Monthly Archives: August 2008

Dancing With The Stars, “Love Boat” of the 21 Century

Have you ever watched Dancing With The Stars? According to the ratings, chances are you have. This week, the celebrity line-up for the 7th season of the show has been announced. According to the official release, the "Lucky 13" include: Susan [...]

Dancing With The Stars, “Love Boat” of the 21 Century

Idea Sandbox Closing. Receiving $7 Million USD!

I'm sorry to disappoint any of my future clients or fans, but Idea Sandbox is closing. I just received word (via Yahoo Calendar) that I will be receiving $7-million in U.S dollars. It seems General Philip Fadaya has selected ME as [...]

Idea Sandbox Closing. Receiving $7 Million USD!

Unblocking Thinker’s Block

Have you ever had "thinkers block?" It's a problem similar to writer's block, but instead of words, you're stumped for ideas. I offer you a technique to get your ideas flowing. In his book Out of the Box: 101 Ideas for [...]

Unblocking Thinker’s Block

Standing Out In The Grand Bazaar

What do you see when you look at this image? [click if you'd like a larger image]I shot this photo recently while visiting the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey. At first glance, there is too much to take in at once. [...]

Standing Out In The Grand Bazaar

Beverage Sampling Tools: Elaborate & Simple

Below is a picture of me, back in my Starbucks days, donning the "Mercury Man" out-of-store sampling tank (Version 2.0) The backpack contraption contains a pressurized, thermal container used to sample fresh brewed coffee in crowds and at special events. Version [...]

Beverage Sampling Tools: Elaborate & Simple

It’s Istanbul, Not Constantinople

Istanbul was Constantinople Now it's Istanbul, not Constantinople Been a long time gone, Constantinople Now it's Turkish Delight on a moonlit night Every gal in Constantinople Lives in Istanbul, not Constantinople So if you've a date in Constantinople She'll be waiting [...]

It’s Istanbul, Not Constantinople

A Turkey-Filled Sandbox

This week Idea Sandbox is reporting from Istanbul, Turkey. Source: Oberazzi's Flickr Images]As I explore this seaport city, full of sky scraping mosques, the beautiful Bosphorus Strait waterway, and a people rich in culture and history... I'll report back to you [...]

A Turkey-Filled Sandbox

Do You Suffer From Marketing A.D.D.?

Yesterday Some time ago, Seth Godin posted a great article on his blog declaring patience as the secret to success on the internet. Basically stating that success equals the ability to stick it out longer than those looking for instant success. [...]

Do You Suffer From Marketing A.D.D.?

Great Date: 08-08-08

Today's date is pretty cool. A nice date for a product launch, store opening, or Olympic games to begin. Today is a special day in Chinese culture where the number eight is a lucky number. (The sound of the word "eight" [...]

Great Date: 08-08-08
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