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A glass of water can be hard to come by...

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:00:24 GMT

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clipper's remarks: We're all aware of it, yet most of us continue to forget and take for granted that a glass of water is something that so many people in the world don't have access to. If you're reading this, then you're on a computer and you have internet access, so this likely isn't an issue for you. But for so many others, something we consider so basic is perhaps their greatest challenge. I tip my hat to Alyssa Milano for again reminding people to be grateful and to help those who aren't as lucky.

Clip Source: www.huffingtonpost.com

As we take a sip of our water from the fridge and don't think twice about it, there are people that have to walk hours a day fetching unsafe water from remote areas. Imagine that. Imagine having to walk for hours and hours, every day, just to retrieve contaminated water that will most likely get you sick and maybe even kill you. And the time spent collecting this water, keeps children out of school and women from pursuing economic growth. Not having access to clean drinking water perpetuates the cycle of poverty.

Tags: alyssa milano, birthday, water

Don't drink the (tap) water...

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:47:31 GMT

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clipper's remarks: This article reports that many communities throughout the U.S. are not following guidelines for providing safe drinking water and regulators are aware of it and not doing anything about it. What is going on in this country?

Clip Source: www.nytimes.com

More than 20 percent of the nation’s water treatment systems have violated key provisions of the Safe Drinking Water Act over the last five years, according to a New York Times analysis of federal data.

Tags: drinking, tap water, water

Something I will likely never have the pleasure of saying...

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:45:47 GMT

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clipper's remarks: As i read this comment, which was posted by one of Amplify's users (http://openintelligence.amplify.com/), i couldn't help but think to myself that i have never been exposed to this type of living. I say that with a combination of jealousy and regret... to be more connected to nature is something i'd like very much.

Clip Source: ddrrnt.amplify.com

Open Intelligence December 6, 2009 4:00 am

I have milked Splash, our Jersey cow, by hand; drunk the warm milk, skimmed the cream which comes to the top when it is cooled (naughty), made butter (not cheese); used her straw and cow pats to make rich compost; watched her jokes (all animals have unique personalities); had my foot stepped on; lugged hundreds of hay and straw bales. (NB. Staw is for bedding, hay is for eating.) Although milking is hard on the thumb and index finger, once through training, the process is one of peaceful meditation, both for the human and the cow. Industrial agriculture removes the key aspect of animal husbandry, the personal relationship.

Tags: cow, milk, nature

Interesting statement and question about Alzheimer's

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:19:12 GMT

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clipper's remarks: I'm certainly not in a position to answer this question, or even verify its validity. But it struck me when I read it so i wanted to share it with others. Anyone have any insight on this?

Clip Source: www.cnn.com

According to Harry Johns, president and CEO of the Alzheimer's Association, "No other disease causes so much suffering, is so certainly fatal, affects so many and drives so much cost with so little spent to overcome it." Why is that? Johns names ignorance, age discrimination, stigma and denial as likely explanations.

Tags: alzheimer, cure, invest

Let's give Tiger some credit. What the...!?!?

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:36:51 GMT

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clipper's remarks: This guy cracks me up - i honestly don't recommend you wasting almost 2 minutes like i just did watching this video...but i couldn't resist Amplifying it anyway (my first Amplify'd video!!). I don't know who this guy is but if he's not on Tiger's payroll he sure should be.

Clip Source: www.ireport.com

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Tags: ireport, tiger woods

@square - the latest project by @jack

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:25:58 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Seems like a fascinating idea - and a well needed one at that. It seems to me that this could truly revolutionize the way we pay for things. I only Amplify'd a small tidbit, but check the source to read more about it.

Clip Source: squareup.com

Read payment cards from any device with an audio input jack, including your mobile phone. Accepting payments has never been faster or more convenient.

Tags: @jack, payment, read, square

Brands are like strippers (per @dropbuddha)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:05:21 GMT

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clipper's remarks: I just read this comment by @dropbuddha and couldn't resist Amplifying it - both because it's funny, witty and unfortunately, it's probably also true.

Clip Source: dropbuddha.amplify.com

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Brands are like strippers. They’re friendly, they’re conversational, they whisper sweet nothings, and they do it all for your money.

Tags: brands, strippers

This is the worst review of Amplify ever...

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:11:57 GMT

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clipper's remarks: So why am i Amplifying this horrible review of Amplify? Honestly, i'm not exactly sure. Hopefully by the time I stop writing this, i'll figure it out.

This review was posted by a user who I exchanged several emails with, trying to understand the problems he was having and doing our best to fix whatever we could. Most of the time, his complaints were hard to understand and didn't even seem sensible. So it really stinks that his review now sits as a stain on the official Amplify Firefox Extension page.

I wish there was a place i could go to post a review of ConJunTuraL. I think this is what I'd say. "Before you go bashing a company, give some thought to whether your complaints are reasonable. Give some thought to whether your broken English might have impacted their ability to understand and address your concerns. Give some thought to the fact that as a free service, Amplify provides better customer support than Verizon, AT&T or Comcast. Give some thought that by posting

Clip Source: addons.mozilla.org

Bad! Bad! Bad!

This is an absolute waist of time and patience! At every post I lose my bio line and my name change! Now is the Bit-ly that doesn't work! But the worst is the 'help'! I've 10 e-mails sent without any answer or explanation! Nothing! AMPLIFY is the WORST program I ever worked with!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars by ConJunTuraL on November 18, 2009

Tags: add-ons, amplify, firefox

Could mental relaxation be the key to physical health?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:16:05 GMT

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clipper's remarks: This is very interesting. I definitely think there is a connection between your mental and physical health. This study seems to prove it even more than I imagined.

Clip Source: well.blogs.nytimes.com

After following about 200 patients for an average of five years, researchers said, the high-risk patients who meditated cut their risk of heart attacks, strokes and deaths from all causes roughly in half

compared with a group of similar patients who were given more conventional education about healthy diet and lifestyle.

Amplify in some good company on Capital Hill - h/t @boblatta

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:26:55 GMT

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clipper's remarks: It's been awesome to see Amplify used by members of Congress to share their perspective on each day's important news item. And nice to see our name mentioned amongst the giants of the web too

Clip Source: thehill.com

Rep. Bob Latta (R-Ohio) is a founding member of the New Media Caucus. His office uses Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube to share information about issues and votes. He also uses a tool called Amplify, which shows what he is reading

Tags: amplify, bob latta, rnmc, social media

When it comes to football, the couch is king!

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:59:01 GMT

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clipper's remarks: I'm a football junkie - a die-hard fan of the NY Giants. But you couldn't pay me to give up my couch to go to the game. Whether it's the drunk, loud fans, the relatively uncomfortable seats, the cold weather, the traffic getting in and out of the stadium, the fact that there are so many breaks in the action, the cost of the tickets, or the picture on my hi-def tv, there are just so many reasons i'd rather watch on my couch than go to the game. Sounds like i'm not the only one who feels this way and the league is concerned...

Clip Source: www.usatoday.com

The effort reflects rising concern among league officials that boozed-up, unruly fans are scaring away the family audience at a time when the number and quality of NFL game telecasts are increasing the attractiveness of watching at home for far less money.

Tags: alcohol, football, sports, tailgating

Do ideas matter?

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:50:01 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Interesting perspective by Chris Dixon (@cdixon) about investing in people, not ideas. Though i totally get what he's saying, i'm not so sure i agree. I'd say you need both. That said, I suppose if i had to pick one, i'd pick the right team and have faith they'd work it out.

Clip Source: cdixon.org

There is a widespread myth that the most important part of building a great company is coming up with a great idea.

The reality is ideas don’t matter that much.

At an early stage, ideas matter less for their own sake and more insofar as they reflect the creativity and thoughtfulness of the team.

Tags: investing, venture capital

The Democrats have lost the source of their passion

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:00:28 GMT

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clipper's remarks: This point by Paul Krugman is so true. Many people who voted for Obama, including myself, did so primarily out of hope that his spirit and belief in change deserved a chance to succeed. My candid perspective is that his spirit began to diminish during his swearing in and has continued to dissipate ever since. It's hard to understand and very frustrating...but i think my feelings of disappointment are shared by many in this country.

Clip Source: www.nytimes.com

Meanwhile, the Democratic base, so energized last year, has lost much of its passion, at least partly because the administration’s soft-touch approach to Wall Street has seemed to many like a betrayal of their ideals.

Tags: obama, politics

GOP uses Amplify to focus the health care debate

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:18:58 GMT

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clipper's remarks: One of the greatest challenges of our time is trying understand the complex issues being debated in Washington. Whether it's regarding the Swine Flu, global warming or in this case, the proposed health care bill, people need a better way to understand it all. I am incredibly excited that the House Republicans are using Amplify to take transparency to a whole new level in regards to the legislative process. Forgive me for sounding a bit corny, but i think this is truly a great thing for our democracy.

Clip Source: healthcaretruth.amplify.com

As House Republicans continue to battle Speaker Pelosi’s $1.3 trillion government takeover of health care, they’re using a new tool - Amplify.com - to engage the American people in a section-by-section dialogue scrutinizing all 1,990 pages of PelosiCare. Republicans hope the new site will provide the American people with an unfiltered online clearinghouse for emerging information about the Pelosi bill as Democrats attempt to bring the massive legislation to a vote. The idea is simple. As House Republicans pour pore through the Speaker’s health care monstrosity and uncover harmful provisions not being disclosed to the American people by the majority, Amplify allows House Republicans to clip specific portions and explain what they mean in plain English.

Tags: gop, health care

Joe Girardi...the Yankees mis-manager.

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:38:01 GMT

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clipper's remarks: I amplify'd this from an article that all frustrated Yankee fans should read - on just how absurd Girardi's management approach is. I contend that he is so narcissistic that he doesn't just want to win, he wants to win because of him.

Clip Source: sportsillustrated.cnn.com

Girardi seemed manic in the way he ran that game, not just in his quizzical pitching changes, but in his many sprints to the mound to confer with his pitchers.

Girardi replaced a left-hander with a left-hander to face a left-hander, and replaced a right-hander with a right-hander to face a right-hander. He has made 14 pitching changes in the past 18 innings. It's like watching Carrot Top playing speed chess after downing a case of Red Bull.

Tags: baseball, girardi, sports, yankees