TommyLog TECH – Verizon Gives Hope to Victims of Domesitc Violence #VZWbuzz #AD

hl_get_involved1Last weekend I was in Chicago with my friends from Verizon. While there I learned of a program called HopeLine to help victims of domestic violence. Through HopeLine, you can help prevent domestic violence by donating no-longer-used wireless phones and accessories in any condition from any service provider at any Verizon Store or by mail.

It’s just super easy. Go to www.verizonwireless.com/hopeline print the postage-paid label, toss your phone into a padded envelope and seal it. Boom! Done!

No more phones in the landfill. Be green and help others in need all at the same time. A total WIN WIN.

Some amazing HopeLine stats, Since 2001…

10.8 million+ phones collected nationwide

$21.4 million+ cell phones
fcash grants donated to domestic violence organizations nationwide

2.4 million+ phones recycled in an environmentally sound way

180,000+ refurbished phones donated  to domestic violence shelters

543 million+ minutes of wireless service donated to domestic violence  victims and survivors

298 million+ text messages loaded on HopeLine phones

THAT’S HUGE!!

To help and join the cause go to www.verizonwireless.com/hopeline for more information.

[DISCLAIMER — I’m one of the cool kids who has been asked to play with and test technology for Verizon. They asked me test and share my thoughts. All my words are original and my own.]

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TommyLog – Building a Strong Work Ethic with @mmangen

Kids, today I welcome my good friend Michelle Mangen to the TommyLog studios. Sadly I don’t get to see her much so I thought we would chat about teaching a strong work ethic and responsibility to your children.

TommyLog – Taking Time to Notice #vzwbuzz

TommyLog  – Taking Time to Notice #vzwbuzz

Took a walk this morning in beautiful foggy downtown Chicago. I noticed how many people were walking around with their headphones in their ears. To be fair, I was one of them. I was thinking to my self, how many of these people are noticing their surroundings, or just walking / listening blindly?

Are we going throughout life or do we notice whats going on around us?

http://youtu.be/7FbLm2-xAdQ

TommyLog – Making Good On A Promice

Apparently when Madeline was young and while i was under the influence of some medication :), I promised her that I would take her to see Phantom of the Opera when it came to town again.

So last night was the big event. We had the BEST time. A daddy daughter date for the record books. Sushi, a little walking and then Phantom! I am so blessed to have the best daughter who would actually want to be seen out on the town with her dear old dad.

TommyLog – Be Accountable

Do what you say and say what you do. I’ve just spent more time than I care to admit dealing with a certain business that refuses to take ownership or accountability for their actions. This lack of accountability is causing me loads of extra work and cost.

Kids, own up to your mistakes. Just ask Martha Stewart how much extra trouble she got in for not owning her mistakes.