Archive for July, 2008



Dark Thoughts from The Dark Knight

My first thoughts walking away from Dark Knight were dark thoughts. This film was, at times, too believable for a comic book hero. Yes, I realize that Nolan and the writers intentionally recast Batman out of the traditional hero role; however, in doing so they changed the comic book appeal, lost the frivolity and unbelievability […]

I’m sure most of you have noticed that NetworkInAustin.com is not what it once was when we launched this site in early 2005. This is about to change. Stay tuned, especially around our target date of 9/1/2008.

When I originally launched NIA in April of 2005 it had nearly 100% of my attention. At roughly the same time my first daughter was conceived. Fast forward 8 months to a conversation I had with my wife. We were both running start-up businesses. They were both profitable, but not nearly profitable enough to support our growing family. Since then NIA has been on the back burner and not received very much of my attention.

I’m a little upset with myself that it’s taken this long, but thanks to a great conversation with one of my business coaches, Stan Tyler, he made the solution sound all too easy. Since that conversation and another referral Stan provided we’re roughly 30 days away from a complete relaunch.

There were some major flaws in my original business model (primarily in the pricing). We’ve found a simple solution for some of these gaps and I know you’re going to be pleased.

You’ll certainly find updates on this blog, but for the best source of news please subscribe to the Weekly Referral e-mail newsletter (also about to be reborn).

We’re really excited about this new direction and appreciate your ongoing support.

Happy Networking!

-Scott

Today’s Austin Statesman has an interesting, if not predictable article about California investors being disproportionately represented in Austin area foreclosures. We’ve participated in several sales by California investors (not ones that we sold to though) bailing out, some of which were short sales or pre-foreclosures.

As the Austin real estate market …

Awesomest Zombie Site Ever

Thanks to Dadd for this one:

Created by Mingle2.com (Dating for non-zombies)

Reposted from Steven’s Blog: Two and Two Makes Five
Amy and Steven have been writing and posting about Zimbabwe for a long time, and this year they’ve formalized a relationship between ServLife and Family Praise Fellowship, the church that is running Musha Wevana children’s home. Steven wanted to repost here the story from ServLife’s website about […]

6 Minute, Award-winning Short film

Here’s an award-winning short done by a friend, David Avila. It was winner of “Audience Favorite” at the 2008 Austin 48hr. Film Festival, and also received Best Graphics & Editing awards. They were given 48 hours to script, shoot, act, edit, write music, do sound effects and edit.
The film is about a former Cold War […]

Wordless Friday Fives

Some funny pictures.
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Not An Eating Disorder Victim…

I thought that this montage of The Evolution of Barry Bonds was rather interesting. Includes stats and pics. Click the picture below for the link.

Now if you’ll excuse me, there’s a stupid crying baby outside I need to go throw something at. *sigh*
found via fark.com

Andy Widman’s Funeral

FORT MYERS, Fla.- “If you knew Andy, you knew he was a dreamer, he dreamed of changing the world,” these were the emotional words of Officer Andrew “Andy” Widman’s wife, Susanna.
She was lead up to the podium at the side of her brother, to tell the more than 2,500 people attending her husband’s funeral, about […]

Westminster Book Sale 50% off

Check out Westminster’s 50% off Summer Sale. In my opinion, these are some of the better deals:

New Testament Theology: Magnifying God in Christ (Hardcover) by Schreiner, Thomas R.
$44.99 $22.50

Breaking the Idols of Your Heart: How to Navigate the Temptations of Life (Paperback) by Dan B. Allender and Tremper Longman III
$15.00 $7.50

Gospel-Centered Hermeneutics: Foundations and Principles […]