Category: Life

Economics 101: The Price of Gas

Gas prices are up and oil executives are once again testifying before Congress. Clearly, many politicians, pundits, and consumers lament the rising cost of gas. Before we join them in their chorus, let us take a step back and ask…

Ad Avoidance & Marketing Campaigns

I’ve always thought a good marketing campaign should include a focus on getting the ad avoiders.  Even if you don’t build your plan around them, you should spend some time focusing on what types of advertising & marketing vehicles (think…

Foul-mouthed customer leaves waitress $50000 tip

The payoff for kindness. Brownsville Texas: For nearly seven years Melina Salazar did her best to put on a smile and tend to the every need of her most loyal and cantankerous customer. read more | digg story

Posh Pets

Dolly the Dog enjoyed a spa day yesterday!     I can highly recommend Dawn Dillard and her Posh Pet’s mobile grooming & photography service.  They service the Collin County, Texas area: McKinney, Frisco, Plano & Allen. I can’t image dropping Dolly…

Nowhere but Texas

Very interesting program on the local PBS station KERA called Nowhere but Texas. The opening segment featured a story about the Gainesville Community Circus. “Gainesville Community Circus” The television special opens with the remarkable story of the acclaimed Gainesville Community…

Evolutionary Leftovers

Mike Wagner @ Yet Another Blog has put together a great post regarding evolutionary leftovers in humans.  It makes for an informing & fascinating read.  For instance, did you know that the human appendix was actually used in our plant chewing days. …

Let the search begin

Mashable.com has a list of 70+ tools to aid you in searching for that perfect job.  Definately worth a look.  Tip to Wendy @ Lifehacker for steering me to mashable.com.

Mr. Yoest’s 10 Simple Rules…

for dating his daugters.  My favorite: #3 I am aware that it is considered fashionable for boys of your age to wear their trousers so loosely that they appear to be falling off their hips. Please don’t take this as…

What’s in a name?

When I started out on the internet back in the early 90’s I was the only Junyor out there.  Fast forward to 2007 2008 and a Google search of the term “junyor” returns a whopping 43,600 51,000 results.  I know what you…