We're off to Austin, TX this afternoon for a busy weekend of eating, shopping, watching tomorrow's game between TEXAS and the Wyoming Cowboys and remembering Ungarski.
Last year these two teams played up in Laramie where the Pokes welcomed the 'Horns to 7200 feet, which Texas graciously accepted.
Now it's time to welcome UW to the house that Bevo built. Lower altitude, more humidity and about 60-thousand more fans.
The Pokes led at the half last year, but Texas plays the full 60 minutes. Just ask Nebraska.
The pre-game will be extra special, honoring a fallen Cowboy (can't wait to hear the Show Band of the South West play Cowboy Joe) and of course, honoring those lost on 9-11.
There are some terrific games this weekend including:
#17 Florida State at #10 Oklahoma
#12 Miami (FL) at #2 Ohio State
#18 Penn State at #1 Alabama and....
Austin Peay at Middle Tennessee. (Hey, they have fans too!)
There already have been some upsets, and there likely will be more Saturday. It's the excuse we're using for being LAST in our college football pool. Oh how the mighty have fallen.
College Football. The greatest game on earth. Enjoy!
Brian Olson
Conversation Starters LLC
"We start the conversation about you"
Friday, September 10, 2010
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Some "Fresh" air in 2010 Campaign
Let me start out by saying none of the below is in anyway meant to endorse any particular candidate. You're all smart enough to make your own decisions.
We've all seen/heard political attack ads, highly produced with a stern announcer accusing the opposition of, well, pure evil. Sometimes it's the candidate's campaigns themselves, often times various groups with positive sounding names with messages that are anything but.
It's why I'm encouraged by a couple of campaigns where things are decidly opposite of the traditional political wisdom that attack, attack, attack is the way to run a campaign.
In the Colorado 6th Congressional District, Democrat John Flerlage is running against incumbant Republican Mike Coffman. Both are Marines. I've had the opportunity to listen to, and ask questions of both at forums sponsored by the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce. In both cases, neither even mentioned the other's name. They simply laid out their agendas and answered often tough but fair questions. They talked about issues important to everyone in the audience and offered their ideas and solutions.
If anyone knows about attacking, it's Marines. But in this case, civility is the rule. I applaud both Coffman and Flerlage for thinking about what's best for me and my family, instead of attacking each other.
Meanwhile, Denver Mayor and Democrat John Hickenlooper is running for Governor. He has one ad which makes fun of attack ads. In the spots he says that everytime he sees or hears one he feels like taking a shower. Which in the ad, he promptly does, over and over again.
Funny and to the point. Good for him.
The political process in our country, to be blunt, stinks. If ever there was a time for civility, a need for the best interests of the American People, it's now. Candidates that spend more time talking about what's best for America, and not throwing mud, just might get elected.
It's worth a try.
Brian Olson
Conversation Starters LLC
"We start the conversation about you"
We've all seen/heard political attack ads, highly produced with a stern announcer accusing the opposition of, well, pure evil. Sometimes it's the candidate's campaigns themselves, often times various groups with positive sounding names with messages that are anything but.
It's why I'm encouraged by a couple of campaigns where things are decidly opposite of the traditional political wisdom that attack, attack, attack is the way to run a campaign.
In the Colorado 6th Congressional District, Democrat John Flerlage is running against incumbant Republican Mike Coffman. Both are Marines. I've had the opportunity to listen to, and ask questions of both at forums sponsored by the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce. In both cases, neither even mentioned the other's name. They simply laid out their agendas and answered often tough but fair questions. They talked about issues important to everyone in the audience and offered their ideas and solutions.
If anyone knows about attacking, it's Marines. But in this case, civility is the rule. I applaud both Coffman and Flerlage for thinking about what's best for me and my family, instead of attacking each other.
Meanwhile, Denver Mayor and Democrat John Hickenlooper is running for Governor. He has one ad which makes fun of attack ads. In the spots he says that everytime he sees or hears one he feels like taking a shower. Which in the ad, he promptly does, over and over again.
Funny and to the point. Good for him.
The political process in our country, to be blunt, stinks. If ever there was a time for civility, a need for the best interests of the American People, it's now. Candidates that spend more time talking about what's best for America, and not throwing mud, just might get elected.
It's worth a try.
Brian Olson
Conversation Starters LLC
"We start the conversation about you"
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Why support Chemo101.com?
Chemo101.com enters its second week in the Pepsi Refresh Challenge for a $250,000 grant to help launch the site as effective as possible. Think of Chemo101.com as a "Future Shock-Shock Absorber" for chemotherapy patients, their caregivers and health care providers.
We're hanging in there on voting, but not near as high as we need to be to have a shot to win. Full details on how to vote are on the website. Just click the links.
Here's a video that best shows why your vote for Chemo101 is so important to so many people.
Not having cancer is like not being in a car accident today. But what about tomorrow? Please support Chemo101.com with your votes every day through September 30.
Thanks,
Brian Olson
Conversation Starters LLC
"We start the conversations about you"
We're hanging in there on voting, but not near as high as we need to be to have a shot to win. Full details on how to vote are on the website. Just click the links.
Here's a video that best shows why your vote for Chemo101 is so important to so many people.
Not having cancer is like not being in a car accident today. But what about tomorrow? Please support Chemo101.com with your votes every day through September 30.
Thanks,
Brian Olson
Conversation Starters LLC
"We start the conversations about you"
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Never Quit
This sage piece of advice was posted on Andrew Hudson's website today and I thought it worth sharing.
NEVER QUIT
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest, if you must, but don't you quit.
Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about,
When he might have won had he stuck it out;
Don't give up though the pace seems slow--
You may succeed with another blow.
Often the goal is nearer than,
It seems to a faint and faltering man,
Often the struggler has given up,
When he might have captured the victor's cup,
And he learned too late when the night slipped down,
How close he was to the golden crown.
Success is failure turned inside out--
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far,
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit--
It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.
- Author unknown
Brian Olson
Conversation Starters LLC
"We start the conversation about you"
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest, if you must, but don't you quit.
Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about,
When he might have won had he stuck it out;
Don't give up though the pace seems slow--
You may succeed with another blow.
Often the goal is nearer than,
It seems to a faint and faltering man,
Often the struggler has given up,
When he might have captured the victor's cup,
And he learned too late when the night slipped down,
How close he was to the golden crown.
Success is failure turned inside out--
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far,
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit--
It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.
- Author unknown
Brian Olson
Conversation Starters LLC
"We start the conversation about you"
Monday, September 6, 2010
Why we love Colorado
Just got back from a wonderful weekend in the Wet Mountain Valley. Forgot my HD Cam (like a dork) but thank goodness for my Nano-Cam.
Happy Labor Day everyone!!
Brian Olson
Conversation Starters LLC
"We start the conversations about you"
Happy Labor Day everyone!!
Brian Olson
Conversation Starters LLC
"We start the conversations about you"
Friday, September 3, 2010
BEVO Blog: Opening Weekend
It has begun. College football season. Already one surprise with Utah knocking off soon to be not #15 Pittsburgh.
The big match-up comes Monday Night, (Monday Night College Football?) when #3 Boise State plays #10 Virginia Tech. In our weekly pool, which we WON last year, I'm picking Virginia Tech to send Boise back to the blue, blue fields of Idaho. That said, if Boise State were to go undefeated this season they deserve a shot at the national championship.
While the NFL is great, College Football is where it's at. The students, the alumni and of course the teams and traditions are unique in sports. Mascots and marching bands. Wow. It's the happiest time of the year.
We're excited to journey to Austin next weekend for the Texas home opener against Wyoming. 'Q at the Salt Lick, a visit to the Co-op and then the game. HOOK'EM!!
As for this weekend, Rice, it's what's for dinner.
Enjoy the weekend and regardless of your favorite team, cheer them on and cheer them on loud.
And please take time to support Chemo101.com for the Pepsi Refresh Grant. Make a difference!
Brian Olson
Conversation Starters LLC
"We start the conversations about you"
The big match-up comes Monday Night, (Monday Night College Football?) when #3 Boise State plays #10 Virginia Tech. In our weekly pool, which we WON last year, I'm picking Virginia Tech to send Boise back to the blue, blue fields of Idaho. That said, if Boise State were to go undefeated this season they deserve a shot at the national championship.
While the NFL is great, College Football is where it's at. The students, the alumni and of course the teams and traditions are unique in sports. Mascots and marching bands. Wow. It's the happiest time of the year.
We're excited to journey to Austin next weekend for the Texas home opener against Wyoming. 'Q at the Salt Lick, a visit to the Co-op and then the game. HOOK'EM!!
As for this weekend, Rice, it's what's for dinner.
Enjoy the weekend and regardless of your favorite team, cheer them on and cheer them on loud.
And please take time to support Chemo101.com for the Pepsi Refresh Grant. Make a difference!
Brian Olson
Conversation Starters LLC
"We start the conversations about you"
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Why you should support Chemo101.com
Last night, Tammy Vigil of FOX31 KDVR in Denver did a wonderful profile piece about Chemo101.com's efforts to win a coveted Pepsi Refresh Grant for "Refreshing ideas that change the world."
Most poignant are the words of cancer survivor Erika Hanson Brown.
Please, watch the story then go to Chemo101 for links to vote. You can vote every day through September 30. You can make a difference.
Thank you.
Brian Olson
Conversation Starters LLC
"We start the conversations about you"
Most poignant are the words of cancer survivor Erika Hanson Brown.
Please, watch the story then go to Chemo101 for links to vote. You can vote every day through September 30. You can make a difference.
Thank you.
Brian Olson
Conversation Starters LLC
"We start the conversations about you"
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