I wrote this article for wholesalers, but you don't have to be a wholesaler to get it. It applies to anyone who is in business. I hope it helps you come up with something new. I hope it helps you succeed this year.

I spotted this story about a guy in Denver, who may or may not have violated his ex-wife's ducts with chicken parts. It reminded me of a tale I wrote some years back. No chicken in this one, just something fishy. Enjoy!

Here's the list from SustainableBusiness.com for 2011. Some provocative stuff in there. Take a look and let me know what you think if you have a moment. I'd love to get your views on this.

How about this one? Here's 11 reasons why energy management will be a big deal this year. Think so? (I love all these start-of-the-year predictions.)

A new shopping center with Europe's largest ground-source heat pump. Here's a link to the story. Note the comment in the last paragraph about general interest still being quite low for such technology.

According to this British article, that's what girls like. No citations on the researchers, and my experience, after many years of living with The Lovely Marianne, tells me that this may be true to a point, but only for girls. Women are definitely not girls.

A lot of people love that Extreme Makeover show. I watched it a couple of times but the dancing routines were making me gag so I switched back over to Law & Order reruns. But I digress. Ever wonder what happens when the Extreme Makeover folks leave town? Check out this story.

Got a couple coming up. One in Mt. Kisco, NY and the other in Parsippany, NJ. Room for just 50 people at each, though. Marianne and I look forward to seeing you!

Hug your kids.