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Comment on GTD with Google Spreadsheets by Dave Raftery

Dave Raftery — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 20:31:36 +0000

Hi David,
Could you elaborate on what fields/columns you use in your GTD spreadsheet? Do you have multiple tabs/sheets?
I am trying to implement GTD on my computer. I am playing with Steve Bell’s E-Dashboard GTD spreadsheet to see if it meets my needs. If I could use Google spreadsheets, then I would always have access to my lists, from work or at home.
Thanks,
Dave

Comment on Invisible KOOL-AID Clearly Fantastic by crystal

crystal — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:06:56 +0000

i can’t find it with sugar

Comment on Invisible KOOL-AID Clearly Fantastic by Suzanne

Suzanne — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:57:12 +0000

I love this product. My 12 year old son is allergic to food dyes. Temptation is too great to have some of the things everyone else enjoys. This is a compromise we both like.

I prefer the packets I add sugar to, but usually find only Kiwi Strawberry or Raspberry. The sugar ones, only in Cherry. Apparently, they’ve made these in the singles, too.

This summer has found another treat he can have. Orange slice is made clear for the Get Smart movie tie in. Hurray!

It’d be great if other companies followed their lead.

Comment on Best College Beer? Friday Fun Poll by Justin

Justin — Sat, 31 May 2008 16:57:15 +0000

$18 for a case of Keystone? Wow, are you getting ripped off. Out in western PA, Natty Ice is around 12 a case, Keystone around 14. We usually get Keystone since it tastes better. Sometimes\’s we’ll get Miller Lite ($18) if we feel like having some real beer.

Comment on Something to think about… by Hannah

Hannah — Mon, 26 May 2008 01:36:02 +0000

I love this book! Paul Arden was a creative genius, his backward, out of the box way (he probably negated the existence of the BOX in the first place!) of thinking is inspiring me all the way through my advertising degree! He will be sorely missed…..

R.I.P Paul

Comment on Cable TV a la carte? by Rupert White

Rupert White — Fri, 23 May 2008 01:22:26 +0000

i would LOVE to get ala carte cable. only because the channels i watch are ONLY included in the higher priced package. and also i would love to get HDTV ala carte too. i cant afford it and its supposedly the future. hopefully the future will be cheaper and standardized. i cant believe how expensive entertainment is. i guess since noone is leaving the house anymore they have to make money in this economy somehow. oh well. well…until the future gets here…it seems i will be cancelling some of my services for now.

Comment on Invisible KOOL-AID Clearly Fantastic by Joyce

Joyce — Fri, 16 May 2008 01:58:20 +0000

I really like the Kool aid invisibles but run into a problem with finding all the flavors that were available at one time. I can find Watermelon-Kiwi in the 13oz packet & Cherry in the19oz container. I loved the Grape flavor! I find the kool aid invisibles don’t give me heartburn when I drink them. I want to contact the company & can’t find a site or an e-mail. Could you help??

Comment on Invisible KOOL-AID Clearly Fantastic by shelleybear

shelleybear — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:32:39 +0000

This is da bomb!
I used to have tummy trouble whenever I drank old-style KOOL-AID. However, since they took the dye out, it’s great!
Need to try it with Splenda.

Comment on Best College Beer? Friday Fun Poll by lil t

lil t — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:11:52 +0000

i try new beers almost every time me and my bud make a packy run … i picked keystone cause it tastes better tho busch lights not bad … even cheaper on that list im surprised that milwaukeess best ice didn’t make it tho its hard to find in a lotta package stores, same with keystone ice

Comment on Save Time and Do More – Jott.com by jodirosenberg

jodirosenberg — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 02:16:06 +0000

Cool. Seems to be working. I guess I should check out jott.com

Comment on Cable TV a la carte? by John

John — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:41:17 +0000

I agree. Why should I subsidize channels that wouldn’t stand on their own merit -due to their quality or the lack of audience? Why should I subsidize all the spanish language channels? I don’t speak Spanish! Why should I subsidize ESPN, the most expensive of all cable channels, when I never watch sports? I am in favor of ala carte pricing. If the cable companies benefit, so be it. It will be worth it to get ESPN and the spanish language channels OFF MY TV!

Comment on Impossible Germany, Incredible Band…Wilco by Danny

Danny — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 13:31:57 +0000

Dave – I have to admit I’ve never heard of this group and I am now anxious (after reading your stellar review/comments) to check the album out…thanks!

I’m going to show my age here…my favorite musical moment from 2007 was going to see Genesis at Nationwide arena in Columbus a couple of months ago with my younger brother (couldn’t convince Rebecca that it would be worth the money!). It would’ve been great if they could’ve talked Peter Gabriel and Steve Hackett into joing the gig, but Phil, Tony & Mike are the core I grew up with and they sounded fantastic after a 10+ year layoff. Their touring over the last 30 years has been greatly enhanced by having the same two guys join them for every tour – Darryl Struemmer on guitar, Chester Thompson on drums – and these five guys simply rocked the house that night! They cut a CD of the actual concert which I’ll cherish forever.

Comment on MBA Hooray! by Jay W

Jay W — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:55:25 +0000

David,

Congrats, now the question is – what are you going to do with all that free time after work?

jay

Comment on MBA Hooray! by Sherri

Sherri — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 19:38:52 +0000

Congrats Dave on completing your Masters! It’s not an easy task and you (and your wife) are to be commended!

Welcome to the UD Alumni Association!

Comment on MBA Hooray! by Jim Crotty

Jim Crotty — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 17:42:28 +0000

Congratulations David ! Good for you. This is quite an accomplishment, one which you should be very proud of.

Comment on The Old Lefthander Belongs in Cooperstown by david bowman

david bowman — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 20:55:58 +0000

Way to go Joe!

By a landslide.

http://www.daytondailynews.com/localnews/content/oh/story/news/local/2007/12/04/hjn120507NuxBallot.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16

Comment on Gordon Ramsay – Recipe for Marketing Success by Dana Randall

Dana Randall — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 20:32:08 +0000

Dave, I agree with you on this show. Great program. He is an a-hole himself, but he does speak the truth and end the end improves the restaurant. He does spend a great deal researching and finding the speciality that this failing restaurant needs to focus on. Simple marketing techniques. Question, do you think Gordon would have liked Charles from O’Briens who would listed to 700 WLW in the kitchen with his big chaw of Skoal tobacco in his mouth spitting in the gray trash container while cooking people their dinners? Or would he keep the Cheese bar? Seriously, have you ever been to another restaurant that has a cheese bar?

Comment on Gordon Ramsay – Recipe for Marketing Success by What Would Ramsay Do?

What Would Ramsay Do? — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:12:31 +0000

All are great attributes to being sucessful.

Comment on Is RSS Missing a P? by Irene

Irene — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 23:44:36 +0000

David – this spoke to me! It said everything that I want to and try to say to my internet & eMarketing students…do you have any time to come in and speak to our students – they think they are (and are in many ways) savvy – but this is over almost all of their heads – why is that. I can’t wait for the new Microsoft platform / portal to be available.

Comment on Leave Them Wanting Moore by Brett

Brett — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 23:03:26 +0000

I’ve happened upon John’s blog from time to time, but I’ve never really dug into it. I love these points:

Products Fulfill Needs, Experiences Fulfill Desires
There’s a High Price to Low Prices

On pricing, marketers love using the excuse that their product is too expensive, when in fact they are just too lazy to communicate its value. Most of the time, products could (and should) be higher-priced.

Comment on The Meadowlark Restaurant: Purple Cow on a Buttered Toasted Roll by celeste lee

celeste lee — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:52:07 +0000

I agree, the Meadowlark is a wonderful place to eat. Both my sons are vegetarians, so I just had to have a hamburger. Wow! My friend Jill got the hamburger as well. We both loved it, and we plan to be back. The service was great and I loved the laid back atmosphere. Oh, and you must try the banana fritters. It was soooooooo good. Did I say I can’t wait to go back!

Comment on Parking Lot Etiquette…Cross the damn street already! by david bowman

david bowman — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 11:39:47 +0000

Without question Hillary. It is not so much about the speed at which one crosses, but more about the distance due to the chosen path. Crossing directly instead of diagonally, regardless of the speed, is all I’m asking for. Pregnant women can pretty much do whatever they want in my book. Congrats to you and thanks for the comment.

Comment on Parking Lot Etiquette…Cross the damn street already! by hillary

hillary — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 13:44:32 +0000

While I typically would agree with you… I am currently 9 months pregnant and it is extremely painful to walk, move, sleep, eat, well pretty much do anything. I have become a geometrically correct crosser and probably take 2-3x longer than the average person crossing or make that waddling. Please have some patience for people like me, we’re bringing the next generation into the world and it’s quite an effort.

Comment on Best College Beer? Friday Fun Poll by tom

tom — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 02:02:04 +0000

i have made love to all of these beers many times. and when i think back i really can’t remember much. so i say drink them all. and if you’re going to drink these sorts of beer, you might as well do it in style:

http://chugthatbeer.com/index.php?entry=entry070821-085348

peace out y’all!

Comment on Don’t You Step On My Blue Suede Shoes by david bowman

david bowman — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 15:39:13 +0000

chewb’,

I discovered another source for Gazelles recently, endless.com. It is run by AMAZON. The selection constantly varies, but I scored some awesome black gazelles for 20 bucks a couple weeks ago. I need to put up a post about that. Great site, worth checking into. Thanks for the comment and for visiting the site.

Comment on Don’t You Step On My Blue Suede Shoes by chewb'

chewb' — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 09:21:55 +0000

nice, man! congratulations! i was looking for gazelles on the internet and stumbled upon your blog

Now to find some store that ships the *campus* to europe. Or a store from here that has them.

thanks for the info!

Comment on Respect Yourself – Stax Records by david bowman

david bowman — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 19:38:01 +0000

Very likely I was in high school at the illustrious Kenton Ridge if you heard us play that one. I get the ED thing a lot – not as much since the show got cancelled, but still every now and then. That guy (Tom Cavanaugh) was on Scrubs too as JD’s brother. He seems like a likable fella. Thanks for visiting the site and triggering some memories from the Rock Star days of Old Springfield.

Comment on Respect Yourself – Stax Records by Mr. DC

Mr. DC — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 19:26:12 +0000

I believe I heard you guys once perform Aerosmith’s “Train Kept A Rolling” As the name indicates, I’m here in our nations capital and stumbled across your website. Great Blog- I must admit when I first started viewing I couldn’t help but to notice you seem a little like Tom Cavanagh from that NBC Show ED. Great blogs though some are a little Dayton centric, I still enjoy them.

Mr. DC

Comment on Respect Yourself – Stax Records by david bowman

david bowman — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 19:04:53 +0000

Jimmy Quit, Jody Got Married, Should have known we’d never get that far…oh wait that was Bryan Adams’ band.
The band has been on an extended hiatus. The brothers Wade and I are all enjoying marriage, parenthood and professional careers – all of which cut into band practice time. We still keep in touch and remain friends. There have been rumors about a reunion tour, but I would not want to steal the spotlight from Van Halen, so that may need to wait a little while. Plus we have no drummer. (Kyle, if you are out there, we’re putting the band back together. We’re on a mission from God.) Rest assured we still love music and will one day return to the stage – hopefully that will not be at the assisted living facility. Thanks for the interest Mr. DC Were you a fan of the band?

Comment on Respect Yourself – Stax Records by Mr. DC

Mr. DC — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 18:53:05 +0000

What ever happened to the band?

Comment on Respect Yourself – Stax Records by david bowman

david bowman — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 18:42:24 +0000

As a matter of fact Yes. We did an acoustic “Dock of the Bay” on occasion. Although, there are few bands we didn’t try to cover at some point in time. I hope we did Otis proud.

Comment on Respect Yourself – Stax Records by Mr. DC

Mr. DC — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 18:36:06 +0000

Did you and the Wade brothers ever play a little “Otis”?

Comment on InBubbleWrap – gone but not forgotten by David Esrati

David Esrati — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 23:35:40 +0000

My favorite question was: Groucho or Karl?
I’ve got my last book on the way- I think my total take was 9.
Thanks for introducing me to it.

Comment on InBubbleWrap – gone but not forgotten by K.Lew

K.Lew — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 23:31:31 +0000

What a fantastic Marketing idea that was unnecessarily ended. Plus…I won like 4 books! Shame!

Comment on Parking Lot Etiquette…Cross the damn street already! by swartzonmedia

swartzonmedia — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:51:47 +0000

This is funny because it’s true. Great post.

Comment on Google Bus Stop – Themes by Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 07:21:43 +0000

thats his hair

Comment on INVENT A CREDIT BUTTON! by Bill

Bill — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 12:51:14 +0000

It’s because if you hit “Credit”, the retailer pays the exorbitant fees, and if you hit “debit”, YOU pay the exorbitant fees. It’s part of an ongoing war between the credit card companies and the retailers.

Would be nice to have that button tho.

Comment on David Blaine: Magic or Moron? by MsIllusion

MsIllusion — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 04:54:56 +0000

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Comment on Thank You: D Wade & D Wade by Dana Randall

Dana Randall — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 18:47:38 +0000

Pace, wha’t up? I do have some recordings I can burn for you. E-mail me back where to send and I’ll send them out. I have tons of great memories listening to Grafton. ( Back of the blue van at Tony Trapps house )

Comment on Thank You: D Wade & D Wade by Jimmy Pace

Jimmy Pace — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:28:28 +0000

Wanted:

Any Grafton recordings. Will pay cash.

Comment on Children’s Discovery Garden – Wegerzyn Gardens – Dayton, OH by Tom

Tom — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:36:41 +0000

We visited the Discovery Garden today and had a blast. It was Sunday, Father’s Day, 17 June and very few people were there. Unfortunately, there were no events and due to lightning in the area they shut down the waterfall, but it was great anyway. I got great pictures of the place and some of the birds, butterflies, and of course my family. We look forward to going again soon to enjoy some of the other events scheduled for the summer and to check it out in the fall. Highly recommend this Garden to any and all, kids or not.

Comment on When I Say Dayton, You Say… by david bowman

david bowman — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 01:36:16 +0000

I was surprised how short it was.

Comment on When I Say Dayton, You Say… by David Esrati

David Esrati — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:40:11 +0000

David- thanks for reminding me about this- and providing the link. The survey is biased in its questions- won’t really give good info- but, should provide some wildly interesting “other” answers…

Comment on Keep Your Lawn Green and Your Mower Clean by Dana Randall

Dana Randall — Thu, 31 May 2007 19:46:28 +0000

Didn’t you learn this from Terry Adkins?

Comment on Leave Them Wanting Moore by anatol

anatol — Thu, 31 May 2007 17:24:50 +0000

Nise site!

Comment on Amazing Juggling Finale – Google Video by stan

stan — Sun, 20 May 2007 19:07:33 +0000

Over 4 minutes of good, clean,clever entertainment.
Can’t even remember how i found it, but glad i did.
Thank you Chris Bliss

Comment on Parking Lot Etiquette…Cross the damn street already! by ewtotel

ewtotel — Fri, 18 May 2007 15:46:53 +0000

This cracks me up…

Comment on GoogleAlerts by Charles

Charles — Thu, 17 May 2007 21:50:57 +0000

How can see a recent alert that I deleted

Comment on Distorting the System by ewtotel

ewtotel — Fri, 04 May 2007 17:01:53 +0000

Excellent analysis… I hope you don’t mind if I link to this posting.

Comment on Make Mom’s Gift with Cafe Press by Dusty

Dusty — Thu, 03 May 2007 07:53:23 +0000

Great blog David. I’d just like to add, if I may, that there are also lots of Shopkeepers at Cafepress who are willing to do customisation and individual designs for those who maybe are not so creative if they still wish something unique for Mom

Comment on Voice Hits 30K on the 1st of May by david bowman

david bowman — Wed, 02 May 2007 00:45:54 +0000

Thanks David

I suppose it is less about the hits and more an opportunity to say thanks to you and all others who frequent, or at least occasionally visit the site. So…Thanks. Oh yeah, thanks for moving me closer to 40k, although that does not matter

Comment on Voice Hits 30K on the 1st of May by David Esrati

David Esrati — Tue, 01 May 2007 21:09:24 +0000

Congrats Dave- but, hits don’t mean much. And with blogs, neither do “Page views”- the key metrics are either unique visitors- or time on site- or bandwidth used.
But- keep up the good work.

Comment on Rolling, Rolling, Rolling…Keep Momentum Rolling…Rolling, Rolling, Rolling…Downtown by K.Lew

K.Lew — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:01:47 +0000

Great post.

I was at a Kiwanis Club meeting where Rashad Young spoke about improving the downtown and greater Dayton area. The link below is a candid view of some of the projects.

http://dayton.bizjournals.com/dayton/stories/2007/04/23/daily8.html

Comment on Seth’s New Book & Secret Project by david bowman

david bowman — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 20:04:18 +0000

Alex,

You are Welcome! Can’t wait to read The Dip and Thank You for visiting voice.

Comment on Seth’s New Book & Secret Project by Alex

Alex — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 02:07:02 +0000

Thank You

Comment on Tell me something good by Desktopjunk

Desktopjunk — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 18:21:29 +0000

Thanks, always good posts on your blog!

Comment on My Dad has a blog! Bob’s German Summer Tour by RaymonWazerri

RaymonWazerri — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 01:03:14 +0000

Hey,
I love what you’e doing!
Don’t ever change and best of luck.

Raymon W.

Comment on Google Bus Stop – Themes by Confused

Confused — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 18:10:55 +0000

I use the Bus Stop theme.
I have tried all sorts of different zipcodes around the U.S.

Exactly how hot must it get to so the black guy takes off that giant parka?
I tried Honolulu, HI at 85 degrees and he wouldn’t budge.

Comment on Look Ma, I’m in the Paper! by David Esrati

David Esrati — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 16:30:00 +0000

congrats Dave! I saw that this am and smiled.
Nice plug for the new company too-
too bad they don’t get the web 2.0 thing yet.

Comment on Excitement Brewing Over John Moore Visit to Dayton by david bowman

david bowman — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 13:26:00 +0000

David,

Thanks for finding the discrepancy in date. I do not maintain that site, but will pass along the information. For the record, the event date is the 11th of April. As for the price, I will pass your feedback on to the AMA board. I was not involved in the pricing of the event. I am just the guy who writes a blog and happened to come into contact with another guy who writes one, John Moore. The web creates strange and wonderfully unexpected connections. This is proof of that. For my part, I hope 36 bucks does not scare people away, because it should be worth every penny. Thanks again.

Comment on Excitement Brewing Over John Moore Visit to Dayton by David Esrati

David Esrati — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 22:46:41 +0000

David-
Go check the main AMA site- it has 2 different dates for the John Moore event. And, frankly, $36 for non-members is a good way to scare people away.

Comment on The KR 500 by david bowman

david bowman — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 15:43:42 +0000

He got it. Win number 500 for Tom came last night, as hoped. Congratulations Coach.

Comment on Making the Move to Downtown Dayton! by Bill Pote

Bill Pote — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 03:09:19 +0000

Hi David,

I just happened upon your site which I didn’t know about. As a Downtown Dayton resident, I welcome you and the rest of Hafenbrack to the neighborhood (albeit a little late ). I’d love to feature your space on our site some time – it looks stunning from the photos!

Keep in touch!
-Bill Pote
Dayton.MostMetro.com

Comment on Audacity: Free Recording Software by Cory

Cory — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 11:28:08 +0000

I can’t believe this program is free. Sure, there a few limitations, but jeez…this is incredible

Comment on Why Dayton Marketing Community on Squidoo? by David Esrati

David Esrati — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 20:22:19 +0000

And don’t forget the list of ad agencies that aren’t The Next Wave- http://www.thenextwave.biz/tnw/?page_id=49
the list that’s so good- other agencies steal it
There is a proverb- that you have to give up power to gain it.
By open sourcing and sharing information- we all grow stronger. It’s a global economy- if we can’t help each other- we’ll never make it.
Thank you for contributing this valuable resource.
And remember- it’s no longer the Dayton Ad Club- unfortunately- they now insist on being called the “Greater Dayton Advertising Association”- as if there is now a Greater and Lesser Dayton.

Comment on Tar Heel Mania by D Wade

D Wade — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 03:32:06 +0000

Go Heels! Go Bucks! GO RAIDERS!!!

Comment on Our House, is a very, very, very fine house.. by david bowman

david bowman — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 18:01:58 +0000

Thanks Jim. Give me some time my friend and I will see what I can do.

Comment on Our House, is a very, very, very fine house.. by Jim Crotty

Jim Crotty — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 17:54:12 +0000

That’s great Dave. Wish I could have been there. Good for Hafenbrack and good for the City of Dayton.
A question concerning Hafenbrack. I noticed on their site that they are using a professional photographer. Looks good, but why are they not using me ?

Comment on Best College Beer? Friday Fun Poll by Ben

Ben — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 02:19:09 +0000

Although Im not in college yet, I have had my fair share of “college beers” i used to i went through a busch light phase, then a natty ice phase, no im goin through my keystone light phase, i must say thogh, busch light and keystone light are my 2 favorites

Comment on Superbowl XLI – Commercials by david bowman

david bowman — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 16:06:42 +0000

I am working on getting a copy. I have not seen it yet, at least from the other side of the camera. I will try to send you a copy.

Comment on Superbowl XLI – Commercials by Shade Wade

Shade Wade — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 16:00:06 +0000

Hey! Do you have a recording of your appearance? Wouldn’t you know, that we had everything set to record at 8:00 and at 7:50 the cable went out!!!! The only local reception that we could get was CBS (so we had the opportunity to watch more of those CBS promos). I’m sure you were great!

Comment on Audacity: Free Recording Software by senthil

senthil — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 17:10:35 +0000

its good dude

Comment on My voice on voice…an experiment by Juan

Juan — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 23:05:45 +0000

Those are pretty good songs. The one I like most is ‘Believe’.

Comment on My voice on voice…an experiment by Doug Dockery

Doug Dockery — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:26:25 +0000

If we’re posting Edwin’s greatest hits, I vote for Old Hamm Crowe! My favorite Bowman creation.

Comment on My voice on voice…an experiment by Joe

Joe — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 19:52:49 +0000

David, I’m so glad it worked out for you. And thanks for the shout-out!

Comment on Invisible KOOL-AID Clearly Fantastic by Amy

Amy — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 23:19:07 +0000

This stuff is great. I keep a pitcher going all the time, and we don’t even have kids. Really helps get the water in. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this stuff.

Comment on Seth’s New Book & Secret Project by Christian Burns

Christian Burns — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 21:43:10 +0000

He is the voice that we wish to be. He says what we think.

Comment on Making Something Happen by Jim Crotty

Jim Crotty — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 12:30:47 +0000

Congratulations Dave on your new job with Hafenbrack.

Three years ago I presented my portfolio to their owner and creative director, but I’ve never had an assignment with them. Could you give me a plug and let me know what kind of response you get?

Thanks.

Comment on GoogleAlerts by Anthony Lealand

Anthony Lealand — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 20:50:07 +0000

I find it very useful to keep on top of pyro incidents which can dramatically affect our industry.

It also is a pointer to where safety issues need attention.

It is very fast and easy to use.

Anthony Lealand
Firework Professionals Ltd

Comment on Making Something Happen by Doug Dockery

Doug Dockery — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 02:04:45 +0000

Congratulations David – I’m looking forward to hearing about all the cool work you’ll be doing at Hafenbrack.

Comment on Making Something Happen by david bowman

david bowman — Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:52:07 +0000

Thanks David

Comment on Raconteurs: Resurrecting Green Screen by Tara

Tara — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 22:27:06 +0000

I love this band!!! I have a new obsession for their music!They are all very talented and the video “steady as she goes” is brilliant, and VERY unique! 2 thumbs up and a tip of the hat to them!

Comment on Making Something Happen by David Esrati

David Esrati — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 20:59:44 +0000

Congrats!

Comment on Google Adds Tabs To Personalized Homepage by Sovereign John

Sovereign John — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 21:28:46 +0000

With the Government demanding that Google and other search engines give them your information is creating a webpage with your personal information on it rather risky?

Comment on Getting more out of Google…for Free! by Google Docs & Spreadsheets - More News From Google « Website Monitoring Blog

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 15:08:42 +0000

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Comment on Raconteurs: Resurrecting Green Screen by philip husband

philip husband — Sat, 07 Oct 2006 06:03:03 +0000

i think jack white is an extra-ordinary talent.i haven’t been a fan long,but the first time i heard white stripes i was hooked.never since lennon-mccartney,dylan,or any rock legend have i been so impressed. thank you jack white.

Comment on Dayton Marketing Community on Squidoo by david bowman

david bowman — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 19:52:24 +0000

Coming events has been added to the site. It is listed as part of Google Calendar.

Comment on Real Men of Genius by JODY

JODY — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 01:44:22 +0000

EVERY YEAR I HAVE A HUGE BIRTHDAY/ HALLOWEEN PARTY AND A WHOLE LOT OF MY FRIENDS ARE GOING TO BE THE “REAL MEN OF GENIUS” I WANTED TO HAVE BUDLIGHT SPONSER US, BUT I DON’T KNOW HOW TO DO THAT! THANKS, JODY

Comment on Audacity: Free Recording Software by SANJU

SANJU — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 18:49:22 +0000

wow that is wonderfull

Comment on Audacity: Free Recording Software by Br Maeriua Tekaai

Br Maeriua Tekaai — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 00:42:44 +0000

It is very interesting when you have this kind of progarme it makes all my work easier, as a musician.

Comment on Distorting the System by David Esrati

David Esrati — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 20:31:16 +0000

Not only is a distort the system ploy- since the count week is in Oct- just before an election- costs are higher.
On top of that- the quality of the spots generally suck. Combine that with the bad branding “a new day is dawning” and you have a huge waste of money.

Comment on Audacity: Free Recording Software by MOE

MOE — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 00:20:43 +0000

I LIKED THE PROGRAM. IT WAS VERY NICE WHEN I RECORD MY GUITAR SOLOS

Comment on Don’t You Step On My Blue Suede Shoes by david bowman

david bowman — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 13:25:27 +0000

UPDATE:
My wife managed to find some Blue Gazelles at the Adidas outlet in Jeffersonville, Ohio – a gift which was much appreciated. I have my eyes open for them everywhere I go. I flat out love those shoes.

Comment on Are you LinkedIn? by Jim

Jim — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 17:07:44 +0000

I completely forgot I had a profile page set-up on LinkedIn until I got your invite. It’s a good thing, because it needed some updating. Thanks!

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chan ab — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 15:35:56 +0000

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Comment on Is There A Reason I Should I Hate Australian Beef? by mark stokes

mark stokes — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 05:02:14 +0000

Yes us Ausies do also love Americans and our country is not trying to steal jobs etc, but our meat is the fantastic and because we are an island , our meat is also well quaranteened. we pride ourselves on our prime beef just the same as Texans do, and we respect that
its great to see aussie beef is enjoyed in your country as we enjoy many of your great products
i think burger king is just jealous !!
we share the same thing americans do and thats why we are great friends

mark

Comment on How Great Service Leads to Sales: Tire Discounters by Chris

Chris — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 19:35:54 +0000

I live in the Cincinnati area and have had a few positive encounters with them as well.

They have repaired 6 flat tires for my wife and I over the last 3 years. Each time, there was no charge.

I have a Firestone literally 2 minutes from my house but after they charged me $24.95 to repair a flat tire and several hundred to attempt to fix an AC issue, i will NEVER go back. I pass this store every day and will continue to do so as long as Tire Discounters is in town.

As i speak of this, i actually just returned from the Fields-Ertl location where they are looking into a brake issue with my truck (from some work they did 4 months ago). I had requested a rotation and balance. Once again, they refused to charge me for their service. I still have to get back with them about the brake issue (due to the rain today, it was difficult to diagnose the problem), but they have vowed to fix it.

I can say that I will refer everyone that mentions the words “tires”, “brakes”, or “suspension” to Tire Discounters.

Comment on GTD with Google Spreadsheets by Rich Signell

Rich Signell — Sun, 10 Sep 2006 08:33:49 +0000

I am using a hybrid of digital and analog methods — I am using Google Calendar synced with my PDA, while for the lists, I’ve got MonkeyGTD printing to 3×5 cards. MonkeyGTD seems a bit clunky, however, and I’m also interested in seeming some examples or a bit more detail about how you actually use Google Spreadsheets with GTD.

Thanks,
Rich

Comment on Invisible KOOL-AID Clearly Fantastic by dyann woofter

dyann woofter — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 03:52:04 +0000

i am still looking for the invisible no sugar kool-aid

Comment on Audacity: Free Recording Software by Shardell

Shardell — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 01:58:40 +0000

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Comment on Great Marketing Begins at Yes by david

david — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 20:33:42 +0000

Could not agree more Mr. Esrati. I was actually thinking specifically of my iPod when I was posting this. Apple understands that the entire user experience, not just the initial sale, is what creates lasting value.

Comment on Great Marketing Begins at Yes by David Esrati

David Esrati — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 20:13:34 +0000

Well- this is why Apple is Apple- and the rest aren’t. The entire experience of opening an iPod package- or a MacBook box is thought out-
So many companies forget that the real sale comes after they have your money… esp. with the ability for anyone to post their horror stories on the web.

Comment on GTD with Google Spreadsheets by Burgess Xavier

Burgess Xavier — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 11:53:05 +0000

Care to Elaborate on the method used? Examples

Thanks

Comment on Best College Beer? Friday Fun Poll by Sam

Sam — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 19:31:16 +0000

I’m still in school and I drink Nattie Ice or Light because it is only $12 for a 30 pack and like $45 for kegs. Keystone is almost $18 for 30 packs.

Comment on How Great Service Leads to Sales: Tire Discounters by David Esrati

David Esrati — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 16:03:16 +0000

In all their ads, Tire Discounters tries hard to differentiate themselves-
they don’t take their ads so seriously- and they keep pointing out that they offer things like free alignments- and Nitrogen inflation- the little things that make a boring business not so boring.
It’s good to see a company actually employee people who get the message- instead of getting in the way of it.

Comment on How to Save Gas Money & Improve Your Commute by Scott

Scott — Sat, 12 Aug 2006 20:58:06 +0000

If the co-worker respected my rights to a noise-free commute within the vehicle itself, then I would be interested in commuting with that person. Obviously, there might be some noises outside the vehicle beyond the control of the persons inside the vehicle, but if the person would be willing to maintain a peaceful, quiet environment within the vehicle, that would weigh positively in my decision whether to commute with that person.

Silence Is Golden.

Comment on I know it sounds stupid, but… by Linda

Linda — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 18:35:20 +0000

Not stupid at all! I started doing this a while back with my dishwasher. Yes, it really doesn’t seem to save a ton of time when you load, but there is nothing better than just dumping the spoons in the drawer after putting all the glasses away one at a time.

If only you could do this for socks out of the dryer…

Comment on Sure the Ketchup is Fancy, But Check Out the Label! by david

david — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 17:17:50 +0000

I think it is great Heinz has enough faith to relinquish some of the control of the brand to the consumer. While others like Jones Soda have been doing this for a long time, Heinz is an American Icon. It is great to see major brands engaging with the consumer. The M&M’s campaign is another great example.

Comment on Sure the Ketchup is Fancy, But Check Out the Label! by David Esrati

David Esrati — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 16:28:38 +0000

It’s not just the customization- they’ve been selling ketchup with labels like “on ore ida’s speed dial” etc- for a while- proving that if you have a real brand identity (the bottle, the label shape) you can put anything on the label and people still know it’s your stuff.
This is the “hand test” from “The Brand Gap” – a great book on branding (and on our booklist- http://www.thenextwave.biz/tnw/?page_id=50) which shows how well managed brands have a look and feel that’s distinctive and adds value.
Some ad agencies get this- a lot don’t.
Clients are even more terrified to step outside what is “safe”- just look at the buzz Heinz has gotten out of this little trick.

Comment on Sure the Ketchup is Fancy, But Check Out the Label! by Frank Piller

Frank Piller — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 15:58:43 +0000

Well, nice idea, but pretty old … several Soda & cosmetic companies did this before. I would prefer to be able to customize my ketchup to get real mass customization (I wouldn’t call this Heinz project mass customization, but personalization — even if this is only important from an academic sense). And it demands great trust in the brand to believe that customers are so crazy about this brand to spend this premium.

Customizing Ketchup does not mean that they have to prduce it 1:1 for each customer, they just match you to an existing variant.

Look at custom My M&M’s. Much better execution of a similar idea … and they also do not customize the chocolate itself — but deliver real value.

Comment on Zen Like – What does that even mean? by Samantha

Samantha — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 23:43:21 +0000

The sign is gone.I go past there daily and took a shot of it to post on Flickr because it tickled my funny bone, it is an unzenlike house in a VERY unzen location.

Just as bad was the house next to it(on 48)that had a sign that said “It Rocks”….do they mean the house rocks when the trucks go flying past?

Either way, it is an interesting marketing concept,I just hope they lower the prices because personally I think $129,000 is asking a bit much given the location.

Glad to see that I am not the only one who found this sign interesting.Cheers!

Comment on Zen Like – What does that even mean? by Jim

Jim — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 13:35:00 +0000

It caught my attention too. At least the realtor didn’t put a clown on the corner.

Comment on Zen Like – What does that even mean? by David Esrati

David Esrati — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 21:42:12 +0000

The dog is zen like-
the house is not.

obi wan.

Comment on “The Hoff” or What the Hell is this Crap Beavis? by david

david — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 17:16:39 +0000

Thanks Bevis.

Comment on The Value of the O Line by Bowman Strikes Again (Or The Value of the O Line) at doug’s blog

Bowman Strikes Again (Or The Value of the O Line) at doug’s blog — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 03:29:01 +0000

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Comment on “The Hoff” or What the Hell is this Crap Beavis? by BEVIS

BEVIS — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 03:13:25 +0000

Ha! That should say ‘correct spelling’. How amusing that I spell ‘correct spelling’ incorrectly!

I think I’m going to go have a lie-down now. That’s enough fun for one day …

Comment on “The Hoff” or What the Hell is this Crap Beavis? by BEVIS

BEVIS — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 03:12:22 +0000

You mean ‘Beavis’, not ‘Bevis’.

The ‘Bev’ in ‘Bevis’ sounds like the ‘bev’ in ‘beverage’. You want it to sound like the ‘bea’ in ‘beaver’.

See here for proof of the sorrect spelling of the character’s name: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105950/

Glad I could help.

Comment on The Value of the O Line by David Esrati

David Esrati — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 10:25:10 +0000

Hi David-
Well said.
If the CEO/Quarterback had any fear of really losing (being held personally responsible for failure and losing house, home, etc.) the American business landscape would be totally different.
With the insane pay packages- there is no reason to worry- they are all set for life.
Raising interest rates on credit cards- no worry- health insurance – no worry-
etc…
we’ve created supermen (and women) out of mear mortals- who have no interest in being human anymore.
For example- paying the CEO of DP&L over a million a year- for what? How hard is it to run a monopoly? Can you imagine how few actual decisions he has to make? I mean- never having to worry about “should we have a sale today” – his receivables are more predictable than the sun coming up tomorrow.
Thanks for letting us all rant a bit.

Comment on GDrive coming soon? by Liz Waldner

Liz Waldner — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 18:08:57 +0000

I think its never good to put all our eggs into one basket. I’d hate for them to be the only company that is working hard to do this.

Comment on I know it sounds stupid, but… by 4keeps

4keeps — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 21:35:41 +0000

Yes… you really must get out more often
Here’s my “single guys approach to emptying the dishwasher”: Dont’t – it’s even faster. Saves 5 minutes which can be spent goofing off.

Comment on Run Like Hell, Walk Like Hell…repeat by Chris Brogan...

Chris Brogan... — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 16:59:45 +0000

I hope that program works out for you. I’ve used it in the past to some success. If it doesn’t go so well, don’t sue me.

Check out Fat Guy Gets Fit. I think if you subscribe (free) and start listening to the show, you’ll get a bit more motivation to stick with it, and as *I’m* just starting on that same program, we can talk directly via the podcast about the process.

CHECK OUT THE PODCAST.

–Chris Brogan…
Content Producer
Lifehack.org

Comment on Cable TV a la carte? by beornet

beornet — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 14:29:19 +0000

Great job guys… Thank for you work…

Comment on Cable TV a la carte? by David

David — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 13:06:15 +0000

Found this late, but I agree with much of what you’ve written (only exception is missing cable, but that’s only because I’ve never had it). However where I am there are only three local channels so there’s a bit more frustration.

Comment on For Faster Service, Wait Until Wednesday? by voice » For Great Service, Talk to Tish: AT&T Part II

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Comment on Blogosopher – Winner of the “Golden Bowler” by Doug Dockery

Doug Dockery — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 16:53:49 +0000

I’d like to second Dave’s congratulations for Blogosopher – great ideas!

Looking forward to your announcement.

Best -

Doug

Comment on Blogosopher – Winner of the “Golden Bowler” by David Esrati

David Esrati — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 13:02:14 +0000

Thanks for the golden bowler award. It will take it’s rightful place alongside all my “Industry awards”- which are generally not much more than a fashion show.
Keep tuned- there may be a major announcement about Blogosopher soon-
thanks for your support.

Comment on For Faster Service, Wait Until Wednesday? by Shirley

Shirley — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 01:36:28 +0000

Argggh! Way too familiar.

Blessings,

Shirley Buxton
http://www.writenow.wordpress.com

Comment on 2007 Microsoft Office Beta FREE! by Jimi

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Comment on Is RSS Missing a P? by David Esrati

David Esrati — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 19:15:06 +0000

David- you are absolutely right about Microsoft being the major stumbling block- but, a lot of website designers still haven’t figured out why RSS is so important-
It’s amazing how many sites are still brochure-ware sites- that don’t search, don’t subscriber and don’t build business.
This is why I teach the blogosopher class.

Comment on The Meadowlark Restaurant: Purple Cow on a Buttered Toasted Roll by david

david — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 15:06:29 +0000

Me, Slow…Yeah, I resemble that remark:)

Thanks David. I love all of the places you listed. Especially Flying Pizza! Worked all through college at the Fairborn store. The Best!

Comment on The Meadowlark Restaurant: Purple Cow on a Buttered Toasted Roll by David Esrati

David Esrati — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 14:33:24 +0000

you are a little slow Mr. Bowman-
it’s been open a while, one of the former owners of the Winds opened it.
It’s hidden behind a sea of mediocre chain places- and right next to Half-Price Books.
The food is great- it’s one of the great independent restaurants in Dayton- not to far away is Eclipse on 48 just S. of Franklin- see http://www.eclipsedining.com it’s another great independent- owned by the same people who own the Blue Moon in the Oregon District. Other favorites down your way are Sushi Cafe, the Gyro Palace and Flying Pizza.
All affordable- all independent- and all great!

Comment on David Blaine: Magic or Moron? by josh

josh — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 05:41:52 +0000

his magic tricks are pretty cool and mind boggeling, but hes freaking retarded with all those stunts he attempts like the aquarium thing, that was just dumb

Comment on Children’s Discovery Garden – Wegerzyn Gardens – Dayton, OH by Chrysta

Chrysta — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 19:53:15 +0000

I thought the park was excting me and my family it’s a pretty park the children loved it. Good job, a nice place for the family.

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Comment on Best College Beer? Friday Fun Poll by Joe

Joe — Fri, 09 Jun 2006 04:45:00 +0000

Dude…I’m 43 and still cheap! I love college beer. Found your blog do a Google on collge beer for my blog. You’re the KING of college beer blogs. Just bought a 12 pak of Pabst Blue Ribbon for $4.99

I also make my own beef jerky w/o a dehydrator. All natural baby.

Drink on kids…be responsibile…your folks aren’t paying big $$ for you to act like fools. When in doubt, think DUKE!

Comment on Raconteurs: Resurrecting Green Screen by whisky

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Comment on Raconteurs: Resurrecting Green Screen by jessi gamble

jessi gamble — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 22:59:48 +0000

yes well of course their web site is good ,the raconteurs are comprised of some amazing artists and im not just talking about jack white. brendan benson and the two Greenhornes fellows are really quite impressive. Good job raconteurs!

Comment on Thoughts on Mascots & Marketing by david

david — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 18:11:42 +0000

We need a Jim Crotty photo expose on “The Apartment Mascots of Dayton.”

Comment on Thoughts on Mascots & Marketing by Jim

Jim — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 17:59:34 +0000

You’re way too nice, David. I’ve been wanting to post about this to, but I think I would have gone right for the jugular. You make a good point about not blaming the poor individuals who have to get into those outfits and stand on the corner everyday. I feel sorry for them each time I drive by, which is two to three times a day for me.

I could be wrong, but I suspect that this particular “marketing tactic” is something unique to the company that owns these apartments.

Anyway, I just don’t get it. It’s almost as if there’s someone at the top level of that organization who is hell-bent on “keeping his clowns on the corner.”

Comment on He Likes It, He Really Likes It by David Esrati

David Esrati — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 15:21:12 +0000

Hi David-
Thanks for the props-
It’s been great knowing you too-
I’ve made some great connections via blogs too- Sally Hogshead who is one of the greatest copywriters ever- and I correspond- and same for Ernie Schenck. I’ve been teaching people about blogging in my http://www.blogosopher.com seminar for about 6 months- and we’ve been getting more and more people online- with sites that work.
Thanks for pointing me to Doug’s blog too- I’m a Guy Kawasaki fan from way back.

Comment on 182 Ways To Come Up With A Great Idea by swartzonmedia

swartzonmedia — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 14:04:35 +0000

Thanks for the tip…I’m always looking for new ways to try and get new and different ideas.

Comment on The Next Wave goes Geurrilla by swartzonmedia

swartzonmedia — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 14:01:30 +0000

Hey Dave, thanks for writing a post about blogosopher and the Next Wave. My first big project it advertising blogosopher and having another person post about it is awesome. Thanks again.
PS: I took a page out of Esrati’s book and brought the surf board to court house square to pass out fliers during lunch hours.

Comment on Give Firefox a Try! by Huey

Huey — Wed, 31 May 2006 22:26:46 +0000

We’ve been experimenting with a way to give Firefox as a gift, and we’ve found that we’ve gotten a conversion rate of around 20% so far. Let me know what you think!

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Comment on The great debate: Pop vs Soda by swartzonmedia

swartzonmedia — Fri, 26 May 2006 14:43:42 +0000

I am one of the few people in the dayton area who say soda over pop it seems. I find the site funny, interesting, and one of the most important pieces of data found in America to date. (Kidding on the last) Great post, I’m gonna write about it in m blog.

Comment on The great debate: Pop vs Soda by swartzonmedia

swartzonmedia — Fri, 26 May 2006 14:43:04 +0000

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Comment on Greatest magician (if there is such a thing) by david

david — Fri, 12 May 2006 17:12:36 +0000

Sure Penn and Teller are cool, the Amazing Johnathan is funny, David Copperfield gets the babes, Blackstone had that cool magic kit, David Blaine makes headlines and Houdini is a legend, but for my money Doug Henning is the man. He was a magic freak, and is an icon of the late 70’s and early 80’s. Two words…Jump Suit! Henning all the way.

Comment on David Blaine: Magic or Moron? by david

david — Tue, 09 May 2006 20:56:33 +0000

Personally, I am simultaneously amazed and repulsed by this guy. I can’t believe he can do the things he does, but I also can’t understand why he does them. The best thing about David Blaine is his “appearance” on South Park. One of the best episodes ever!

Comment on Google Calendar – eInvites by haikushoe

haikushoe — Fri, 05 May 2006 21:00:36 +0000

I agree, it’s a nice calendar with great functionality.

Comment on Audacity: Free Recording Software by iran valles

iran valles — Tue, 02 May 2006 00:56:44 +0000

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Comment on You Are Hired!!! by Sherri

Sherri — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 12:58:49 +0000

Dave,
Congrats!!! I’m very happy for you! You’ll do a fabulous job for R&R – I know it!

R&R has a identified a great asset and they’ll be very pleased with your contributions!

Take care and keep in touch!
Sherri

Comment on InBubbleWrap: WINNER! by leroy

leroy — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 13:02:25 +0000

Congrats. enjoy. I am only curious how did you win, were you just more clever than the others in your response?

Comment on When you’re hot, you’re hot! IBW Win #4 by blogosopher

blogosopher — Fri, 07 Apr 2006 02:14:43 +0000

Uh- How come you keep winning?
I haven’t won a thing yet- and I’ve mentioned them on my blogs too…

Comment on Give Firefox a Try! by swartzonmedia

swartzonmedia — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 03:23:42 +0000

I use both internet explorer and Firefox. I like Firefox more, but my university uses internet explorer so I switch between both. Also, I like to be able to compare them.

Comment on Dave Bowman, Professional Speaker? by swartzonmedia

swartzonmedia — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 20:12:26 +0000

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Comment on InBubbleWrap: WINNER! by david

david — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:37:10 +0000

Thanks! As I said before IBW is pretty much the best thing on the internet right now! Awesome site, awesome people, awesome service, and awesome concept. Kudos to 800ceoread!

Comment on InBubbleWrap: WINNER! by iBW Crew Member

iBW Crew Member — Fri, 31 Mar 2006 21:25:02 +0000

David,

Congrats on winning! We’re glad you’ve been so successful at iBW. Thanks for visiting.

Best of luck with everything.

p.s. Our fingers are crossed that you keep winning.

Comment on Burba Continues Late-Career Comeback Try by blake

blake — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 19:55:18 +0000

go dave!
i’ll always remember his mom walking up to me at the upper valley mall and saying, “my son plays for them!” i was wearing a seattle mariners hat. i think i was in the 7th or 8th grade. i know my dad always liked dave a lot. hope he makes it. also hope hermanson can get his closer job back for the white sox.

Comment on gladwell.com: The PitBull Paradox by david

david — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:54:24 +0000

David,

It is about statistics. What makes Gladwell so interesting to me is not just his ability to debunk statistics, but more so his ability to challenge universal assumptions. The Pit Bull is important to his narrative, as the name of the breed alone tells a story in our minds. The Pit Bull is seen as a ferocious beast, one that evokes fear, not just by statistics, but by the images that are fed to us through “live, local, and late breaking coverage.” Gladwell looks at it from a slightly different angle, and has the gift of presenting his thoughts so that we can do the same. Debunking the statistics is just the surface.
Also, thanks for the correction on the Dayton law.
Thanks for voicing your opinion, and for that great Pizza Factory Pizza. Once I get a job, Pizza is on me!

Comment on gladwell.com: The PitBull Paradox by David Esrati

David Esrati — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 11:47:51 +0000

It’s not illegal to own a pit bull in Dayton- you just have to carry a half million dollar bond- which is supposed to stop idiots from owning them.
However- if one is taken in by the dog warden- it’s almost impossible to get it back.

but- the point of his post was nothing to do with pit-bulls.
It’s statistics- and how sample size can skew results- if the sample pool changes as it gets bigger.

So many statistics we accept as “fact” are tainted by the way the question is asked. We often interpret statistics to prove what we thought- as opposed to really understand what is going on.

Comment on Thank You Jack Johnson by Grace

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Comment on The power of blogs by David Esrati

David Esrati — Sun, 12 Mar 2006 06:27:17 +0000

David-
This is what got me into blogs- and made me start the blogosopher seminars- as you know.
I had built a great search friendly site for my small ad agency- The Next Wave- and- while we got traffic- it was nothing compared to the results I started seeing once we added a blog. We were averaging 160 unique visitors a month- and in Feb- after 13 months of having a blog- we had over 2000 unique visitors- and Feb only has 28 days- this month- I think I’ll see over 3000 visitors-
and you know what gets us a ton of hits- a list of our competitors-
That’s right- most ad agencies build sites for themselves that don’t search or index properly- so I help people comparison shop.
Maybe the reason Relizon got bought- was because they STILL don’t get this whole Internet thing-
too bad they don’t sign up for Blogosopher.

Comment on Web Based Slideshows from Thumbstacks.com by Jim

Jim — Sat, 11 Mar 2006 19:01:46 +0000

Another great tip from David! Thanks! This program obviously caught my eye.

Comment on Audacity: Free Recording Software by .aNDREW sISNEROS

.aNDREW sISNEROS — Mon, 06 Mar 2006 02:18:26 +0000

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Comment on Great week on “the job hunt” by jason

jason — Sat, 04 Mar 2006 00:06:53 +0000

‘Sup Dave, cousin Jason here. Sorry to hear about the job but It sounds like your making the best of it!

GOOD LUCK!!

Comment on Limited Time Offer! Act Now! by Uncle Doug + Aunt Barb

Uncle Doug + Aunt Barb — Fri, 03 Mar 2006 18:25:24 +0000

Hi Dave,
As Aunt Edna, the English teacher, would say,”You done good”.
We’re sure this excellent asset will truly be on the market for a limited time.
Glad to read about your speech to the college students. To be able
to speak in front of a large group of people (and enjoy it) will help
you in a big way.
You are a good man.

Comment on Thank You Brian, Janet, and Relizon by Jim

Jim — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 18:41:47 +0000

David,

Best of luck to you. though cliched, I can say from experience that it all happens for the best. What’s going on there regarding the Ohio-based documentation company Med-Pass? I have a small healthcare company, and I’ve been exploring options in this regard.

Comment on Limited Time Offer! Act Now! by Danny

Danny — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 11:57:53 +0000

Being married to another Bowman, I echo Jeanette’s comments and add…tenacity! If you have a shred of your sister’s drive & determination (which I know you do!), I’m sure you’ll have potential employers fighting for you! Good luck, Dave – you’re in our thoughts & prayers.

Comment on Limited Time Offer! Act Now! by Jeanette Bowman

Jeanette Bowman — Wed, 22 Feb 2006 23:02:32 +0000

Dave you are a remarkably postive person at a most difficult time. Speaking of talent, vibrant full of energy… I’d say these are the very things that will turn your blank canvas into windows of opportunity. Since I’m married to a Bowman I know that work ethic runs in your blood and it is only a matter of time before it pays off for you and your family. Keep the faith, be strong and good luck!
JB

Comment on Thank You Brian, Janet, and Relizon by The Captain

The Captain — Wed, 22 Feb 2006 21:38:18 +0000

Hi Dave:

For those who survived, I can say that yesterday was strange at best. It is difficult to see good people dismissed. You will be missed.

Let me know if there is anyway I can help your efforts in finding your next position.

Best wished to you and your family.

Comment on Limited Time Offer! Act Now! by jimcrotty

jimcrotty — Wed, 22 Feb 2006 19:47:45 +0000

Hi Dave – please let me know if I can help. I’d be happy to provide a personal reference.

Comment on Limited Time Offer! Act Now! by David Esrati

David Esrati — Wed, 22 Feb 2006 19:34:23 +0000

I’m tempted to write- “and how much is that doggie in the window?”
but, I know better.

Best of luck- I’ll let some more people know!

Comment on Worst High School Class? by Doug

Doug — Sat, 18 Feb 2006 01:59:46 +0000

Being a teacher in a middle school myself, I can’t badmouth the educational system too much except to say that Mr. Garver, the algebra teacher at KR, was a DOUCHEBAG. It was hilarious to go to class and watch him act like a badass, then fall off his stool that he never got off of! Yeah, it happened. It wasn’t the material (that I don’t remember) that made it so bad, it was the fact that he would sit in front of the class at the overhead projector and sloppily lick a paper towel to erase it and then CHEW and EAT his own arm hair! Ask any KR grad that had the displeasure of sitting through one of his whisker buffets. All in all, the experience was pretty good. I mean after all, I met some of my closest friends during my 6 years of high school – just kidding (it was 7).

Comment on Worst High School Class? by Jim

Jim — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 20:32:48 +0000

All of them, not because of the subjects, but due to high school in general. My high school (hint – Catholic high school in Kettering) was, and still is, a training ground for all good country-clubbing, back-stabbing, social climbers from the upper middle class white suburbia of Dayton. I just didn’t hate high school. I despised it.

I didn’t have fun until I went to college. And then I had too much fun.

High school should be a starting point toward adulthood and maturity. Not a stopping point.

Sorry for the rant, but it’s been a bad week.

With that said, anything related to math.

Comment on Worst High School Class? by david

david — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 20:28:06 +0000

I still remember Biology with Mr. McFann expaining the Mitochondria as the “Powerhouse” and some nonsense about the resteurante Krebs Cycle. Andy Wade and I had a lot of fun with that guy, although I don’t know Mr. McFann would agree. Never learned anything from cutting stuff up except it looked less vivid than the pictures and smelled much worse. The squid was the worst. Nasty.

Comment on Worst High School Class? by Becky

Becky — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 19:39:51 +0000

Biology. I had it first period, and we had to dissect stuff like frogs and worms. Like, eeww, gross me out!

So then I picked Zoology as my college major and had to do more of the same, except with live frogs this time – killing them, cutting off their legs, and sending an electrical current through the leg muscles to watch how we could still make the leg move. Nice. Everybody suddenly wanted the lone redneck pre-med major in their lab group after that because he already had experience in these sort of activities.

I changed my major to communications shortly after that.

Comment on Worst High School Class? by Rules

Rules — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 19:10:39 +0000

AP Physics (That’s “Advanced Placement” Tony, not Associated Press”). Seriously, who really cares how fast a 100 ton train moving 16 mph on a -4 degree downhill track can come to a halt using with 2200 psi airbrakes? Unless of course, you are stuck on the track, in which case, here’s an idea – get the $%*# out of the car!

Comment on Thanks to “The Kid” and family! by Kid

Kid — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 18:45:21 +0000

Brother, I appreciate the nice note. We did have a blast this past weekend. Anytime we get together there are always a few laughs. That’s what I love. We got some good pics of Ella. She’s such of cutie. We’ll have to do it again soon. -
KID

Comment on Worst High School Class? by Danny

Danny — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 18:21:51 +0000

My H.S. German teacher drove me to French class. This unibrowed monstosity has ended up acting in many a comedy movie since, I’m sure (envision a 6-foot, dark-haired Janet Reno…you got the picture). The beast refused to speak English at ALL and gave us fake German names if our own didn’t translate well.

Dan (aka Rolf)

Comment on Worst High School Class? by david

david — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 17:41:26 +0000

No offense to my high school French teacher, but that class represents 1 hour a day, 5 days a week, for 2 years of my life that I will never get back. French? What was I thinking? I was able to sleep through most of it, so that makes up for it a little, but that class was by far the worst. Now Health class was a total waste of time, but we got to goof around so that redeemed it. My advice, have your kids take Spanish or better yet Mandarin. Just say non. Au Revoir.

Comment on Thank You Jack Johnson by drmike

drmike — Fri, 10 Feb 2006 18:27:01 +0000

Story updated At least they got the guys.

Comment on Can I quit now? Sarcasm and e-mail by drmike

drmike — Fri, 10 Feb 2006 18:26:04 +0000

That’s why you should always use a humour tag.

Comment on Friday Fun Poll: What’s on TV? by Becky

Becky — Fri, 10 Feb 2006 16:22:51 +0000

Well, I was going to vote for C-SPAN but….

Seriously, Comedy Central.

Comment on Friday Fun Poll: What’s on TV? by david

david — Fri, 10 Feb 2006 16:16:34 +0000

Another Note, because I know someone will go down this path if I don’t say something. ( and probably will anyway) Adult channels were not “forgotten” but they were omitted. While it might make for some really funny comments, if that is what you most closely identify with, please do everyone a favor and just vote for Cspan. That is the only way it will get any votes. Hell, it might just win if this logic is followed.

Comment on Friday Fun Poll: What’s on TV? by david

david — Fri, 10 Feb 2006 15:56:24 +0000

While I would like to pick the comedy channel or perhaps even ESPN and co, I am forced by law to choose the networks. Because I do not subscribe to cable, it would be unfair and possibley illegal for me to align myself with cable television. Therefore to avoid a serious fine and potential incarceration I choose the public humiliation of ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, and the CW. Maybe one fine day I will break down and spend the 50 cents a day it costs for cable, but not today.

Comment on Thank You Jack Johnson by drmike

drmike — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 15:41:45 +0000

Don't know if you saw this in today's news. -drmike

Comment on Internet Explorer 7 (looks a lot more like Firefox) by david

david — Wed, 08 Feb 2006 12:46:06 +0000

No problem. I make no claims on being an internet technology expert, but I know something good when I see it. Firefox is excellent. The more you use it, and customize it to your tastes, the better it gets.

Comment on Internet Explorer 7 (looks a lot more like Firefox) by Jim

Jim — Wed, 08 Feb 2006 03:33:14 +0000

I’m liking Firefox and I’m going to stick with it. Thank you for recommending Firefox.

Comment on Jack Johnson and Curious George by Christa Wade

Christa Wade — Fri, 03 Feb 2006 21:20:37 +0000

I can’t wait to see the movie with my girils. I didn’t know that Jack Johnson did the track. Maybe Derek will get into it! Love ya Dave!

Comment on Best Postseason Sporting Event? by david

david — Fri, 03 Feb 2006 15:18:59 +0000

Amen Brother!

Comment on Best Postseason Sporting Event? by antnee

antnee — Fri, 03 Feb 2006 15:15:40 +0000

Imagine This -

Thursday March 1?, 2006 at 12:29pm, you have a cold beer in one hand, tip-off of the 2006 National Championship is moments away and you are giddy with anticipation. And the best thing about is that tomorrow, the day after and the day after that it is the same thing. Life isn’t about instant gratification, so embrace March Madness because as my favorite college beer says “It just doesn’t get any better than this”

Comment on Best Postseason Sporting Event? by david

david — Fri, 03 Feb 2006 14:07:31 +0000

March Madness! Without a doubt college basketball has the best postseason. March Madness is so compelling. 64 (65 actually) teams playing in a national tournament, where you lose and you are gone. The first weekend of the tournament might be better than the finals. It is an unofficial holiday in most workplaces, where people come to work, but spend the day following the games. It is so much fun to fill out the brackets, pick the upsets, and of course for me, take Carolina to win it all, regardless of their record. Following the Cinderella’s, following the conferences, the individual stars, the last second shots. The only drawbacks are minor in scale: Jim Nantz and Billy Packer, who over-analyze and over-dramatize the entire event (bring in Dickie V.), that rediculous “One Shining Moment” song that they play over the montage of clips after the final game, and the fact that the last game is on a Monday night at 9:00. Small prices to pay for such a compelling sporting event. Long Live the Brackets! (College Football would completely rule with a similar but smaller format)

Comment on Jack Johnson and Curious George by carl wertin

carl wertin — Fri, 03 Feb 2006 00:00:27 +0000

Hey I am way excited about This soundtrack and I am also happy to hear that you share such an awsome relation ship with your daughter and are so concerned about her. That is the reason I like Jack so much, because he sings about and promotes living a healthy happy life wiht out being so selfish which we ofter tend to do. God bless

Comment on Del.icio.us by Michael Whitney

Michael Whitney — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 06:35:58 +0000

Delicious like many other social bookmarking sites is very usefull. I think the best thing about it is the fact that you can access your bookmarks from anywhere, and not just from your specific desktop or laptop. At Seekum while developing parts of the code we kept this in mind. You can tag any result so that you can find the pages later. I would be thrilled if you could stop by and check it out.

Comment on Best College Beer? Friday Fun Poll by colleen

colleen — Sat, 28 Jan 2006 21:29:03 +0000

I am not sure what is wrong with all of you Springfield cats but in Engletucky we did it right. Keystone Light…bottled beer in a can.

Comment on Best College Beer? Friday Fun Poll by Jeff Coultas

Jeff Coultas — Sat, 28 Jan 2006 05:41:44 +0000

MMM God’s Milk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Comment on Best College Beer? Friday Fun Poll by Doug

Doug — Sat, 28 Jan 2006 00:30:49 +0000

At age 18, I wallpapered my room with flattened Natty Light 12 packs.
My mom: “Where did you get those?”
Me (with a straight face): “Jenny. Oh, and I found some.”

I drank the Nat almost exclusively through college (all 5 and a half years). I would occasionally swith up, but only if the bar I was at didn’t have “God’s Milk” as we called it. Now that I’m rich and famous, I still sometimes slum it and buy a sixer of the greatest college beer of all time. And I can usually count on Derek to have a couple of ‘em around if i want to take a trip down memory lane.

Comment on Best College Beer? Friday Fun Poll by Jeff Coultas

Jeff Coultas — Fri, 27 Jan 2006 18:46:01 +0000

I saw the funniest thing last week. I am pulling thru the drive thru and the car in front of me gets a 22 oz. can of Natty Light and 1 role of John Wayne towel paper. Now that’ that is some funny stuff. My vote today is for the Natty. The beer that 90% of its distribution is drank on the front porches of white trash and college keggers. I think there is still a rusty old can in the fork of the huge tree were Dusty and I were playing beer can hoops. Lastly can you believe what it did for David Bowman’s love life for over a decade.

Comment on Best College Beer? Friday Fun Poll by david

david — Fri, 27 Jan 2006 18:02:06 +0000

Hamm’s had a cartoon mascot. It was a dancing bear. It was hilarious. You can bet that you will not see a cartoon shilling brew for a major company in this day and age. Ahh the good ol’ days. Our children are truly deprived.

Comment on Best College Beer? Friday Fun Poll by Danny

Danny — Fri, 27 Jan 2006 17:56:14 +0000

Dave – VERY disappointed to see that the true ‘Best College Beer’ isn’t a choice…how could Hamm’s not make the list?!? And most Cincy kids grew up on HudyPop (aka Hudy Delight). Both were cheap and ‘got the job done’. Since I had to vote, I went for Old Milwaukee…a 3rd option when the other 2 weren’t available. These were the ‘79 – ‘83 “Beers of Miami” (paving the way for the class of beers [or lack of class, I should say] that Becky mentions…

Comment on Best College Beer? Friday Fun Poll by david

david — Fri, 27 Jan 2006 16:59:58 +0000

Mmm…The Schaef Dogs! I can tell you from memory that a 12 pack of Schaeffer Light at the Northridge Drive-Thru was a mere $3.60. A weekend of fun provided from the change of your KR lunch money!

Comment on Best College Beer? Friday Fun Poll by Becky

Becky — Fri, 27 Jan 2006 16:56:32 +0000

You’d have to go down a rung or two in the heirarchy of beers to locate the category from which we (Miami U., 1983-87) imbibed. There was Old Dutch ($2.99 a 12-pack); Old Style (imported from Chicago!!) Senior year, in preparation for drinkin’ in the ‘real world’, we graduated up to Natural Light. But the best beer for playing quarters (I could have made the varsity squad if they’d had one) was Schaeffer Light. Mmmm…smooth!

Comment on Best College Beer? Friday Fun Poll by david

david — Fri, 27 Jan 2006 16:50:42 +0000

While I must admit that I consumed thousands of gallons of all of these, the beer of choice was always Natural Light. It was marketed as “The Beer with the Taste for Food,” which meant you could buy it, get blasted, and still have enough cash left for Taco Bell or Ramen Noodles. I wanted to write a jingle for Natural Light, and try to sell it to Anheuser Busch; not realizing that they probably spend more money on cleaning up the crap from the Budwieser horses than they do on marketing Natty Light. I fondly remember variations like Natural (regular in the Gold Can), Natural Ice, and the great debate about the Logo/Label Change of 1993. Once, my buddy the Kid was asked by his dad, who had grown tired of us drinking all of his PBR, “Son, what is a beer that nobody will want to drink out of my fridge?” With a straight face he replied “Natural Light.” Needless to say his dad’s problem of missing beer was not solved. In the final analysis I conclude that for my buck, (actually it’s about 50 cents) I’ll take a Natty sir. Longneck if you’ve got em.

Comment on White Castle: “Make Superbowl Monday a Holiday!” by probeauknow

probeauknow — Fri, 27 Jan 2006 16:14:06 +0000

Haha. We used to call them ’sliders’ in college because well…they don’t really stay with you very long. Do you think WC thought long and hard as to the connection between eating their product and needing the day off afterwards? Adrants took me to http://www.halftimeflush.com too. Maybe they should do a cross-promotion with White Castle.

Comment on Friday Fun Poll – Since Sliced Bread by Stewart

Stewart — Mon, 23 Jan 2006 22:02:29 +0000

I’m going to have to submit a “write in” vote and remind us all that none of us (except maybe Kel) would have survived those lonely nights without the comfort of our 77% off, home-delivered, monthly Playboy subscriptions! I could really care less what form my bread takes, as long as my sausage is strong!

Comment on Friday Fun Poll – Since Sliced Bread by PhotoJim

PhotoJim — Sun, 22 Jan 2006 02:25:41 +0000

First the internet, then the ow-fat, JIFF Peanut butter, followed by Coors Light in those extra-large, plastic models (which I can’t find anymore since the end of summer), then I’d say my Pocket PC, Google, this wireless laptop I’m using right now, digital photography (oops, I should have place that first on my list), Photoshop and finally, my battery-powered, Oral-B toothbrush. I’ll probably think of something else later on.

Comment on Friday Fun Poll – Since Sliced Bread by Kelly

Kelly — Sat, 21 Jan 2006 00:10:48 +0000

Well as the second half (and better half if I must say so myself) of the Doug H. household, I have to agree with the cable TV invention. Otherwise, imagine what my life would be like if Doug did not have cable to entertain himself! All I have to say is Adult ADD is real, case-in-point look at answer #10!

Comment on Friday Fun Poll – Since Sliced Bread by Doug

Doug — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 22:45:08 +0000

I had to give up runng marathons because I kept spilling my BEER, so I adopted a more sedentary activity, namely vegging in front of CABLE TV. TV dinner sales have skyrocketed since we now have 15,000 channels of nothing to watch while we consume bland, tasteless Hungryman wood au gratin with julienne cut foam rubber (desert – shoe leather souffle with crushed glass topping). Also stealing cable has taught millions the ins and outs of hooking up VCR’s, DVD players and ATARI. I only get on my PERSONAL COMPUTER if there’s nothing on tv. Ditto with the CELL PHONE, which works out well because laying in front of a tv, drunk, has somewhat hurt my social life. So as you can see, without cable tv, many of these other inventions would be obsolete, like my treadmill.

Comment on Friday Fun Poll – Since Sliced Bread by Chad

Chad — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 21:40:57 +0000

Come on guys, I can’t be the only one to vote for the Flowbee. It gives “The Best SUCKIN’ Haircut”. I’ve been wanting one of these for Christmas for years but have never got one. I just might have to put down $60 of my heard earned cash and buy it myself. I need to hurry while I’ve still got hair to cut.

Comment on Friday Fun Poll – Since Sliced Bread by Kid

Kid — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 21:09:16 +0000

Unfortunatley, these days the ole Personal Computer runs our lives. Imagine actually having to do standard math, looking for a phone number or an address in a telephone book, sitting down writing a letter to a friend, shopping at a store, self pleasure with a magazine ( opps shouldn’t admit that one)
Plus if it wasn’t for the personal computer we would all have to do a conference call every Friday and talk live for this poll

Comment on Friday Fun Poll – Since Sliced Bread by Blake

Blake — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 19:15:45 +0000

Without a doubt it’s the electric guitar. If I didn’t have Eddie Van Halen’s riffs to expand my brain as a kid, I never would have learned how to use the rest of the items on the list. (except for maybe the canned beer–but Eddie taught me how to drink more of them!)

Comment on Friday Fun Poll – Since Sliced Bread by Danny

Danny — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 18:17:39 +0000

Microwave, no doubt. You stick something in it, close the door, a light comes on, you take it out and it’s COOKED! No more pots and pans! No more dependency on a mom or a wife to keep you alive!
It’s kind of like the magic of an elevator…

Comment on Friday Fun Poll – Since Sliced Bread by david

david — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 17:19:36 +0000

Maybe Google can find me some pepper steak! Mmm…

Comment on Friday Fun Poll – Since Sliced Bread by Becky

Becky — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 17:16:21 +0000

Google! I use it as often as the microwave, and that’s saying something coming from a mom who doesn’t cook often!

Comment on Friday Fun Poll – Since Sliced Bread by Jimmy

Jimmy — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 16:14:12 +0000

Cable Television – without cable where would I have looked at squiqqly lines on the pay-per-view stations and guessed whetherwhat i was seeing was boob or some other body part.

Comment on Friday Fun Poll – Since Sliced Bread by Jack

Jack — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 16:00:46 +0000

Canned Beer!

Comment on Friday Fun Poll – Since Sliced Bread by david

david — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 15:55:50 +0000

Mmm…Pepper Steak. I think I must have eaten about 4,000 of those cooked up in the Old Amana RadarRange. Yum. You make a good point.

Comment on Friday Fun Poll – Since Sliced Bread by BB

BB — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 15:50:18 +0000

Has to be the microwave – 2reasons:
1. Without the microwave about 3/4 of all the restaurants we love would be out of business because they’d have no way to “cook” the
food they get that’s already been cooked somewhere else.
2. Without the microwave Dave would have died from starvation at age 7 – Stouffer’s pepper steak and microwave pizza couldn’t be made any other way.

Comment on Friday Fun Poll by david

david — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 19:16:53 +0000

Congrats to BA Baracus, the winner over MacGuyver by 1 vote. Interesting to note that Vicki beat Chuck Norris. She really is a small wonder.

Comment on Friday Fun Poll by voice » Chuck Norris Facts

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Comment on Friday Fun Poll by david

david — Tue, 17 Jan 2006 12:13:27 +0000

That is excellent. There are a lot of bad ones to choose from.

Comment on Friday Fun Poll by Doug

Doug — Mon, 16 Jan 2006 21:57:40 +0000

How about this for a topic: worst SNL cast member.

Comment on Friday Fun Poll by david

david — Mon, 16 Jan 2006 19:46:29 +0000

Doug,
Diceman was mid 80’s too. I was thinking about the Rodney special that has him, Tim Allen, John Fox, Uncle Larry, and others. Pure comedy gold!

Comment on Friday Fun Poll by Doug

Doug — Mon, 16 Jan 2006 19:40:21 +0000

What about the Diceman?

Comment on Friday Fun Poll by david

david — Sat, 14 Jan 2006 21:26:09 +0000

Hey Doug I get no respect. I tell ya!

Dockery,
Kinnision, Murphy, Short, Robin Williams all Mid 80’s in my book. Probably good fodder for future poll. Certainly all hilarious.

Comment on Friday Fun Poll by Dockery

Dockery — Sat, 14 Jan 2006 01:24:04 +0000

Two words: Sam Kinison

Comment on Friday Fun Poll by Doug

Doug — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 22:34:17 +0000

Even very dead, Rodney gets no respect. He could deliver great one liners in movies, stand up or TV specials and never have to worry about changing his schtick because it was GREAT! Besides how many times can a dude withg bulgy eyes succeed in Hollywood? (insert Marty Feldman or Dave Bowman joke here)

By the way, I had the best possible way the scenario of the fight would have played out (Walker, Texas Ranger because roundhouse kick related deaths are up 14,000% since the Chuck norris was born) but I lost it and was tooo lazy to retype – sorry. Great topic

Comment on Friday Fun Poll by Derek

Derek — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 21:17:15 +0000

Since Larry Fine is not on the list, I’ll have to go with Pryor.

Comment on Friday Fun Poll by Dustin

Dustin — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 20:04:45 +0000

I give my vote to Gene Wilder for one role and one role only:
Jim (The Waco Kid) in “Blazing Saddles”

Bart: You be my guest, and I be your host. What be your pleasure, Jim?
Jim: Oh, I don’t know… play chess… screw…
Bart: Let’s play chess.

Comment on Friday Fun Poll by Becky

Becky — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 19:34:59 +0000

Come ON people! These guys were all lame compared to Richard Pryor! And he survived HIS drug accident!!

PS Eddie Murphy would be a close second, and still better than any of those white guys on the list!

Comment on Friday Fun Poll by Jimmy

Jimmy — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 19:22:13 +0000

As I am surely dating all of you old heads participating in this poll, in 1978 I was still a gleam in my dad’s eye (or a tadpole in his – well yo know what I mean,) I might have to go with Belushi.

Animal House
Blues Brothers
Samurai Deli
Died speedballing heroin and cocaine

Need I say more?

Comment on Friday Fun Poll by jimcrotty

jimcrotty — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 19:14:47 +0000

“Sgt. Hulka, you are our big toe.”

Comment on Friday Fun Poll by david

david — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 18:56:26 +0000

You do Drugs Danny? – Ty
Every day sir! – Noonan
So what’s the problem? – Ty

Comment on Friday Fun Poll by Kid

Kid — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 18:51:56 +0000

This is a hard one. All are / were great. Personally I’m a Rodney fan, but to say who was the funniest at their prime, I would have to go with Mr. Chase. Caddeyshack, Fletch, Vacation = all classics. Chaddeyshack 2 shoud never have been made. Another great movie of Chevy’s was “Seem Like Old Times” with Goldie Hawn and Charles Groden. Chevy on Saturday Night Live was the best. His looks he gives after a line are the best. My favorite Chevy line when he’s talking to Judge Smails and Smails states “I’m no sloutch” and Chevy comes back with ” awe come on Judge, don’t sell yourself short, your a tremendous sloutch” = Priceless

KIK

Comment on Friday Fun Poll by antnee

antnee — Thu, 12 Jan 2006 15:27:06 +0000

Philchop,

I like your style but you have to realize that Chuck’s focus would betray him. Instead of concentrating on kicking B.A.’s ass he would be focused on all the jewelry and how he could accomplish a full body aerobic workout hanging from the multitude of chains. Thus allowing BA the much needed sucker punch and kick to the groin.

Who doesn’t love MacGyver? However, much like Chuckie the jewelry would cause Angus much pain and heartache. First the pain, while attempting to unclasp the 47,000 pieces around BA’s neck he would open himself up a BArrage rendering himself useless. The heartache would be the simple fact that he has failed. Which would cause a downward spiral into drugs and prostitution. Bye-Bye

This leaves us only vickie and to be quite honest, who really cares about vickie. She is a vintage 80’s model destine for the scrap yard regardless of who turns her off.

Comment on Friday Fun Poll by Philchop

Philchop — Wed, 11 Jan 2006 04:00:44 +0000

DUDE!!! I don’t the average age of your fan base Bow Daddy but, i’m old enough to know that if there’s anything solid in this world, it’s the fact that Chuck Norris can kick the (pardon my French) SHIT out of any one of those sissys up there. Including that brain washing robot chick. Chuck would take Vickie, a bubble gum wrapper, and one of MacGyver’s paperclips and turn them into an accessory for The Total Gym. Hell, any guy his age that can get paid to workout with Christie Brinkley kicks ass in my book. Besides, we all know that Dan Marino and Chris Cornell could take all of them out in ” The Cage “. Shout out to my brother David Edwin “i love you” my friends “KID”, “DICK WADE”,” ZOGDOG”,”VOLMER”, nice to see “PEANUT” in da house too.

Comment on Friday Fun Poll by Jeff Coultas

Jeff Coultas — Fri, 06 Jan 2006 16:16:48 +0000

Macgyver would win by using Vickie for parts. B.A. would go down last with the words “I love it when a plan comes together, Bee-atch!!!!!!”.

Comment on Thank You Seth! by Carole Hicks

Carole Hicks — Thu, 05 Jan 2006 14:41:05 +0000

David, I love your idea of using your blogosphere as a place to say thanks to people who have helped or inspired you. I’m trying to think of a clever way to do something wonderful for you so that, I too, can receive a THANKS in your blog one day.

Comment on Thank You Seth! by jimcrotty

jimcrotty — Wed, 04 Jan 2006 22:03:31 +0000

Thanks for sharing David. “Unleashing the Ideavirus” was excellent, so I’m definitely ordering “Purple Cow.”

Jim

ps – I’ve set-up my second blog as well, this time on WordPress.

Comment on Thanks to InBubbleWrap!!! by Tracy Martin

Tracy Martin — Wed, 04 Jan 2006 19:17:04 +0000

WOW! How great is that! Thanks for the information – I have a new bookmark!

Comment on Thank You Seth! by seth godin

seth godin — Wed, 04 Jan 2006 18:22:55 +0000

you’re welcome!

thanks for making my day.

Seth

Comment on Thanks to InBubbleWrap!!! by David Esrati

David Esrati — Thu, 29 Dec 2005 21:02:56 +0000

Use an RSS reader like Sage and you don’t even need an e-mail-
your live bookmark will remind you that they have a new offer.

Comment on Thank you to the blogosopher by blogosopher

blogosopher — Wed, 28 Dec 2005 19:20:32 +0000

Hi David-
Thanks for making us your first post- and so here is your first comment.
The power of blogs is going to change big media- and a bunch of other things. While we teach people how to blog in a blosogospher seminar- we also try to get them the tools to see how the web will change our lives. Gone will be the days of being told how and when to consume our media- gone will be the days of retailers playing with price- and- advertising (my field)- will change totally.
Best of luck with your new blog- and a great choice of a name for it.

Comment on Thank you to the blogosopher by the other blogosopher site » Blog Archive » suggest- and they will come….

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