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| Wednesday, July 8, 2009 |
| A Socially Responsible Social Network |
| Say what?
If you've got time in your day to take quizzes to find out what city, 80's rock star or sea animal you are, you've got time to check out ivili.
Ivili is a new website where people can share their experiences of environmental technologies and sustainable solutions with one another. The aim is to bring these solutions to a wider audience so people can learn from one another and improve their own businesses and livelihoods.
The plan is for an evergrowing and easily searchable database of these video clips (like on youtube) profiling success stories from all over the world. To that end, I'm posting my videos from Africa and plan to get even more of them edited and posted.
I'm meeting with the founder, Jeremy Smith, next week and expect to have more information and inspiration for you then. In the meantime, please explore the site, start asking and answering people's questions, and join in creating the site along with Jeremy and all the other members!
BTW - You are Dallas, Simon LeBon and a manatee. Now that you know that time saving information, you can spend the next 10 minutes on ivili!
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| Wednesday, July 1, 2009 |
| We're Number One! |
| Wahoo, we're number one!! But who exactly is "we", you're wondering?
City Segway Tours of San Francisco, of course.
We've been listed as the #1 attraction in San Francisco on Trip Advisor! That's #1 out of 622, thank you very much. Take THAT Alcatraz!! (You too, Golden Gate Bridge.) 
You can read the reviews, or if you'd rather just read what they're saying about yours truly... let me help you out:
"My husband and I took the City Segway Tour with Kristian (Miss K) the first morning we were in the city. Not only was she energetic, super fun and very knowledgeable about the city, but she also took amazing pictures!"
"Kristian, was extremely knowledgeable and fun to listen to as she told us stories about everything we were looking at."
"Kristian, our guide, was exceptional!"
"Kristian was a fun and informative tour guide who made us feel safe rolling around the roads of SF (and she knows how to take great pictures!)"
"Miss K, our tourguide, was great fun. She knew lots about the city, made sure everyone was having a good time and catered to all our needs. She also let us play about on the Segways in a safe area which was interesting to say the least!"
Oh, stop.
No, don't!! I do admit, I tell people if they had a good time on the tour and found us on Trip Advisor, they should take a moment to pay it forward. The fact that they also want to rave about their guide... well, it's enough to make a guide blush and then post a self-congratulatory blog about it!
So, if you've got people visiting you this summer or you're planning on a stay-cation this year... why not make a segway tour a part of it? You'll be glad you did!
Kristian's Tours: Thursdays 10am, 2pm and Fridays 10am, 2pm
Call the office (415-409-0672) and book a tour with me! Labels: city segway tours |
| posted by Miss K @ 3:45 PM |
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| Tuesday, May 26, 2009 |
| She's Off! Roz Savage Starts the 2nd Leg of Her Solo Pacific Row! |
| Many of you already know about Roz Savage and her quest to become the first women to row solo across the Pacific Ocean with the mission of inspiring people to live happier, more fulfilling more sustainable lives.
She completed the first leg in the fall of 2008, rowing from San Francisco to Hawaii. On Sunday, she left Hawaii - next stop Tuvalu! You can follow her adventures on her blog, see where she is using the Savage Tracker and support her efforts with a monetary donation.
She is an awesome inspiration, yet still very down to earth. Check her out and follow her adventures. I am.
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| posted by Miss K @ 11:30 AM |
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| Wednesday, April 29, 2009 |
| Swine Inspired SARS Memories |
With all the recent talk of swine flu, I can't help but remember my trip to China in the spring of 2003. Facemasks, health questionnaires and eviction from both hotels and entire towns. Ah yes, good times.
The downside (other than catching a fatal infection) was having thermometers stuck in my ear at the airports, getting the evil eye from the locals who thought I was spreading SARS and difficulty meeting fellow travelers - since there weren't any. 
The upside was the kindness of strangers who helped me navigate through the trying times, crowd-free (and virtually people-free) visits to Xian, The Forbidden City and the Great Wall and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. All that and a t-shirt that says "Survived SARS 2003"?
Pardon me while I check on the price of flights to Mexico.
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| posted by Miss K @ 2:27 PM |
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| Friday, March 20, 2009 |
| Interview Subjects Needed For Documentary Film |
Hey All,
I'm working with a team of film makers from Scary Cow and we're looking for interview subjects for a documentary. Read on to see if it's a good match!
Has the economic recession changed you for the better?
Have you been laid off or lost your home to foreclosure? Are you having a hard time making your mortgage payments or paying medical bills or health insurance? Do you see the recession as an opportunity to reassess what really matters, find joy and meaning and make positive changes in how you live your life?
If you have a compelling story to tell, we want to hear from you! We are a San Francisco-based team of filmmakers producing a documentary film that focuses on personal and social transformation in the economic recession. Our goal is to document how people are being affected by the recession and how the choices they make are transforming their lives. By taking a close look at how people are using the recession as an opportunity to “be the change” we will weave a story of hope and perseverance.
Whether you are in the midst of transforming your life, or have already come through the storm and are ready to share your wisdom with others we want to hear how the recession is affecting your family, relationships and home life, your job and money and your day to day habits and choices.
If you are interested in being interviewed and featured in the film, please write to: interviewopportunity@gmail.com. Provide a short synopsis of how your life has been affected by the economy. Share your age and location as well. We will review all submissions and get back to you if your story matches well with what we are looking for. We will shoot all interviews in April on the weekends. We are willing to travel outside of the Bay Area, but not out of state. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD to your friends and communities!
Thanks!Labels: documentary, interview subjects, recession, scary cow |
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"Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples laugh, cry, eat, worry and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may become friends."
-Maya Angelou
Kristian Ruggieri
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