Comments on: Death To Hard Drives

By: Larry Dunbar

Larry Dunbar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:17:57 +0000

First of all, do you know, for sure, it is a hard-drive problem. I am pretty sure a software attack (virus) could take out your hard-drive and make it seem like a “steel” attack. In that case the hardware manufacturers might not respond because it is not their fault, they only need to keep you guys buying new hard-drives, which seems to be working ok for them.

Second, are you an expert on hard-drive systems, in that your diagnoses, on what happened to your hard-drive, maybe more than what a normal user would be able to understand?
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By: Fred H. Schlegel

Fred H. Schlegel — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:13:37 +0000

If we could figure out a way to make sure that employees were also benefiting from the milking process I’d feel a lot better about the strategy, and maybe it would be appropriately implemented more often.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:19:12 +0000

Fred,

Unless the prospect of the candy implant chip actually turns out to be a feasible option, as Kaye suggests, I would seriously think that the time of your firm in the candy business is limited.

So I agree with Brad, milk it while you can and invest the proceeds in another line of business.
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By: Creativity Is Messy | Creatives Can Be Cranky | Frog Blog

Creativity Is Messy | Creatives Can Be Cranky | Frog Blog — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:18:21 +0000

[...] Halloween seems to refresh the creative spirit, whether its a cool costume, uncool prank or simply a discussion of how electronic chip implants may replace candy someday soon. [...]

By: Fred H. Schlegel

Fred H. Schlegel — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:00:08 +0000

Actually I think they already have M&M band-aids.

By: Fred H. Schlegel

Fred H. Schlegel — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:59:11 +0000

Oh, and discus throws is actually a great idea for the hard drives in their present state. Maybe an annual competition. Or something involving catapults might be good. An annual school event?

By: Fred H. Schlegel

Fred H. Schlegel — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:46:15 +0000

For as much warning as they had (Dick Tracy was using a video wristwatch decades ago) it must have been a real bummer to finally get to the point where video conferencing was a reality and watch the whole business begin to wander off into a different industry.

While the candy industry looks stable to a certain extent, they are constantly battling various scenarios of supply disruption, changing tastes, costs issues and technological change. Look at how the new American taste for Dark Chocolate has allowed other brands to get footholds and forced changes in brands that seemed never to change.

By: Fred H. Schlegel

Fred H. Schlegel — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:40:52 +0000

Maybe, but then again, around here kids go door to door on Halloween for candy so in the brave new world instead of holding out a bag maybe they hold up a button for a quick sweet hit. Or could the new sales tactic be to sell various electronic flavors of chip induced candy memories. First house Baby Ruth, second house Butterfinger, Third house Heath Bar…. oooh lets try that house again.

The candy aisle at grocery stores would be replaced by USB drives containing the latest in electronic sweet inducers. Hmmm. The grocery industry would have to change as well I guess.

By: Fred H. Schlegel

Fred H. Schlegel — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:37:12 +0000

M&M Implants? The Hershey Kiss Chip? Special licensed decor for the hospital bed. Nurses show up as Keebler elves. Could this actually have a larger impact on the health care industry?

By: Fred H. Schlegel

Fred H. Schlegel — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:33:51 +0000

How bout a new super premium line, “Your Last Chocolate Splurge” for a just before implant party? So potent you need a prescription.