The $39 Experiment

I came across a blog whose sole purpose is to ask company for free stuff and see what happens. The $39 Experiment ands its mastermind, Tom Locke, wrote 100 letters to corporations asking for "free stuff". He lists his letters on the site and what he got.

If we look at it from a business standpoint, […]

By |March 16th, 2006|Personal Productivity|Comments Off on The $39 Experiment

Falcon Ready to Fly

Personal transitions are difficult for me. This past weekend, I just put my beloved 1963 Ford Falcon Convertible up on eBay for sale. This car has been a passion of mine for 6 years as we drove it around to alot of oohs- and ahs every summer. But […]

Back on the Blog

Well, it was a week I hope I never have to repeat. This past Tuesday, I had my gallbladder out. It is amazing that you can go into the hospital at 6:00 AM and walk out (or kicked out?) at 6:00 PM minus one bodily organ. The worst part is the drugs they give you […]

Your Own Country

When I was traveling this last week, American Airlines featured the developers of THE WORLD in Dubai. The project consists of 300 mini- islands that are currently under construction. Each is shaped like a country in the world therefore forming a world map if you look at it by air. Prices starting at $6M…

By |January 10th, 2006|Personal Productivity|Comments Off on Your Own Country

Metal Detector Friendly Footwear

I have always said that successful products solve a pain in the market: Exhibit 1…Just bought a pair of shoes that had a tag on them that said "Metal Detector Friendly Footwear". My pain: Taking my shoes off when I go through the Airport detectors! I will try to wear these every time.