“The evolution of mobile handsets” (boingboing gadgets video)

Take a trip down mobile phone memory lane via this rad video.  How many of your old phones do you spot?  I think I came up with 4 or 5, and I didn’t even see my last two.  I had completely forgotten I even had some of these old models, and I’ve only had a [...]

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Macy’s Commits to the Environment. Will Others Follow?

If other companies pick up on the moves recently made by Macy’s, they might just make the world a slightly better place while they sell people stuff.  Macy’s made a serious commitment, with business practices instituted to help “protect and preserve” the environment:  

They began carrying 100% natural cotton reusable tote bags.
They replaced their laminated paper bag, which was [...]

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Will Barnes & Noble Buy Borders?

I’m no news outlet, but based on some of the search results that send people to my blog, people want more information about reports like this.  So go here or here for more on news that Barnes & Noble might try to buy Borders.  Don’t go to WSJ.com for the original story because they will [...]

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And You Think Your Job Requires You to Walk on Water?

(AP/Daily American Republic, Paul Davis / May 18, 200

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Best Buy + Netflix? (Kneejerk to Circuit City + Blockbuster?)

Another unusual pairing of companies has hit the rumor mill.  This time it’s Best Buy purchasing Netflix.  Totally a rumor at this point.  But if it’s being explored whatsoever, it’s interesting how some of these companies are starting to think.  Why wouldn’t Best Buy want a piece of Netflix, right? (Especially if Blockbuster acquires Circuit [...]

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Could Disappearing Ink Catch On?

It sounds like a bad gag straight out of a magician’s act, but disappearing ink suddenly has a future.  Xerox is experimenting with a type of paper on which ink disappears after a while, making the paper re-usable.  This of course would cut down on paper waste, ink, and the energy needed to print documents.  [...]

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Wal-Mart Updates Laptop Merchandising

Wal-Mart’s PC buyer blogs that they’re updating their merchandising and branding for computers beginning May 19th in 3,800 stores.  Obviously Wal-Mart sells lots of computers.  But this appears to be a serious effort to make that process easier and more informative for customers.
Here for more, direct from the source.

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Free Check Cashing is a Bonus?

This whole economic stimulus check thing still baffles me.  I’m happy to get the money, but I still see it as a last-second Hail Mary pass by our Mr. Lame Duck Worst American President Ever.  This guy comes in and obliterates a world power’s bank account (see U.S. National Debt Clock), and American’s are supposed [...]

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Retail Policy: Be Evil

http://consumerist.com/5008708/apple-escorts-you-from-the-store-for-trying-to-purchase-an-iphone-with-cash
UPDATE: I changed the title of this post from something about the No A$$hole Rule. I’m definitely NOT saying that the customer was being an a$$hole.  The guy wanted to buy an iPhone with cash, big deal!Thanks for the catch, Jenny.

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Happy 3rd Birthday, Oslo!

Today is my son’s 3rd birthday, and I couldn’t be any prouder. 
Happy birthday, Manton Oslo Marcuson.
Love,
Mommy & Daddy

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