So, a couple years ago I was frustrated by an article I saw that talked about reviews that had been planted on Rotten Tomatoes about the movie Black Panther. I was annoyed because the reason someone figured out that the reviews were fraudulent was simply because the movie had not premiered, and the studio had … Continue reading Global Verification: A Tech Idea That’s Overdue
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Old List, New List
I kinda wish 2018 wasn’t over. I feel like so much is unfinished… Here’s the list I wrote at the end of 2017: Michael Roud Photo Shoot 2018 Visit home (Boston) for a couple of weeks. Finalize the Book Canela, get published before end of 2018. Clean out my storage area / donate everything. Meet … Continue reading Old List, New List
Stop Giving Stupid A Platform
The new skill to master: Learning NOT to respond to people who don’t deserve a platform. Everyone talks about "fake news" - specifically trying to figure out what is legitimate and what isn’t. Another way to fight the possibility of misinformation is to just STOP responding to all of it in a knee jerk … Continue reading Stop Giving Stupid A Platform
CARMENISMS: Off My Game Update – Distractions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NUB9i6GBN4 The Gist: After the week of the horrible "interview", I got another chance, another shot -- and it turned out brilliantly! Remember that we're all human. Sometimes we make mistakes, but it happens, and the trick is figuring out, once you fall, how to get back up! Also be careful of distractions. You may … Continue reading CARMENISMS: Off My Game Update – Distractions
Quote Overload
I swear I’m not bitter. I just get tired of seeing so many “inspirational” quotes and messages on social media that sometimes I just have to stop logging on and take a break. Don’t get me wrong, I love waking up to see a motivational message on my Twitter feed or Facebook page. They can … Continue reading Quote Overload
All About The Joy 