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I have found books to be one of the most intellectually stimulating (though sometimes painful) methods of advancing my education. I make a point to spend time reading everyday.

An Event Apart Book List

Sat, January 09, 2010 · 08:44 AM

I had an incredible opportunity last spring to attend An Event Apart ‘09 in Seattle - a conference for “people who make websites”. Being my first web conference ever, it was quite the experience, and I hope to have a chance to attend more conferences in the future.

As I sadly come to the determination that it’s not feasible for me to pay my way to the conference again this year (as they are coming to Seattle...

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Posted by Jim in Books · Misc · Web Design · (0) Comments

Book Review: The Last Lecture

Wed, October 22, 2008 · 09:25 AM

Summary

On September 18, 2007, computer science professor Randy Pausch stepped in front of an audience of 400 people at Carnegie Mellon University to deliver a last lecture called “Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams.” With slides of his CT scans beaming out to the audience, Randy told his audience about the cancer that is devouring his pancreas and that will claim his life in a matter of months. On the stage...

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Posted by Jim in Books · Bestseller · Motivational · (0) Comments