Karl Sydow

Ignite Dallas #1 – March 3rd 2010, Granada Theater

by Karl Sydow on February 24, 2010

After my submission of a presentation topic to the Ignite Dallas organizers, I was selected as one of the 16 presenters for the upcoming March 3rd event at the Granada Theater. I have chose a topic that I, and many I know, have struggled with over many years, Smoking. I consider myself a pro on [...]

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Fiesta Mundo – Opportunities in Social Media

by Karl Sydow February 9, 2010

I am posting a job board for Fiesta Mundo. Although I am not employed by them, I am working on the construction of their facilities and am intrigued by the concept. I cant help but think of all the possibilities in Social Marketing and Social Media within the Hispanic community. Here is a link to their Full time Positions [...]

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Culture – Web 2.0’s Biggest Hurdle

by Karl Sydow January 24, 2010

I have recently been working on a Web 2.0 management product for the construction Industry. As I have gone through this process I have encountered many challenges, some of my own deficiency and knowledge, but foremost the existing culture among builders and construction managers.
Its seems odd to me that after the year we have had in this industry, company principles, are still [...]

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Google Wave – 10 less Common Uses & Upgrades

by Karl Sydow January 12, 2010

There has been a number of articles and blog post about “What Google Wave can be used for” (My favorites are in my Delicious). I have a few suggestions myself. I am sure others have already mentioned some of these, but I have not seen them or been able to find any instances of the key words [...]

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Industry Mashup’s – Remix Innovation

by Karl Sydow January 9, 2010

In our present economy most industries are, or have experienced changing methods to reach changing markets. These method changes seem to always start with cutbacks, and the largest area seeing cutbacks are (of course) employees, quickly followed by systems and locations. At least for me and the industry for which I belong, this is what I have seen to be the natural [...]

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Lomography by Kristina Sydow – Christmas 2009

by Karl Sydow January 3, 2010

After 12 days of Travel, Friends, & Family we are left with treasures thanks to my beautiful wife and her new Diana +. I had the photos printed and I would have to say they all seemd to be mistakes and (kind of costly) lessons. But behold, after scanning the photos and very simple adjustments, it is clear to me that Lomography [...]

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My Son Playing The Harp & Dancing!

by Karl Sydow January 2, 2010

Here is jack Playing the harmonica, fairly well actually. I can’t say the same for my guitar playing, at least we’re in key.

Here is Jack Dancing, Again with the horrible guitar.

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Google Wave As a Social Networking Tool – Whats in it for my Interest or Profession? P2

by Karl Sydow December 31, 2009

Well, After a month or more with Google Wave my initial take was, at least, partially wrong. Although I’ve talked, Waved and Tweeted with many that had the same initial opinion, Google Wave is not relative to the amount of contacts you have (as I first thought). I will however, stick by may first comment that, an Objective for your Wave is essential. But [...]

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Google Wave – Chat or Collaboration P1

by Karl Sydow December 11, 2009

I’ve been using Google Wave for a couple of weeks now and from a construction management perspective, I can see some real potential. Although my Wave contacts are few, I have picked up some quality professionals such as http://www.dunlopdevelopment.com and Quitelucid (by the way, thanks for the invite James). This is probably obvious, but the real key is having people [...]

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Big Projects Come & Go In Dallas – Here are a few links

by Karl Sydow December 10, 2009

All the hotels in this town and the City of Dallas thinks we need another. Excpet this one is owned by the city. Good for new work to the area, but this being a mixed-use is kind of scary when you look at all the vacancy’s in Victory.
Dallas City Hall – Convention Center Hotel
Victory is complete, [...]

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