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Some thoughts on the Terri Schiavo controversy, WVU's victory, the world of college bonfires, and the importance of being part of a neighborhood.
A report on the hail storm we encountered on our recent trip to Charlotte. The report of my first "trackback."
A discussion of the changing weather, the great new technology that the web brings us through tools like Flickr and Typepad and how well they intergrate with other tools like iPhoto. Discussion of Bill Gates view of technology compared to mine.
A shot of a Beaufort traffic jam and my first post using Flickr.
Some reporting on a visit to one of my favorite spots, Beaufort, NC. Some discussion on wireless technology, Beaufort restaurants, and relaxing.
Our Opinions Make a Difference
How blogs and our opinions make a difference.
My thoughts on why I spend my time writing a free weblog, the need for citizen journalism, and the hope it brings to the world.
Bill Gates, Jesse Ventura, and Arnold as people who might have some good ideas. Thoughts on handling wealth
The interesting concept of Apple rewarding their executives who have done little for Apple in the long term but have certainly made sure they went away super wealthy.
Thoughts on the movie "The Sea Inside" and the importance other people have in shaping your life and making it worth living. Closes with an a light update on the "Newspaper box war."
Thoughts on the unusually brief snowstorm we had and some notes on the Sweet Briar Book Shop. Lots on the "Newspaper box war," and a mention of Apple's attack on websites.
Still more on the "Newspaper box war," thoughts on the Fishmongers of Seattle and their customer focus and how the Famous Anthony's at Southwest Plaza demonstrates that same focus.
Some thoughts on poor customer service by cable companies, how customer loyalty cards help the company not the customer. How my retirement should mirror "Second Hand Lions." Thoughts on the sport of squirrel target practice with a BB gun. Best Buy, Adelphia, and Duncan Acura. Poor service chicken wings and dangers to doing a poor job with computer software in Healthcare.
The beginning of the "Newspaper box war," thoughts on our neighborhood, reading the newspaper, and moving yards.
The revenge of the weather spirits on my taunting first crocus picture that was sent north, a short history of our experiences in Canada and links to the places we lived. Society as a chowder. :-) Clam restaurants and some of the great Canadian traits that might be valuable to us.
Thoughts about the challenges we face in leaving a world where our children might have an opportunity to enjoy life as we have. The potential of new forms of communication to change things.
Some interesting family food favorites including "Hot Dog Fried Rice" and Marmite.
The February 28th, Roanoke, Va snowstorm and the things a good storm brings with it.
A trip to Charlotte down Fancy Gap and I77 which brought back some thoughts of North Carolina in the fifties, family gatherings, and how Chincoteague has changed very little. A quick trip using the GPS in the Acura. A couple of memorable foot long dogs at the Surry Diner.
The new distribution of Linux by the former Corel folks. A link to the GCN article, "Ready for a Windows Free Desktop," my thoughts on Linux and its future success.
My new car as a computer with all its gadgets.
Somethings I learned from my first salesmanager about listening to the customer. Building win-win relationships as a way to success. Putting the customer first.
Is success measure by products that you happen to stumble upon or by meeting your business objectives. Should a computer company be happy with 2% market share. Listening to customers and giving them what they want instead of telling them what they want.
New forms of communications such as blogs as a potential tool to improve corporate communications with customers.
The challenge of out of control economic self interest and how it is destroying corporations.
How new managers fail, the way to succeed with a sales team by letting their expertise make you look good.
Respecting your customers, walking before you run, selling the right way.
Roving VPs and the way they destroy the success of others.
The good things about a big storm from an ex-Canadian.