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2013-05-21 02:33:53 (8 comments, 8 reshares, 22 +1s)

Guns don't kill people.   The logic is impeccable. 

2013-05-21 02:30:42 (30 comments, 31 reshares, 109 +1s)

Why guys need women for parenting. 

2013-05-21 02:28:55 (4 comments, 7 reshares, 36 +1s)

An angry mop. 

2013-05-20 18:03:59 (7 comments, 8 reshares, 19 +1s)

The Best Startup Ideas.  I am usually not all that hot on infographics,  but I like the one in this article.   It is from the Founder's Institute and describes the characteristics of the best startup ideas.   Execution may be everything, but ideas do matter.   This might be a good checklist to go through if you are working on a startup idea. 

2013-05-19 23:51:08 (14 comments, 1 reshares, 45 +1s)

A random act of kindness .  Was just walking up the street to Trader Joe's to partially replace my dwindling food supply when I saw a group of young people about 20 feet ahead of me.  

One girl with pink hair seemed to point at me and shouted "I love you".  I assumed she was pointing to someone behind me but she did it again.  "Me?" I said, pointing at my chest.  "Yes - you" she said back.  "Nobody loves me" I replied, "but thank you".   They walked past and she shouted something else, but I didn't hear her.  so I asked "What?".  "Say it back" she said - so I did.

Probably she was just being playful - but it wasn't done in a mocking manner - I would have been able to tell.  I started my day with some rather crappy news, so this lifted my spirits just a bit.  Maybe this is a littleextreme, b... more »

2013-05-20 00:18:25 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 9 +1s)

Using the B word.  I'm sorry, maybe I am old school, but I just don't.  This article implies that it was ok for Silicon Valley venture capitalist Dave McClure to publicly call a woman "a bitch" because he was raised by a single Mother.  

I don't buy it.  In most situations, that word immediately dumbs down any conversation to a base, hateful level   It has no "wit":, makes intelligent discourse impossible and reduces humans to objects.  

I know there are times when it is funny - I think even I shared a few of those "bitches love" meme posts - but those were self effacing - designed to make the person using the word look stupid, not the other way around.  Recently, I was tempted to use this word in describing a "Game of Thrones" character character I like in a somewhat positive manner  - I was going to say "Damn Ithink t... more »

2013-05-19 19:41:35 (3 comments, 2 reshares, 20 +1s)

Thus concludes my participation in this #punday  - hope everyone is having a great day.  

2013-05-19 19:35:23 (7 comments, 7 reshares, 27 +1s)

We're all trapped - because this is #punday  

2013-05-19 19:30:14 (0 comments, 31 reshares, 23 +1s)

Arrrr - time to do some exercise matey - it is #punday  

2013-05-19 19:26:05 (1 comments, 8 reshares, 16 +1s)

Even Kings get involved with #punday  

2013-05-19 19:21:48 (0 comments, 7 reshares, 21 +1s)

Things are sometimes taken a little too literally on #punday  

2013-05-19 19:14:02 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 20 +1s)

Yes, that can happen sometimes, even on #punday  

2013-05-19 19:08:17 (5 comments, 1 reshares, 19 +1s)

Summer is almost here!  Which is great, because this is #punday  

2013-05-19 19:00:44 (2 comments, 3 reshares, 11 +1s)

We all need a little guidance sometimes, especially on #punday  

2013-05-19 18:58:22 (3 comments, 12 reshares, 17 +1s)

Some sound advice for #punday  

2013-05-19 04:23:41 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 31 +1s)

A cute little bunny, for #sexysaturday  

2013-05-19 04:12:45 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 23 +1s)

Oh give me a break, after all, this is #sexysaturday  

2013-05-19 04:04:00 (3 comments, 3 reshares, 39 +1s)

A rare opportunity to combine #caturday  with #sexysaturday  

2013-05-19 03:59:18 (7 comments, 2 reshares, 9 +1s)

Sounds like a plan. 

2013-05-19 03:30:40 (0 comments, 5 reshares, 29 +1s)

Almost time for dinner. 

2013-05-18 20:53:49 (2 comments, 2 reshares, 6 +1s)

Money Making Techniques for Startups.  I thought this slide deck from a company called "Board of Innovation" was interesting.  This seems to be mostly for online businesses thought they don't really say that.  We have already talked here about how the "freemimum" model is much less effective than many people think http://goo.gl/RF36B and investors often roll their eyes when startups say they will be supported by "advertising".   Nothing earth shattering here, but this has some good food for thought about what people will pay for.

2013-05-18 20:22:56 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 6 +1s)

PHP and App Engine.  Learning PHP has been on my list for ages, as has been learning Spanish.   I hack at it to make my open source applications work, but I am really not a coder.   This seems like it must be a good thing in some circumstances - not having to mess with servers.   No mySQL though, right?   I would also have to learn that "big table" thing also?  

2013-05-18 18:46:52 (13 comments, 1 reshares, 13 +1s)

Something weird is going on in my brain this morning.  I seem to be able to see into the future - but only about 30 seconds into the future.   Seriously I think about something and a few minutes later they are talking about it on the radio, or I think about some person I haven't interacted with in a while, and suddenly they are on top of my Google+ stream.  Probably just a series of coincidences, but it has been happening for the past hour. 

2013-05-18 00:04:16 (7 comments, 6 reshares, 32 +1s)

Puppies don't always get the hang of #fidofriday  

2013-05-18 00:02:19 (2 comments, 4 reshares, 19 +1s)

Some dogs don't like competition, on #fidofriday  

2013-05-17 23:51:34 (1 comments, 6 reshares, 20 +1s)

Remember, not all dogs like to be kissed - not even on #fidofriday  

2013-05-17 23:41:04 (88 comments, 136 reshares, 654 +1s)

Don't trick the dog - that can be dangerous on #fidofriday  

2013-05-17 23:38:43 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 16 +1s)

A big honking dog, for #fidofriday  

2013-05-17 23:36:36 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 23 +1s)

Your dog will give you great comfort, on #fidofriday  

2013-05-17 23:34:31 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 20 +1s)

Happy #fidofriday  everyone!

2013-05-17 18:27:35 (374 comments, 504 reshares, 2106 +1s)

Happy Friday everyone!

2013-05-17 05:02:38 (7 comments, 9 reshares, 36 +1s)

Some #foodporn for you

2013-05-17 14:18:35 (135 comments, 235 reshares, 558 +1s)

OMG - it ate the cheerleader!

2013-05-17 02:48:55 (5 comments, 5 reshares, 22 +1s)

Bonk

2013-05-17 02:41:41 (8 comments, 8 reshares, 31 +1s)

Yeah, well there is a crow in my neighborhood I would like to pull this move on. 

2013-05-17 02:36:38 (8 comments, 0 reshares, 30 +1s)

Ginger twins, for #gingerthursday  

2013-05-17 02:28:01 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

I agree it is a troubled relationship.   #gameofthrones  

2013-05-17 02:14:20 (15 comments, 0 reshares, 11 +1s)

I just got attacked by a crow.  That kinda sucked. 

2013-05-15 23:13:41 (27 comments, 0 reshares, 20 +1s)

Before I say anything, I want to remind everyone that after the last major Google+ update, I said I liked it, when many others were criticizing it harshly.   So now I will say it - what a chaotic mess!   Seriously, this is an improvement?  It reminds me of the "improvement" to our profiles here, which I still consider to be a disaster. 

With the possible exception of better tag placement, this doesn't look like an improvement at all  I am still processing, but in almost all cases an "upgrade" by Google means a loss of functionality for normal users.  I will try to adjust - what choice do we have, but at the moment, not a happy camper. 

#google+
#googleplusupdate  

2013-05-15 05:50:31 (19 comments, 3 reshares, 30 +1s)

Actually, that is a good idea.  I think I will wind down and watch a movie now.  Good night friends. 

2013-05-15 05:42:13 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 15 +1s)

That has been basically my technique. 

2013-05-15 05:35:47 (7 comments, 21 reshares, 33 +1s)

An enthusiastic workout.  

2013-05-15 05:33:30 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 11 +1s)

I imagine single guys can relate to this. 

2013-05-15 05:26:47 (7 comments, 12 reshares, 22 +1s)

They went for a nice quiet drive in the country. 

2013-05-14 19:23:41 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

Content Creation Services.  Hi Entrepreneurs.   This is a new service I am offering and I am looking for clients.  As a special offer to this community, I am offering 25 percent off these already low rates.   As some of you know, I have a few other things going, but I was finding people were hiring me for this kind of work anyway, without much marketing, so I have decided to try to package it a little better.  

If you or any of your clients need this kind of help please let me know   I am also completely open to joint ventures in this area and will pay a finder's fee for referrals that result in business.  Please see the attached capabilities statement and ping me anytime if you have any questions or thoughts about this - you know where to find me. 

Note, I took no special licence as community owner and moderator in making this post.  Anyone here can post a specialoffer fo... more »

2013-05-14 22:31:08 (10 comments, 2 reshares, 7 +1s)

Content Creation Services.  Hi Entrepreneurs.   This is a new service I am offering and I am looking for clients.  As a special offer to this community, I am offering 25 percent off these already low rates.   As some of you know, I have a few other things going, but I was finding people were hiring me for this kind of work anyway, without much marketing, so I have decided to try to package it a little better.  

If you or any of your clients need this kind of help please let me know   I am also completely open to joint ventures in this area and will pay a finder's fee for referrals that result in business.  Please see the attached capabilities statement and ping me anytime if you have any questions or thoughts about this - you know where to find me. 

UPDATE:  I accidentally uploaded a draft version earlier that had some incorrect information - especially aboutpricing.... more »

2013-05-14 03:17:25 (10 comments, 3 reshares, 25 +1s)

haha - someone's Father posted this as a profile picture.  He didn't get the concept. 

2013-05-14 03:08:53 (9 comments, 10 reshares, 44 +1s)

Thank goodness for karma. 

2013-05-14 02:53:40 (6 comments, 8 reshares, 40 +1s)

That's kind of how my day went too, Mr. Frog. 

2013-05-14 02:49:51 (9 comments, 7 reshares, 29 +1s)

Yeah, I could do that shot.