April 2012
1 post
Me: I'm frugal.
Wife: (Laughs) Buying everything you want is the opposite of frugal.
Me: But I always find the best deals!
Wife: That makes you commercially efficient.
February 2012
2 posts
Everyone (Well, 98%) Want Lower Taxes for the Rich →
When national media quotes polls saying that people want the rich to pay their fair share - what they’re not reporting is that people don’t know what the rich actually pay. When asked what actual rate they think rich people should pay… here’s their answers.
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If you know how to play Candyland, you can pretty much run the world economy. #IMF #Greece #Debt #ComingToAmerica
August 2011
1 post
April 2011
3 posts
Federal School Funding
I worry sometimes when I read people’s thoughts regarding public schools. Ron Paul recently talked about getting rid of the Dept. of Education (as many real conservatives often do) and the comments that followed, to me, were mind bending.
Most of them talked about how Ron Paul was against education, how he and other conservatives want our children to fail, teachers to be out of work, etc...
Mark Steyn: 'I think Lindsey Graham is unfit for... →
Lindsey Graham has always been a douche bag, but this really puts him over the top.
March 2011
1 post
From Zack Morris to Steve Jobs: The evolution of... →
Once upon a time, there lived a cell phone, one that made and received calls and nothing more. That was, of course, before the emergence of touch screens; cameras; SMS texting; multi-billion-dollar mobile buyouts; Bluetooth; hand-held devices smarter than their users; on-the-go Web browsing; and anything that ever slid, flipped, or had its own keyboard.
January 2011
1 post
October 2010
1 post
August 2010
1 post
July 2010
9 posts
2 tags
Liberty from Tyranny
Step 1) Spend money on programs you - or any other generation - can ever pay for.
Step 2) Raise taxes on everyone, especially the middle class - but call it fees or have the taxes charged to small businesses who pass them on to customers as price increases (see, those evil businesses out to make a buck… bastards).
Step 3) Because businesses are getting squeezed; see business start firing...
Gold Confiscation - The Real Story →
I’m getting tired of people like Anthony Weiner telling people that the government didn’t take people’s gold in 1933 and that it could never happen in the future. The truth is, the law hasn’t changed since Roosevelt pushed through the Emergency Banking Act.
Does this sound familiar?
“The house is burning down, and the President of the United States says this is...
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Signed up for a pistol class and became an NRA member this week. Go 2nd amendment!
Holy smokes. My dog HATES fireworks. Poor thing.
Baby Gender
Had another baby doc appointment today… were hoping to find out gender. Unfortunately we won’t find out for another 3 weeks.
June 2010
7 posts
I wonder if the new iPhone will come with a 4D ultrasound attachment…
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iPhone CAPS Lock
Can’t believe I didn’t find this two years ago.
Settings -> General -> Keyboard Then turn Caps Lock on.
To use it, click the caps button twice on the keyboard. When it turns blue, it’s on lock. Tapping it once still brings up caps for one character.
May 2010
13 posts
Unanswered Lost Questions - CollegeHumor video →
This is part hilarious and part “yeah, what the hell.” Although some of the things they mention here were answered, there’s plenty to chew on.
Removing Some Links
I’ll no longer be pulling links from my business blog, GoodPlum.com. Head over there and subscribe to the RSS feed if you’d like to keep tabs on new stories.
7 Characteristics of Successful Leaders and... →
Successful leaders and entrepreneurs can be born or made, but they tend to share some common characteristics that are crucial to their success. In general, an effective leader is:
1) Exemplary – A…
Dealing with Stressful Business Situations →
It’s no secret that work life can be stressful, especially for entrepreneurs who are often solely responsible for their own and their family’s livelihood. When stressful business situations arise, a…
Smart Strategies to Increase Search Engine Traffic →
Search engine traffic – what marketer doesn’t want to increase it? In the online world, good quality traffic equates to having the top spot at the shopping mall. So just how do you go about…
6 Daily Tips for Running a Successful Home... →
Working from home sounds ideal when you’re a parent, but the lines between work and home can quickly become blurred as multiple schedules and family demands encroach on your business obligations….
How To: Protect Your Business Ideas →
If you’ve come up with a great business idea, it’s smart to keep your lips sealed. Unfortunately there are many people around the world who would gladly take your idea and run with it. There are a…
The Small Business Owner Perfectionist →
Perfectionism can rob you of your self-esteem, undermine your relationships, and keep you from enjoying life and running your small business. It’s often a lifelong habit that is hard to break, but…
April 2010
8 posts
New post: 5 Ways To Use Your Small Business Tax Refund http://bit.ly/aUFMJG
5 Ways To Use Your Small Business Tax Refund →
Getting your tax return is one of the happiest feelings that tax payers know. Unless – like me – it seems you’re never at the receiving end of the tax situation. But, that money may be burning a…
Just ruled out the new iPhone as a gadget purchase this year… OS 4.0 is disappointing IMHO.
Musicnotes iPad Sheet Music Viewer App: Preview 1 →
A quick preview of the upcoming app from Musicnotes.com for displaying your Musicnotes sheet music. Goes through a quick example of displaying pieces, switching pages, zooming, and a few other parts…
Madison/Dane - remember to vote today!
New post: Is the iPad a Good Investment for You? http://bit.ly/c20S1C
Is the iPad a Good Investment for You? →
I remember watching intensely as Steve Jobs walked out to introduce the iPad. I also remember my hope sinking when I realized what it was… a big iPod Touch. I was disappointed because I hoped it…
So cool… RT @gracekboyle: My dentist is so on point. They text me to confirm my appointment and include a ” :) ” in the message.
March 2010
7 posts
Madison/Dane County - remember to vote Apr 6! RT @theDCwire: New on The DC: One Week Until Spring Election http://gplum.com/9kqAWP
RT @junderwood: So, you want to advertise during the #Lost series finale? Hope you have $900K laying around… http://adage.com/u/Cse55a