Just for Fun

  • Microsoft’s Surprising Windows 7 Promotion

    091031 Win 7 Burger King AdMicrosoft released Windows 7 last week.

    Being an early adopter, I found this exciting, challenging, and frustrating all in the same week.

    Speaking of Windows 7, I saw an interesting ad where Microsoft was promoting the launch in Japan through a cross-promotion with Burger King. Here's the ad.

    Who knew that the best way to promote a new operating system and your expected user experience was with seven congealing meat patties and the smell of onions? 

    Maybe Apple took out that ad?

    This is almost as funny as their Songsmith ads.

  • Brazil’s Campaign Video

    If you're still trying to figure out why Chicago lost the Olympic bid, this RIO 2016 commercial might explain it. 

    Nicely done; short and compelling.  It certainly makes me want to visit.

  • Brazil’s Campaign Video

    If you're still trying to figure out why Chicago lost the Olympic bid, this RIO 2016 commercial might explain it. 

    Nicely done; short and compelling.  It certainly makes me want to visit.

  • How To Keep Track of the National Debt

    The Big Red Calculator.

    I've known Matt Miles for years; and he does what's necessary to make a point.  He is also a smart and successful entrepreneur.  The result, a new company called Big Red, that makes a calculator with enough digits to display the national debt.

    In his own words: "The Big Red Calculator, a 16-digit calculator, makes your old calculator extinct!  First we owed millions.  Then it was billions!   And now-thanks to those wonderful people who brought you deficit spending, we've shattered the trillion-dollar ceiling.  It truly is a proud moment.  But how can the average American keep track of such an incomprehensible number?  The answer is Big Red Calculator.  It is  "the official calculator of the national debt".  Endorsed by professional spenders! Ensuring that "no digit is left behind",  this calculator displays the largest collection of zeros ever assembled."  Yes, you can buy one at Amazon.

  • How To Keep Track of the National Debt

    The Big Red Calculator.

    I've known Matt Miles for years; and he does what's necessary to make a point.  He is also a smart and successful entrepreneur.  The result, a new company called Big Red, that makes a calculator with enough digits to display the national debt.

    In his own words: "The Big Red Calculator, a 16-digit calculator, makes your old calculator extinct!  First we owed millions.  Then it was billions!   And now-thanks to those wonderful people who brought you deficit spending, we've shattered the trillion-dollar ceiling.  It truly is a proud moment.  But how can the average American keep track of such an incomprehensible number?  The answer is Big Red Calculator.  It is  "the official calculator of the national debt".  Endorsed by professional spenders! Ensuring that "no digit is left behind",  this calculator displays the largest collection of zeros ever assembled."  Yes, you can buy one at Amazon.

  • The Marshmallow Test: What Kids Teach Us About Temptation

    Here is a brief video that reminds me that the difference between men and boys is often just the price of their toys.

    It's fun to watch these kids and the temptation of one marshmallow in the hand vs two marshmallows in the bush.  To eat, or not to eat?  … That is the question.

    Oh, The Temptation from Steve V on Vimeo.

  • The Marshmallow Test: What Kids Teach Us About Temptation

    Here is a brief video that reminds me that the difference between men and boys is often just the price of their toys.

    It's fun to watch these kids and the temptation of one marshmallow in the hand vs two marshmallows in the bush.  To eat, or not to eat?  … That is the question.

    Oh, The Temptation from Steve V on Vimeo.

  • Here’s a List of Fun iPhone Apps Worth Using

    I wanted to create a list of the coolest iPhone apps. However, cool doesn't necessarily mean useful. Instead, this is a list of the applications that I use most.

    This week I'm listing the lighter and more fun iPhone apps.  Here is the link to the list the business and productivity apps that I use most.

    I limited myself to the top two applications per category.  Hope you find some cool stuff in here.

    Social Media

    Food & Fun Finders

    090913 iPhone Apps

    Games: Strategy

    Games: Puzzle

    Games: Pattern Matching

    Games: Text

    Music

    Photo Fun

    Health & Fitness

    Relaxation

    Sports News

    Shopping

    Even if you don't have an iPhone, check-out the links to see what is available.  I am amazed at how much of my computing and basic research are now done on a Smartphone.

    That's it for now.  Let me know if I forgot your favorite or you found something worth sharing.

  • Here’s a List of Fun iPhone Apps Worth Using

    I wanted to create a list of the coolest iPhone apps. However, cool doesn't necessarily mean useful. Instead, this is a list of the applications that I use most.

    This week I'm listing the lighter and more fun iPhone apps.  Here is the link to the list the business and productivity apps that I use most.

    I limited myself to the top two applications per category.  Hope you find some cool stuff in here.

    Social Media

    Food & Fun Finders

    090913 iPhone Apps

    Games: Strategy

    Games: Puzzle

    Games: Pattern Matching

    Games: Text

    Music

    Photo Fun

    Health & Fitness

    Relaxation

    Sports News

    Shopping

    Even if you don't have an iPhone, check-out the links to see what is available.  I am amazed at how much of my computing and basic research are now done on a Smartphone.

    That's it for now.  Let me know if I forgot your favorite or you found something worth sharing.

  • The Power of Old Habits

    Seeing my mother made me feel young … like I was twelve.

    This past Friday I organized and cleaned things more thoroughly than usual.  Why?  Because my mother was coming to town; and I still want her to think I'm a good boy. How funny?

    090906 Jennifer and My MotherHere's another anecdote worth sharing. At breakfast today – my wife, Jennifer, dropped some food and responded by saying something in Indonesian.

    My mother asked her if she just swore. Jennifer replied that she didn't.

    So my mom asked what she would have said if she swore in Indonesian. Jennifer explained that Indonesians swear in English.

    So there you have it, in case you think jazz music is the only form of expression that we've invented, now you know we also brought swear-words to the world.