Archive for the 'Business' Category

Businesspundit: Please Stop With Your Chinese Math

Monday, August 21st, 2006

Businesspundit: Please Stop With Your Chinese Math
After all, they only need a small percentage of the market. The name stems from the idea that there are a billion people in China, so if you sell a $1 widget to just 1% of them that is $10 million in revenue. The assumption that is incorrectly applied [...]

U.S. Grants Patent For Broad Range Of Internet Rich Applications

Thursday, February 23rd, 2006

InformationWeek | Pateents | U.S. Grants Patent For Broad Range Of Internet Rich Applications | February 22, 2006
Just as I think the patent office is pulling it’s head out of it’s collective ass it goes and does something stupid like this:
The patent–issued on Valentine’s Day–covers all rich-media technology implementations, including Flash, Flex, Java, Ajax, and [...]

Top Secret Gas Pill

Tuesday, December 20th, 2005

Testimonials
Anytime you hear the words “Incalculable Market Potential”, don’t just walk away, run for your life (and pocketbook)!
That’s about a 33% SAVING!!! And… this was just his 2nd tank of gas using the pills!!!!! Stay tuned to hear Scott’s exciting testimony when he returns from a road trip!!!!
Note: Scott was the #1 [...]

IVR Cheat Sheet by Paul English

Thursday, December 1st, 2005

IVR Cheat Sheet by Paul English
Quick guide to get around the voice reponse units at many organizations. Maybe some of the businesses who see people spending so much time and effort circumventing their annoying systems will get rid of the.

The IVR Cheat Sheet is a free service by Paul English [...]

Suit claims Match.com set up fake dates | CNET News.com

Monday, November 21st, 2005

Suit claims Match.com set up fake dates | CNET News.com
Looks like someone’s in a bit of hot water and I don’t think it’s Match.com.
How can it possibly be cost effective for them to send employees on “fake” dates to keep a couple users? I could see going to the trouble of fabricating fake testimonials, [...]

The 11-Year Quest to Create Disappearing Colored Bubbles – Popular Science

Friday, November 18th, 2005

The 11-Year Quest to Create Disappearing Colored Bubbles – Popular Science
Good article about persisting and overcoming the “impossible”. It’s a good success story and worth the read.

The secret to nonstaining colored bubbles, it turns out, is a dye that could unlock a revolution in color chemistry. All you need to do is make color [...]

West Valley counterfeit money ring busted

Thursday, November 17th, 2005

West Valley counterfeit money ring busted
Doh. This oughta get filed under dumb crooks.

investigators did say an Avondale couple arrested in the scheme tripped up when they sent a printer, which was jammed with counterfeit bills, out for repair.

one red paperclip

Wednesday, November 9th, 2005

one red paperclip
A blog of a guy who started with one red paperclip and is trying to trade up to a house. He’s up to a 1,000 watt generator now.

This red paperclip is currently sitting on my desk next to my computer. I want to trade this paperclip with you for something bigger [...]

eMachineShop – Online Machine Shop – with FREE CAD Software

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2005

eMachineShop – Online Machine Shop – with FREE CAD Software
By low cost they are talking $100-200 for a single item, but you can get 10 for just a little more than one.

eMachineShop is the remarkable new way to get the custom parts you need – the first true online machine shop. Download our free software, [...]

Top-Earning Dead Celebrities – Forbes.com

Tuesday, November 1st, 2005

Top-Earning Dead Celebrities – Forbes.com
For some, it pays to be dead.

They’re famous across the globe. Their work is treasured by millions. And they’re rolling in cash–they just can’t spend any of it.