Author: Dave

I've always been curious about the world beyond my own backyard. While many people spend their entire lives close to where they were born, I've been fortunate enough to travel across the United States and around the world. Every place I've visited has challenged my assumptions in one way or another and reminded me that, despite our differences, people often have far more in common than they realize. I don't write to tell personal stories for the sake of telling them, and I don't believe every article needs to revolve around me. Instead, I enjoy using my experiences as a starting point for exploring larger ideas. Whether it's something I noticed while walking through a market overseas, a conversation with someone from another culture, or simply observing how different communities solve similar problems, I'm interested in the lessons those moments can teach all of us. Travel has given me perspective, but it has also taught me humility. The more places I visit, the more I realize there is still to learn. Every culture has something worth appreciating, and every journey has a way of expanding how we see the world and our place within it. When I write, my goal is simple: to share thoughtful observations, compare perspectives, and encourage curiosity. I hope readers come away having learned something new—not just about another place, but about the world we all share. If one of my articles inspires someone to look at a familiar idea differently, ask a new question, or venture a little farther than they otherwise might have, then I've accomplished exactly what I set out to do.

Asakusa – Tokyo, Japan

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Went to Asakusa in Tokyo, Japan today. Here are some photos of the things I saw while I was there. Related Posts Photos of Drive Between Sagami-ono to Narita, Japan Tokyo Tower Ueno Zoo

Poignant Thoughts on the Swine Flu

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Grilling Tip

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As every Southerner knows, come spring it is time to get ready for that all-important cooking technique of the south — outdoor grilling! I have just found out there are several stores (not just in the South) where you can…

Management Challenges

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[Abstract] The purpose of this document is to describe what types of management challenges can be incurred based upon a scenario of Kucera Clothier‚ introducing a collaboration system into their organization. Also included within this document are methods that can…

Security Concerns of a Collaboration System

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[Abstract] The purpose of this document is to analyze the collaboration system that is to be migrated into the Kucera Clothier‚Äôs company and identify security concerns with the system, as well as, identify methods to minimize the risk of an…

Not in the Travel Brochure

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An Actual Craig’s List Personal AD

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To the Guy Who Tried to Mug Me in Downtown Savannah night before last. Date: 2009-05-27, 1 :43 a.m. E.S.T. I was the guy wearing the black Burberry jacke t that you demanded that I hand over, shortly after you…

Problems Incurred When Implementing New Technology

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[Abstract] The purpose of this document is to describe what types of problems are most likely to be incurred while implementing a technology into an organization, such as the collaboration system into the organization for Kucera Clothiers scenario. Also included…

Collaboration System

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[Abstract] The purpose of this document is to provide an implementation and management plan, as part of a scenario, for implementing a collaboration system into Kucera Clothiers. Included within this document is a definition of the organizational goals or communication…

Obama was tricked

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IRS Audit

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At the end of the tax year the IRS sent an inspector to audit the books of a synagogue. While he was checking the books, he turned to the Rabbi and said, “I notice you buy a lot of candles.…

Project “Phasing In”

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[Abstract] The purpose of this document is to explain the term ‚Äúphase in‚Äù and how it relates to phasing in a server cluster. Also included within this document is an explanation of what type of risk analysis needs to be…

Motivational Posters #3

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Problems a Business Can Incur

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[Abstract] The purpose of this document is to describe what types of problems are most likely to be incurred while implementing a technology into an organization, such as the collaboration system into the organization for Kucera Clothiers scenario. Also included…

Scenario Proposal of a Server Cluster

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[Abstract] The purpose of this document is to provide a proposal for a server cluster that will be introduced to Kucera Clothiers. This proposal is based upon a scenario of Kucera Clothiers is looking to improve communications between their corporate…

Proposed Server Cluster for Scenario Business

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[Abstract] The purpose of this document is to provide a proposal for a server cluster that will be introduced to Kucera Clothiers. This proposal is based upon a scenario of Kucera Clothiers is looking to improve communications between their corporate…

“Phase In” Equipment into Business Operations

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[Abstract] The purpose of this document is to explain the term ‚Äúphase in‚Äù and how it relates to phasing in a server cluster. Also included within this document is an explanation of what type of risk analysis needs to be…

Cat on the Roof

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A man left his cat with his brother while he went on vacation for a week. When he came back, the man called his brother to see when he could pick the cat up. The brother hesitated, then said, “I’m…

Hey, Mister

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A lady was telling her neighbor that she saw a man driving a pick-up truck down the interstate, and a dog was hanging onto the tail gate for dear life! She said if the pick-up truck driver hadn’t been going…