A few weeks ago, I had dinner with Executive Apparel’s president and its director of product development in Orlando, Florida. In desultory fashion, we discussed the weather (unusually cold for Florida this time of year) and the economy (not so hot either) over dinner until someone raised the subject of socks. Suddenly the evening sprang to life: The men pushed their chairs back from the table and rolled up their pant legs.
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OK, so I’m not down in the dumps like the man whose feet are too big for his bed, but it sure seems to be raining and cold everywhere I go. Whether it’s a business trip or just a run to the market, the story remains the same.
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The other day in the business section of the morning paper (yes, I still read the paper every morning) I read that General Motors was closing the doors on one-time Swedish Car brand Saab.
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It is that time of year when my suitcase becomes my home, when I travel coast-to-coast, shake hands and get in touch with industry leaders. I have come to recognize the value in business travel, however, sometimes it can be brutal.
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Today, Promo Marketing is officially launching its very own Twitter page. I’m sure for fans of ours already wired into the Twitter scene, this is great news. But I’m also sure there are plenty of techno-stragglers and cynics out there who are sitting in front of their computers, groaning, “Man, not another lame Twitter page …”
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I love when body parts make a “comeback.” Isn’t it great? Like, no one had legs until shorts became popular again a couple years ago.
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I didn’t actually check out the demographics to see how many of our readers were mired in this East Coast rain-a-thon. But, for those who are, here are a couple of feel-good items for a rainy day (at least on the East Coast).
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Every once in awhile, you hear some news that makes you feel a little better about the day. Check out the press release below about what companies and organizations are taking
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I haven’t checked out Mike’s blog yet to see what fact he has chosen to publicize about me. I’m thinking it’s either about sparkling water or teddy bears (and if not, don’t ask).In any case, here are a couple of more late-breaking headlines. In a world of downsizing and layoffs, at least someone is finding…
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I’ll admit that I was a little behind the social networking curve. I was still a Friendster guy when clearly it was time to move up to Facebook (which is apparently the adult way to send a Ravaging Vampire Attack to another adult).
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