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Book Review: by Brad Lindemann
Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why
By Laurence Gonzales
 "The climb up the edge of the cliff was the hardest and most dangerous thing I'd ever done." Yates arrived at the top "shaking and so strung out that I had to stop still and calm myself." But it was that very ability to remain calm that made what they were about to do possible (p. 231). Seasoned British mountaineers, Joe Simpson and Simon Yates, had done many hard and dangerous things prior to attempting the first ever ascent of a perilous mountain face in the Peruvian Andes. However, nothing they'd ever done would compare to their fight for survival, as they descended from that unforgiving mountain in May of 1985.
Laurence Gonzales is contributing editor for National Geographic Adventure magazine and a lifelong student of the art and science of survival. His exhaustive research has revealed twelve attributes that are commonly found in survivors and lacking in those who don't survive their life or death adventures. His real life survival stories are riveting and inspirational, while his illumination of the science behind the survival skills is truly fascinating. In fact, those same skills can be applied to any difficult situation one might find themselves in -- from strained relationships to struggling businesses. Given the recessionary times that we're in, I found the book to be highly relevant to both my personal and professional life.
Gonzales has distilled his research down to "twelve points that seemed to stand out concerning how survivors think and behave in the clutch of mortal danger" (p. 287).
Continue reading Brad's review
 This year, the Ambassador Solutions sales team is distributing USB hubs to thank our clients for their business in 2008. Not just any old hub, this “Hub Man ” - known fondly as Herbie - has taken on a life of his own. Inspired by Herbie and the Christmas joy that he brings, the sales team created a light-hearted video about this little man. Check it out, and contact us to receive your own Herbie the Hub Man (while supplies last).
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 Here are a few articles you may find interesting. Please feel free to contact us if you come across an article you would like us to share.
LinkedIn Etiquette: Five Dos and Don'ts
By C.G. Lynch - December 3, 2008
CIO.com
Search Engine Optimization for Your Web Site
By Christopher Null - December 4, 2008
PCWorld.com
The Power of a Simple Thank-You Note
By Peter Vogt
Monster.com
"May all your troubles last as long as your
New Year's resolutions."
~ Joey Adams
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Mission Accomplished!
Since 2006, Ambassador Solutions has been participating in Operation Christmas Child to bring the joy of Christmas to children in desperate situations around the globe. This year, the A-team surpassed their goal and packed & shipped 205 boxes full of goodies! |
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As a Microsoft Gold Certified managed partner with focus on Information Worker and Custom Application Development solutions, our primary focus is providing web-based solutions utilizing Microsoft web technologies, including .NET and SharePoint. To leverage our MS Gold partnership, we’ll be ramping up our Solutions practice in early 2009.
We're looking for experienced SharePoint and .NET developers to join our growing team. We offer salaried consulting, hourly contract consulting, and direct perm placement for those who prefer a non-consulting career.
To view a full list of all opportunities available with Ambassador Solutions, please visit our corporate website. |
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The Kick Board is a place to kick around ideas, kick start projects, kick down problems - you get the picture. Topics include agile software development, all things learning related, leadership, geek humor, web 2.0 stuff, and other Microsoft technologies like SharePoint, .Net, Silverlight, and Azure. |
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