Of all the people… I just… brain… shutting down. Why on EARTH would Oprah’s puppet Dr. Phil McGraw visit mentally and musically ill Britney Spears after her traumatic breakdown the other day? Apparently the good doctor dropped in as she had already been discharged after a clean toxicology screen and was packing to go home.…
Put Me in Coach! I’m Ready to Play
Does your business suck? Are you an over-bearing, micro-managing jerk? Do your employees or business partners, who used to love coming to work for your entrepreneurial enthusiasm now seem lackluster? Here’s a thought: maybe it’s you! You’re afraid that if you go on vacation your business will fall apart without you there. Or maybe you’re…
New Nursing Moms: Stay Hip & Feel Stylish
I am a man and a budding blog author. I am not new to writing, but I am trying everyday to expand my perceptions and take on other view points and perspectives on life. A couple women I know are pregnant or have recently had a baby. I could be wrong, but I’m sure that…
Business Recreation: Get Serious About Golf
For any budding young entrepreneur, it’s important to know how to “wine and dine” your clients or potential business partners. For many business people, that means small talk and hanging around the club house after a rousing game of golf. Plus all the walking has natural health benefits. It seems cliché, but it’s true: golf…
MobileTalk Packet8 International VOIP on Your Cell Phone
MobileTalk is a new technology from VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) and internet telephony company Packet8 that allows you to make VOIP calls internationally from anywhere in the United States at severely reduced rates. I have entered the MobileTalk Packet8 video contest, and created a brief video (yes, it’s on YouTube) to submit to the…
Recover Lost Office Passwords
Personally, I don’t password-protect any of my office files. But it’s come to my attention that some of you do. And as with any password-protected file, there will always be some instance where you’ll forget what that password is, and will need to retrieve it. I know, I know, you’re thinking Dave, if the password…
Die With Your Boots On
So maybe you’re starting your own “bucket list” and have decided to live life to the fullest, take every risk, and live like there’s no tomorrow. Or maybe, you’ve moved to Texas. Or maybe you just like the fashions of the Old West or the modern-day ranch hand. In any of these scenarios, you’ll need…
Trade Your Used Video Games Without the Gamestop Tax
The video game industry has some of the smallest profit margins on earth. Unless you’re a game store retailer who also deals in trading in used games. If you’ve ever been to a Gamestop or an EB Games and tried to trade in your old games, they’ll buy them from you for $3 – $5…
Florida Says Green Energy Sources are ‘Keys’ to Success
Back before the writer’s strike, lots of TV shows were starting to air episodes with themes about being more environmentally friendly, or going “green.” This blog, in fact, is hosted on a “green” web site host. I didn’t even know web site hosts did much polluting – but apparently they’ve purchased credits to make them…
Get Off Your Butt and Go Outside!
Yes, I know it’s ridiculously cold outside where some of you live. It’s 19 degrees outside right now where I live. Plus, it’s a week day, so you’re probably at work. But guess what lazies? Tomorrow is Saturday. That means you can go outside then. We forget a lot in the winter time to actually…