Disney and Verizon are working together to allow communication between the visitor and the theme park to enhance their experience. What a brilliant concept. You can read the article here.
But what is the Church doing? We are in a era that "going green" is a popular choice, but what are we really doing about this. Some churches are moving away from a printed bulletin and in general just printing less. That's great, but what about the information. Church members and visitors still need that information.
Just one thought in my mind...create an application for mobile devices such as iPods and phones that would allow communication between visitor and church. Visitors could know where they can meet the Pastor (if you still do that) or even let parents know when they are need to tend to their children during the service. This would eliminate the need to place a parents name on the big screen. There are endless possibilities with this.
I would like to know if there is a church out there that uses this kind of technology or something similar?
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
All That You Can Be!
Go Vote!
Some links to help you:
http://www.rockthevote.com
If your in North Carolina:
http://www.sboe.state.nc.us/Default.aspx?s=0
Info on Candidates and their stances:
http://pewforum.org/
Some links to help you:
http://www.rockthevote.com
If your in North Carolina:
http://www.sboe.state.nc.us/Default.aspx?s=0
Info on Candidates and their stances:
http://pewforum.org/
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Cool Artwork
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Originally uploaded by susanrudat
Some pretty cool artwork I ran across by Susan Rudat. Check them out on flickr
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
MAC MAINTENANCE
The information below is in reference to the article “Essential Mac Maintenance” written in the July 2008 issue of Macworld. I have also added information from other articles I have found to be useful.
POWER
I guess first things first. Make sure you are plugging your investment into a surge protector and not just a power strip. Buy an uninterrupted power supply and don’t go cheep on this one or you will regret every squeaky penny you spent. Make sure it has phone and Ethernet protection and whatever else you might be plugging into your computer.
Links: apc.com, tripplite.com
MEMORY
If you want your computer to run in tip-top condition, make sure you fill it full of ram. This will allow for you to run multiple applications at once. Especially if your running high end applications that require lots of memory.
Links: crucial.com, macsales.com
TROUBLESHOOTING
A great way to help you trouble shoot problems is to create a user account that is strictly used for this type of situation. This account would be without third-party applications and plug-ins and used only to perform routine maintenance or to isolate problems.
CREATE A BOOTABLE DISK
Be sure to create a backup copy of your existing, error free, hard drive daily. So in case of an emergency you will have a way to get your Mac back the way it was. Also consider creating an external bootable hard drive by installing your OS X software on it. Be sure to take care of your install disks by storing them in a safe location.
Links: bombich.com, shirt-pocket.com, klsecurity.com
KEEP GOOD RECORDS
Its important to keep good records of serial numbers, registration numbers, software licenses, model numbers, specifications and features, purchase dates, etc. just in case of reinstallations or when you need technical support. Keeping this information in a central location would allow for easy access and help prevent long down times when the time presented itself.
Links: macworld.com/3553, macworld.com/3554
BACK EVERYTHING UP
If your not, you had better start. Back up all personal data to two separate external hard drives. Redundancy is the key. You might even think about archiving that backup and storing it offsite. This would help prevent possible down time if your computer was stolen or destroyed. In addition, create a clone of your hard drive daily.
Links: macsales.com, seagate.com, g-technology.com
POWER
I guess first things first. Make sure you are plugging your investment into a surge protector and not just a power strip. Buy an uninterrupted power supply and don’t go cheep on this one or you will regret every squeaky penny you spent. Make sure it has phone and Ethernet protection and whatever else you might be plugging into your computer.
Links: apc.com, tripplite.com
MEMORY
If you want your computer to run in tip-top condition, make sure you fill it full of ram. This will allow for you to run multiple applications at once. Especially if your running high end applications that require lots of memory.
Links: crucial.com, macsales.com
TROUBLESHOOTING
A great way to help you trouble shoot problems is to create a user account that is strictly used for this type of situation. This account would be without third-party applications and plug-ins and used only to perform routine maintenance or to isolate problems.
CREATE A BOOTABLE DISK
Be sure to create a backup copy of your existing, error free, hard drive daily. So in case of an emergency you will have a way to get your Mac back the way it was. Also consider creating an external bootable hard drive by installing your OS X software on it. Be sure to take care of your install disks by storing them in a safe location.
Links: bombich.com, shirt-pocket.com, klsecurity.com
KEEP GOOD RECORDS
Its important to keep good records of serial numbers, registration numbers, software licenses, model numbers, specifications and features, purchase dates, etc. just in case of reinstallations or when you need technical support. Keeping this information in a central location would allow for easy access and help prevent long down times when the time presented itself.
Links: macworld.com/3553, macworld.com/3554
BACK EVERYTHING UP
If your not, you had better start. Back up all personal data to two separate external hard drives. Redundancy is the key. You might even think about archiving that backup and storing it offsite. This would help prevent possible down time if your computer was stolen or destroyed. In addition, create a clone of your hard drive daily.
Links: macsales.com, seagate.com, g-technology.com
Friday, May 30, 2008
Books I Want to Read
This is a list of books I would like to read. They are in no particular order.
The Heart of a Servant Leader - C. John Miller
The Richest Man In Babylon - George S. Clason
The Total Money Makeover - Dave Ramsey
When Leadership and Discipleship Collide - Bill Hybels
Making Vision Stick - Andy Stanley
Starbucked - Taylor Clark
Simple Church - Thom S. Rainer and Eric Geiger
Robin Hood Marketing - Katya Andresen
Then We Set His Hair on Fire - Phil Dusenberry
Pop Goes the Church - Tim Stevens
Smart Couples Finish Rich - David Bach
Operation Financial Freedom - James Dicks
Branding Faith - Phil Cooke
The Heart of a Servant Leader - C. John Miller
The Richest Man In Babylon - George S. Clason
The Total Money Makeover - Dave Ramsey
When Leadership and Discipleship Collide - Bill Hybels
Making Vision Stick - Andy Stanley
Starbucked - Taylor Clark
Simple Church - Thom S. Rainer and Eric Geiger
Robin Hood Marketing - Katya Andresen
Then We Set His Hair on Fire - Phil Dusenberry
Pop Goes the Church - Tim Stevens
Smart Couples Finish Rich - David Bach
Operation Financial Freedom - James Dicks
Branding Faith - Phil Cooke
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
The Big Idea, Donny Deutsch - CNBC
Alicia Shaffer, Frank Dilullio, Brad Deal, Maureen Kelly: Your Map To Finding Hidden Millions
Getting Started:
1. Pay attention to your everyday life to spot the ideas.
Making Mistakes:
1. Ineffective marketing.
2. Expanding too quickly.
First Step to Get Businnes Off the Ground
1. Web Site
2. Discounts
3. Samples
Todd Davis: The Outrageous Million Dollar Pitch
1. Be disruptive.
2. Do what you should, not what you can.
3. Nice guys don’t always finish last.
4. Stir up their passion.
Gloria Mayfield: Millionaire Secrets
1. Become a people magnet.
2. Have short-term, clear, strategic goals backed by big thinking.
3. Create a powerful circle of influence.
4. Work the numbers.
5. Study hard to become skill-based.
Getting Started:
1. Pay attention to your everyday life to spot the ideas.
Making Mistakes:
1. Ineffective marketing.
2. Expanding too quickly.
First Step to Get Businnes Off the Ground
1. Web Site
2. Discounts
3. Samples
Todd Davis: The Outrageous Million Dollar Pitch
1. Be disruptive.
2. Do what you should, not what you can.
3. Nice guys don’t always finish last.
4. Stir up their passion.
Gloria Mayfield: Millionaire Secrets
1. Become a people magnet.
2. Have short-term, clear, strategic goals backed by big thinking.
3. Create a powerful circle of influence.
4. Work the numbers.
5. Study hard to become skill-based.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
The Big Idea, Donny Deutsch - CNBC
Nely Galan, Marilu Henner, Nadia Comaneci, Omarosa: Adapt and Make Milions
1. Approach each day as if you know nothing at all.
2. Figure out what you bring to the table.
3. Imagine your competitor is out to destroy you.
Jason Arasheben: Write Your Rulebook to Millions
1. Follow your gut.
2. Think big.
3. Do whatever it takes to get in the door.
4. Adapt to your customer.
Michael Kopko: Make Your Millions Fast
1. Your idea is worth a penny.
2. Be offensive.
3. You manage things. You lead people.
5. Invent the parachute after you jump.
David Hyde Pierce: Adapt and Make Millions
1. You have to find success in your failures.
2. Sometimes you have to leap before you look.
Sam Silverstein: Millionaire Secrets
1. Don’t make or accept excuses.
2. Think and plan strategically. Do the right things consistently.
3. Be patient but not complacent.
4. Lose your fear of failure and focus on success.
1. Approach each day as if you know nothing at all.
2. Figure out what you bring to the table.
3. Imagine your competitor is out to destroy you.
Jason Arasheben: Write Your Rulebook to Millions
1. Follow your gut.
2. Think big.
3. Do whatever it takes to get in the door.
4. Adapt to your customer.
Michael Kopko: Make Your Millions Fast
1. Your idea is worth a penny.
2. Be offensive.
3. You manage things. You lead people.
5. Invent the parachute after you jump.
David Hyde Pierce: Adapt and Make Millions
1. You have to find success in your failures.
2. Sometimes you have to leap before you look.
Sam Silverstein: Millionaire Secrets
1. Don’t make or accept excuses.
2. Think and plan strategically. Do the right things consistently.
3. Be patient but not complacent.
4. Lose your fear of failure and focus on success.
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