Tag Archives: observation

Remember the Web Sabbath and blog it slowly

Posted on Sunday, June 15, 2008 by Rex Hammock

Early blogger Moses announcing, “God told me bloggers love linking to top-ten lists.” Andrew Sullivan is pondering aloud what many other early and prolific bloggers (I confess) are wondering these days: Are we losing our ability to read (and write) … Continue reading →

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Is it news when Forrester predicts the obvious?

Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2008 by Rex Hammock

Wall Street Journal, 5/22/2008, from the article: Apple Daydreaming: Report Predicts Move Toward Home Devices: “Forrester’s conclusion: While much of Apple’s great successes have been mobile products such as the iPod and the iPhone, the company will seek to colonize … Continue reading →

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6 reasons I’m hooked on ‘American Idol’

Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2008 by Rex Hammock

I know, I know. It seems like all I ever do is hang out on the Internet. But there’s this guilty pleasure I’ll now admit. I’m hooked on American Idol. Last night, David Cook won this year’s competition. He’s the … Continue reading →

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Great maketing is a great story shared well

Posted on Saturday, May 17, 2008 by Rex Hammock

Everything I believe about marketing can be summed up in one sentence: “Successful marketing is a great story shared well.” If you’ve ever visited the website of the place I work, you know that. So, when I point to this … Continue reading →

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G.E. to exit all businesses related generally to electrictity

Posted on Thursday, May 15, 2008 by Rex Hammock

The NY Times and others are reporting that GE plans to sell its appliance division. In other news, McDonalds has announced it will stop selling Quarter Pounders and Nike is exiting all lines of business related to sports. Who dreams … Continue reading →

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