Although this Jason Bean in NH is not me, I have had a few conversations with him because of finding him previously via Google and MySpace. If he’s who I think he is, he’s a firefighter in the area.
His passenger is still hospitalized with serious injuries. I’m going to be leaving him a message on MySpace to see how he’s doing and wish him the best.
According to police, Kenneth Blankenship, 25, of Penacook was traveling north on South Main Street at about 9 a.m. in a 2004 Dodge Stratus when the vehicle crossed into the southbound lane and collided nearly head-on with a 1992 Toyota pickup truck that was being operated by Jason Bean, 35, also of 67 Pearl St. in Franklin, and in which Rowell was a passenger.
Franklin crash victim remains hospitalized; police continue investigation - Fosters
I received these photos from a friend and thought there were funny enough to share with everyone. Not sure where they came from, if you know, let me know and I’ll give credit where it’s due.
The ellipsis …
We learn a little about it in school …
But you never know how much difference it can make …
And change the meaning of everything …
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A friend just pulled this out of his lake this weekend. Boys, I believe it’s time to go fishing!
Did that subject line grab your attention? Well it should have. I just read an article about the culture and business behind the online shoe retailer, Zappos.com.
Although you need to read the entire article if you have any interest in business and retail and how things should now be done, here’s a little blip:
After a week or so in this immersive experience, though, it’s time for what Zappos calls “The Offer.” The fast-growing company, which works hard to recruit people to join, says to its newest employees: “If you quit today, we will pay you for the amount of time you’ve worked, plus we will offer you a $1,000 bonus.” Zappos actually bribes its new employees to quit!
I’m sure there are probably some other ways to get the desired result, but money talks right? If someone can’t see that their career with a company over the long-term is more valuable than whatever the going bonus is to get out the way, it works.
I’ve been introduced to a few employees and even the CEO of Zappos.com by being active in the twitter community. It’s impressive to see them “work” with their customers online.
As I told the CEO earlier today, “Where were you in ‘96?”, which is when I was graduating from college and looking for an employer. Sadly, Zappos.com didn’t exist then. What would my “today” have been like if I’d started there back so many years ago?
Why Zappos Pays New Employees to Quit—And You Should Too - Harvard Business Online’s Bill Taylor
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