Wednesday, May 21, 2008
First, let me state that I am not anti-gun. I own several. I hunt (yes, and what I shoot I eat). But on the news last night, I saw the most interesting news article...
It seems a local car dealer is offering a couple of incentives for new car shoppers. One is a 250 dollar gas card. Being the cynic, I think a couple of tanks of gas on that used SUV. Nice, but not life changing money.
The second option was a bit more interesting. A free gun. Yes, come in, buy a used crap box car, and get your own pistol. Okay, he doesn't actually give you the pistol there, you have to take a certificate to a local gun shop, and pass a background check. but if it all works out, you could be packing in your prius in no time.
http://www.kmbc.com/news/16345443/detail.html
The politically incorrect side of me (okay, that's both sides) suddenly had visions of getting the dealer provided handgun and using it to provide far more than 250 dollars of gas. Interesting to see how this plays out.
Thursday, January 03, 2008
My peer on the East Coast and myself have formed a facebook group to aid us in creating an online community. I would like to invite you to come join us in this group. It is a private group, open only to those we invite, and hopefully it will be useful to exchange ideas, concerns and opportunities.
Announcing "Partner Huddle"
Officially, we have named the Facebook Group, Partner Huddle. And officially, Partner Huddle will be a social community for members of the Microsoft partner community; specifically Professional Developer and Architects within these organizations. The group will serve as a forum for the Microsoft Developer & Platform Evangelism Team (D&PE) and Microsoft Partners to share best practices; highlight early adoption success stories; increase awareness of Microsoft sponsored or partner sponsored readiness training; and increase awareness and enrollment in Microsoft early adoption programs. More importantly it provides a forum for members to socialize ideas that will strengthen and improve the Microsoft partnership.
Who Should Join
Partner Huddle is for Professional Developers and Architects working for a Microsoft Partner in the United States. But, all members of the Microsoft Partner Community are welcome.
How to Join
It's easy. There are three simple steps for membership:
- First you must have a Facebook account. This is prerequisite to joining a Facebook group.
- Next add me as a Facebook friend
- Lastly, send me a Facebook message requesting membership to the Facebook group. Include the following information in your message
- Subject line should read "Partner Huddle Membership Request"
- Body of the message should include the name and address of your partner organization
Once I have confirmed your partner status, I will send you an invitation to join the group.
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Interesting article in the Wall Street Journal. Seems the web has created a new form of fan base. I am calling this MicroOwners. In the past, if you wanted to own a piece of a sports team, it was on a fantasy web site. Fake teams to allow us to dream. But now, for a small amount of money ($70.50) you can own a piece of a minor league soccer team.
myfootballclub.co.uk
26,000 owners.
Can this trend continue? Think of Micro Venture Capitol. I want to start a company. I develop a business plan and then make my pitch to the VC guys. But now, the VC guys are not suits or millionaires, they are average Joe's with a bit to invest. Wonder what the model would do.