Blog

I just read the words “worm poop” in the Wall Street Journal. This is slightly disturbing for a number of reasons, some that have to do with journalistic integrity and others that have to do with general business practices. But mainly because it’s raised my interest in a classic underdog story. “What does this have […]

I was in the car the other day with my wife and kids when one of the twins, who is just over two years old, said, “I want to take your picture, Mommy.” So my wife handed her her cell phone, and Abby began saying, “Say ‘cheese’, Mommy. Say ‘cheese’, Grace.” About the same time […]

Is there any stronger marketing message than a testimonial? Probably not. Companies like Angie’s List and organizations like the Word of Mouth Marketing Association will tell you that testimonials are peerless. If a couple of Indianapolis residents have their way, cities like ours may soon agree. A few months ago, Pat Coyle, Director of Database […]

This might sound odd, but one of the things I love most about the work I do is the time spent learning about other businesses. It’s fascinating to me that there are companies out there providing all manner of products and services for things that we rarely think about. Those little washers inside my faucets, […]

I’ve had quite a few odd things crossing my desk recently, none of which require much attention by themselves, but, taken together, are worth a mention. They deserve some attention because at the heart of each is an idea; sometimes a great idea. The first is probably the greatest idea of the bunch, and it’s […]

In this cubicle world in which many of us live, power comes in a variety of forms. You might be the one has the key to the copymachine, or maybe you can just catch a glimpse of an outside window if you lean back in your chain and crane your neck to the left… Thepoint […]

I’ve just finished reading a book called “Freakonomics: A rogue economist explores the hidden side of everything”, written by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner. (This book has gotten a lot of press attention recently, but I picked it upmainly because of the mention in another outstanding book, “Blink” by Malcom Gladwell, which I also highly […]

Haven’t you had enough of bad news? I have… I think. But here’s the problem: no matter where you look or how hard you might try to avoid it, bad news follows you around like a bad penny. TV news, newspapers, magazines, Internet sites… all seem to make their living – and acquire the most […]

On the occasion of their 10th birthday, Internet icon Yahoo! has created a celebration of the “history” of the web. First, some things you should know: This history only covers 10 years, which really only represents the public awakening of the Internet. The origin of the Internet, a military network called ArpaNet, started back in […]

This is a review I wish I didn’t have to write, about a couple of sites I wish didn’t have to exist, especially on Thanksgiving weekend. But, frankly, my family is one of the things I’m thankful for and keeping them safe is one of the things that occasionally keeps me up at night. So […]

The Internet has changed my life. I was reminded of this the other day when I reached down to pick up a Rabid Wolf Spider that was scurrying across the kitchen floor. Wolf Spiders, which are hunters that chase down their prey without the use of webs, are pretty fast. As it turns out, they’re […]

I guess you could call it a pre-midlife crisis. With the prospect of turning forty looming on the horizon, I find myself thinking admittedly morbid thoughts; pondering things like death and taxes. Such was my state of mind when I stumbled upon the Real Age Calculator at Prevent Disease. This nifty little tool can help […]