Archive for May 31st, 2011
Govt Regulation Roadblocks Driverless Car
NY Times: The benefits of driverless cars are potentially significant. The typical American spends an average of roughly 100 hours a year in traffic; imagine using that time in better ways — by working or just having fun. The irksome burden of commuting might be lessened considerably. Furthermore, computer-driven cars could allow for tighter packing [...]
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Would this get you out of bed in the morning? It’s just a concept for now, but regardless of federal laws on the matter, I think that this money shredder would be a money maker. Whoever mutilates, cuts, disfigures, perforates, unites or cements together, or does any other thing to any bank bill, draft, note, [...]
Today in Entrepreneurial History: May 31
1578 – Martin Frobisher sails from Harwich, England to Frobisher Bay, Canada, eventually to mine fool’s gold, used to pave streets in London. 1790 – Alferez Manuel Quimper explores the Strait of Juan de Fuca. 1929 – The first talking cartoon of Mickey Mouse, “The Karnival Kid”, is released. 1977 – The Trans-Alaska Pipeline System [...]
Say Goodnight With A Virtual Bedtime Story
It is hard being away from the children you love. Whether it is your niece/nephew, granddaughter/son, or your own child, saying goodnight and sharing a bedtime story offers a special connection. If you are many miles away, that is a moment you must do without. Thankfully, a new service is out to change that. Be [...]
Wine Bottle Carrier Dream Come True
Darrell Grant knew exactly what his dream meant. He credits it with the invention of his wine bottle carrier. The carrier, called the Wine Bearer, makes it easier to travel with wine without breaking the bottles, reports LaMesa Patch. Grant, who works for San Pasqual Winery on La Mesa Boulevard, said the idea for his [...]
The SBA has been an important resource for many small businesses, but now information can be accessed on the go. The SBA has recently released an app that lets people look up the information they want directly from their phone. Developed and donated as a gift by Palo Alto Software, Inc., the SBAapp will make [...]
Qualities Of A Successful Mompreneur
Like any other entrepreneur, many mompreneurs share similar qualities that highlight their ability to succeed. The Charlotte Observer has pulled together a short list of some qualities that help mompreneurs succeed. Looking at the big picture and acting on it. In parenting and in business, mompreneurs need to maintain focus on both long-term goals and [...]
