The Most Dangerous Phrase…
Image borrowed from David Schwalje’s LinkedIn page
According to Wikiquotes, this is an unsourced variant of a quote from Admiral Grace Hopper that goes, “Humans are allergic to change. They love to say, “We’ve always done it this way.” I try to fight that. That’s why I have a clock on my wall that runs counter-clockwise.“
Life Quote
Always take life with a grain of salt, …
plus a slice of lime, …
and a shot of Tequila…
Source: Quote is anonymous.
Picture from www.sodahead.com
Obamacare Advertising
I’d noticed a lot of ads for the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) on the radio and TV, but hadn’t really considered the cost until I got the graphic to the right from Halt the Assault… That tops what McDonald’s spends per year and they are estimated to be the biggest advertiser spending at around $2 billion per year here. And of course my google search also netted this article about McDonald’s getting an exemption on providing healthcare coverage in 2010…
Quirky
Have you ever had one of those moments of, “I wish someone would come up with a solution for ___________” Or maybe you have the solution, but just don’t know what to do with it. Quirky is a company to fill that need. The site lets you submit your idea, either fully formed or a napkin doodle, for consideration by the Quirky community. From their website, “Every Thursday, we gather a group of industry experts, friends, and community members at our Headquarters in New York. Watch live as we drink beer and debate the best ideas that have been submitted. Before we’re allowed to go home, we’ve chosen the next products that we’ll begin working on.” Even if you don’t have an idea, you can become part of the Quirky community and help hone someone else’s idea. If it’s successful and you contributed, you participate in any profits! Pretty Cool!
Cyclone spiral hotdog slicer at Quirky Shop
The site also has a shopping section where you can purchase some of the quirky products. Each product has a picture of the inventor and a little about them. Products on the site range from a spiral hotdog slicer (Cyclone) to an app controlled window air conditioner (Aros) which brings the smart wi-fi thermostat technology to your window unit.
Quirky is a fun site that might earn you some money. I think I’m going to sign up. Maybe I’ll see you around the Quirky Community!
DST makes me Grumpy
Image borrowed from www.dailypaul.com
