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Oscar 2012 live chat with Jen and Wade: full transcript

Wade Kwon — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:00:20 +0000

If you missed our live chat and live pinning of the 2012 Academy Awards on Sunday, we have the full transcript below. My thanks to co-host Jen Barnett of Freshfully.

Oscar 2012 live chat with Jen and Wade

Wade Kwon — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:45:56 +0000

Welcome to our Academy Awards online party! For 6 hours, Jen Barnett of Freshfully and I will be your hosts and commentators on all the fashion and foibles live.

Review: ‘StrengthsFinder 2.0′

Wade Kwon — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:06:14 +0000

Review at a glance: While "StrengthsFinder 2.0" is a quick read and a relatively inexpensive way to assess career talents, it doesn't necessarily prove its worth doing so.

Review: ‘When You Are Engulfed in Flames’

Wade Kwon — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 23:08:06 +0000

"When You Are Engulfed in Flames" covers a range of topics and eras in its humorous essays, but reads more pleasant than memorable when compared to David Sedaris' other collections.

Review: ‘Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames’

Wade Kwon — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 22:21:48 +0000

Review at a glance: "Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames" gives practical steps and exercises based on ancient Buddhist teachings to become more mindful and compassionate in tending to a dark emotion.

Dear graduates 2011

Wade Kwon — Sun, 29 May 2011 22:06:07 +0000

Class of 2011: Before you conquer the world, go see it for yourself.

After the Alabama tornadoes

Wade Kwon — Sun, 08 May 2011 23:07:16 +0000

I have seen the misery as it accumulates over months and years, as help slowly makes its way to those who desperately need it.

I never thought I'd see it in my hometown.

Those who can’t. A review of “Waiting for ‘Superman’”

Wade Kwon — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:00:14 +0000

My video review of the superb documentary, "Waiting for 'Superman,'" which chronicles the failings of the American public school system. Plus, how to see the movie on me.

Dear graduates 2010

Wade Kwon — Mon, 17 May 2010 18:54:03 +0000

Class of 2010: We did not mean to leave you so woefully out of touch with the economy, the enterprises and the advances of 2010. It's merely a reflection of how out of touch we've been all along.

An Ignite Birmingham recap via Twitter

Wade Kwon — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:25:01 +0000

I was lucky enough to be part of the first Ignite Birmingham on Thursday night. For those who couldn't attend (or want a refresher), I have the #ignitebham tweets from the event.