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Not my style
Medusa in Belltown was not all that great. The atmosphere was comfortable early on in the night, but as it got later it became so crowded that I could hardly move.
They do have two different...
Medusa in Belltown was not all that great. The atmosphere was comfortable early on in the night, but as it got later it became so crowded that I could hardly move.
They do have two different dance floors, one for techno and one for hip hop, that was pretty cool, but the crowd is not very diverse.
Like all of Belltown it is over priced and full of people who like to flaunt their wealth. Luckily I came with a friend who got us in for free, otherwise this place is not worth the wait.
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Do you have a purple cow?
Recently I have been on a reading kick and this book was recommended to me by a friend. For those of you out there who enjoy learning about how to make a business successful and develop new...
Recently I have been on a reading kick and this book was recommended to me by a friend. For those of you out there who enjoy learning about how to make a business successful and develop new marketing ideas this is a great one to read. The author is Seth Godin who has published several other works and is also a speaker.
The main focus of this work is about how traditional forms of marketing and advertising no longer work on the mass audience. Seth emphasizes the point that in today's market you need to have something remarkable and different that will grab people's attention...you need a purple cow.
His inspiration for the book was born out of a trip to the French countryside. There he encountered pasture after pasture of cows! At first this was amazing to him because it was something that in his experiences was new and different. As they continued to drive along the sight of cows became less and less exciting. They no longer caught his attention. Only something new and shocking, like a purple cow, could bring him back to that original feeling.
Marketing is very much the same as this concept. Today individuals watch TV and are immune to the effects of commercials. Hardly do we ever watch commercials and seriously think about buying a product. During the super bowl the best commercials are the ones that have entertainment value and make us laugh. Do they make us buy?
Purple cow emphasizes the need to have a great product and then to spread it through "sneezers" or influential people. Word of mouth is powerful.
I highly recommend this book if you are business minded. Many of the concepts are really good and the read is quick. Check it out.
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Great option to making dinner
If you are like me then the chore of making dinner after a long day at work is always a pain. You have the option of eating out or you can go to the store and pick up ingredients for a fresh cooked...
If you are like me then the chore of making dinner after a long day at work is always a pain. You have the option of eating out or you can go to the store and pick up ingredients for a fresh cooked meal. The first alternative while quick leaves you searching your pockets at the end wondering why you just spent $10 on a meal that will clog your arteries. The other is a healthier choice, but can also be expensive and time consuming. Usually by the time I'm done shopping and cooking, it is time to go to bed already. How can I get a decent meal that tastes home cooked, but doesn't cost much and take up all my time? I have found a great alternative one day when I visited a Dinner's Ready store in Lake Forest Park. This place is based off of the hot new concept of ordering meals online, going to a location, and then spending a couple of hours to make your meals and take them home. It was quick, easy, and when the price was broken down it actually ended up being extremely cheap too. They offered a delicious rotation of 16 different meals a month in which you choose either 6 or 12. Some of the menu items included calzones, Greek flank steak, and barbecue bourbon pulled pork. Definitely worth trying out, I hear they have locations elsewhere too.
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Whole Foods Salad Bar
Summer is here and if you are looking for a great healthy option that can be taken home or on the road then Whole Foods is it. Not only do they offer high end grocery products, but they also have a...
Summer is here and if you are looking for a great healthy option that can be taken home or on the road then Whole Foods is it. Not only do they offer high end grocery products, but they also have a terrific salad bar.
Each day the numerous options rotate to give a fresh choice of traditional salad goods and also hot bar options. I would highly recommend the spinach, red pepper, and smoked mozzarella pasta salad.
The cost is a little high at $6.99/lb, but if you can afford it, then I would give it a try.
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Cnet
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Great place to answer tech problems and get reviews
Great place to answer tech problems and get reviews
I have always been interested in cutting edge technology and the lastest products on the market. When purchasing technical goods ranging from computers to digital cameras there is always that...
I have always been interested in cutting edge technology and the lastest products on the market. When purchasing technical goods ranging from computers to digital cameras there is always that question of what is the best product on the market and how much should I be paying for it? If you have not become a fan yet, CNET.com will become your new best friend! This site gives a comprehensive look at everything tech...product reviews, customer ratings, answers to tech problems, and comparative shopping. Now everytime that I buy anything tech related, I make it a priority to check out the review on CNET first. CNET also runs Downloads.com where you can find every product from virus protection to games.
Recently I used CNET to help me solve issues involving securing my home wirless network. Great advice like this can be given for any topic. Check it out and I guarantee that you will be an avid user too!
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Powerful Movie
Recently I rented Hotel Rwanda off of Netflix. I had heard good buzz about the movie during the Oscars and wanted to check it out for myself. Like the rest of the world I really didn't know too...
Recently I rented Hotel Rwanda off of Netflix. I had heard good buzz about the movie during the Oscars and wanted to check it out for myself. Like the rest of the world I really didn't know too much about the situation in Africa that the story revolves around. This movie is extremely powerful because it opens our eyes to what happened and what is still going on in some African countries. Funny how we can waste so much money and life in the war on Iraq, but Africa received little attention. The characters are amazing and the storyline has you on the edge of your seat the entire time. I plan on buying this one soon.
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Does Wayne Brady have to...
If you like good sketch comedy and are not afraid to be a little offended by controversial issues, Chappelle show is for you. Dave is a very funny guy who will have you laughing until you wet your...
If you like good sketch comedy and are not afraid to be a little offended by controversial issues, Chappelle show is for you. Dave is a very funny guy who will have you laughing until you wet your pants. I thought season one was good but this one is even better. I do not know how he comes up with such fresh and inventive ideas but it works. Some of my favorite skits include:
I'm Wayne Brady
Racial Draft
Trading Spouses
Rick James
Prince
and many more...
Comes in a 3 disc set with plenty of extras. Dave is a true genius.
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Worst Gym in the World
I work in Bellevue and joined the closest gym to my work...regrettably that happened to be Bally Total Fitness. At first I was excited to get back into the habit of exercising and being active...
I work in Bellevue and joined the closest gym to my work...regrettably that happened to be Bally Total Fitness. At first I was excited to get back into the habit of exercising and being active again, but my experience at Bally's ended that excitement. Previously my workout spot was the newly remodeled IMA at UW. I admit that this facility cannot be matched by any other gym in the area and I may have been a little bit spoiled having been there.
I signed up with Bally's due to the proximity to work and the fact that I got an employee discount. The facilities at the Bellevue local were decent but many of the machines were old and worn out. They are not cleaned on a regular basis and many people who use the machines do not have the courtesy to wipe them down after they use them. Once I was doing bench press and the individual who worked out before left a big sweaty mess all over the bench. Needless to say I didn't really examine it before I laid down and soaked myself in their sweat. Gross! They also do not provide you with a towel, you have to bring your own. The locker room has a constant smell of mildew and you do not even want to look in the shower drain! I feel bad for the guy who has to clean it! The worst part about my experience there is the fact that I contracted a staph infection. After that happened I have not returned since and I am basically wasting money every month a gym that I will never go to again.
Hope you never have an experience like this!
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Local Wine Tour
I not really a wine expert or anything, but one weekend I wanted to plan something unique and fun for my girlfriend and I to do. I decided to take her out to nearby Woodinville and go on a wine...
I not really a wine expert or anything, but one weekend I wanted to plan something unique and fun for my girlfriend and I to do. I decided to take her out to nearby Woodinville and go on a wine tasting.
As I searched through the Internet trying to find a good place to go, I stumbled upon Chateau Ste Michelle and discovered that they offer a winery tour each day at 10:30 and 4:30.
The tour lasts about 40 minutes and you get to see how they make the wine and store it. Pretty fascinating stuff. At the end of the tour you have the opportunity to taste some different wines.
Good fun experience that is semi-romantic and free!
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