Monthly Archives: January 2011

Lies, damn lies and the other kind of statistics

Posted on Monday, January 31, 2011 by Rex Hammock

I just saw two items as I was glancing down the headlines in my news reader. “Google’s Android becomes the world’s leading smart phone platform,” says the headline on the press release from a company conducting research that claims Google’s … Continue reading →

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Thank you

Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2011 by Rex Hammock

While I’ve always considered this as much a personal as a business blog, I do realize that most people who read it have landed here randomly from a link that shows up on Google or Techmeme or more likely these … Continue reading →

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A word of love for Frances Wilks Hammock

Posted on Sunday, January 23, 2011 by Rex Hammock

My mother with her three sonson her 90th birthday in 2005. Last night (Saturday), my mother passed away in Fairhope, Alabama. Holding my brother’s hand, she whispered peacefully to him her last word: “Love.” No word could better sum up … Continue reading →

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Why has online shopping failed to fulfill its promise? (1993)

Posted on Thursday, January 20, 2011 by Rex Hammock

[Note: In an effort to get home before the chaos called "Nashville drivers in the snow," an unfinished version of this post was published earlier this afternoon. This version has been changed somewhat from that earlier version.] Preparing for an … Continue reading →

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How to beat Groupon: Offer something better than a day spa discount

Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 by Rex Hammock

If you haven’t been under a rock for the past few months, you’ve likely heard of Groupon. If you are a frequent user of day spas, you’ve probably even tried out their service: a daily opportunity to purchase a voucher … Continue reading →

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