Monthly Archives: December 2009

What A Wonderful World It Might Be…

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Dennis Ryan

I was researching a project last night which led me to this 1930s-40s in Color (Set) on Flickr.  The photo below wasn’t really germane to what I was looking for, but like so many other stream-of-consciousness digressions on the web, it … Continue reading →

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Department of Redundancy Department

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Dennis Ryan

This is what deep-fried bacon looks like. Admittedly, it’s hard to imagine deep-frying could diminish it’s bacon-y deliciousness. That said, it’s also hard to imagine this showing up on your plate as anything but the onset of an episode of … Continue reading →

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Something Else To Be Thankful For This Holiday Season…

Posted on December 26, 2009 by Dennis Ryan

America generates more trash per person than any other nation on earth.  Perhaps we should chide ourselves for our reckless and mindless consumption, but since this isn’t the season for a scold, let’s thank God for that too. By Dennis … Continue reading →

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Apparently, Santa Doesn’t Read BrandsAreOpinions.com

Posted on December 25, 2009 by Dennis Ryan

Alright kiddo, yeah that’s great: how ’bout we get on your sister’s new Wii Fit for an hour or two? By Dennis Ryan, CCO, Element 79 Bookmark It Hide Sites

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The Childhood Obesity Epidemic: This Isn’t Helping

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Dennis Ryan

I saw this at Walgreens today.  And yes, it made me sad. By the way, if you’re still shopping at this point, remember these two words: Gift Cards.  You’re welcome. By Dennis Ryan, CCO, Element 79 Bookmark It Hide Sites

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The Office is Now Closed

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Dennis Ryan

Put a fork in 2009–it’s done.  Not to say that we’re done, particularly.  The business of ideas never truly shuts down for a Holiday.  It bubbles along, freeriding the subconscious, honing in on quieter moments, casually filling the idle hours. … Continue reading →

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Hurry! Act now! Limited Time Offer!

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Dennis Ryan

Just pointing out that,including today, you’ve got three shopping days left.  Unless of course, you like finding gifts for Grandma at the 7-Eleven. By Dennis Ryan, CCO, Element 79 Bookmark It Hide Sites

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Spammed-A-Lot: Imagining a Life Without Akismet

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Dennis Ryan

When I first started blogging a year ago, I noticed this little switch on WordPress that activated something called Akismet.  Apparently, this product shielded my comments section from Spam, and so I clicked it. Those Akismet people make a seriously … Continue reading →

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Check Your Wallet for a First Premier Credit Card

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Dennis Ryan

If you have one, cut it up.  This lovely little subprime product comes with a 79.9% interest rate (do they really think that last .9% is necessary given the first 79&?). Happily, new banking laws will cap that rate at … Continue reading →

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Handy Holiday Help: These Are Sugar Plums

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Dennis Ryan

They can’t dance in your head if you lack the vision.  This then, is the vision (and the recipe).  Ponder this for the next eight days… By Dennis Ryan, CCO, Element 79 Bookmark It Hide Sites

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