Here's a new one when it comes to spam. Apparently, if I don't give AL-QUAEDA (btw, there's no 'u' in al Qaeda, boys.) NETWORKS $10,000.00, they're gonna kill me. Ooooo, I'm scared. And WHAT? That's all I'm worth... a lousy 10 grand? Anyway, here's their original pitch... spelling and grammar horrors included. Attn, I am very sorry for you, is a pity that this is how your life is going … [Read more...]
Snowbound in Toronto?
March 8, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Yes, I do go on about how nice the weather is here in the Okanagan. Well, look left. Yes, it's 73 degrees fahrenheit (23 degrees Celcius) on the deck this afternoon and it's an absolutely beautiful day. We've been outside working on the yard (again) and even took a little break to soak up the rays from the lounge chairs. Even the tulips are coming up. This is happening in Penticton, while … [Read more...]
U.S. Merchants: Think Outside Your Borders
March 7, 2008 By 2 Comments
Here's a reminder for U.S. online companies that do business with international clients. British Columbia is a P-r-o-v-i-n-c-e. Does that seem like a minor point? Well, those Americentric errors are killing your sales with people from the 'outside' world. When they see those mistakes, your potential customers and affiliates always stop and wonder... … [Read more...]
March and April Appearances Cancelled
March 6, 2008 By 1 Comment
If you read the "When was your last medical post" you already know that I've had to cancel my March and April bookings, including attending Yanik Silver's Underground Seminar and my speaking engagement at Derek Gehl's IMC event, both of which are being held in Los Angeles. I am disappointed to say the least, as I was looking forward to meeting many of you again as well as meeting some of you … [Read more...]
When Was YOUR Last Medical?
March 5, 2008 By 67 Comments
This is definitely not my favorite look. I prefer Valentino, but next week I won't have a choice -- I'll be sporting 'haute Hospital couture'. This fashion demise began last Friday during my annual medical. Apparently, it attracts attention when after extensive teeth-gritting you half-yell "OWWWWW!!!!" in response to a doctor's probing. So, on Sunday, I had a CT Scan and yesterday I got … [Read more...]
