Category Archives: Jan/Feb 08

Have A Camper Family Feud

Shortly before I left for Beijing to work the Summer Olympic Games, I was asked by Camp Med, a licensed day care program and summer camp sponsored by the city of South Pasadena, Calif., to give a presentation to our … Continue reading

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A Bit of Folly

Snuggled in the back pocket of my jeans, it goes, wherever I go. To work, to church, to basketball practice, to Thanksgiving dinner and so on. In essence, it’s become part of my wardrobe, much like my wallet or my … Continue reading

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Ready, Aim, Fire!

In the past, I have discussed marketing tools, the ideas behind them, and the reasons to enlist them in marketing campaigns. From branding to technology, I have covered a lot of ground in addressing a variety of marketing issues. The … Continue reading

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Swimming Pool Chemical Technology Automation

The increasing awareness of recreational water illnesses has led to the prolific advancement and acceptance of swimming pool chemical treatment equipment. Today there is a wider acceptance of automatic chemical controllers, and a tremendous movement to install electrolytic chlorine generators, … Continue reading

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Yurts

Ah, the sound of serenity that seems always to accompany the sight of a yurt as it nestles into its natural setting. Maybe it is part of a quest for nature after being plugged into a cell phone, computer or … Continue reading

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