Archive for November 30th, 2010
Life Lessons From Richard Branson
Richard Branson clearly knows a thing or two about success. At 20, he started a mail order shop, and opened a recording studio a short while later. Now, the Virgin brand boasts dozens of companies and Branson’s net worth is estimated to be more than 3 billion pounds sterling. Dumblittleman.com has put together some choice [...]
This Lincoln Penny Just Sold for $1,700,000
According to Neatorama, this is a one-of-a-kind penny, resulting from a production error at the U.S. mint in Denver. It was struck in bronze rather than the zinc-coated steel normally used during the WWII era. About 20 such errors are known from the Philadelphia and San Francisco mints, but this is the only one known [...]
Re-Inventing The Harness Racing Cart
An inventor has created what he feels is an improvement on the racing cart that is currently used reports Morning Sentinel. Gaylord Boutilier said he has been leading up to this breakthrough for decades, tinkering in the industry that he views as a lifelong hobby. Now his goal is to turn the invention into a [...]
Facebook Allowed To Trademark The Word ‘Face’
PC Magazine reports that businesses thinking of including “face” in their name might want to reconsider. Facebook this week was granted a notice of allowance to trademark the word “face.” Facebook now has six months to file a statement of use (SOU), which is a sworn statement signed by Facebook attesting to use of the [...]
Shoezooz Helps Kids Put On Their Own Shoes
Kids like to do things themselves, and this includes putting on shoes. Unfortunately, they often do not have the right and left shoe concept down. One mom has created a new product that will help kids put their shoe on the right foot, time after time. Just four years ago the inspiration hit Ellen Lichtman. [...]
Passions Lead Entrepreneur Into Multiple Businesses
For many entrepreneurs, it is the passion they feel about something that helps guide them into starting their business. MotoCorsa and CorsaVino founder, Arun Sharma, has allowed his passions to create a third business reports Motorcyclist. Last year, Sharma decided it was time to add his third passion to the fold: coffee. After an exhaustive [...]
Niche Biz: Funny Employee Awards
Know a person at work that would be perfect for The Heinz Ketchup Award for always making others wait? How about “The Human Vulture Award For Eating Anything Found Lying Around” for the person always stealing your lunch? Small businesses are looking for ways to cut thelr budgets and one of the first thlngs to [...]
Inventor’s Journal: Boon, Inc.
In this edition of Inventors Journal we’re talking to Rebecca Finell, the founder and President of Boon. Inc. Listen Now: Or download: Inventor’s Journal Website: Boon, Inc.
