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Douglas Karr commented on Jeb Banner's blog post 'In Defense of Indianapolis'
@Jeb I actually think the b.rox posts are incredibly funny :) Too bad we're going to beat 'em.
on Friday
Sage McGreen commented on Douglas Karr's blog post 'Oh What a Spoiled People We Are'
I agree most Americans have an arrogant sense of entitlement. My teenage daughter insists a cell phone is a need not a want. Did I teach her that? I suppose I have allowed technology to reassign some of my values. Why do social structures fall into…
on Friday
Douglas Karr commented on Jeb Banner's blog post 'In Defense of Indianapolis'
Hi Jeb, I'm actually writing this from The Roosevelt Hotel in downtown New Orleans right now. I don't agree with you regarding NOLA trash talk. I've had some amazing fun here giving folks a hard time about the Super Bowl and no one has made fun of…
on Thursday
Katy Lucas joined Douglas Karr's group
WordPress Junkies
I know there are a lot of WordPress bloggers here in Indy so let's band together and share some WP goodness.
February 3
Andrew Angle commented on Douglas Karr's group 'Southside Smoosier Tech Club'
I didn't see your post until now, Jason. Considering that today is the day that was originally planned for the gathering, it might be too late. I'm OK with Tuesdays. U wanna see if the crowd wants to postpone until tomorrow evening?
February 1
Taylor Martin commented on Douglas Karr's blog post 'Papa Roux, the Po' Boy and Smaller Indiana'
They must have gotten better. I ate there a couple times when they opened and the okra was undercooked and slimy and they refused to make oyster po' boys because they didn't want spoilage. I guess I'll have to give them another try. Zydeco's still m…
February 1
Taylor Martin commented on Douglas Karr's blog post 'Oh What a Spoiled People We Are'
Ah, WTIC TV Channel 3 and the Ranger Andy Show. Memories of Connecticut and why I now live in Indiana. I couldn't afford a garage in CT. now.
February 1
Douglas Karr commented on Douglas Karr's blog post 'Oh What a Spoiled People We Are'
@Rick - thanks so much for the clarification. I didn't check them myself... still pretty stunning, isn't it?! I still read (need to find the source) that half the adults in this country don't pay any taxes. @Yaw - we agree more than we don't, then.…
January 30

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How did you hear about Smaller Indiana?
Friend
What is your greatest strength?
Disruptor
What are you working on?
Multiple social networking sites, my own mapping application, my blog, a full-time job for a young start-up, and being a good father and Christian
How big is your business?
small company
What is your Job Title
Executive
What is your Company Website?
http://www.dknewmedia.com
What is your Personal Website?
http://www.marketingtechblog.com
What is your alma mater?
Other / out of state

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Douglas Karr

Oh What a Spoiled People We Are

Ahhh... to be an American in 2010!

Did you know that the majority of people in the U.S. that are below the poverty line have cable TV? In many countries, the average person doesn't even have shoes. We're complaining in this country that our poor don't have broadband Internet access.

(This is when I sound old...)

When I grew up in Connecticut, none of my neighbors had air conditioning. We used to stay in the basement on hot days because it was cooler down there. When my parents' incomes went u… Continue

Posted on January 29, 2010 at 8:00pm — 16 Comments

Douglas Karr

Papa Roux, the Po' Boy and Smaller Indiana

Dick Davis (of Burger Quest fame) invited me to lunch today and recommended Papa Roux... a Cajun Hole in the Wall over by East 10th and Post Road. We ran into Smoosier Brian Huff having lunch there as well!… Continue

Posted on January 28, 2010 at 11:56pm — 1 Comment

Douglas Karr

We're Getting Meaner...

I commented tonight that people are getting meaner online. Comments and tweets are getting more cynical and aggressive. I'm not some innocent bystander... I've challenged folks online to from time to time and have probably been perceived as being mean myself. That's never been my goal, though.

I think it's getting worse. Politics is mean. My far left friends hate my far right friends and vice versa. They hate them! They totally disregard how each was brought up and the circumstances that brough… Continue

Posted on January 20, 2010 at 1:00am — 16 Comments

Douglas Karr

Can We Afford to be Safe?

Some common rhetoric spread during the last election was that it was the United States' attitude in the world that drew the ire of terrorists around the world. I say BS. If you grow up in a hostile country with little or no resources, it's easy to look at the West and come to the belief that we're the cause.

As long as we remain a country of wealth in the world, we'll always be the target of terrorism. It has nothing to do with our International efforts. It's the haves versus the have-nots. It… Continue

Posted on December 27, 2009 at 12:55pm — 6 Comments

Douglas Karr

Buga, Don't Be Mad at Me

My daughter's nickname is buga... short for suga buga of course. Only I call Katie buga.

Katie is 15 and a sophomore at Greenwood. Katie is beautiful. I know that every father says that about his daughter, but my daughter is - of course - different. Everywhere we go, Katie turns heads.

Today we went s… Continue

Posted on December 22, 2009 at 8:30pm — 17 Comments

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At 9:22pm on January 22, 2010, John Karamanski said…
Doug...You are invited to the next PPGE event this next Thursday at the Pub, Downtown indy across from Conseco Fieldhouse. 4:30 to 6:30 as ususal the food is free and the event is lots of fun
At 9:30am on June 10, 2009, Jake John Fornuto said…
Hello Douglas,
I joined Smaller Indiana when I got laid off this winter and started networking.
I have since received my real estate license and are also selling auto's for toyota. This site has helped a great deal.
If there is anything I can help you with, please do not hesitate to ask.
See at the next event.
Jake Fornuto
At 11:20am on April 27, 2009, Arik Flanders said…
Hi Doug,

I briefly spoke with Pat last week about the new instant message widget that you integrated into the SI site. Is the widget itself something that was created specifically for the ning sites or is it free for all sites to use? I know Meebo just launched a new IM feature as a service, but would really like to integrate the feature into my non-ning site for free. Is there a way to do this?

Any help is very appreciated.

Thanks,

Arik Flanders
At 12:19pm on February 20, 2009, Linda S Fitzgerald said…
Doug,

Yes indeed! Just left a comment on your Blog today. Thanks for the "free" plug for AWI & for the ADOBE TOOL. I tell you, we plan to add it even if we have to again 'bite the bullet' & get out card again!!!
At 4:48pm on February 3, 2009, Linda Broadfoot said…
Thanks for the presentation at LV today!!
At 5:51am on February 3, 2009, Kelsey Stewart said…
Hi Doug,

Just signed up for Smaller Indiana. Looking to see when your meeting again on the Southside for the Tech Club? Interested in attending. I see I missed the last one on the 2nd.

k
At 12:08am on January 23, 2009, Brian Wolff said…
You've been tagged to participate in "7 things about me" - here are mine.
At 12:25pm on January 18, 2009, Tripp Babbitt said…
Great presentation yesterday at the Speaker's Association. Sent you an email about lunch.
At 9:32pm on January 7, 2009, Amy Stark said…
Hey--- ID Ten T Error on my part. The Tweet up is on Friday 1-9-09 At Hubbard and Cravens. It is correct in the event listing. Sorry for the mix up.
At 4:17pm on December 13, 2008, John Slimak said…
Doug,

Lets get together next week to talk about Compendium. What is good Tues or Wed?

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