edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Feb 10, 2012, 10:53 am
Yesterday was a rather busy day.  Not only for me, but also for the team at Autism Speaks.  They hit 1,000,000 fans on Facebook.   Let's just say that takes a lot of hard work to press through to reach that many people who will actually 'like' a page.  More Here...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Jan 28, 2012, 5:08 pm
Last Week I shared that Autisable entered a contest on facebook to win $10,000 in free facebook advertising. This contest runs in three parts..... More Here...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Jan 26, 2012, 4:53 pm
Meet Lou.  He's another father, like myself, who deals with Autism on a daily basis. He created this video, and I echo his words.   The simplicity of this video says it all. Make note of the statistics he shares - and let me know if this surprises you. I suggest turning up the volume (hey, it's a...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Jan 24, 2012, 7:57 am
We're on a quest - to win $10,000 in facebook advertising. YOU have the opportunity to help out Just LIKE Autisable.com's Facebook page. Don't have a facebook account?  That's ok - just recommend and share this post.... If you make a post about this quest - let me know and I'll link it on thi...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Jan 23, 2012, 7:19 am
YOU have the opportunity to help out Autisable, without spending a dime. IF you have a facebook account, LIKE Autisable's facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/autisable Why?  Facebook Marketing solutions is awarding small businesses advertising throughout their network - up to $10,000 in FREE AD...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Jan 19, 2012, 2:57 pm
The two laws that many did not know about - SOPA and PIPA - came to full view yesterday when over 10,000 websites and hundreds of thousands of people protested and contacted their Representatives. More Here...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Jan 18, 2012, 10:27 am
Wikipedia, Redditt and several other websites are shutting down for a day in protest of SOPA and PIPA. What is SOPA and PIPA?  More Here...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Jan 16, 2012, 6:28 am
Many of us who blog just want to share some basic thoughts - or at least want to journal down some ideas now and then for later reference. Many of us who blog also want to have a sense of privacy, hence the usernames and not wanting to connect with people using Facebook. I started my blogging as a m...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Jan 8, 2012, 3:55 pm
The above picture shows about what I'd like to have as a home office, with the addition of a professional microphone and the right audio equipment that I could do voice over work for. I've always enjoyed doing voices, impressions and the like...and one day I'd love to do some voice over work for an...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Jan 4, 2012, 5:14 pm
I like watching mystery shows.  You know, whodunits.   However, my biggest criticism of most crime shows is that they are rather formulaic in their approach.   Usually the person who committed the crime was revealed within the first 15 minutes of the show - and it takes the rest of the 45 minut...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Jan 3, 2012, 8:13 pm
Brielle LaCosta is Miss New Jersey 2011, Model, Motivational Speaker, Life and Pageant Coach, Advocate for AUTISM AWARENESS and BRAIN CANCER! She is also the Owner of www.houseofmotivation.com which provides counseling to young girls. She will be blogging on Autisable, sharing her experience and c...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Dec 28, 2011, 7:51 pm
April 1st, 2012.  I will be interviewed on The Coffee Klatch, an online radio program on Blog Talk Radio.  This will be kicking off Autism Awareness Month. More details coming soon, but the show is LIVE and will air from 9pm to 12am (yes, three hours). From there site: "The Coffee Klatch started...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Dec 9, 2011, 9:27 am
We may all have something that we are addicted to - for some it's the internet (Xanga? Facebook?), but for others it's more debilitating. More Here...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Dec 8, 2011, 8:25 pm
I wanted to thank everyone who read, recommended and spread the word about my friend Tamra.  I knew that an important matter like this would be shared and promoted by Xangans, as we tend to help one another wherever and whenever we can....one of the many reasons why I can proudly say I'm a Xangan. ...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Dec 8, 2011, 7:19 pm
I'm going on a journey. Not to any specific place, but rather to seek out stories from the families that regularly deal with Autism. I want to investigate what these families did to overcome specific issues.  I want to interview them, get their own stories documented. In many instances these people...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Oct 16, 2011, 1:55 pm
Well, it's official... I was on the local news.  Here I am, standing in front of the booth with the 'camera guy' asking me questions and mic'd up.  Thanks @hello_bianca for the pic. Several questions later, the quick interview was over, and I was back networking and sharing with people about the s...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Oct 15, 2011, 8:16 pm
    One of the challenges I have in promoting Autisable is trying to be in several places at once.   It's easy to do when everything is 'online', as one can use multiple 'tabs' on a web browser.  But what about those times when you have to 'meet the people' in public? So, I put the call out t...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Oct 14, 2011, 9:58 pm
Earlier this afternoon I had the opportunity to pick up the display and banner that will be a part of the Tidewater Autism Summit being hosted tomorrow. Here's a bit of a preview: and here's the banner that will be on the front of the table.... Looking forward to seeing it all together tomorrow....
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Oct 13, 2011, 7:13 pm
Have you seen something like this lately?  It's called a "QR-Code". It was originally designed for the automobile industry to track items at high speed. Now it's being used in conjunction with iPhones, iPad's, etc... so businesses can quickly share more information. For example, if you have an ipho...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Oct 7, 2011, 2:44 pm
For those who want to see me in person, and have an interest in Autisable in any way..... ... please recommend and share this post to get the word out, as there may be people who might be interested in attending and may be in the area.  If you'd like to help me or would like to know more, please k...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Oct 4, 2011, 10:25 am
So I'm reading several posts throughout Xanga, and have been noticing a trend.  It's the use of the above image.   The Xanga trademark logo on a mousepad. Just curious as to where people have received this image.   I know the answer to where it originated from, and will share later today.  ;...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Sep 28, 2011, 5:03 pm
When I first started blogging, I just wanted to share some thoughts that were on my mind about various topics. I really didn't have a purpose in what I was doing.  After all, I just had something to say that needed to be written down.  More Here...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Sep 23, 2011, 1:03 pm
For those that don't know, I also work on another site, Howtolearn.com. Well, we're testing something out, and it's been fun seeing various results come in on how people learn best. Are you a visual learner?  an Auditory learner? or learn best via kinesthetic (take the quiz to find out what that me...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Sep 1, 2011, 8:23 pm
With so many people on facebook, sometimes we may find ourselves on Facebook, rather than on Xanga at a quick moment.  There's also the aspect of keeping in touch with Xanga related sites via facebook mobile... More Here...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Aug 30, 2011, 12:57 pm
It's been an interesting summer, what with that thing called life that keeps calling us from time to time. Now that summertime is closing and school is beginning, with fall right around the corner, it dawned on me that we have 4 months left in this year.... oh, snap! Ending this month we do have to ...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Jul 17, 2011, 8:13 am
I've been a part of the blogosphere for over a decade now, and I've seen the best in people - and the worst. One issue that comes up is the issue of trolls and cyberbullying.  These are people that range from the rude comment, to posts that can actually cause distress in others.  Sometimes lighthe...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Jul 7, 2011, 5:23 pm
Growing up I remember visiting my Grandfather every summer.  It was fun, swimming in the pool - going to Disneyland or Six Flags...it was a blast. Also hearing what he did to contribute to the Space race, designing rocket engines - all the way from the early days through the Space Shuttle.  More H...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Jul 7, 2011, 2:11 pm
I've been asked time and time again about these 'Ish' sites (@lovelyish, @healthkicker...etc...) and why they are around still ....especially since I deal with @Autisable. This is more of a historical perspective from my point of view on this subject - feel free to chime in if you think differently...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Jul 6, 2011, 5:30 pm
People blog, some people don't, but we all have a message we want to share - or at the very least want to record somewhere.  Others don't want to share things online, but we all have an opinion about something.  We also want to express our opinions and connect with other people....(or at least fee...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Jun 23, 2011, 7:26 pm
Ever get those times where you can't seem to find the words to express yourself? If you know those folks at Auto-Tune the News, you might have known or seen Sarah Gregory. Now, this video is a few months old - but I still come across some good vids even though they've been around awhile.   I like ...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Jun 10, 2011, 1:16 pm
Ever experience those moments in life where you have to pause and reflect and realize that what you experienced was actually a turning point? I've had several of those moments these past couple of years in just the aspect of being a part of the Autism community. Who knew that I'd be so involved, and...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - May 20, 2011, 6:49 pm
We express ourselves a lot on the blogosphere, but many people have a tendency to hold back from sharing things. What holds you back?
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - May 14, 2011, 7:12 am
Ok, I've been in neglect of my blog.  Well - I've been a tad bit busier than usual.... However, a small respite is needed from the craziness due to Autism Society's Announcement - and so it's time for a bit of craziness....   Ok...crazy monkey dance over.... Back to the grind... and yes, my bra...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - May 7, 2011, 10:54 pm
Take a look at this ad for a dutch airline.  Now, would you participate in this conceptual idea?   What if there was an entire plan made up of Xangan's?  would that sound cool?
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - May 5, 2011, 7:27 pm
Ok, I like this guy.  Anyone who can be able to freestyle and throw down the lyrics/poems as quickly as this guy deserves some serious kudos. First there was the Pale White Guy Raps Fast video that is now over 9 Million views.... and now he's actually done an endorsment, but I think he pulls it of...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - May 2, 2011, 7:16 pm
Well, at least for Xanga and Autisable...but feel free to chime in your own announcement. (BFN Xanga News around the corner...read on - you'll see why my major absense in the blogosphere...) Xangateam announced our ability to recommend pulse updates - and also we can now recommend comments from a bl...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Apr 30, 2011, 9:46 am
Several years ago our home was infested with termites.  Let's just say it's a bit of a shock when you open up the front door and your house has a swarm of these things. Suffice it to say we were able to get the house treated and resolve the issues before anymore damage and was created.  However, i...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Apr 29, 2011, 5:35 pm
Ok, I like this guy.  Anyone who can be able to freestyle and throw down the lyrics/poems as quickly as this guy deserves some serious kudos. First there was the Pale White Guy Raps Fast video that is now over 9 Million views.... and now he's actually done an endorsment, but I think he pulls it of...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Apr 29, 2011, 10:14 am
Sometimes you come across a video that is just interesting, and as y'all know... and being that today is the wedding of William and Kate...I thought this one would work for the day... Comment, recommend, and spread the celebration around...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Apr 27, 2011, 12:33 pm
Ok, let's get the commercialism out of the way and address one common thing I have with the rest of mainstream america....I don't like bugs. My next three posts deal with the issue of bugs, termites, and even more involved and pesky - bed bugs. I've had my share of dealing with some bugs over the ye...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Apr 26, 2011, 7:28 pm
It was announced today that a father of three children who lives in Hugo, Michigan is now the new voice of the Aflac Duck. So yes, it wasn't me. Here's the announcement video from Aflac: So, what do you think...good choice?
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Apr 22, 2011, 8:37 pm
The other day I received a message wondering about BFN Xanga News and asking where I've been. Normally I wouldn't say anything in a post about this, but the question came up again - from several people. Of course the lack of posting regularly on my blog has been due to real life, and the management ...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Apr 18, 2011, 5:47 pm
I'm in a bit of a challenge at the moment, as I'm in the middle of something that I need some people to vote on... Hey, I'm getting back to the BFN thing as well.....and thanks to everyone's support... Here's the Challenge Below are two videos of the Autisable Logo being Animated (for future videos ...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Apr 17, 2011, 4:25 pm
I'm in a bit of a challenge at the moment, as I'm in the middle of something that I need some people to vote on... Hey, I'm getting back to the BFN thing as well.....and thanks to everyone's support... Here's the Challenge Below are two videos of the Autisable Logo being Animated (for future videos ...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Apr 14, 2011, 4:30 pm
Welcome back to the news that is Xangan - amongst other interwebz related doings in the online world.  Brought to you each week (unless my brain is completely fried)...So, let's get started, shall we? Top News (in no particular order): Xanga Blog a thon.   -...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Apr 11, 2011, 5:53 pm
Far to often when I'm public speaking, I find myself in a state of organized chaos  all the way up until the presentation is over.  Then, I get into a state of needing to chill out - as the adrenaline rush doesn't hit until it's all over.  In speaking with several other people who deal with publi...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Apr 1, 2011, 12:45 pm
Have you participated in an April Fool's Day moment?  If so, what was it?
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Mar 30, 2011, 9:33 pm
I was a bit shocked at first.  Someone else thinking of me, online no less. Who am I to refuse such a sweet gesture as this?  More Here...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Mar 28, 2011, 2:21 pm
Tomorrow Evening I'll be speaking at a local chapter of Autism Society to share about Autisable - and how it is serving the Autism Community. 7pm - 9pm EST at the Autism Society, 6300 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23502 Here is the Local Chapter's Website: http://www.tidewaterasa.org/ More in...
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edlives posted an article on Brain Fried Network - Mar 25, 2011, 7:04 am
I found out awhile back that a friend of mine who's nearly my height and build bought a mini Cooper.  He was really happy with it, as it's his favorite vehicle to commute in. Of course, I'd like a Ford F150...but that's just me....Especially since we only have just one vehicle - it'd be nice to ha...
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