tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16417555Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:56:31 +0000A Great Read About The Professional Life, Outdoor Pursuits And Other Cool Stuffhttp://chainringaction.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (walkert)Blogger474125politics,news,mountain,biking,bouldering,climbing,running,technology,collaborationNews & Politicswalkersmooth@gmail.comWalker ThompsonWalker Thompsonnopolitics,news,mountain,biking,bouldering,climbing,running,technology,collaborationChain Ring Action: A Podcast For Your MindThe Chain Ring Action podcast contains artificial colors and flavors. By listening you'll be exposed to interviews, commentary and insights that might not be easily digested. If you're looking for news, information and resources on politics, news, outdoor pursuits and technology then please subscribe. Don't say we didn't warn you though...tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16417555.post-903177701942870821Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:56:00 +00002009-11-11T20:56:31.959-07:00If you set your goals ridiculously high and it’s a failure, you will fail above everyone else’s success. —James Cameronhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChainRingAction/~3/CoTydKopYjc/my-new-email-signature-quote.htmlwalkersmooth@gmail.com (Walker Thompson)0http://chainringaction.blogspot.com/2009/11/my-new-email-signature-quote.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16417555.post-84300717645542508Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:23:00 +00002009-11-11T06:25:41.429-07:00A group of community members from Greater Dolores Action (GDA) will be implementing the removal of metal hazards from the Dolores River on Wednesday, November 11th. During the past year, Scott Clow, Chairman of GDA, used global positioning software (GPS) to map over two dozen sites in and along the upper Dolores River in a stretch nicknamed by locals as "car body alley" where large pieces of http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChainRingAction/~3/fRxRS7G_E5U/good-to-see-improvement-to-our.htmlwalkersmooth@gmail.com (Walker Thompson)0http://chainringaction.blogspot.com/2009/11/good-to-see-improvement-to-our.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16417555.post-3665413543963776032Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:20:00 +00002009-11-08T08:26:50.584-07:00If your mother was sick, would you go into debt to save her life? Of course you would do whatever possible to improve her health! Isn't the role of the government to protect and serve our needs? I mean, we have no problem going to fight a war with tribal bands thousands of miles away and spending billions to do so, yet we argue about how much we'll spend on health care!?!?!?!? I'm very happy to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChainRingAction/~3/-H5qY7TqjEo/making-america-better-place-to-live.htmlwalkersmooth@gmail.com (Walker Thompson)0http://chainringaction.blogspot.com/2009/11/making-america-better-place-to-live.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16417555.post-6679304371143701486Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:12:00 +00002009-11-06T07:14:29.148-07:00One of the coolest and craziest stories can be found on www.homeboyski.com. Imagine going to one of the most remote mountain ranges on the planet, with unpredictable weather condition, a gnarly snow snowpack, a brutal hike to the top and then skiing down? Well, for us outdoor people that might sound fun, but keep reading for how much fun...“Soaring from the Alaskan coastline to an impressive http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChainRingAction/~3/dwcrW9x6eS0/from-verdepr-blog-one-of-longest-ski.htmlwalkersmooth@gmail.com (Walker Thompson)0http://chainringaction.blogspot.com/2009/11/from-verdepr-blog-one-of-longest-ski.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16417555.post-304825750202740739Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:50:00 +00002009-11-05T13:50:27.849-07:00 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChainRingAction/~3/u-PSkSlUbNc/ahhh-halloween.htmlwalkersmooth@gmail.com (Walker Thompson)0http://chainringaction.blogspot.com/2009/11/ahhh-halloween.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16417555.post-2806461067624533801Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:29:00 +00002009-11-03T08:30:34.439-07:00Kerst: kinderen in levende kerststal, originally uploaded by Nationaal Archief.RadioOpenSource.org has a brilliant piece on how "god" came back to our culture, or is coming back...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChainRingAction/~3/wmUW3BENxWs/god-in-our-culture.htmlwalkersmooth@gmail.com (Walker Thompson)0http://chainringaction.blogspot.com/2009/11/god-in-our-culture.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16417555.post-3680511318018501880Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:11:00 +00002009-11-02T06:14:04.597-07:00Benjamin Franklin first suggested Daylight Saving Time in 1784, but it was not until World War I, in 1916, when it was adopted by several counties in Europe that initially rejected the idea. One of our greatest Presidents had an awesome idea, so why aren't we sticking to it! Daylight Saving Time (or summertime as it is called in many countries) is a way of getting more light out of the day by http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChainRingAction/~3/ivwdLFEX-Oo/make-daylight-savings-time-forever.htmlwalkersmooth@gmail.com (Walker Thompson)0http://chainringaction.blogspot.com/2009/11/make-daylight-savings-time-forever.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16417555.post-1488807909614661574Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:39:00 +00002009-10-31T06:57:02.305-06:00OspreytellurideskiingThe ancient Chinese teacher also said, “Learn as though you would never be able to master it; Hold it as though you would be in fear of losing it”. In Southwest, Colorado we know both play and the constant pursuit of outdoor mastery. Now it is time to teach it.To remedy the lack of critical knowledge out there, Osprey, the ski, hike, mountain bike and more, pack company is willing to help out. Ashttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChainRingAction/~3/ZBLkg9mgmzs/from-verdepr-blog-another-way-to-get-to.htmlwalkersmooth@gmail.com (Walker Thompson)0http://chainringaction.blogspot.com/2009/10/from-verdepr-blog-another-way-to-get-to.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16417555.post-1959012088664862690Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:51:00 +00002009-10-30T06:51:07.594-06:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChainRingAction/~3/JaGTs-XvPOA/telluride-ski-teaser-ahh.htmlwalkersmooth@gmail.com (Walker Thompson)0http://chainringaction.blogspot.com/2009/10/telluride-ski-teaser-ahh.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16417555.post-2197556789651645645Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:37:00 +00002009-10-29T08:40:06.959-06:00As seen on Forbes.com:WASHINGTON -- After a long decline, the economy is officially growing again. According to initial estimates, the economy grew by 3.5% in the third quarter of 2009. Though widely expected to be positive, the figure slightly beat expectations. Economists had projected 3.2% growth. (See: The Return of Growth.) Gee, Conservatives... You got us into this mess and Obama is gettinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChainRingAction/~3/PPPZtPvKhXA/gdp-grows-by-35-and-they-say-stimulus.htmlwalkersmooth@gmail.com (Walker Thompson)0http://chainringaction.blogspot.com/2009/10/gdp-grows-by-35-and-they-say-stimulus.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16417555.post-3332856333109638527Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:55:00 +00002009-10-28T09:55:57.312-06:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChainRingAction/~3/mxAHh6c1xMg/little-freeride-love.htmlwalkersmooth@gmail.com (Walker Thompson)0http://chainringaction.blogspot.com/2009/10/little-freeride-love.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16417555.post-3024881461795425635Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:56:00 +00002009-10-27T07:01:16.037-06:00Want to know the complete history of the social networking space, and how each network differentiates itself? Take a look at the following blog post at www.WebDesignerDepot.com...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChainRingAction/~3/rpxxlJ9luDk/great-perspective-on-history-of-social.htmlwalkersmooth@gmail.com (Walker Thompson)0http://chainringaction.blogspot.com/2009/10/great-perspective-on-history-of-social.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16417555.post-4338569340192511438Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:35:00 +00002009-10-25T18:20:57.345-06:00Interested in bouldering today in Southwest, Colorado? What about an epic mountain bike ride through the fall colors and cooler weather? Whatever the case, you'll want to prepared and The Osprey Talon is the best pack I've ever owned that fits the bill.To start, I've never owned a pack that fits so well. The belt actually felt attached to my lower back, thereby keeping the pack upright and snug. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChainRingAction/~3/PnmKyytaHrE/when-you-love-brand-you-blog-about-it.htmlwalkersmooth@gmail.com (Walker Thompson)0http://chainringaction.blogspot.com/2009/10/when-you-love-brand-you-blog-about-it.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16417555.post-5572034566598056202Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:21:00 +00002009-10-23T07:23:02.623-06:00The suffering is all over their faces. The stress, the concern and the anxiety comes through during deeper discussion. What kind of person is in this state? A coffee addict ending the battle...During a meeting with my friend today, who works at a high-paced orthopedic clinic, we talked about her addiction. "Walker, I've did this several years ago, and sometimes I would close the door and just cryhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChainRingAction/~3/t4A-mSGPpfs/from-heyheymate-blog-cancelling-coffee.htmlwalkersmooth@gmail.com (Walker Thompson)0http://chainringaction.blogspot.com/2009/10/from-heyheymate-blog-cancelling-coffee.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16417555.post-2387138274831748102Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:31:00 +00002009-10-21T15:31:52.092-06:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChainRingAction/~3/wkMQXPx8V5s/go-christina.htmlwalkersmooth@gmail.com (Walker Thompson)1http://chainringaction.blogspot.com/2009/10/go-christina.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16417555.post-578586310581946731Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:46:00 +00002009-10-20T06:08:45.365-06:00The mind is totally visual... We don't think in words or number, we actually picture them in our little heads, interpret and speak/calculate/read. The value of visual thinking cannot be understated. In the business world, we use process maps, charts and logos to illustrate what we want to do, how we'll make money and our brand.YOUR MIND VISUALLY COMPUTES THESE WORDS!!!For example, check out this http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChainRingAction/~3/rNO4hugSPfU/visualize-it-is-what-our-mind-does.htmlwalkersmooth@gmail.com (Walker Thompson)0http://chainringaction.blogspot.com/2009/10/visualize-it-is-what-our-mind-does.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16417555.post-470664096804987967Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:42:00 +00002009-10-18T08:51:33.544-06:00Having just read this article by the New York Times, I find myself in almost total disagreement. In particular, I find that I'm on the other side of this statement:People who work in political communications have pointed out that it is a principle of power dynamics to “punch up “ — that is, to take on bigger foes, not smaller ones.The article suggests that Obama should not take on the "smaller" http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChainRingAction/~3/m8cXJx67C_k/go-obama-take-on-fox-news.htmlwalkersmooth@gmail.com (Walker Thompson)0http://chainringaction.blogspot.com/2009/10/go-obama-take-on-fox-news.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16417555.post-5110251063736128543Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:43:00 +00002009-10-15T06:44:34.304-06:00 Today, October 15th is BLOG ACTION DAY! What exactly is that and what does it mean? Well, first think about the last time you drove your car, didn't recycle, forgot to buy local, printed an email or kept a light on in the house when you didn't need it... Small things, huh? Well they add up and although we all do these things, it takes conscious awareness to think a little more about your climatehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChainRingAction/~3/LDl6KFybGAM/blog-action-day-day-to-be-aware-of.htmlwalkersmooth@gmail.com (Walker Thompson)1http://chainringaction.blogspot.com/2009/10/blog-action-day-day-to-be-aware-of.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16417555.post-3341226494713599584Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:31:00 +00002009-10-13T06:43:03.167-06:00There is no rest for the weary,Said a man so pressed for time.And even though his clocks were fast,His point stayed on my mind.He had many cares to tendProblems, issues and concerns to mend.Facts, figures and ideas to compute.Contracts, fees and bugs to dispute.He was a busy-man, one I watched and learned.He would make his day complete,With many things to doAnd associates to meet.Yet, everyday hehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChainRingAction/~3/86Eu6vkv8z4/when-you-are-slammed-poem.htmlwalkersmooth@gmail.com (Walker Thompson)0http://chainringaction.blogspot.com/2009/10/when-you-are-slammed-poem.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16417555.post-6316083155868286593Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:52:00 +00002009-10-12T06:53:33.185-06:00The BISSELL Pro Cycling is down under for the next month of racing in Australia and New Zealand. Sunday was the opening criterium of the Sun Tour. Although it is not factored into the overall race standings, it was an opportunity for the riders to experience the action to come in front of the enthusiastic crowd in the city of Ballarat. The BISSELL riders on hand in Australia include Ben http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChainRingAction/~3/WvSkDQ7c_Qk/herald-sun-tour-from-verdeprcom-blog.htmlwalkersmooth@gmail.com (Walker Thompson)0http://chainringaction.blogspot.com/2009/10/herald-sun-tour-from-verdeprcom-blog.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16417555.post-61907513839123977Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:54:00 +00002009-10-09T10:54:53.457-06:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChainRingAction/~3/Vkb58JaS__A/cool-canadians.htmlwalkersmooth@gmail.com (Walker Thompson)0http://chainringaction.blogspot.com/2009/10/cool-canadians.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16417555.post-6466980175403753451Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:48:00 +00002009-10-08T11:15:42.556-06:00I love this area! From Durango to Telluride to Moab, my friends, wife and I captured several rides and hikes throughout the area - enjoy...The Rides:Whole Enchilada - Moab, UTMolass Pass to White Creek to Coal Creek - Durango, COThe Hike:Ice Lakes - Silverton, COhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChainRingAction/~3/gEHNlLXq8Mg/late-fall-pics-from-durango-telluride.htmlwalkersmooth@gmail.com (Walker Thompson)0http://chainringaction.blogspot.com/2009/10/late-fall-pics-from-durango-telluride.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16417555.post-2267193015038072463Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:37:00 +00002009-10-07T06:39:58.479-06:00Great post on the TechCrunch blog about Google's love of all things unique...Google’s new logo is a barcode which, as far as we can tell, says “Google.” Today is the 57th anniversary of the first patent on the bar code. Inventors Norman Woodland and Bernard Silver filed the patent on October 1949, and it was granted, No. 2,612,994 (pdf), on October 7, 1952. The original patent was for a system http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChainRingAction/~3/nGHnyQirfTU/googles-celebration-of-bar-code.htmlwalkersmooth@gmail.com (Walker Thompson)0http://chainringaction.blogspot.com/2009/10/googles-celebration-of-bar-code.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16417555.post-3833343987510172643Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:19:00 +00002009-10-08T06:48:32.161-06:00The blog SplitterChoss.com has an incredible interview with Andrew Bisharat, senior editor at Rock and Ice, about his new book SCFTRTRTFCS, or Sport Climbing: From Top Rope to Redpoint, Techniques For Climbing Success. According to the interview, Bisharat tells SplitterChoss.com his inspiration to write the book comes from an honest desire to try to help people improve as free climbers and enjoy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChainRingAction/~3/lHZAN8wZv8M/from-verdepr-blog-new-climbing-book.htmlwalkersmooth@gmail.com (Walker Thompson)0http://chainringaction.blogspot.com/2009/10/from-verdepr-blog-new-climbing-book.htmlen-usWalker ThompsonnonadultChain Ring Action: A Podcast For Your Mind