November 2010
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Happy Birthday Felix Cavaliere, keyboardist, lead...
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“It was revealed that Howard Stern’s studio in New York City was infested with...”
– SNL News - Seth Myers
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Honesty In Sales - Priceless
It was Black Friday and I ventured out. Being a lover of tech gadgets, I found myself in a Staples Office store browsing among a wide variety of Laptops, Notebooks, Netbooks, and PC’s. Next thing I know, I’m approached by a salesperson who asked if I could use some help. At that point, I mention that I’m interested in a Tablet, likely an Apple iPad. Next, he presents limited...
listening to "Steely Dan - →
Listening to Black Friday by Steely Dan on Black Friday
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Black Friday - Steely Dan - Katy Lied
When Black Friday comes I’m gonna dig myself a hole Gonna lay down in it ‘til I satisfy my soul Gonna let the world pass by me The Archbishop’s gonna sanctify me And if he don’t come across I’m gonna let it roll When Black Friday comes I’m gonna stake my claim I’ll guess I’ll change my name
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The Thanksgiving Song - Adam Sandler
Turkey for me Turkey for you Let’s eat the turkey in my big brown shoe
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National Museum of American Jewish History – An...
As defined by Merriam-Webster dictionary, ethnography is the study and systematic recording of human cultures. Having just visited the National Museum of American Jewish History (NMAJH), I experienced what it felt like to live through milestones of American Jewish history. In addition, there were exhibits where I was provided the means to briefly express my personal story. The experience resulted...
listening to "*NSYNC Disney Concert Special - Part... →
NSync - Tearing Up My Heart #musicmonday
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Social media does not replace marketing research...
Being part of the MRA’s (Marketing Research Association’s) panel this week, “Get Plugged In: Social Media and Marketing Research,” stimulated a conversation on whether social media will in many instances replace marketing research professionals. As I discussed during my presentation, social networking is about people having the means to connect, engage, and share....
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The Flaming Ember brought Detroit soul with...
Holland, Dozier, & Holland known for penning some of the great Motown songs found a blue eyed soul group in Detroit, The Flaming Ember. Interestingly, the band had the opportunity to sign with Motown records but chose a different label.
A blistering Because the (Late) Night: Bruce... →
Bruce Springsteen on Jimmy Fallon’s Late Night show
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Love Child - Diana Ross & the Supremes #musicmonday
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Opera Company of Philadelphia "Hallelujah!" Random...
On October 30, 2010, the Opera Company of Philadelphia brought together over 650 choristers from 28 participating organizations to perform one of the Knight Foundation’s “Random Acts of Culture” at Macy’s in Center City Philadelphia. Accompanied by the Wanamaker Organ - the world’s largest pipe organ - the OCP Chorus and throngs of singers from the...
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"The Promise" promises something special - Bruce...
“The Promise” consists of lost, never heard sessions when Bruce Springsteen recorded the classic “Darkness On The Edge Of Town.” NPR has featured many of the cuts on their website. There are some incredible moments on 2 CD set. Bruce will also be on Jimmy Fallon’s late night show, November 16, for his only promotional performance. The following link provides a great...
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Gavin DeGraw - Follow Through; I Don't Want To Be
Gavin grew up in the Catskills where he dad really was a prison guard and his mom a detox specialist as mentioned in “I Don’t Want To Be.” The words you say to me are unlike anything That’s ever been said oh what you do to me is unlike anything That’s ever been Am I too obvious to preach it? You’re so hypnotic on my heart So since you wanna be with...
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Marketing Research Humor: The RFP Process;...
Disclaimer: Please note that there is no guarantee that the results found in the comments are statistically representative or have been validated. Thank you to the many friends & colleagues (clients and suppliers) who shared these videos. Names have not been revealed in order to maintain confidentiality as well as anonymity. “This is why I love market research.”
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Purposeful Spirituality - When you come to a fork...
A Guest article that I wrote which is titled, “Purposeful Spirituality.” The piece appears on the Satiama website. Enjoy! Download now or preview on posterous Purposeful_Spirituality_by_Steve_Levine.pdf (83 KB) See and download the full gallery on posterous
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Have it your way but not with Facebook - no more...
At least Burger King allows the customer to have it his or her way. Not Facebook. In case you haven’t noticed, third party application tabs have been removed. Instead of being able to customize tabs to your favorite applications, you are now limited to mundane Facebook apps such as photos, videos, etc. You have lost the ability to personalize. This brash move drove me to read message...
listening to "The Beatles - Come Together" →
He one spinal cracker.
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Had this in my head all day. Thinking I need some toe jam football.
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The Dramatics - What You See Is What You Get & In...
Nothing like a little R&B
“When I embraced blogging, it was called “blogging,” and now only moments have...”
– Nora Ephron talks Twitter, divorce, journalism—and her growing forgetfulness. Her new book, I Remember Nothing, is out today. (via newsweek)
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Jessica Simpson - I Wanna Love You Forever,...
“Is this chicken, what I have, or is this fish? I know it’s tuna, but it says ‘Chicken by the Sea.’
~ Jessica Simpson
“I’ve had a perfectly wonderful evening. But this wasn’t it.”
– Groucho Marx
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War, What Is It Good For - Google and Facebook...
TechCrunch reported yesterday that Google has expressed to Facebook, “You can’t import our user data without reciprocity.” Reciprocity as defined by dictionary.com is: a reciprocal state or relation. reciprocation; mutual exchange. the relation or policy in commercial dealings between countries by which corresponding advantages or privileges are granted by each country...
Hotel replaces room keys with mobile phones -... →
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Technology, Etiquette, & Rudeness - Today Show...
More than five years ago, I rolled out a series of research findings associated with technology, etiquette, and rudeness. The information was published by Forbes, Microsoft and many other credible sources. Download now or preview on posterous Digital_Media.pdf (109 KB) Interestingly, the Today Show ran a similar report 5+ years later. I’m flattered...
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GM's Pontiac brand officially dies today - Drive... →
End of Pontiac…Fiero, Firebird, Grand Am, Grand Prix, GTO, Sunbird, Trans Am, etc.
