved to the top of the advertising industry by following a simple but powerful philosophy: it pays to be nice. Where so many companies encourage a dog eat dog mentality, the Kaplan Thaler Group has succeeded through chocolate and flowers. In THE POWER OF NICE, through their own experiences and the stories of other people and businesses, they demonstrate why, contrary to conventional wisdom, nice people finish first.

Turning the well-known adage of �Nice Guys Finish Last� on its ear, THE POWER OF NICE shows that �nice� companies have lower employee turnover, lower recruitment costs, and higher productivity. Nice people live longer, are healthier, and make more money. In today�s interconnected world, companies and people with a reputation for cooperation and fair play forge the kind of relationships that lead to bigger and better opportunities, both in business and in life.

But being nice doesn�t mean acting wimpy. In fact, nice may be the toughest four-letter word you�ll ever encounter.

Kaplan Thaler and Koval illustrate the surprising power of nice with an array of real-life examples from the business arena as well as from their personal lives. Most important, they present a plan of action covering everything from creating a positive impression to sweetening the pot to turning enemies into allies. Filled with inspiration and suggestions on how to supercharge your career and expand your reach in the workplace, THE POWER OF NICE will transform how you live and work.

Order The Power of Nice: How to Conquer the Business World With Kindness from Amazon for $9.99

Other Kindle Books of Interest
The 12 Bad Habits That Hold Good People Back: Overcoming the Behavior Patterns That Keep You From Getting Ahead
The Kindness Revolution: The Company-Wide Culture Shift That Inspires Phenomenal Customer Service
Bullies, Tyrants, and Impossible People: How to Beat Them Without Joining Them
You Don’t Need a Title to Be a Leader: How Anyone, Anywhere, Can Make a Positive Difference
amBITCHous: (def.) A Woman Who: 1. Makes more money 2. has more power 3. gets the recognition she deserves 4. has the determination to go after her dreams and

Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval have moved to the top of the advertising industry by following a simple but powerful philosophy: it pays to be nice. Where so many companies encourage a dog eat dog mentality, the Kaplan Thaler Group has succeeded through chocolate and flowers. In THE POWER OF NICE, through their own experiences and the stories of other people and businesses, they demonstrate why, contrary to conventional wisdom, nice people finish first.

Turning the well-known adage of �Nice Guys Finish Last� on its ear, THE POWER OF NICE shows that �nice� companies have lower employee turnover, lower recruitment costs, and higher productivity. Nice people live longer, are healthier, and make more money. In today�s interconnected world, companies and people with a reputation for cooperation and fair play forge the kind of relationships that lead to bigger and better opportunities, both in business and in life.

But being nice doesn�t mean acting wimpy. In fact, nice may be the toughest four-letter word you�ll ever encounter.

Kaplan Thaler and Koval illustrate the surprising power of nice with an array of real-life examples from the business arena as well as from their personal lives. Most important, they present a plan of action covering everything from creating a positive impression to sweetening the pot to turning enemies into allies. Filled with inspiration and suggestions on how to supercharge your career and expand your reach in the workplace, THE POWER OF NICE will transform how you live and work.

Order The Power of Nice: How to Conquer the Business World With Kindness from Amazon for $9.99

Other Kindle Books of Interest
The 12 Bad Habits That Hold Good People Back: Overcoming the Behavior Patterns That Keep You From Getting Ahead
The Kindness Revolution: The Company-Wide Culture Shift That Inspires Phenomenal Customer Service
Bullies, Tyrants, and Impossible People: How to Beat Them Without Joining Them
You Don’t Need a Title to Be a Leader: How Anyone, Anywhere, Can Make a Positive Difference
amBITCHous: (def.) A Woman Who: 1. Makes more money 2. has more power 3. gets the recognition she deserves 4. has the determination to go after her dreams and

Here at KITV, if you walk through the front door or call the front desk, you are greeted by Lydia, our receptionist.

Like many other businesses, Lydia is so much more than what her job title suggests. She can help turn a person’s day around. She can make sure things happen for us as well. She is one of the brightest lights we have here at the station.

Now, Lydia is battling cancer. There have been fundraisers for her climbing medical expenses.

Since fighting this disease, she started losing her hair and evetually shaved it off. She wears colorful scarfs to cover her head.

One of our employees, Wanda Wehr, suggested that others at the station wear scarves on Fridays. It is now common place to see men such as anchor Gary Sprinkle wearing a scarf (albeit a manly one) around his head as he walks the halls on Friday.

A photographer from the Honolulu Advertiser took photos of Lydia and some of us wearing scarves. Look for it in an upcoming edition. 

 Many times KITV’s weekend anchor Jill Kuramoto goes out into the public to do a story and many people are shocked to find out that she is PREGNANT.

 That’s right. You might not have been able to tell with the way the studio camera operators creatively shoot Jill.

 My own mother was surprised to see how far along Jill was when she saw her at Easter service.

 Time is ticking. Jill has only 3 weeks left before her due date. She and her husband David are having a baby boy. It is their first child.

 Jill said the baby’s room is ready, but they are still gathering items they still need.

 ”The reality is starting to set in. We are really excited and nervous at the same time, but we are really looking forward to being parents,” Jill said.

 They are still trying to decide on a name.

 We wish Jill a great delivery and good health for her new child.

- Brent Suyama

Back in the day, a celebrity’s entertainment value was limited to only two dimensions: the big screen and the small. But with the advent of the internet, (thank you, Al!) we are now able to delve deep into their personal lives and obsess over their every move 24/7- sometimes for the good they do, but mostly for the bad.

We follow their daily mishaps online as if it were the nail-biting storyline of our favorite primetime soap. There is something so inherently beautiful about the celebrity trainwreck. You know you should, but you cannot look away.

So, in celebration of this morbid fascination, we thought we would give you the chance to choose your favorite celebrity’s next misfortune.

The following are 5 Top Tabloid Heavyweights. Click on a storyline to vote for the headline you would like to see happen next.

Britney Spears

Britney Spears’ next move?

Choose your own celebrity misfortune for Kate Moss, Ellen Degeneres, Paris Hilton and Heidi Montag after the jump.

Kate Moss

Kate Moss’ next move?

Ellen Degeneres

Ellen Degeneres’ next move?

Paris Hilton

Paris’ next move?

Heidi Montag

Heidi Montag’s next move?