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Racing Tech Makes Grocery Shopping Fun Again

September 22nd, 2010 · No Comments

EDITOR’S NOTE: When I launched this blog almost four years ago, I spent much more time writing humorous pieces.  Today, as I devote more time to writing books than blogging, I thought I would share one of my humor posts originally published Oct. 19, 2006.  Enjoy! I like to think of myself as an idea [...]

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‘Circular Logic’ Works on Racetrack, Not in Detroit

December 10th, 2008 · No Comments

In Bristol, Charlotte, Daytona Beach and other places where NASCAR® is king, it makes sense for people to go around in circles — or, more accurately, ovals — en route to achieving success.  That kind of “circular logic,” however, isn’t likely to produce success in Detroit. Facing declining ad revenue and lower attendance, NASCAR® executives [...]

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Palins Announce Daughter’s Pregnancy

September 1st, 2008 · 10 Comments

After Republican John McCain surprised Americans with the choice of Sarah Palin as his running mate, the presumptive vice presidential nominee and her husband Todd surprised the nation this morning with news about their 17-year-old daughter Bristol being five months pregnant.  The statement below appeared on the McCain-Palin web site: “We have been blessed with [...]

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Racing Technology Makes Grocery Shopping Fun Again

October 19th, 2006 · 1 Comment

I like to think of myself as an idea guy, always on the verge of launching the world’s next big multi-million-dollar product idea! Today, I’m going to share one of those ideas with you. If you’re familiar with NASCAR®, you know it’s America’s fastest-growing and most-popular spectator sport. Likewise, you know NASCAR® involves racing high-powered, [...]

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