NYTimes Business Page = Government Page
Today is a sad day for freedom.‚ The front page of the business section for the New York Times is just a list of what the government is doing to redistribute capital.‚ Entrepreneurs, creatives, founders, innovators and freedom-lovers everywhere should cry.
Great Article on Financial Collapse
Forbes was kind enough to publish an article discussing the financial collapse from the perspective of one of the few smart bankers left in the country, Andrew Beal owner of Beal Bank. Here are a couple of quotes to take to heart:
The FDIC’s stated purpose is to “encourage liquidity in the banking system,” and Beal would love the extra capital, but FDIC staffers have told him, without providing details, that the program was not designed for him.… read more “Great Article on Financial Collapse”
Apple iPhone 3G Repairs Rejected
My Apple iPhone 3G split along the top of the casing and hasn’t been working right lately- it has been unable to call out or receive calls properly half the time and the ringer doesn’t work.‚ I made an appointment at an Apple store, but ended up waiting for 45 minutes for‚ “Genius” to help me out.‚ … read more “Apple iPhone 3G Repairs Rejected”
Factoria
Although it suffers from possibly one of the worst name choices in the history of towns, Factoria doesn’t seem to be so bad.‚ Factoria is a mere 10 minute drive from downtown Seattle and maybe 5 minutes from downtown Bellevue.‚ Today I went on a run during lunchtime and got a more intimate look at the area and it’s surroundings.‚ … read more “Factoria”
Commercial Loans Website FOR SALE!
Have you ever dreamed of owning a beautiful website solely focused on the commercial loans industry? A website with 276 pages of professionally written content with most posts between 500-1000 words? A website especially focused on helping you gain new commercial lending customers?
If that is you, I have great news! Due to the fact that my partner who was a professional commercial loan officer has left the industry (and is now pursuing an MBA from the University of Washington), I am looking to sell my commercial loans website.… read more “Commercial Loans Website FOR SALE!”
Opposites Attract
Saturday and Sunday, I had the pleasure of spending time with my cousin Jimmy.‚ He is a freshman at UW, but had not yet spent a weekend in Seattle (he goes home every time).‚ I have been trying to convince him to stay up for months, so finally I bribed him by telling him I would bring his computer he forgot at home up to him and he agreed.‚ … read more “Opposites Attract”
Recent Biz Ideas- Please Add Yours!
Many beginner business people are very afraid of sharing their ideas.‚ I however believe that most ideas never go anywhere anyways since building a profitable business usually follows the old adage “1% inspiration, 99% perspiration”.‚ ‚ I also think that sharing ideas helps other creative people think up new ideas themselves.‚ So here are a few of my recent business ideas:
- Write & sell book on online marketing.‚
Monday Dinner: Burgers & Stalkers
For a while I have been after Ian to show me how to make the burgers he made at the 1200 Bistro before it shut down.‚ Last night, he finally did.‚ The burgers are basically high quality ground beef with steak scraps, rosemary, thyme and sage also mixed in.‚ We put a little patty of blue cheese on top of that and then feasted.… read more “Monday Dinner: Burgers & Stalkers”
Factoria Offices
My company has now moved over to Factoria and today was my first day in the new offices.‚ The offices are nice, with plenty of room for employees and their stuff.‚ Unfortunately, whoever planned the seating arrangements put me far away from the person I work with the most.‚ My seat is also in the worst spot- right by the entrance and everyone stares at me and my screen as they walk in or out.‚ … read more “Factoria Offices”