July 2011
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July 4th - a couple days after . . .
July 4th was hot. There were parades. Kids had fun. There were barbeques. And, of course, fireworks.But this year, celebrating July 4th or at least enjoying it was tough. I had a lot on my mind. Specifically, I was thinking of a good friend of mine sitting in a federal detention center in another state for a crime he never committed or attempted to commit in any manner. He was simply pulled over...
March 2011
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"If you go through a lot of hammers each month . ....
“If you go through a lot of hammers each month, I don’t think it necessarily means you’re a hard worker. It may just mean that you have a lot to learn about proper hammer maintenance.” — Jack HandeyI love a good Jack Handey quote! Posted via email from jpomie’s posterous | Comment »
January 2011
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Observations from a moving horizontal elevator...
I had a peaceful trip into San Francisco today on the Bart. I was in a good mood (both ways!) and really took notice of all of the people who I was traveling with. Here are just a few of my observations from today’s ride. · To the girl sitting next to me. I don’t know if it is your sandwich or your body odor, but either way it is BAD. · To the woman sitting behind me on her cell...
December 2010
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"The cut, the stranger and the big guy lying on...
I have a scar that revolves around my right index finger. It is a resut of a glass breaking while washing the dishes one day in college. The scar is not the story though, it is what happened afterward that makes it a good story. So, it’s winter in Kalamazoo, MI. Cold outside! I just got home to a ‘supposedly’ empty house that I shared with 4 other guys. We had a schedule and it...
August 2010
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Friday Fun - What if Twitter had REAL shopping?
Ok - so this whole post is meant as pure fantasy. Though, in reality, it is a viable question given the amount of traffic Twitter generates and their focus on driving REVENUE on their platform. What is Twitter had a REAL shopping platform? Where they earned REVENUE based on sales?So, nobody asked me my opinion - but, that’s the point of this post. Perhaps the brains over there are already...
Vacuum or Modern Day Torture Device?
The title is supposed to be on the humorous side, but in reality my vacuum turned out to be quite a violent machine. It is aptly named The Dyson Animal. Just look at it - it is essentially an Evil Transformer come to life! So, why is it a Modern Day Torture Device? Well, I found out the hard way. I decided to do a little clean up this weekend around the house and grabbed the...
April 2010
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Arizona - You've officially lost your mind - aka,...
Just your typical Saturday morning at my house. Drinking coffee, letting the little one run around and have fun and taking some time to catch up on news. So, no sooner had I settled into my couch when I read that Arizona’s governor, Jan Brewer, signed into law a bill that legalizes carrying a concealed gun without a permit. It goes without saying that I spilled my coffee.What the Are you...
The iPad - a skeptic's view after 6 days
Let me start off this review by saying that I was a big skeptic of the iPad on the day it was announced and even wrote that it had no place in my life. I sat and watched the momentum build in the following weeks and, simply put, caved in and decided to jump on the ‘early adopter’ train. I easily justified it as I currently am building a very exciting (my opinion) payment application...
March 2010
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What's your earliest memory?
Helping my father work in the yard of our first home. I handed him tools while he worked to dig out the stump of a tree.
Ask me anything
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Do you believe there's intelligent life on other...
Absolutely - to think otherwise is disturbing.
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Who's the sexiest woman alive?
My wife - I would not have married her if she wasn’t.
There are a few runner ups that I shall not name at this moment :)
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Friday Question - Where do I get all of my energy?...
Question I am constantly asked: Where do I get all my energy?Answer: Simple, I have a built in battery (see black dot - actual size = a bit bigger than a golf ball) I only hope that it last longer than a standard iPod battery!!! Posted via email from jpomie’s posterous | Comment »
February 2010
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Tethering + Ad-Hoc Network = Geek Moment
Well, I did it - didn’t think I could do it, but with some innovation and calm, I was able to create my own mobile ad-hoc network that allows for other devices around me to gain wireless Internet. How did I do it? Well, I’m more than happy to say, but to err on the side of not wanting to get in trouble with any specific carriers, I’ll just keep it to this for the moment. ...
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Wish @brizzly had explanations of local trending...
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Want! - Necker Nymph
Perfect for guys like me who can’t scuba dive any more. Goes down to 130 feet - just imagine how cool that would be. Posted via web from jpomie’s posterous | Comment »
January 2010
4 posts
iPad = iDontGetIt
Ok, so I bought into the hype and found myself wondering what the new release by Apple could possibly be. I read through the rumors and stories about how it was a game changer and that our lives would be profoundly affected by its very existence.Earlier today I listened in on the iPad introduction and watched along on Engadget to view the play by play of the actual screens. I guess my thoughts...
A week without a wife - Report / Day 2, 3 & 4
Tuesday - January, 14, 2010 Project - Week without a wife Status: Day 2, 3 & 4 complete Summary: This project and subsequent report are the result of my wife’s ‘spur of the moment’ (work related - planned in advance), throw caution to the wind (didn’t want to be gone this long) trip to Boston for drinks, food and all around fun (work). As a result, I find myself a...
A week without a wife - Report / Day 1
Tuesday - January, 11, 2010Project - Week without a wifeStatus: Day 1 complete Summary: This project and subsequent report are the result of my wife’s ‘spur of the moment’ (work related - planned in advance), throw caution to the wind (didn’t want to be gone this long) trip to Boston for drinks, food and all around fun (work). As a result, I find myself a temporary...
Sometimes, this how my 'Start Up' life feels . . .
*Warning - Do not try this at home! Posted via web from jpomie’s posterous | Comment »
December 2009
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Great commercial - good to see smart, subtle humor...
Arnold Palmer making an Arnold Palmer - classic! Posted via web from jpomie’s posterous | Comment »
@square - who knew a little piece of plastic could...
First off, congrats to @square and the official launch of their little white cube. I’m sure they call it something else, but hey, this is my quasi-review.I just got done reading a bit about the company on their web site and viewed the Techcrunch interview with Jack Dorsey seen here: So, why am I bothering to write about a piece of plastic that seemingly does the job of what so many other...
October 2009
7 posts
Channeling my inner Obi-Wan "This is the Droid I...
WANT! The Countdown Begins! Posted via email from jpomie’s posterous | Comment »
Argh! We caught the Spongebob monster!
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The world works in mysterious ways - a new chapter
Do you ever wonder why things work out the way they do? Call it Karma, call it destiny or just plain luck, but usually there is a cycle to how things happen.So, today I find myself laughing, albeit a joyous laugh as I have decided to join up with a new organization. I won’t lie, it has taken some time to find the right group of people and the right product. In the end, I have gone through...
"Come with me and you'll be in a world of pure...
Great movie! Great song! Just love this version by Maroon 5.For no good reason, I just ran across this and thought I’d share. Cheers! www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWGeCqszY8s Posted via email from jpomie’s posterous | Comment »
Orson Welles 2.0 – “We will sell no virtual...
Ok, so this is a deep reference to a 1980’ish commercial for Paul Masson wine where Orson Welles says, “We will sell no wine before its time”. Very catchy and it was VERY popular. Heck, I wasn’t too old, but it obviously stuck in my head as I thought of it as I was putting a title to this bit of writing. The video is below. Regardless of the unique title – the statement is true. Virtual...
2006 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon - Sebastiani...
Just a quick shout out to Sebastiani Vineyards and the Sommelier (had to look up the spelling) that recommended this wine. It is just a great all around bottle of wine. Of course, I’m no expert, but I know what I like. And, best of all, I found it at Safeway for $10 marked down from $18.And, for they’re based in Sonoma, so it feels like I’m propping up the local economy. At...
Is it just me or is this Iran situation eerily...
I was just catching up on this Iran situation in the news where global leaders were meeting in Switzerland to strongly talk to Iran about complying with the UN.And, I am thinking - haven’t I seen this before (much like deja vu). And, then it occurs to me. Yes! I have seen this almost exact scene played out before. Courtesy of Team America: World Police made by Trey Parker & Matt...
September 2009
10 posts
Startups - you can learn a lot from a bear mascot...
I tend to sign up for a lot of alpha and beta testing because I like to see what is new and how people think. As a result, I have seen a lot of ingenious ideas and some really bad ones. Either way, it is something I enjoy doing and it keeps new ideas churning in my brain.Yesterday, I found myself completing a survey on behalf of Brizzly. Why? Well, you could say it’s because their mascot...
@ replies that make me laugh OR "Rest areas are...
Have you ever received an @reply on Twitter that absolutely makes no sense. It’s from a bot that caught a key word in your tweet and suddenly your graced with a bunch of useless information.Today, I mentioned the word, “coupon” and I received an @reply letting me know how many coupons are used in the US. Wow! Really? Because I was just wondering about that when I was actually...
Manners - Where have they gone? Did the Economy or...
“Thank you all for coming. For those of you who knew Manners, you were amongst the luck ones. Manners was a kind, generous soul who made everyone’s life just a little brighter for having known him. Many of us are better people for having known Manners and it is a sad day for those who will never get a chance to learn from him and pass on his knowledge to the people in their lives.” Of course,...
Caught up with Flash Forward over the weekend -...
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I visited the Raider Nation and I all got was this...
It is no secret to anyone that knows me that I am not the biggest sports fan. However, when I was asked to go to the Oakland Raiders game yesterday by a good friend, I jumped at the chance.However, I knew I was going somewhere ‘different’ when I received a text that said, “Don’t wear any other team jerseys to the game - just wear black if you have it”. Well, never...
There's just something special about finding an...
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@threadsy - I guess I didn't know how 'untied' I...
“Pull Yourself Together Man!” This is a line I’ve heard in movies, music and in life. But, until I received an invite in early August to try out Threadsy, I didn’t realize that I was the very person who needed to listen to this statement. I’ve used a lot (A LOT!) of products when they were in their alpha and beta stages. Its something I really enjoy. And, most of...
Twitter To Do List??
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Twitter raises new significant round ($100MM?) -...
Yes, Evan Williams confirmed raising a ‘significant round of funding’ today - http://blog.twitter.com/2009/09/new-twitter-funding.html Good for them! There’s going to be no shortage of naysayers and negative comments regarding their ‘lack of revenue’ or that they don’t have a business model in place. To these people, there is not a lot that I could say to...
Koda.us (@kodaus) - is this where the future of...
The other day Robert Scoble (@scobleizer) announced his 24K (holy cow!) tweet by giving some props to KODA. He said he picked it out because it helps people get jobs. So, curiosity took hold of me and I signed up for KODA. The UI is clean and the steps to sign up are intuitive and easy to do. It takes some time, but the end result is pretty unique. I have been on LinkedIn for a while and...
March 2009
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Why I am not an Accountant
I can not tell you how much I detest doing the Accounting on behalf of our business. We typically have an contract person come in to do the work, but this year they flaked and I frankly don’t trust anyone at this late date to come in seeing as the contractor had done them in years past.
So, I strapped on my handy dandy visor this morning starting at 4:30 a.m. and started keying in all of...
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Leapfish = Amazing Search Engine →
Ryan over at Lost Zombies mentioned this search engine on Twitter yesterday. I checked it out and was blown away. First off, you don’t even have to both with clicking submit - it searches based on what you’re typing in. And, not just basic searches.
Leapfish will search web sites, blogs, images, videos, shopping sites, etc. - anything to do with your search term or in one of my...
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Sixth Street, SXSW & Sacca - An 'Almost 40' Year... →
Part I (Ok, I tend to be a thorough writer) of my first trip to experience the 2009 SXSW Interactive conference. I made the decision to go at the last minute and have decided to write about my experience. I don’t know if its to bleed out the demons or just to keep a good record of the experience.
Want to see me Tweet? hah! Seriously though -... →
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Join the Fiji Time Swimsuits Fan Page - keep up to date with everything going on with our company.
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Facebook Profile →
Are we friends or do we know each other? Then, heck, what are you waiting for - you must join my Facebook page.
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LinkedIn →
My professional bio - placed on LinkedIn for all to see. Trust me though, the written description is nothing compared to the real thing :)
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Plinky →
Plinky.com is a cool content site that lets you answer a question each day. It releases the inner Dr. Suess or Hemmingway in all that participate.
Check them out!
