Jun

3

Watch Out Seattle - Here Comes Trouble

Filed Under Seattle

Ablola Brothers on the Space Needle
Bernard and Francis Ablola - Seattle Space Needle

The Ablola Brothers are in town and up to no good!

After the delayed flights, and lost luggage, my wife and I finally touched down in the Emerald City late Wednesday night. Bernard has been a great host, showing us his neighborhood, taking us on the MS tour, and exploring the touristy spots of downtown Seattle (pictures to come). The weather here has been amazing. Luckily we missed the downpours from Tropical Storm Berry, back home.

It’s Sunday morning and the Search Marketing Expo events begin this evening, kicking off with the Search Bash sponsored by MS. The plan for the day is to explore the festival at Pikes Place Market before checking into the hotel and getting my business game face on.

See you all at SMX.

May

30

Microsoft Surface - I want one.

Filed Under Seattle, Microsoft

This is like something out of the movie Minority Report. My friend Todd pointed me to Microsoft Surface. Surface is a desk-like display that lets you grab and manipulate data with your hands using natural gestures and touch. It lets you interact with handheld units and transfer information to work collaboratively around the table.

I’m leaving for Seattle tonight to spend a few days visiting my brother before Search Marketing Expo. A stop to tour the MS campus is definitely on the agenda. Does anyone know if a working model is on display at Redmond?

May

28

A Story of Enlightenment

Filed Under Authors, Seattle

Deepak Chopra in Seattle

Bernard Ablola and Deepak Chopra in Seattle on May 15th, 2007.

“There are no extra pieces in the universe. Everyone is here because he or she has a place to fill, and every piece must fit itself into the big jigsaw puzzle. ” - Deepak Chopra

Deepak Chopra was in Seattle to discuss his new book, Budda: A Story of Enlightenment. I look forward to reading it and discussing on this blog. Deepak tells the story of Budda and his path to enlightenment. Deepak mentioned we may see this story on the big screen. I have been a long time reader and listener of Deepak Chopra’s books on spirituality, health and meditation and look forward to being enlightened.

Bernard

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