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Brain Surgery

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Friday at last, and with it some food-related thinking. There’s a new study out from the Harris folks which, in their words says that

Amateur chef shows abound and huge numbers watch, thinking – “Wow that looks easy. I could probably do that as well.” But how many Americans actually watch these programs? And just who are there favorite TV chefs?

I think the results give us a business thought as well.  But then again, don’t I always find those thoughts in weird places? Continue reading

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Talking To Animals

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By the middle of the week I think we’re all a little stressed so I thought I’d head for something a little more esoteric today.  Do you have any pets? Dogs? Cats? We have one of each although over the years there have been hamsters, guinea pigs, frogs, fish, and I can’t remember what else. But let’s not get crazy – let’s stick with the dog/cat thing.
Do you talk to them? More importantly, do they talk to you? Do you guys understand one another? See? Esoteric! But there is a point. Continue reading

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Speak Up

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I try to take a break each day and eat lunch away from the computer.  Generally I turn on CNN and try to catch up on the news that my RSS reader hasn’t brought me (which isn’t much, actually).

I was watching yesterday when a piece came on by Elizabeth Cohen, who writes an “empowered patient” column on CNN.com and has just released a book by the same name.  It was frightening, frankly, but it also sparked an immediate business thought which I’d like to share. Continue reading

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