Monthly Archives: March 2011

I know. Attitude determines altitude.

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Mike Reardon

And my attitude towards Delta definitely brought me down. Which is why I am now a man on a mission. Going to earn frequent flier status with Delta. And I’m going to smile and approach every flight with a positive … Continue reading →

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I bet they were told it was impossible.

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Mike Reardon

And I bet they had fun doing it. A group of NASA engineers — acting on their own initiative to find funding in other research and development projects, and in partnership with an aerospace startup, together with their own sweat … Continue reading →

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The United “tulip” logo is on the way out

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Mike Reardon

And some folks are upset about it. Very upset. Publicly upset. “Lots of people are not too pleased about seeing the tulip retired,” Mr. McKenna acknowledged. Fans of the old logo have a Facebook page dedicated to saving it and … Continue reading →

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There’s something about the ocean

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Mike Reardon

Not sure what it is. The salt air. The sound of the surf. But something about standing on the shore, looking out to sea, makes me wonder. What’s out there? Maybe the Vikings wondered when they stared out to sea. … Continue reading →

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Weekly photo challenge: Ocean – got me thinking.

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Mike Reardon

How many oceans have I seen? I grew up near this one. I went under a bridge nearly 3000 miles away to get to this one. This is the west coast of an island on the other side of the … Continue reading →

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OMG! Say it ain’t so

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Mike Reardon

LOL! It is so. OMG! LOL! The venerable Oxford English Dictionary approves of the three-letter, Internet-inspired expressions you use for “Oh, my God!” and “Laughing out loud.” via OMG! Online abbreviations make dictionary – USATODAY.com. I remember the wave of … Continue reading →

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My first glimpse of Norway

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Mike Reardon

Came when I raised the window shade as the plane began its descent. It was breathtaking. Stark.Yet beautiful. My first experience in Norway was going through customs. No forms. A simple, efficient queue system. And friendly, knowledgable agents. While I … Continue reading →

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What if – you couldn’t connect to the internet?

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Mike Reardon

Would life continue? Would it matter at all? I was in Oslo to speak at an Information Technology conference. And in a deliciously ironic twist of fate I was not able to establish a stable connection to the network. My … Continue reading →

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Heal the world. I didn’t get it.

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Mike Reardon

“Heal the World – with ITIL” is the theme of #itSMF2011 in Oslo. I didn’t get it. They tried to explain  the musical themes. I still didn’t really get it. Until the music started. Then I finally got it. Walt Disney … Continue reading →

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I traveled all the way to Oslo, Norway

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Mike Reardon

To find an Irish pub. With a Red Sox logo in the window. And Guinness on tap. Wonder if that’s what the Vikings conquered Dublin for? Just Sayin’   Related articles Just got back from my trip – Oslo-Drammen, Norway … Continue reading →

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