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January 18, 2012
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#SOPA & #PIPA are Bailouts

The film, television and music industry have long complained about piracy, even before the internet was ever around. Since it’s arrival, they have hated and feared it as it quickly eroded their business model. Instead of adapting in a way that would allow the internet to work for them, they have decided to ask for a “bailout” to protect their outdated system. Yes, it’s a bailout, and here’s why…

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Nope, Sorry — It’s Not Ok.

It’s 2012, can we agree that it’s not ok to deny people equal rights, based on your religious or personal beliefs? The idea that you can enjoy and celebrate our basic freedoms while denying them to another group is the ultimate in hypocrisy.

YUNO @Yammer?

Avelient is giving Yammer a shot again. During the testing phase, I’ve been collecting observations about the product and thought I’d write up a more compressive outline of our experience.

Thankful

This year, I’m skipping the presents and typical seasonal shopping stress and instead simply focusing on the things I am thankful for.

It’s Leadership, not the Generation that Matters, Stupid.

Every generation thinks that the following generation doesn’t value them enough, that their music is too loud and that their skirt is too short. It’s a fact of life for each generation and it’s been happening since the beginning of time.

Work

We are now taking bookings starting in March. Kick-start your web project, connect here: west@avelient.com.

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