Author: Stephen Meade

Great report from Coke on Water. Why are most companies focused on 3rd world water solutions? http://ow.ly/jScT9 The US wastes more water than most countries have.

Am judgning another business plan competition at UCLA. Always feel like the Simon Cowell of Judges when I do these things http://ow.ly/jITeW

Learned a new word for the day. “Imbroglio”. Love it when that happens. Anyone else know the definition? http://ow.ly/jB3oh

These are perfect circles, no foot prints. The 3 explanations they give in the article are lame. I’m going with Aliens. http://ow.ly/jyNTG

The Reality of going green? 84% of customers really dont’ care. They care more about saving money & not changing habits http://ow.ly/jtzLc

This is a picture of JPL and NASA. Wonder what this is? Anyone else think it looks like a being of some sort? http://ow.ly/jsasP

Interesting. You could almost read this article as saying less ice is good. More open waterways for transport & drilling http://ow.ly/jrQ3h

84% of consumers are resistant to going green. Money is cited as the #1 reason. When food costs go up, what then? http://ow.ly/jrPL0

I’ve been saying this a long time- Apple can’t win the big game long term. Has anyone held an Iphone up next to an NTC? http://ow.ly/jmQHH

The cascading effects of water (or the LACK thereof) are just starting. I wonder what the effect will be in 50 years? http://ow.ly/ixh2Z

Just spent three days at TED. Amazing speeches, amazing contacts, amazing people. TED: Ideas worth spreading http://ow.ly/ibHSw

Interesting. I just wish there was a usb port in my brain to share all the knowledge. Would save time in meetings. http://ow.ly/ibvX9

Just a matter of time till it’s delisted? I called this one from the beginning. Groupon ousts CEO Andrew Mason. http://ow.ly/i9lYd

The meteor in Russia was in space for 4.7 Billion years! As humans, we don’t event exist on the cosmic timeline. http://ow.ly/i4HBU

Sarah Miller works like crazy to pull this off. Big Kudos. Just happy to be part of the Team. Mobile Excellence Awards http://ow.ly/i4z8l

I keep saying it–Blue is the next green! In fifty years the fights over water will be non-stop. What will happen? http://ow.ly/hNs6S

Aha! Maybe Facebook is getting attacked. Though, I doubt it is Anonymous is going after them for taxes. http://ow.ly/hMh5A

More news from one of our portfolio companies. Progress. Cenoplex Announces Strategic Changes to Exec. Management Team http://ow.ly/hH7Bv

Science say Mars is freezing cold. Confirmed there’s life buried in Antarctic. Precursor announcement to life on mars? http://ow.ly/hH3Jt

Earth is like one grain of sand in all the beaches on Earth. We can’t really be alone..can we? 4.5B Earths | Fox News http://ow.ly/htSbw

I”m quoted by Brain Deagon in “The Emergence of Compassionate Consciousness”. It was after a speech by Tom Shadyac. http://ow.ly/hcUys

Speaking at USC School of Business this week for Seth Shapiro. Being joined by Dimitri Villard. BigBamboo, LLC http://ow.ly/hcUiu

Remember the Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster? That was 10 years ago this month. There’s a PBS Documentary coming out. http://ow.ly/hcT40

Does anyone remember the Space Shuttle Disaster?  That was 10 years ago this month.  Well, I’ve known about this documentary for about 8 years.  When I first heard about it, the story was around the “Tiny Torah”.  It has since...

Still waiting for the Venture Funds to flow like water–in water. Go ahead. Just in! It’s not cold on here! http://ow.ly/h31pv

On March 12th in New York, we are having a Gala Event for Carlos Slim. For tickets, tables, or sponsorship, let me know. http://ow.ly/h013D

Mark your calendars. I’m Gala Chair of an upcoming event honoring the philanthropy of Carlos Slim. Details soon. http://ow.ly/h00Ej

Will Phil be the first on “many” to leave the state? I believe so. The new song will be; Nee-Vaa-a-da, here we come. http://ow.ly/gZJwX

I wonder how long till there’s more people waiting in excitement for the next Android release, than for the next Iphone? http://ow.ly/gZIaL

Wind chills minus 15 BELOW in Chicago. 85 and sunny yesterday in LA. I guess the move to the West coast made sense. http://ow.ly/gZF2p

Water’s the precursor to life; either past or present. I wonder what “life” really existed on Mars in the Ancient past? http://ow.ly/gZEwA

Victor’s book with the Dalai Lama is a great read. The Wisdom of Compassion. Amazon Books http://ow.ly/gSlzq

Just had lunch with my friend Victor Chan who’s 3rd book is out with the Dali Lama & runs his foundation. Check him out. http://ow.ly/gSlfg

My quote for the day: Winners win, losers whine, grapes that don’t grow, die on the vine. Keep moving and keep motivated.

Another announcement of prior water on Mars. Wonder how long till an announcement of prior habitation. Pyramids anyone? http://ow.ly/gQJ9B

Made it Vegas for CES. First stop the Google Party. Arrived in style. Came out in the back of my buddy’s Limo. Makes for easy travel. Plus, getting to the events will be easier:) http://ow.ly/i/1lwOC

Woke up to sunshine in Chicago and was certainly fooled by the weather. Thought it was warm out. Wrong! Certainly not LA http://ow.ly/giiX3

Mobile Ad Spending keeps going up. This bodes well for Cenoplex, as we can play “relevant” messages in the call stream. http://ow.ly/gaSx3

Again- I think Google is the worlds biggest crack dealer. What happened to “do no evil”? Cancelling apps unless you pay? http://ow.ly/gaJMX

Geez. I just realized I’ll be flying on Dec. 21st; The “end” of the world. Is that a good or bad thing to be in the air at that time? Just checking. http://ow.ly/g7oUE

Yes another reason to find ways to conserve water and save money. My Wetrock, the company, is well positioned to help! http://ow.ly/fXf6i

Hurry up and “wait”. Seems prevailing thought is Hurricane Sandy was handled worse than Katrina. Will they ever change? http://ow.ly/fUXvc

Is Google like a Crack Dealer? Give you a taste for free, get you hooked, then charge you. So much for “do no evil’? http://ow.ly/fUX1L

Photo aps and photo sharing; the next big thing in mobile I have an idea for one. Simple sharing ap. Who’s with me!?! http://ow.ly/fRMB3

Trying again- here is the link to the Magnetic Space Highway Article in the LA Times. http://bit.ly/UCExuT

What little we really know about space. I wonder if the new highway supports faster travel. One day we may find out. http://ow.ly/fNk05

Ads aren’t quite on your phone yet, but certainly getting closer. Bodes well for Cenoplex. Sprints Moble ad program. http://ow.ly/fHlEH

Glad to know I’m not alone. I must have more than 5 cell phones sitting around. Guess I’m a hoarder. GadgetBox http://ow.ly/fH8G8

LA has “more” millionaires, but San Jose is “creating” more new ones. Add in San Fran. then its close. Hmmm. what to do? http://ow.ly/fELS2

Yet another reason for an authenticated celebrity site. OrionNation would give a voice to Angus; Did he really say this? http://ow.ly/fAF1f

I sound like a broken record- but the future of food, wars, and countries; will be fought over Water. China is up! http://ow.ly/fwTl3

The more things change, the more they say the same. Our EAMS software solved this problem 10 years ago. They never learn http://ow.ly/flzZl

I’ve written about the issues with Groupon previously. They’re shares fell below $3. Are the daily deals sites done? http://ow.ly/fajLH

Recent article on our company- cenoplex. FCC mandated 4 notification options and CP is the only company that does audio! http://ow.ly/eVztO

And it seems the trend continues. If this happens in Liberal LA, you know its happening everywhere. Fans boo Madonna http://ow.ly/ePqYC

I think as more and more people realize it’s “ok” to vote for Romney- the momentum may keep going. – http://ow.ly/eP0gt

How do we get more simple, home based solutions for the environment? That’s also what are are trying to accomplish at MyWetRock.com

I’m giving a presentation in 30 mins. called “Isolation is a Good Thing” to the Astia Group. Shoud be fun. http://ow.ly/eKhmN

Time is running out for discounted registration to the Crowd Funding event in LA. Check it out. Metropole Global http://ow.ly/eKclD

Another great entrepreneurial resource. Besides just Gust and Angel list, check out Vator.tv- Voice of the Entrepreneur http://ow.ly/eKbFL

Another great article on our compnay- Cenoplex. 1st Company to offer audio message insertions for cell phone companies. http://ow.ly/eKaqk

You’ve gotta love Mountain View (home of Google). Only place I know of that you can get yogurt from Yoogl–http://ow.ly/eK9Hf

Technology is getting crazy. Check out this virtual screen. What could you do with it? Apps? Programs? Super Cool! http://ow.ly/cAgXw

Social Media Manners- I added one; if you post on someone else’s wall and it’s deleted, don’t get mad, it’s their wall. http://ow.ly/czUPh

Prices will rise, lives will be lost, wars will be fought; over of this 1 vital element. Droughts are just the beginning http://ow.ly/ccwZd

This is a super cool calculator. Shows the impact of Greenhouse Gas against other items. # trees planted for instance. http://ow.ly/c4lil

A bunch of great stats about the connection between Energy and Water. Energy is used in every step of the water supply. http://ow.ly/c4kUO

Americans don’t really pay for water, its for delivery/disposal. Moving, pumping, treating uses10- 20% of all electricity http://ow.ly/c4kyr

Did you know it can take 2 KWH to treat and transport only 1 gallon of water? So, saving water saves electricity. http://ow.ly/c4ke5

Doing a lot of research on the link between water and energy. Do you know how much electricity is needed to treat water? http://ow.ly/c4k0Z

You might want to check your computer. There is a Malware virus that may knock thousands off Internet on Monday. http://ow.ly/c2qkH

If you haven’t checked out Ken Rutkowski and his new radio show, your missing out! Business Rockstars on AM 980 in LA. http://ow.ly/bYrJA

Do you ever wonder about synchronicity? What does it mean when you constantly see the number 111? Or the time 1:11?  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gahl-eden-sasson/111-meaning_b_802185.html

Today. Another all day event. Rockefeller Foundation- Celebrating the Centennial for Innovation. http://ow.ly/bQtR2

Busy, busy week in NY. First, an amazing group as always at the Clinton Global Initiative. Top notch attendees and content.

The Big Fix is a film about the Oil Spill and the impact of Big Oil on our Society. Coming soon. Go see it! http://ow.ly/bCLv4

Josh Tickell – Award winning Producer of “Fuel” has a new movie out as well. Have to go see the Big Fix! http://ow.ly/bCLtB

Oren Klaff: Pitch Anything; Speaking now. He says you need to re-frame the argument and get control. YOU have the Prize. http://ow.ly/bCLoK

The Cove Movie: was responsible for driving down over 1/2 the dolphin killings in Japan this year. http://ow.ly/bCLbN

Louie Psihoyos; Director of The Cove; states that 30,000 species disappear a year. Carbon is a big reason. http://ow.ly/bCL7T

Great speakers this morning as always at METal. Just heard Louie Psihoyos, who won the Oscar for The Cove. Has a new movie coming out.

Wars will be fought; Lives will be lost; Noble Prizes will be awarded- All around Water! LA Times and the Dry Lake Owens http://ow.ly/btUKh

This is nice. I haven’t been the youngest guy in the room in a LONG time! Just hanging with a bunch of Big Co. CFO’s. http://ow.ly/aZeng

Sometimes when you expect the worst, you are pleasantly surprised with the opposite. Great job Hotwire for your help! http://ow.ly/aCRiV