Archive for June, 2003

Blog One Year Anniversary!

Today marks the 1st anniversary of this blog. While it’s hard to say how many entries I have for the year, it’s been productive. I’ve managed to utilize blogs in my business courses, develop a number of presentations for faculty, and even present a paper at a conference (thanks for coordinating that effort LuAnn!). All [...]

June 30, 2003 · Donald · No Comments
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Say Something Ketchuppy!

Today Stephanie and I were shopping at our local Publix when I noticed that Heinz has a new marketing campaign: Say Something Ketchuppy!. It’s great! If you visit their website, they have all of the different bottle labels listed along with honorable mentions.

June 29, 2003 · Donald · No Comments
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World’s Largest Crossword Puzzle

Even if I decided to buy this… where would I put it? Maybe my office? Tell people that it helps me think? At the same time, I’m strangely attracted to the idea of having a 7′x7′ puzzle on my office wall. Go figure…

June 28, 2003 · Donald · No Comments
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William Safire’s Rules for Writers

I’ve seen this list all over (a Google search listed 600+ references), but can’t seem to find the original information. If you find it, I’d be interesting in knowing. William Safire‘s Rules for Writers: – Remember to never split an infinitive. – The passive voice should never be used. – Do not put statements in [...]

June 27, 2003 · Donald · No Comments
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Hulk Mastercard???

Now I’ve seen it all. I just received an e-mail for a Hulk Mastercard. I don’t think I could ever — with a straight face — ask someone to accept it.

June 26, 2003 · Donald · No Comments
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Vacation Destinations

We recently made a list of where we would like to vacation (notice, there’s no clear timeline — just a list of where we would like to visit as of today). Here goes: 01) Africa – Specifically a safari of some sort – most likely in Kenya 02) Angelfire – We have family and friends [...]

June 25, 2003 · Donald · 2 Comments
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Google Catalogs!

A new tool by Google that allows you to search through catalogs. This could be bad. Talk about what it will do for Christmas shopping… Oh… let’s see… Ballard Designs, Bas Bleu, Blue Fly, Boudin Sourdough Bakery, Brooks Brothers … and those are just the Bs. Oddly, Burt’s Bees isn’t included in the index.

June 23, 2003 · Donald · No Comments
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