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This was passed along to me -- see below:

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Article: http://www.newsweek.com/id/233131

It's important to give recognition where recognition is due.

In April 2009 we held our first-ever grass-roots door64 Tech Fair in Austin: a community event to exhibit local technology companies...from budding start-ups to the big guys.

As you may know, I use iContact.com for sending out my weekly door64 newsletter. It looks like iContact had a security breach recently, though they have not confirmed it to date.

Earlier this week I found a video on FORA.tv by Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs titled "Discovery, Realization, and Lamb Castration":

Well, I am humbled and honored all at the same time in being nominated for the 2010 Texas Social Media Awards:

http://www.statesman.com/news/content/standing/awardcomments.html?NomID=...

This morning we had the first door64 Austin Meet-up of 2010 at the Triumph Cafe. We probably had around 70 folks show up for over 2 hours, swamping the outdoor patio, and hanging out inside too. Here's some random photos from the morning:
Flickr Photos | Facebook Fan Page

Wanted to share two stories. One is that I was approached by a door64 member who really appreciated a recent conversation about Moms returning to work after a long time off while care of the family. Realize that the conversations, guidance, and suggestions made in the online discussions may help others who you may never meet in person.

Secondly, I met many people today who never attended a networking event before. One person in particular said he was nervous initially, but then realized everyone was there for the express purpose of meeting someone new. He's exactly right. Come with the intention to meet new people, and even have lunch with some people you meet. Nothing like a meal to help cement a relationship.

The next door64 meet-up in Austin is on the calendar. See you then!