I go into phases in my "internet life" when I go nuts and sign up for a membership to everything on the internet. 10 blogs, 10 new "email me when there are new sales," anything and eveything that … more
I need to carry cash with me at all times. Some people have gotten used to using debit cards to pay for everything, but because I'm a fan of all things random, I always carry at least a few bucks in my … more
I ADORE Gmail. I have such a huge problem with never throwing away emails that I could never find what I was looking for when using any other email product. I would try to organize things into folders … more
If I could give this website a 10, I would. I am simply obsessed with Google Maps. It's not unusual for me to visit the site 30 or 40 times a day. Why? I've always had an interest in geography (I was … more
In the months leading up to the election I would constantly check out Drudge Report for its conservative, right-leaning stories on Senator Obama and other hot topics, like California's Proposition 8. … more
I have been a loyal member of the Yahoo community since 2002. I first signed up with Yahoo for their free email program, and to this day, my yahoo mail is my main email address. I have never had an issue … more
After taking all those sociology courses that taught me to hate Walmart in college, I should know better than to shop at one, but darn it, I was really close to one, PMS-ing and intensely craving some … more
Maybe that's an exaggeration..but Wal-mart stresses me out... and I won't even start to discuss how they treat employees. OK, walking into this place is like walking into a WAREHOUSE....even … more
I will be getting my first check from Google Adsense in a few weeks, and I have to say I'm thrilled. To actually get paid by Google for writing is a very big accomplishment in my books, and I think I'll … more
I joined Facebook just a few months ago - I had been on MySpace and Yuwie alot prior to Facebook so I was very familiar with the online social sites. At first I thought Facebook was a little boring to … more
I used to go shopping with my family a lot at Wal-mart. My grandma LOVED this place. And really it was a very nice place to shop in the 80's and 90's. Over time though this place has … more
Huffington Post is not for the faint at heart. It is a lively, entertaining, bold, tongue-in-cheek site dedicated to explicating the most vital and relevant political information. Championed by political … more
Walmart is perhaps one of the most socially irresponsible and destructive corporations to have ever graced this planet. Their ultra-low prices come at an incredibly high cost to society, as they pay nearly … more
I would imagine there are lots of folks out there who utilize search engines on a daily basis and have absolutely no idea how this amazing technology came to be. You want to know more but feel … more
Author Steven Levitt is a recently graduated chef from the Culinary Institute of Elitist Capitalism, AKA The University of Chicago. Freakonomics is a kind of nouvelle cuisine version of economic modeling … more
Unless you've been living under a rock over the past few years, you would have noticed an explosion in ways that people interact, collaborate and exchange information online. We are probably undergoing … more
I love Tom Friedman's writing for one simple reason--he has the amazing gift of being able to turn the world's most complex issues into simple, understandable information. For example, in his book From … more
I'm not a quant jock - the kind of person who looks at the world through a spreadsheet. However, Freakonomics sheds light on some compelling topics, and backs up their points with equally compelling data. &nbs … more
Someone just replaced my sales six shooter with an AK-47. Wow! This is a very valuable book, not just for sales but for life. He has five main areas on what influences us. I have used them all, but now … more
This is a really good read! It includes thoughts on how individuals spread innovation and how society determines the impact. Its rally is a myth busting book. He reinforces the "lucky or smart" comments … more
With Freakonomics, economist Steven Levitt and NY Times writer Stephen Dubner have accomplished something that I have long thought impossible: writing a book based on economics that is fun to read. But, … more
'The Myths of Innovation' by Scott Berkun is the perfect book for a reader like me. Tight, concise, interesting, written well, this is an absolute GEM for anyone that is interested how ideas come about … more
Occasionally I run across a book that puts into words my general and ill-defined feelings on a particular subject. And this is one of them... The Myths Of Innovation by Scott Berkun. He captures perfectly … more
There are two main reasons to read this book. 1. You want to influence someone. 2. You want to be aware of when someone is trying to influence you. The … more
In this volume edited by Tom Standage, the material is carefully organized and presented within three Parts. As "the revolutionary ideas of a few years ago have now become conventional wisdom," the focus … more