Comments on: The Passion and The Folly http://almostgirl.coffeespoons.org/?p=1109 Where Plato and Prada Meet Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:59:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: LiftPort Staff Blog » Blog Archive » Former Office if LiftPort Group http://almostgirl.coffeespoons.org/?p=1109&cpage=1#comment-119475 LiftPort Staff Blog » Blog Archive » Former Office if LiftPort Group Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:34:30 +0000 http://almostgirl.coffeespoons.org/?p=1109#comment-119475 [...] So, this is the building that I used to own. It is 5 Stories tall, about 38,000SqFt and had about 26 renters. I have blogged about the process of loosing in, a little bit. There are some links that tell the story of when I lost it, (http://almostgirl.coffeespoons.org/?p=1109) but I figured I would provide some visual aids. [...] [...] So, this is the building that I used to own. It is 5 Stories tall, about 38,000SqFt and had about 26 renters. I have blogged about the process of loosing in, a little bit. There are some links that tell the story of when I lost it, (http://almostgirl.coffeespoons.org/?p=1109) but I figured I would provide some visual aids. [...]

]]> By: LiftPort Staff Blog » Blog Archive » MP3s from Conference on World Affairs http://almostgirl.coffeespoons.org/?p=1109&cpage=1#comment-47309 LiftPort Staff Blog » Blog Archive » MP3s from Conference on World Affairs Fri, 27 Apr 2007 20:27:24 +0000 http://almostgirl.coffeespoons.org/?p=1109#comment-47309 [...] I will comment on each file as they are posted. I hope you like them, I sure liked doing it, and look forward to it again next year. (I hope I am asked back! It’s a rotating guest list and I don’t have any guarantees). I talk a lot about the Space Elevator, but then I also talk about social policy, media, and business. It was at the CWA that I broke story that I was in big financial trouble. I hope to go back next year and tell them this this plan of mine, worked! [...] [...] I will comment on each file as they are posted. I hope you like them, I sure liked doing it, and look forward to it again next year. (I hope I am asked back! It’s a rotating guest list and I don’t have any guarantees). I talk a lot about the Space Elevator, but then I also talk about social policy, media, and business. It was at the CWA that I broke story that I was in big financial trouble. I hope to go back next year and tell them this this plan of mine, worked! [...]

]]> By: LiftPort Staff Blog » Blog Archive » email 3 - space weather http://almostgirl.coffeespoons.org/?p=1109&cpage=1#comment-46412 LiftPort Staff Blog » Blog Archive » email 3 - space weather Mon, 23 Apr 2007 18:04:23 +0000 http://almostgirl.coffeespoons.org/?p=1109#comment-46412 [...] *** http://almostgirl.coffeespoons.org/?p=1109 [...] [...] *** http://almostgirl.coffeespoons.org/?p=1109 [...]

]]> By: David Brew http://almostgirl.coffeespoons.org/?p=1109&cpage=1#comment-43594 David Brew Thu, 19 Apr 2007 01:56:26 +0000 http://almostgirl.coffeespoons.org/?p=1109#comment-43594 Great post almostgirl... & go mjl. I have been there too & know how it hurts. However the Space Elevator project is too important not to get up. Sorry for the hideous URL but this is how I feel about getting out into space: Doing it economically is key to the worlds current and near future crisis. Great post almostgirl… & go mjl. I have been there too & know how it hurts. However the Space Elevator project is too important not to get up. Sorry for the hideous URL but this is how I feel about getting out into space:

Doing it economically is key to the worlds current and near future crisis.

]]> By: Maria Palma http://almostgirl.coffeespoons.org/?p=1109&cpage=1#comment-43491 Maria Palma Wed, 18 Apr 2007 07:11:01 +0000 http://almostgirl.coffeespoons.org/?p=1109#comment-43491 It's interesting that I read this on the same day that I picked up the magazine, Popular Science. Mind you, I've never even glanced at this magazine in all the times I've been to the bookstore, but I happened to come across it in a cafe and started reading it as if it was left there for me - meant for me to read. The progression of science will definitely help us think outside the box. Whether we're scientists or designers, it can serve to inspire us to move forward. As for me, well, I've always been a Star Wars fan ;) It’s interesting that I read this on the same day that I picked up the magazine, Popular Science. Mind you, I’ve never even glanced at this magazine in all the times I’ve been to the bookstore, but I happened to come across it in a cafe and started reading it as if it was left there for me – meant for me to read.

The progression of science will definitely help us think outside the box. Whether we’re scientists or designers, it can serve to inspire us to move forward. As for me, well, I’ve always been a Star Wars fan ;)

]]> By: LiftPort - RIP? - The Space Elevator Blog http://almostgirl.coffeespoons.org/?p=1109&cpage=1#comment-43357 LiftPort - RIP? - The Space Elevator Blog Tue, 17 Apr 2007 08:06:03 +0000 http://almostgirl.coffeespoons.org/?p=1109#comment-43357 [...] Finally, in a comment on a truly awesome posting from Almost Girl, the man, Michael Laine, posts his thoughts… [...] [...] Finally, in a comment on a truly awesome posting from Almost Girl, the man, Michael Laine, posts his thoughts… [...]

]]> By: …Aspire to the stars http://almostgirl.coffeespoons.org/?p=1109&cpage=1#comment-43335 …Aspire to the stars Tue, 17 Apr 2007 02:22:58 +0000 http://almostgirl.coffeespoons.org/?p=1109#comment-43335 [...] If you follow space elevator news you will have already read this, or will soon read it. But today, roughly two hours before the panel, an obstacle was placed in Michael and Liftport’s path. Zealot that he is, even his belief and passion could not hold against this reality of finance. They lost their office space. The money ran out. And on Monday they will announce this fact. [...] [...] If you follow space elevator news you will have already read this, or will soon read it. But today, roughly two hours before the panel, an obstacle was placed in Michael and Liftport’s path. Zealot that he is, even his belief and passion could not hold against this reality of finance. They lost their office space. The money ran out. And on Monday they will announce this fact. [...]

]]> By: A Babe in the Universe http://almostgirl.coffeespoons.org/?p=1109&cpage=1#comment-43299 A Babe in the Universe Mon, 16 Apr 2007 18:35:42 +0000 http://almostgirl.coffeespoons.org/?p=1109#comment-43299 I am glad to hear that mjl has not lost sight of the Vision. Disappointing if office space is lost, but look how many successful companies have begun in garages. My posts this week will talk about how a Space Elevator is inevitable. More power to you, mjl! I am glad to hear that mjl has not lost sight of the Vision. Disappointing if office space is lost, but look how many successful companies have begun in garages. My posts this week will talk about how a Space Elevator is inevitable. More power to you, mjl!

]]> By: michael laine http://almostgirl.coffeespoons.org/?p=1109&cpage=1#comment-43296 michael laine Mon, 16 Apr 2007 17:01:34 +0000 http://almostgirl.coffeespoons.org/?p=1109#comment-43296 julie, thanks for your kind words and inspiration. no, i am not giving up. i am still fighting. ive learned a litte over the weekend about my situation, and taken a little time to clarify things. i will post a long blog tomorrow morning, with an action plan and a statement of 'where we are, and where we are going'. i MAY be able to get this building back! i need a real-estate backed loan for about $2-2.5M. so if you know anyone that does real estate lending, i'd be happy to chat with them. but lets be clear about this - the PROJECT does not live of die, based on whether or not i own an office building... it gets a lot more complicated, that for sure, but it will continue... my role in it might change, but its a 24 year project. lots of time for lots of things to happen - 4 births, 3 deaths, 1 divorce, 1 foreclosure amoung my team so far... so dont give up on me, and dont give up on our project. you will see an elevator to space rise from the earth. and by the way, i didnt get a chance to thank you for your kind words. really, thank you. you can imagine it was a pretty bleak drive from boulder to seattle... your words, and the support of a few other people really helped put things in perspective. thanks. take care. mjl p.s. stay tuned, and sign up for our news letter. i am going to be very active in my blogging, perhaps a couple times a day, starting tomorrow. i figure the only way out of this hole is to admit that i am in one, and ask for help digging out. the blog and the newsletter will be my primary forms of communications. somewhere out in the world, someone smarter than i am has an answer... mjl julie, thanks for your kind words and inspiration. no, i am not giving up. i am still fighting. ive learned a litte over the weekend about my situation, and taken a little time to clarify things. i will post a long blog tomorrow morning, with an action plan and a statement of ‘where we are, and where we are going’.

i MAY be able to get this building back! i need a real-estate backed loan for about $2-2.5M. so if you know anyone that does real estate lending, i’d be happy to chat with them.

but lets be clear about this – the PROJECT does not live of die, based on whether or not i own an office building… it gets a lot more complicated, that for sure, but it will continue… my role in it might change, but its a 24 year project. lots of time for lots of things to happen – 4 births, 3 deaths, 1 divorce, 1 foreclosure amoung my team so far…

so dont give up on me, and dont give up on our project. you will see an elevator to space rise from the earth.

and by the way, i didnt get a chance to thank you for your kind words. really, thank you. you can imagine it was a pretty bleak drive from boulder to seattle… your words, and the support of a few other people really helped put things in perspective. thanks.

take care. mjl

p.s. stay tuned, and sign up for our news letter. i am going to be very active in my blogging, perhaps a couple times a day, starting tomorrow. i figure the only way out of this hole is to admit that i am in one, and ask for help digging out. the blog and the newsletter will be my primary forms of communications. somewhere out in the world, someone smarter than i am has an answer…

mjl

]]> By: Darnell Clayton http://almostgirl.coffeespoons.org/?p=1109&cpage=1#comment-43230 Darnell Clayton Sun, 15 Apr 2007 23:48:50 +0000 http://almostgirl.coffeespoons.org/?p=1109#comment-43230 This is sad news to hear of indeed. I await to hear their fate Monday morning. :( This is sad news to hear of indeed. I await to hear their fate Monday morning. :(

]]> By: LiftPort Staff Blog » Blog Archive » …. aspire to the stars http://almostgirl.coffeespoons.org/?p=1109&cpage=1#comment-43203 LiftPort Staff Blog » Blog Archive » …. aspire to the stars Sun, 15 Apr 2007 18:34:07 +0000 http://almostgirl.coffeespoons.org/?p=1109#comment-43203 [...] If you follow space elevator news you will have already read this, or will soon read it. [...] [...] If you follow space elevator news you will have already read this, or will soon read it. [...]

]]> By: Brian http://almostgirl.coffeespoons.org/?p=1109&cpage=1#comment-43199 Brian Sun, 15 Apr 2007 17:14:12 +0000 http://almostgirl.coffeespoons.org/?p=1109#comment-43199 Thank you all for the kind words and the sentiment. I'm not sure what happens next but to quote David Gerrold "Even when you're standing in shit, you can still look up and aspire to the stars." Thank you all for the kind words and the sentiment. I’m not sure what happens next but to quote David Gerrold

“Even when you’re standing in shit, you can still look up and aspire to the
stars.”

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