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Re: Billions of bird deaths due to the "simple indifference" of architects says PETA

chris miller — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 12:40:27 -0000

Just following orders.

Re: Commercial From Wales Self-Storage Operator Storage Giant Offers Nod to Silent Films

chris miller — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 23:01:22 -0000

That's great! I loved it!

Re: From Australia, car slows down when drivers lose attention

chris miller — Wed, 02 Oct 2013 11:44:10 -0000

Yeah that's going to be great during rush hour!

Re: In South Africa, drones repurposed to deliver beer to festivalgoers

chris miller — Wed, 29 May 2013 13:49:44 -0000

I totally love this concept and can see it working anywhere you have large groups of people and limited outlet space; micro-distribution of goods is sweet!

Re: Google Doodle Celebrates 410th Birthday of Mathematician Pierre de Fermat

chris miller — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:41:36 -0000

No doubt

Re: Comments are now live on Springwise!

chris miller — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 22:50:55 -0000

Sweet! Something makes me think we'll be coming to the posts inside as much for the comments as the content; just sayin' this allows for the completion of the circle between, spotters, publisher, and readers.

Re: How Threadless.com Makes Warehouse Work Fun

chris miller — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:07:49 -0000

Every time I read something about Threadless I'm amazed at how great they are about putting customers, community (online too) and workers at the front of their value ... a wonderful example for us all!

Re: Atlas Shrugged Movie (Official Site) - Theaters

chris miller — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:39:37 -0000

SWEET! We got it showing in a restored historic theatre! Just bought tickets (now to find a few friends!)

Re: Wendell Potter Book Deadly Spin Says Insurance Pr Spun Health Care Reform - Industry News - Portfolio.com

chris miller — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 13:32:19 -0000

At the bottom of the bottom, the blame is with the consumer who fails to question the spin regardless of the media or PR source ... at what point is it okay to absorb talking points without questioning the logical/rational argument behind them? Just saying, we deserve what we get because we ask for (support) nothing more.

Re: Media And Public Relations Strategies For Startups - Resources - Portfolio.com

chris miller — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:35:38 -0000

One great site you need to join (it's free) is HARO (Help A Reporter Out):
http://www.helpareporter.com/

Re: Surveys Show Small Business Owners Disgruntled Prefer Republicans - Capital - Portfolio.com

chris miller — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 17:46:43 -0000

Whereas the Republicans will at least give us a reach-around (yeah right)

... just saying there's something about *articles* like this, the week before elections, based upon *surveys* with a point to prove, which turns my monitor from RGB to Y(ellow) ... I mean give me a break, the CEO of Discovery made 33+ million in 2008 and only 5 million last year; so not much good lovin' from the Democrats. http://people.forbes.com/pr...

Re: Nucor Chief Executive Dan Dimicco Wants More Manufacturing In Us - Companies & Execs - Portfolio.com

chris miller — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:12:33 -0000

It would be interesting to read a similar interview with the leader of a company who can/has outsourced manufacturing; jobs are not lost, they are moved (too simplistic, but in this context of lowest cost of product vs. value of company/country culture ... Walmart jumps to mind).

As "Bobcat" Goldthwait said, "I lost my job ... well, I didn't lose it, but last time I went there, someone else was doing it." (and then he goes on to talk about losing his girlfriend;)

Re: Andrew Sherman Says Key To Global Success Is Deep Knowledge - Business News - Portfolio.com

chris miller — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:30:49 -0000

I'm really enjoying this series; something akin to reality tv with the real people going global and color commentary providing insight and guidance ... not all will "win" but I'm sure we will all benefit from the hindsight in the end.

Re: This Is An Actual Product: Stuffed Tiger With A Vagiger

chris miller — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:04:14 -0000

I want to come to one of your house parties!

Re: Inside Info Drove Wamu Into Jp Morgan Deal - Industry News - Portfolio.com

chris miller — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:59:48 -0000

wow ... just wow; I wish we had reporters like Grind in our local market!

Re: Office Depot Launches Catalog for HUBs

chris miller — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:17:47 -0000

@Business Supply: I think it's for contracted/regulated buyers to get credit for buying from HUB's and is not Office Depot selling to HUB/SMB's.

It is nice to see them doing it because it will increase the sales for the HUB's, but isn't $500,000 out of $1.45 Billion something like less than 1/2 of 1 percent ... and on a product line of 1,400 items?

Re: Roses By Any Other…

chris miller — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:53:42 -0000

LOL -- it's not just a web thing! We got raked over the coals by someone on Twitter: "ftr, this is a dumb name for a product that has nothing to do with tigers or tacos (besides the shape): http://www.tigertaco.com"

I was tempted to make a point that there are few Orange animals (90% of our Tiger Tacos are orange), that it gave us a unique url, that we own the patent on the utility our product solves and could have called it anything while nobody can make/sell anything like our tacos (and "out smart" our brand name) and so obviously we thought a lot about the name, that we had to "challenge" peoples thinking before we'd be able to get them to consider what we do, and how it was indeed something we "fought about" internally ... and a million other things; basically it's like the reward that comes with having a child in that you get naming rights!

But I didn't say anything; I figure there are just some people who refuse to get things and are just "haters" because of how small/bitter their own lives are in this great big world ... just saying names are a very personal thing and you shouldn't feel bad if not everyone loves you or gives you a chance just because they don't like your name!

Re: OhGizmo! Review – Wicked Lasers Photonic Disruptor

chris miller — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 17:29:59 -0000

Great review!
I know what you mean about not getting this if you can't resist the temptation to play; I have to fight the desire to try a retinal scan when I use one of those self-checkout counters at stores!