Year: 2012
Oregon Scientific, Good Products, Everything Else… ?
I’m a big fan of Oregon Scientific products. I’ve been purchasing their stuff for over 15 years. I’m impressed with every single one of their products, but they always (of course) have that one little bug that prevents them from being perfect. I’ve written to the company 3 times over …
It’s the end of the world? The beginning of chaos brought to you by Apophis.
So if you are counting on the Mayan calendar to wipe out all your debt, obligations, and the rest of the Earth, well, I don’t think you are going to have much luck (or unluck depending on how look at it.
However, if you can hold out until 2029 or …
Making some dough
For some reason, I find myself in a love hate relationship with bread. More of a hate, dislike. I mean, I think bread is OK. I like it and all, but I’m not in love with it.
I do however, find myself trying to master the art of baking it. …
Time to take my idea, and trash it
DCWeek inspired me to do something. It inspired me to take one of my ideas, and finally do something with it.
Back in 2007, I had just finished planning an event. It was awful trying to find a venue. So I thought, why isn’t there a website I can go …
Comments & Compliments at DCWeek
Wow, DCWeek ran like a MACHINE! From checkin, to everything. It was a machine. Friendly people telling me where to go, all the AV systems worked, vendors were happy & prepared. This was a VERY well run conference.
The best events I attended were the 18 60 second pitches. Glen …
Free Ideas for DCWeek Companies
So DCWeek (for me) has come and gone. Here are somethings I learned, and some ideas I gave away at the conference.
At the innovations in media panel with USA Today, The Atlantic and Curbs, I learned that none of them were actually innovating in media. I did offer this …
Thinking Differently @DCWeek
Conferences (Like DCWeek) Need More Fail
So I’ve been leisurely attending a conference in DC this week called Digital Capital Week. It’s an interesting collection of all sorts of people. I’m not sure I totally fit in, but I’ve felt that way before and never let it stop me.
There are 2 questions I keep …
Weigh In, Weigh Out
Dear Whole Foods….
I think it is great that you credit me 5 cents every time I use my own bag for groceries. I also think it is awesome that you have bulk food like grain, nuts, honey and olive oils.
I think it would be even better if I …