Special Interests
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My Brain on EEG
I'm a Science Geek. I've loved Science, of all kinds, for as long as I can remember. I majored in Science from High School on and got my University degree in Microbiology (although I work with computers). In College, I also discovered Psychology and participated in as many Psych labs as I could, whether for… Continue reading
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Aim for the Gold
Archery is the only sport I've ever loved. I took fencing, bowling, riflery, and pistol classes in college Phys Ed and I enjoyed them all, but archery was by far my favorite. I've loved it since I first tried it, in 6th grade. I was on the Archery Team for four years in college. But,… Continue reading
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Synergy: MBTI, the WWW, and Me
A Long Time Ago, in a World Now Far Far Away… In 1993 I was introduced to two tools that had a profound effect on the direction my work and interests would take. The first of these was the World Wide Web (WWW). I wasn't certain, at first, how useful it would be. (:-) But… Continue reading
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Lyons to Lot: a Landmark Vanishes
The former San Bruno Lyons restaurant is… gone. As of today, it's a vacant lot. It was something of a landmark. Lyons restaurants dated from the late 50s to mid 60s. Lyons used to be a popular 24-hour coffee-shop restaurant in this part of California. We ate there often before the chain folded back in… Continue reading
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Emotional Intelligence and Type
Yesterday, I attended a workshop entitled "Linking Type and Emotional Intelligence for Effectiveness". The workshop was presented by Roger Pearman for BAAPT (the Bay Area Association for Psychological Type). (Flyer) In the morning, we learned the basics of Emotional Intelligence (EQ). "The role of emotions in cognition is pervasive and ubiquitous. Perception and judgement in… Continue reading
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The MBTI is Nothing Like Astrology
I've been meaning to write this post for a while, but I haven't had the right nudge until now. But today, someone gave me that nudge. Every now and then, someone blathers about the MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) being no better or worse than Astrology. The articles make for amusing punditry, but they miss an… Continue reading
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Pinterest Explained
Recently in Twitter, someone asked: … could somebody explain Pinterest to me? I literally do not understand what I'm looking at. There were several replies, mostly suggesting that it's largely used by women to save pictures of their imaginary lives or their dream weddings. The original poster also added: …Ordinarily I scoff at the very… Continue reading
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My Name is Me
(Posted under the category, Supporters at My Name is Me. The site supports your freedom to choose the name you use on social networks and other online services. My name is Vicki. That's not the name on my birth certificate or how the IRS knows me. It _is_ the name my mother gave me. My… Continue reading
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Why I love Twitter
The Inauguration of our 44th US President is on Tuesday (Yes We Can!) and I have been enjoying a front-row seat at several events this weekend. Well, maybe not exactly the front row, but close. Sort of. Continue reading
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Does Your Vote Count?
One of two men will run the country for the next four years. Which one is the better choice? Please vote. And please make sure your vote counts. Continue reading
Slightly Off KIlter 