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Monthly Archives: July 2011
Did you find the purple cow yesterday?
Yes, Tim Wakefield is a purple cow. But not because he’s still pitching in Major League Baseball at 44. He’s pitching at age 44 because he’s a purple cow. In a world where people talk about how fast a pitcher can throw … Continue reading
Posted in Branding, Inspiration, MLB
Tagged Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Carpe Diem, Chicago White Sox, Knuckleball, Major League Baseball, Pitcher, postaday2011, Purple Cow, Seth Godin, Sports, storytelling, Tim Wakefield, Unconventional thinking
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There’s a purple cow in this story
Can you see it? [Tim] Wakefield has become prominent again in 2011, not only because the Red Sox have been hurt by several injuries in their rotation, but because of the impressive milestone he chases. If Wakefield can get the … Continue reading
And now, the first nominee for the Darwin award…
Some things defy explanation NEW YORK — A fugitive from upstate New York who taunted police on his Facebook page to `catch me if you can. I’m in Brooklyn‘ has been arrested. The Daily News says U.S. marshals and NYPD … Continue reading
Posted in Just for fun, Technology
Tagged Bedford–Stuyvesant Brooklyn, Brooklyn, Daily News, Facebook, New York, New York City Police Department, postaday2011, Social Media, Social Networking, United States Marshals Service
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Tablet or netbook?
I couldn’t decide. So I bought an Inspiron Duo. And now I have both. Try that with your iPad. Just Sayin’
I love crazy start-ups that succeed
And a private spaceflight company seems like a crazy idea But they’re succeeding. Fly me to the moon? Sure thing. Private spaceflight company Space Exploration (SpaceX) has received tentative approval from NASA to send its Dragon cargo craft on a … Continue reading
Facebook. Just harmless fun, right?
Go ahead and post that crazy picture, what harm can it do? Turns out, a lot. And now the Federal Trade Commission has decided that companies that research how you spend your personal time and what your passions and hobbies … Continue reading
Posted in Technology, Values
Tagged Business, communication, Employment, Facebook, Federal Trade Commission, LinkedIn, postaday2011, Social Media, storytelling, technology, Twitter, Values, YouTube
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“landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the earth”
Lofty. Inspirational. Seemed impossible. We’re going to the MOON! But a big rock in space? Seems hard to get excited about that. HOUSTON — With the space shuttle now history, NASA‘s next great mission is so audacious, the agency’s best … Continue reading
Apps Will Change Your Life?
That seems a bit overstated. This WSJ article lists 10 apps that allegedly do just that. I don’t know about that. Take this one, for example. Find My Car! Wondering around helplessly trying to find your parked car is a … Continue reading
Posted in Change, Just for fun
Tagged App Store, Apps, Handhelds, IPhone, Mobile application development, Mobile phone, postaday2011, Presselite, Smartphone, Social Media, technology
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It’s a little like Colonel Sanders
Eating at Popeye’s Zuckerberg made headlines last week when his profile soared to the top of the popularity charts on the rival Google+ social network. As of July 5, he had 10,000 more followers than Google founder Larry Page, and … Continue reading
Posted in Branding, Change, Technology
Tagged Change, Competition, Facebook, Google, Mark Zuckerberg, postaday2011, Social network, technology
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This is a joke, right?
Unfortunately, it’s not. The boarding process is always a pain, but at least let it be predictable. If I’m in the rear, I get on first. Except, now, it’s not predictable. It’s random. Maybe I get on first. Maybe I don’t. Maybe … Continue reading
Posted in Service, Travel
Tagged Airline, American Airlines, Change, postaday2011, Quality Service, The Wall Street Journal, Travel
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