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What a great Lotusphere OGS (even if you weren't there)

raybilyk@gmail.com (The Lion King) — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:52:23 +0000

With 3 PC's and multiple applications and browser windows open, I just finished watching (via Twitter, a few liveblogging sessions and even a live video feed) the Opening General Session for Lotusphere 2009. I'm still digesting my notes and the vibe 'from the outside looking in', and I have to feed my daughter some breakfast, so I will have more to say in a bit.

Bloggers and Twitter folks, keep doing what you're doing... it's helping the rest of us keep up! Oh, and Ed Brill, could you please send me an application (or whatever I have to do) to get in that Blogger's Program?

Video: Who can solve the Mac vs PC issue?

raybilyk@gmail.com (The Lion King) — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:41:21 +0000

Why Lotus911 of course! Check it out:

If you're going to Lotusphere, it would make sense for you to check them out! Pedestals 424-427

(Thanks, Nathan for the ping!)

My Lotusphere Schedule (and an idea)

raybilyk@gmail.com (The Lion King) — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:37:40 +0000

Here's my Lotusphere schedule in case anyone is interested...
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Oh, that's right... I won't be there...

Have fun everyone... BLOG and TWITTER OFTEN!

I also have an idea, but I have to run a couple of tests... I may be able to participate from here (with your help)... more later!

Eric Mack and eProductivity (on Lotus Notes) mentioned on Lifehacker

raybilyk@gmail.com (The Lion King) — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:37:00 +0000

Congratulations to Eric Mack and his sweet looking product, eProductivity, which was mentioned by the GTD Guru himself, David Allen, when he was interviewed by Lifehacker about his new book.

Lifehacker: What's been your favorite productivity discovery of the last year (or recent years)?
DA: Eric Mack's eProductivity addition to Lotus Notes and Jott.

I have to admit that I have to call it 'sweet looking' because I haven't used it yet, but as I'm working on my 2009 goals (more on that later), I'm taking a look at the Getting Things Done approach.

Also, in case you didn't know, for those of you going to Lotusphere 2009, David and Eric will be presenting, hosting a BOF (Birds of a Feather) and Eric's company has a pedestal there. They are even giving away a 2009 eProductivity Reference database for the cost of your business card. (You Lotusphere attendees are SO LUCKY!)

Happy 2009!

raybilyk@gmail.com (The Lion King) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 06:11:29 +0000

I just want to wish everyone a safe and happy 2009! Last year, I said, "May it be better than the way 2007 ended! Peace and Good Will to all!"

Believe me, it was better... I still hope for Peace and Good Will to all!

Merry CHRISTmas!

raybilyk@gmail.com (The Lion King) — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 06:01:50 +0000

I just want to take time out to wish all of you a very Merry CHRISTmas! May Peace, Love and Joy be yours now and into the new year! Be safe out there as you travel, and please remember the 'reason for the season'...

A Geek's way to follow Santa tonight

raybilyk@gmail.com (The Lion King) — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:45:41 +0000

If you're like me, you are impressed how much Santa has evolved with the times. He and his elves (including the ones working at NORAD) are using some of the latest technology to keep us informed where he is (so we can go to sleep before he gets close to us, right?).

I saw this entry from PinStack.com that mentions how we can follow Santa using Google Maps Mobile. What I'm also excited about is that Santa (using an elf at NORAD) is using Twitter!

Geek on, Santa! Geek on!

Lazyweb: Can anyone help me find these Domino stats?

raybilyk@gmail.com (The Lion King) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:44:24 +0000

Our administration team received a request to find out the following stats:

Average number of in-box messages
Average number of items in Notes mail folders

According to the person making the request, "These do not need to be exact numbers, just as close as possible without taking too much effort to get the answers."

I can't wrap my mind around how to even begin... can anyone help me?

Swing and a miss as a Lotusphere Presenter

raybilyk@gmail.com (The Lion King) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:40:00 +0000

It looks like I'll be looking at Lotusphere from the outside again (unless I get some help from up above). My three submissions for sessions were a 'thanks, but no thanks'. Congrats to all of you who got selected to present! It's an honor to be selected. It looks like it will be the best Lotusphere yet!!!

Interesting anniversaries today - November 10th

raybilyk@gmail.com (The Lion King) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:36:19 +0000

The US Marine Corps were organized on this date in 1775. I've had an opportunity to meet a few marines over my lifetime, and for every Marine I've ever met, I was glad they were on our side defending our country and its interests.

Also on this date in 1969, 'Sesame Street' debuts, but for the life of me, I still can't tell you how to get there... but I keep looking (and watching)!

On a more somber note, on this date in 1975, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sinks on Lake Superior, killing 29 crewmembers.