Disqus - Friends of jdegrazia

Re: Twickr

greenskeptic — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:21:10 -0000

Very cool! And it adds a great new dimension to twitter...vacation photos, capture meetings...just hope the Naked Putz doesn't start twickring bathroom shots!

Re: Time For The Blackberry/iPhone Shootout

greenskeptic — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 14:40:18 -0000

The glass will bead sweat as the competition heats up. Bberry will win, but oh, that i-nterface!

Re: New Comment System Feedback Please

greenskeptic — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 14:44:49 -0000

I'm with Jackson. It should remember commenters past and I shouldn't have to fill out the name/email/web form everytime I comment. Like the thread idea and the feed-link concept. But why do only some commenters get pics? Do I have to sign in? Please, not another password to remember!

Re: Distributed Media and Comments

greenskeptic — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:27:59 -0000

This is a great idea. I've been wrestling with something similar regarding blog posts I write on The Green Skeptic. If I write something about social entrepreneurs, I'd like it to post to certain social networking sites/groups I manage (such as changemakers.gather.net). Can I do this with feeds? I'm not sure. You see, I don't want my posts on climate change, clean tech, or microfinance (the other topics I write about) to appear on my social entrepreneurs groups, so a generic feed from my blog won't do. Plus there are different protocols for posting/formatting on gather, zaadz, etc. Not sure how you override those...Any ideas?

Re: Can You Make Money Blogging?

greenskeptic — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:10:53 -0000

I like the fact that you shill for the companies you invest in and appreciate your transparency in doing so. I suspect others do it all the time, but just don't let their readers know. What I like most about the way you do it is your genuine enthusiasm -- it's enthusiasm versus boosterism. More often than not, you come off sounding more like a fan than an investor. And you demonstrate the same level of enthusiasm for the music you like. As a result, I've learned about more than one interesting venture (Twitter, Wallstrip, last.fm, etc.) and quite a bit of music (Arctic Monkeys, Jens Lekman, etc.) by reading your blog and some good restaurants by following you on Twitter. You've earned my trust as a reader. So, keep on with your enthusiastic and open love affair with the companies, innovations, and music that rock your world.

Re: The Barbecue Feast

greenskeptic — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 14:28:47 -0000

Yum! It practically melted off my screen. Enjoy the rest of your vacation -- and the leftover pork!

Re: Doubt

greenskeptic — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 22:56:44 -0000

Doubt is a privilege of the faithful.

Re: I Am Andrew's #1 Email Relationship

greenskeptic — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:55:24 -0000

Funny that you can't think of who it may be...and that your partner, team, and wife -- all of whom should be in the running for #1 -- are not the top. Who would you email more? Your kids?

BTW, how did Gotham Gal take the news that she's not #1?

Re: I Am Andrew's #1 Email Relationship

greenskeptic — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:57:23 -0000

Oh, and why do I have to sign in/fill in all my info if I'm already logged into disqus? That's annoying.

Re: Across The Universe

greenskeptic — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 09:26:39 -0000

Thanks for the quick take on this movie. I've debated about seeing it. I'm a huge Beatles fan, especially John (http://greenskeptic.blogspo..., and my first thought was that this would be one of those sappy, bathetic takes on what a wonderful world it was back when. But you've encouraged me to have an open mind and that it might be just a good forum to hear some great music.

Re: I Am Andrew's #1 Email Relationship

greenskeptic — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 09:32:15 -0000

Actually, I was/am logged in -- when I click on "login to claim comments" status shows logged in -- but still doesn't register on site.

Re: Across The Universe

greenskeptic — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 20:27:32 -0000

It means "All glory to the divine teacher..." It's actually a pretty nice mantra to chant when you are meditating...although a bit hard to get the rest of the song out of yer head once it starts. ;-)

Re: The "Obama Republican"

greenskeptic — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 09:41:12 -0000

Bloomberg in '08! Will he run? We've got to get to him.

Richardson has appeal, but I doubt he can win the election. I was pulling for McCain early on, but he has killed his candidacy and I don't there's any recovering. For my taste, the other GOP candidates are just too socially conservative (or at least, they want you to think they are; what skeletons to they have in the men's room?).

Obama has charisma, but charisma hasn't won a race since Clinton's first term. Hillary is just too untrustworthy and Edwards, well, is not a winner, despite his Twittering.

That said, I'm willing to hear-out Obama and will seek out an opportunity to do so. But can we draft Bloomberg?!

Re: Hacking Philanthropy

greenskeptic — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 09:57:45 -0000

Again, thanks for an excellent session and for getting this dialogue going. For readers who want another participants take, check out: http://greenskeptic.blogspo...

Re: Donors Choose Blogger's Challenge

greenskeptic — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:47:24 -0000

Geez give him a break! He's not giving money to a failing school system, he's trying to help a teacher caught in that system -- who is probably only trying to help the kids left behind -- get some needed equipment or supplies that tax payers don't want to fund. It's a private enterprise solution. Cut 'em some slack!

Re: Bug Meetup In Boston Next Tuesday

greenskeptic — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 17:10:20 -0000

Very interested. Brad and I brainstormed a bit around the Mongolia project I brought up at Hacking Philanthropy. But can't be in Boston next Tuesday. Let me know if something similar gets going in DC or Philly.

Re: Wallstrip Turns ONE Today…We Celeberate with Guns as all Americans Should (SWHC)

greenskeptic — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:35:51 -0000

Happy Birthday! Keep up the good work and have fun doing it.

Re: Wearing A Lot Of Hats

greenskeptic — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:29:10 -0000

There are many of us who wear as many hats and have as many full-time commitments -- I'm a father, husband, baseball coach, and run a global program at a social venture capital organization; I'm a blogger, an investor, a microfinance advisor, and am trying to gin up an alternative energy business with a serial entrepreneur friend of mine. Oh, and I'm a poet, too.

I don't get much sleep, usually about 5 hours, so I do have time to devote to each of these pursuits. Some say it's too much or that we can't possibly be good at all of them. Well, I've off-loaded plenty of things (I used to be in a band that opened for the Psychadelic Furs over 20 years ago; don't do that anymore).

Truth is, I love what I do and wouldn't want it any other way. I'm curious and stimulated and excited about all of it. That's why I do it. I suspect its true of you too.

And if you decide you want a life coach; I know a great one, Howard Stone (2young2retire.com). I can put you in touch.

Re: Who is MORE Pathetic…Microsoft or Steve Ballmer?

greenskeptic — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:45:12 -0000

Ballmer can give out his email because he knows he won't get your email -- after all, he's using a Microsoft product!

Re: Donors Choose Bloggers Challenge Still Going On

greenskeptic — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 09:18:57 -0000

I just donated $100 to the "An Invite to Write" project for at-risk 3rd graders at Sawmills Elementary School in Granite Falls, NC. It was easy and I received an immediate acknowledgment. Glad to contribute to this challenge.

Now, I want to search for projects in Philadelphia (where I live) schools and promote DonorsChoose to teachers in area schools.

Thanks for rising to the challenge, Fred, and for keeping up with the reminders throughout the month.

Re: Markets And Philanthropy

greenskeptic — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 10:21:25 -0000

Great to keep this dialogue going...and I look forward to Brad's post. One clarification: I'm not sure the description of what Leslie said about the Philanthropy 400 is accurate. I think she was talking about groups that were started since the 1960s...certainly The Nature Conservancy (founded in 1951) broke into the top 25 while I was there and reached number 10 on the charts.

Another anomaly that made the charts was Fidelity's Charitable giving arm. THAT sent shockwaves through the industry, as I recall.

Anyway, I'm continuing my dialogue -- in part inspired by the Hacking Philanthropy sessions -- over at The Green Skeptic (http://greenskeptic.blogspo...) and with Lucy Bernholz at Philanthropy 2173 (http://philanthropy.blogspo...). Check it out and enter the dialogue!

Re: Markets and Philanthropy

greenskeptic — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 10:28:22 -0000

Excellent summary, Brad. Thanks for doing this.

I am continuing our dialogue on the subject -- mingled with some reflections about my own experiences in philanthropic conservation -- over at The Green Skeptic (http://greenskeptic.blogspo...) and at Lucy Bernholz's excellent Philanthropy 2173 (http://philanthropy.blogspo...).

Lucy wrote the book on Philanthropic Capital Markets (literally) and is an excellent resource. She would have been a great addition to our dialogue last month.

Anyway, thanks for keeping the conversation going!

--SEA

Re: Markets and Philanthropy

greenskeptic — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 10:28:22 -0000

Excellent summary, Brad. Thanks for doing this.

Lucy wrote the book on Philanthropic Capital Markets (literally) and is an excellent resource. She would have been a great addition to our dialogue last month.

Anyway, thanks for keeping the conversation going!

--SEA

Re: Markets and Philanthropy

greenskeptic — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 10:28:22 -0000

Excellent summary, Brad. Thanks for doing this.

Lucy wrote the book on Philanthropic Capital Markets (literally) and is an excellent resource. She would have been a great addition to our dialogue last month.

Anyway, thanks for keeping the conversation going!

--SEA

Re: Strategy After Amazon Disappointment…Sunshine is the NEW Water!

greenskeptic — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 10:44:00 -0000

Long on First Solar.

On China plays, what's your thinking on China Sunergy (CSUN)?

Good to see you in an alt-energy play. Should do a Wallstrip episode on the best clean tech opps.