Archive for December, 2007
HP, AT&T, and Starbucks… Thank you?
I got a package today with a return address of HP but with similar branding for both HP and AT&T. I had no idea what it may be, I have a Blackberry from AT&T and a printer from HP, but could not think of what would have these two companies reaching out to me at [...]
A Beaver Plane
Horizon Airlines, which is based out of Seattle, has decided to paint four of their planes to match the four major universities in Washington and Oregon. I’m most excited about the Beaver plane, and very uncertain how I would feel if they asked me to get on a duck plane. I know that there are [...]
Sidetracked
I know I’m trying to keep this blog focused on business, but I guess this item can be constructed as business as it will save you alot of time that you can spend doing other more productive things.
I hang the majority of my shirts, and one of my least favorite houehold tasks to do is [...]
Starbucks Happy Hour?
A friend passed along this article from AdAge, “Forget the Cut TV Critters, Starbucks Needs a Happy Hour.” I previously was of the notion that Starbucks was above having to have a happy hour, but with their stock performance as of late, it may be time to reconsider.
Some Seattle natives may remember when Tully’s [...]
How they work
Saw this quick piece at CNN Money talking about how Bob Iger works. A few tidbits:
Wakes up at 4:30 am and works out.
Doesn’t have a driver, likes the solitude of driving himself.
Writes personal notes to Disney talent that he hasn’t met before.
Be punctual. (My favorite. He will start meetings on time even [...]
