http://www.barrimond.com/robert/blog/news/ Look here to catch up with me and mine. en-us 2007-02-05T23:08:33-05:00 http://www.barrimond.com/robert/blog/news/archives/2007/02/fully_involved.html I've been a supporter of Michael Nutter for some time now. But tonight was my first night, volunteering for the campaign. Had a great time. This man truly deserves to be our next Mayor.... Political robert 2007-02-05T23:08:33-05:00 http://www.barrimond.com/robert/blog/news/archives/2007/01/new_years_party.html Had a great party with some select friends. Could get everyone in there due to numbers, but it was perfect. My wife made some LETHAL martinis!... Personal robert 2007-01-01T05:00:00-05:00 http://www.barrimond.com/robert/blog/news/archives/2006/12/merry_christmas.html Traveled down to FL to see my parents. Drove with my sister and wife. Long a$$ drive as my friends would say. It was good to be with family no matter what. Enjoy every minute of it that you can.... Personal robert 2006-12-25T05:00:00-05:00 http://www.barrimond.com/robert/blog/news/archives/2006/07/new_gig_1.html Landed a great gig at Abacus Wealth Partners, LLC as a Wealth Management Analyst. Basically, I'll be managing client portfolios day-to-day.... Professional robert 2006-07-17T04:00:00-05:00 http://www.barrimond.com/robert/blog/news/archives/2006/07/cirque_du_solei.html Saw the "Quidam" show last night. Unbelievable what those artist can do!... Personal robert 2006-07-07T10:08:11-05:00 http://www.barrimond.com/robert/blog/news/archives/2006/07/job_offer.html Just got the verbal offer from one of my top choices!... Professional robert 2006-07-06T20:05:48-05:00 http://www.barrimond.com/robert/blog/news/archives/2006/06/cpl_fellowship_6.html Today was my last workshop as a Fellow and not alumni. We covered: Core Themes: impact, leadership, power, relationship, ownershipLearning Culture: trust, learning, humility, vulnerability, energyPeer Coaching post FellowshipNext Steps: Alumni connections... Political robert 2006-06-11T01:01:13-05:00 http://www.barrimond.com/robert/blog/news/archives/2006/05/burn_baby_burn.html Had a BBQ party which was a great fun with my peeps. We laughed, ate, and drank to our hearts content!... Personal robert 2006-05-27T22:35:28-05:00 http://www.barrimond.com/robert/blog/news/archives/2006/05/cpl_fellowship_5.html Met Alison Schwartz! Rapped about making political connects and how power and campaigning converge. Let me tell you, it was an eye opener. Of course, I got dragged into a long discussion that I attempted to avoid. Mad eyes rolled.... Political robert 2006-05-21T22:37:48-05:00 http://www.barrimond.com/robert/blog/news/archives/2006/04/cpl_fellowship_4.html Today, I got into campaigning nuts and bolts. Generally this involved political candidacy campaigns, but also is relevant to those like me interested in advocacy, e.g. Operation Truth. Met some amazing people in the business that will definitely be great... Political robert 2006-04-29T17:38:23-05:00 http://www.barrimond.com/robert/blog/news/archives/2006/04/missing_black.html Penn Institute for Urban Research - Poor, Young, Black, & Male: A Case For National Action?: "" Found out about this conference today. Of course, registration is closed. Man was I pissed! I still will try to make a few... Political robert 2006-04-19T23:37:20-05:00 http://www.barrimond.com/robert/blog/news/archives/2006/04/cpl_fellowship_3.html I finally have a message to work with and it is a powerful that two sentences can crystalize so much. At Amo Financial Group, we believe that people who work fulltime shouldn't be poor. Amo Financial Group provides the educational... Political robert 2006-04-02T01:44:31-05:00 http://www.barrimond.com/robert/blog/news/archives/2006/03/wharton_china_b.html This year's conference by the Wharton China Business Society was especially important as I'm start a fund to invest in China. There are plenty of opportunities, but the risks are far from academic. In dealing with a developing capitalist economy... Professional robert 2006-03-26T02:01:02-05:00 http://www.barrimond.com/robert/blog/news/archives/2006/03/united_way_boar.html Started a great training for serving on non-profit boards. I'm networking and expanding my knowledge, of course, but it's also a powerful feather in my cap. The United Way is a no joke organization despite it's past problems. It's got... Personal robert 2006-03-22T01:57:50-05:00 http://www.barrimond.com/robert/blog/news/archives/2006/03/cpl_fellowship_2.html This session was held in Harrisburg. It focused on how the PA capital works in making state law. The workshop was great but the best part was driving home with a Fellow who I think will shape up to be... Political robert 2006-03-09T01:43:49-05:00