Thursday, February 24, 2011

I FINALLY FOUND A JOB I WANT....YOGI'S VALET


During my short lived Little League Baseball days I wanted to be Yogi Berra, an all time outstanding catcher for the Yankees. Today, to watch him on a television clip or read one of his books makes me still want to be like Yogi.
Since my baseball career was cut short due to inability, I could take Ron Guidry's place in Yogi's life.
Today the New York Times an excellent article about Ron Guidry a former Yankee's star pitcher of being Yogi's valet and driver.
Thank you to Put-This-On for posting this great article.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Monday, February 21, 2011

NOT TOO LONG, NOT TOO SHORT

A good friend asked for this post.

Proper suit coat & blazer sleeve length.

Proper neck tie length.
Length #3 is correct unless your shoes need polished, then wear #1 or surgical booties.
Location as to where your pant waiste should be located.




Friday, February 18, 2011

Ohio Bankers League's 2011 Economic Summit


This past Tuesday, Steve Layman and I attended the Ohio Bankers League's 2011 Economic Summit as the guest of Paul Thompson of First Federal Savings of Newark, Ohio. Attending the luncheon and listening to the extensive program was very interesting and the highlight of my week.

The three noted speakers at the event were David Goodman, Director of the Ohio Department of Commerce, Mark Kvamme, Director of the Ohio Department of Development and Dr. Mark Schweitzer, Senior V.P. & Director of Research for the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.

Often during the past three years of our current recession I am asked to compare today to the last major recession. People look at me funny when I respond with that it was harder the last time around. The chart above was one of Dr. Schweitzer's many power point slides indicating the current Payroll Employment Losses compared to 1980 & 1981.

Dr. Schweitzer gave the group hope that we are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. There was only one thing Tuesday better than the meeting: spending two hours with two excellent business people in the car. Listening to the Federal Reserve V.P., Paul and Steve all in one day, jumped my knowledge by a significant percentage.



Thank you to Dr. Schweitzer & Kyle Fee for responding so quickly to my request for the photo above.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

HIPSTER PDA


The Hipster PDA (Parietal Disgorgement Aid) is fully extensible system for coordinating incoming and outgoing data for any aspect of your life and work. It scales brilliantly, degrades gracefully, supports optional categories and "beaming," and is configurable to an unlimited number of options. Best of all, the Hipster PDA fits into your hip pocket and cost practically nothing to purchase and maintain.
Building your first Hipster PDA:
1. get a bunch of 3'c5" files cards
2. clip together with a binder clip
3. there is not step 3
Learn more about this from Folder 43, by clicking here.
I don't know if this will become my cup of tea or not. Thank you to Put-This-On & Secret Forts.

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Valentine's Day is also for people with broken hearts.


Valentine's Day is for lovers. It's also for people with broken, bitter hearts who hate all those lovers. Whichever camp you fall into on February 14, Time.com has a list for you--from the songs you need to ease the pain to the movies that will sweep you in a romance nearly as epic as your own. Treat yourself to some chocolate and browse away.
Find out some of the romantic movies and tunes you should concentrate on for Valentine's Day. From Rudolph Valentino to Johnny Depp and Crazy by Patsy Cline