Canadian Mobile Phones: Getting the Least for the Most
July 24, 2009
So today I received my Fido bill and noticed a new charge called "Other minutes." I was confused since I have a 150 minute plan and only used about 60 last month.
Blog / Business
New site: buymystuff.com
July 16, 2009
Last night I gave the first public demo of my new site -- http://buymystuff.com What does it do? It's basically like having an online garage sale that people can browse 24x7.
New Zealand and running a virtual company
July 8, 2009
It's official! All of the paperwork for a one-year working holiday trip to New Zealand is now complete. Melissa and I will be leaving September 1st, and returning August 2010.
Banned Companies List
July 5, 2009
I've often referred to my "banned companies" list. This is a list I keep of companies that have caused me sufficient harm that I refuse to do business with them.
Great to see that people are doing!
June 9, 2009
I have been in touch with lots of people regarding my previous blog posting, and I'm very impressed to see that a lot of people are indeed aware of the problem, and actively working toward solutions.
Stop talking and start doing!
June 7, 2009
People love to talk. It's in our nature. We're social creatures. At some point, however, if you want to get anything done, you have to stop talking and start doing.
How to get people to respond to email
March 14, 2009
People are getting busier and busier, and it is becoming somewhat of an art to actually get people to read and respond to emails.
Change or Die: Newspapers and Media
February 9, 2009
I've recently been looking for an apartment to rent this summer, and have been amazed to find how useless the local newspapers have become!
Uncertain times breed opportunities
January 1, 2009
Something to think about from Tim Ferris' blog : "While many are wringing their hands, I recall the 1970s when we were suffering from an oil shock causing long lines at gas stations, rationing, and 55 MPH speed limits...
The economics of selling everything you own
December 23, 2008
In the process of selling all of my furniture for the move to a furnished condo in Texas, I’ve learned something very interesting about pricing. I had read about the effect before, but never experienced it so clearly.