Dichotomy Consulting

I’m in Miami this week, which means that I’m getting more exposure to what’s happening in Haiti than the average American. The Haitian community in Miami is among the largest outside of Haiti itself, so the earthquake story here has a very local emphasis. The death toll is currently estimated at half a million, and even if it were only a fraction of that, this would still qualify as a disaster of–dare I say it?–biblical proportions.

It gives me great pride that, once again, the United States (both the government and the people) will prove to be very generous in this time of need, even in the current economic climate. I just want to encourage that, so I’m using my small sphere of influence to do so.

Most of us are having trouble making the metaphorical ends meet. But I would wager that most of those within the reach of these words have been able to take time out for a flick or two recently. Imagine what could be accomplished if even half of the movie-goers this weekend decided to donate those $10 instead. Relief efforts are expensive and cash is what is needed most right now.

Text “HAITI” to 90999 to automatically donate $10 to Red Cross efforts to assist the victims of yesterday’s catastrophic quake in Haiti. The donation will be added to your phone bill, and it’s legitimate. Hell, do it a few times to cover the cost of Cokes, popcorn, and Raisinettes. You’ll experience the happy glow that comes from a good deed with the added bonus of not eating all that crap.

All hail Maximus, part of Virgin America’s Operation Chihuahua. Looking for a solution to the massive overpopulation of Chihuahuas in California Virgin America has partnered with the SF ACC, ASPCA, and SFO to fly some needy pups to loving new adoptive homes on the East Coast.

Haven’t heard any rumors? It’s just as well since we have no idea who would have been able to start one in the first place.

It’s been quiet ’round this neck of the blogosphere and will be so for a while. We’re moving Dichotomy HQ to points north. We’re headed to Tampa, “Cigar City” or, as I like to call it, “The Other Bay Area.” We’ll update you as soon as we can, and signs of life should be visible shortly thereafter.

Ironic but yet so true. All these months since the start of the Year of Our Lord Two-Thousand and Nine and it is only now that I get to launching the Dichotomy Consulting site/blog. Granted, there is still more work to be done but if I wait any longer I believe I may have to forgo the blog and launch that new AI-driven, holographic, talking-avatar thingy I’m sure someone is dreaming up for Web 4.0.

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