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Seppukoo.com is under attack Les Liens Invisibles wants to inform everyone that on Dec. 16th, Facebook inc., after it has blocked any attempt of seppukoo from this website and has blocked/deleted all seppukoo.com information into the whole facebook network, has now threatened legal action against us in order to stop the suicide pandemic. Curiously, Facebook lawyers appeal to the user right to privacy to annihilate our facebook unsubscribe ser... http://www.estatelegacyvaults.com/elv/2009/12/21/seppukoo_assist.html Discover what's after your facebook life. We assist your virtual identity suicide. You are more than your virtual identity. Pass away and leave your ID behind. Seppukoo.com is under attack Les Liens Invisibles wants to inform everyone that on Dec. 16th, Facebook inc., after it has blocked any attempt of seppukoo from this website and has blocked/deleted all seppukoo.com information into the whole facebook network, has now threatened legal action against us in order to stop the suicide pandemic. Curiously, Facebook lawyers appeal to the user right to privacy to annihilate our facebook unsubscribe ser http://www.estatelegacyvaults.com/elv/2009/12/21/seppukoo_assist.html#comments http://www.estatelegacyvaults.com/elv/2009/09/28/we_are_a_very_u_1.html Jill Fallon 2009-09-28T23:22:03-05:00 According to my research, 72% of Americans agree with Howard Beale -- they really are "mad as hell." Second, 57% now believe that their children will inherit a worse America than they did, and just 33% believe their children will have a better quality of life than they have. This wasn't just any single poll. My research includes interviews with 6,400 people from December 2008 through April 2009 that allow me to analyze opinions by gender, age, ethnicity, partisanship and more. It is buttressed by two dozen "instant response" groups of 30 voters in almost a dozen states over the... http://www.estatelegacyvaults.com/elv/2009/09/28/we_are_a_very_u_1.html According to my research, 72% of Americans agree with Howard Beale -- they really are "mad as hell." Second, 57% now believe that their children will inherit a worse America than they did, and just 33% believe their children will have a better quality of life than they have. This wasn't just any single poll. My research includes interviews with 6,400 people from December 2008 through April 2009 that allow me to analyze opinions by gender, age, ethnicity, partisanship and more. It is buttressed by two dozen "instant response" groups of 30 voters in almost a dozen states over the last 100 days. No matter how I slice and dice the results, we're a very unhappy people. -- image from Zorger If you talk in depth to self-described angry Americans -- as I have -- you don't hear raving demands or reckless hate. What you hear is fear. But you also hear a belief in American values that many thought were lost. An incredible 88% believe in the adage "live free or die." Conversely, just 35% agree with the statement, "I want it all, and I want it now," and a slight majority (54%) believe "if it feels good, do it." It's nice to know that freedom beats obtaining more stuff. And when asked to choose from a list of social and cultural challenges facing America, the highest priority is "restoring personal responsibility." (Even in these toughest of economic times, all most Americans are asking for is a hand up, not a handout. Frank Luntz reports on What Americans really want The core American complaint about politics is that wrongdoing isn't punished, other than at the next election. For business and political elites, the message should be clear: Restore trust. http://www.estatelegacyvaults.com/elv/2009/09/28/we_are_a_very_u_1.html#comments http://www.estatelegacyvaults.com/elv/2009/09/28/we_are_a_very_u.html Jill Fallon 2009-09-28T23:03:35-05:00 According to my research, 72% of Americans agree with Howard Beale -- they really are "mad as hell." Second, 57% now believe that their children will inherit a worse America than they did, and just 33% believe their children will have a better quality of life than they have. This wasn't just any single poll. My research includes interviews with 6,400 people from December 2008 through April 2009 that allow me to analyze opinions by gender, age, ethnicity, partisanship and more. It is buttressed by two dozen "instant response" groups of 30 voters in almost a dozen states over... http://www.estatelegacyvaults.com/elv/2009/09/28/we_are_a_very_u.html According to my research, 72% of Americans agree with Howard Beale -- they really are "mad as hell." Second, 57% now believe that their children will inherit a worse America than they did, and just 33% believe their children will have a better quality of life than they have. This wasn't just any single poll. My research includes interviews with 6,400 people from December 2008 through April 2009 that allow me to analyze opinions by gender, age, ethnicity, partisanship and more. It is buttressed by two dozen "instant response" groups of 30 voters in almost a dozen states over the last 100 days. No matter how I slice and dice the results, we're a very unhappy people. -- image from Zorger If you talk in depth to self-described angry Americans -- as I have -- you don't hear raving demands or reckless hate. What you hear is fear. But you also hear a belief in American values that many thought were lost. An incredible 88% believe in the adage "live free or die." Conversely, just 35% agree with the statement, "I want it all, and I want it now," and a slight majority (54%) believe "if it feels good, do it." It's nice to know that freedom beats obtaining more stuff. And when asked to choose from a list of social and cultural challenges facing America, the highest priority is "restoring personal responsibility." (Even in these toughest of economic times, all most Americans are asking for is a hand up, not a handout. Frank Luntz reports on What Americans really want The core American complaint about politics is that wrongdoing isn't punished, other than at the next election. For business and political elites, the message should be clear: Restore trust. http://www.estatelegacyvaults.com/elv/2009/09/28/we_are_a_very_u.html#comments http://www.estatelegacyvaults.com/elv/2009/04/16/electronic_heal.html Jill Fallon Online heath records 2009-04-16T08:52:42-05:00 Military to Adopt Electronic Health Records The new Joint Virtual Lifetime Record is expected to track individuals once they enlist, through their military service and beyond. The administration said the electronic system will help deliver health-care benefits to veterans and active-duty military members and could serve as a model for the rest of the U.S.... http://www.estatelegacyvaults.com/elv/2009/04/16/electronic_heal.html Military to Adopt Electronic Health Records The new Joint Virtual Lifetime Record is expected to track individuals once they enlist, through their military service and beyond. The administration said the electronic system will help deliver health-care benefits to veterans and active-duty military members and could serve as a model for the rest of the U.S. http://www.estatelegacyvaults.com/elv/2009/04/16/electronic_heal.html#comments http://www.estatelegacyvaults.com/elv/2009/03/25/new_life_in_the.html Jill Fallon Holism, Life Story market 2009-03-25T13:15:27-05:00 Entrepreneur breathes new life in the funeral business At 28, St. Clair, Mich., resident and Internet entrepreneur _ known around town as "Joey" _ stands out in the tidy, riverside community where he's founded several dotcoms. They include FuneralOne, which brought in $2.8 million last year selling Disney-esque memorial video software and other services. -- Over the past five years, Joachim, a college dropout, has helped revolutionize the stuffy funeral business with software that helps funeral directors create high-quality videos that celebrate someone's life in grand, heartfelt fashion. The first version of the software, launched in 2004, was called... http://www.estatelegacyvaults.com/elv/2009/03/25/new_life_in_the.html Entrepreneur breathes new life in the funeral business At 28, St. Clair, Mich., resident and Internet entrepreneur _ known around town as "Joey" _ stands out in the tidy, riverside community where he's founded several dotcoms. They include FuneralOne, which brought in $2.8 million last year selling Disney-esque memorial video software and other services. -- Over the past five years, Joachim, a college dropout, has helped revolutionize the stuffy funeral business with software that helps funeral directors create high-quality videos that celebrate someone's life in grand, heartfelt fashion. The first version of the software, launched in 2004, was called "Easy Tribute." Basically, a funeral director uses the software to upload personal photos of a client, select their profession or hobby, add a few additional details, such as the date of birth and death, or the names of children. Then, the software produces an emotional memorial video. Animated birds peacefully fly by scenic landscapes. The musical scores are symphonic. And, most importantly, the product feels deeply personal. "We've got themes for virtually anything," Joachim said. The videos are then shown during visitation. Every time a funeral uses the software for a new client, Joachim receives $20, and it's safe to say that business has been good. --- Now, Joachim's expecting his FuneralOne business to explode, to an estimated $10 million this year, and he's eagerly seeking talented leaders to help him manage the growth. In July, FuneralOne launched the next generation of its video software, called "Life Tributes," which represents a sizable strategic move in Joachim's plan to expand his enterprise through www.LifeTributes.com. The new software, which was featured on the latest cover of the trade magazine "Funeral Business Advisor," offers improvements to the personalized memorial videos, which can now be burned to DVDs for guests, and will help create accompanying printed materials, such as prayer cards. -- But Joachim's vision for LifeTributes.com is actually much larger than the funeral business. "The mission," he said, "is to be the largest portal in the world for helping people connect and share memories." http://www.estatelegacyvaults.com/elv/2009/03/25/new_life_in_the.html#comments http://www.estatelegacyvaults.com/elv/2009/01/27/enlightened_cus.html Jill Fallon Niches 2009-01-27T15:09:35-05:00 Zendesk the On demand help desk "Combining Zendesk with Salesforce gives us an integrated best-of-breed SaaS solution. "Salesforce helps us manage our pipeline, while Zendesk enables agile, online customer support."... http://www.estatelegacyvaults.com/elv/2009/01/27/enlightened_cus.html Zendesk the On demand help desk "Combining Zendesk with Salesforce gives us an integrated best-of-breed SaaS solution. "Salesforce helps us manage our pipeline, while Zendesk enables agile, online customer support." http://www.estatelegacyvaults.com/elv/2009/01/27/enlightened_cus.html#comments http://www.estatelegacyvaults.com/elv/2009/01/24/speakaboos.html Jill Fallon Interesting New Businesses 2009-01-24T10:08:33-05:00 From Springwise Narrate-your-own storybook video Speakaboos is a site that aims to bring classic children's stories into the digital world, primarily through storybook videos featuring celebrity narration, illustrations and original music. Stories including Arthur, Snow White and Aesop's Fables are available for free viewing on the site, accompanied by links to educational activities, games and contests. The stories can also be downloaded for USD 0.99 per title, and are available on iTunes.com and Rhapsody.com as well. Launched in October with more than 30 titles, New York-based Speakaboos just recently added a holiday collection.... http://www.estatelegacyvaults.com/elv/2009/01/24/speakaboos.html From Springwise Narrate-your-own storybook video Speakaboos is a site that aims to bring classic children's stories into the digital world, primarily through storybook videos featuring celebrity narration, illustrations and original music. Stories including Arthur, Snow White and Aesop's Fables are available for free viewing on the site, accompanied by links to educational activities, games and contests. The stories can also be downloaded for USD 0.99 per title, and are available on iTunes.com and Rhapsody.com as well. Launched in October with more than 30 titles, New York-based Speakaboos just recently added a holiday collection. http://www.estatelegacyvaults.com/elv/2009/01/24/speakaboos.html#comments http://www.estatelegacyvaults.com/elv/2009/01/23/personal_and_fa.html Jill Fallon Legacy Market 2009-01-23T21:08:59-05:00 The Personal Historian  - personal and family history writing software.  From their overview Many people want to write a personal history about themselves or a family member but they just become lost or overwhelmed by the size and complexity of the project.  That's where Personal Historian comes in. Personal Historian takes the seemingly monumental task of writing a personal history about yourself or another individual and breaks it into small, manageable pieces and then reconstructs it into a complete, publishable document. Personal Historian comes with an extensive library of LifeCapsules- timelines, historical events, cultural fads, and memory triggers covering... http://www.estatelegacyvaults.com/elv/2009/01/23/personal_and_fa.html The Personal Historian  - personal and family history writing software.  From their overview Many people want to write a personal history about themselves or a family member but they just become lost or overwhelmed by the size and complexity of the project.  That's where Personal Historian comes in. Personal Historian takes the seemingly monumental task of writing a personal history about yourself or another individual and breaks it into small, manageable pieces and then reconstructs it into a complete, publishable document. Personal Historian comes with an extensive library of LifeCapsules- timelines, historical events, cultural fads, and memory triggers covering a wide-variety of subjects.  LifeCapsules add color and context to your history, giving you insights into what was happening in the world at any point in your history. Personal Historian builds upon the work that you've already done.  You can easily import word processor documents, photographs, and other data. Personal Historian can even brings in events, dates, and notes from your genealogy software so that all the important events in your life and the life of your family are automatically there, ready for you to write. From start to finish, Personal Historian is the quickest, easiest, and most enjoyable way to write your own personal history or that of another individual.  You'll be amazed at how easy and entertaining it can be with Personal Historian! http://www.estatelegacyvaults.com/elv/2009/01/23/personal_and_fa.html#comments http://www.estatelegacyvaults.com/elv/2009/01/12/presentation_pr.html Jill Fallon Niches 2009-01-12T09:37:03-05:00 My favorite of the new gadgets: The Swiss army knife wit Bluetooth, USB drive and only unlocks by fingerprint. The Presentation Pro, which is designed to help survive the urban jungle rather a literal one, features a removable USB flashdrive with 32GB memory, a laser pointer, and most remarkably, fingerprint recognition. The tool also boasts a facility that allows users to store all their passwords securely, and Bluetooth, which means it can even double as a computer mouse. In the tradition of the famous penknife, the Presentation Pro also features a standard blade, some scissors and a file. The... http://www.estatelegacyvaults.com/elv/2009/01/12/presentation_pr.html My favorite of the new gadgets: The Swiss army knife wit Bluetooth, USB drive and only unlocks by fingerprint. The Presentation Pro, which is designed to help survive the urban jungle rather a literal one, features a removable USB flashdrive with 32GB memory, a laser pointer, and most remarkably, fingerprint recognition. The tool also boasts a facility that allows users to store all their passwords securely, and Bluetooth, which means it can even double as a computer mouse. In the tradition of the famous penknife, the Presentation Pro also features a standard blade, some scissors and a file. The penknife's creators believe that its unique fingerprint security feature makes it a secure way to carry information. 'It doesn't matter if you lose it, no-one can hack into your information,' said designer Martin Kuster. The sophisticated gadget, which is expected to cost around £250 when it goes on sale next year, was unveiled yesterday at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. http://www.estatelegacyvaults.com/elv/2009/01/12/presentation_pr.html#comments http://www.estatelegacyvaults.com/elv/2008/12/15/dead_simple_use.html Jill Fallon User Experience 2008-12-15T12:10:46-05:00 Clay Shirky on Meet-ups User Testing Every now and again, I see a business doing something so sensible and so radical at the same time that I realize I'm seeing a little piece of the future. I had that feeling last week, after visiting my friend Scott Heiferman at Meetup. On my way out after a meeting, Scott pulled me into a room by the elevators, where a couple of product people were watching a live webcam feed of someone using Meetup. Said user was having a hard time figuring out a new feature, and the product people, riveted,... http://www.estatelegacyvaults.com/elv/2008/12/15/dead_simple_use.html Clay Shirky on Meet-ups User Testing Every now and again, I see a business doing something so sensible and so radical at the same time that I realize I'm seeing a little piece of the future. I had that feeling last week, after visiting my friend Scott Heiferman at Meetup. On my way out after a meeting, Scott pulled me into a room by the elevators, where a couple of product people were watching a live webcam feed of someone using Meetup. Said user was having a hard time figuring out a new feature, and the product people, riveted, were taking notes. It was the simplest setup I'd ever seen for user feedback, and I asked Scott how often they did that sort of thing. "Every day" came the reply. Every day. That's not user testing as a task to be checked off on the way to launch. That's learning from users as a way of life. Andres Glusman and Karina van Schaardenburg designed Meetup's set-up to be simple and cheap: no dedicated room, no two-way mirrors, just a webcam and a volunteer. This goal is to look for obvious improvements continuously, rather than running outsourced, large-N testing every eighteen months. As important, these tests turn into live task lists, not archived reports. As Glusman describes the goal, it's "Have people who build stuff watch others use the stuff they build." http://www.estatelegacyvaults.com/elv/2008/12/15/dead_simple_use.html#comments