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Handguns Everywhere?
Sixty-one percent of dNeero conversationalists sais that everyone should have a right to own a handgun ... and forty percent said they either own or would own a handgun. |
What's Happening - August?
We each get bombarded with over 5,000 marketing messages each day ... to which do we pay attention? Our interest in major events and news determines where marketers go to place their messages. |
HammeRuler ... Redesign almost ready!
The previous conversation asked for your help with the HammeRuler commercial ... well, there's a tie, so we need you to break it.
The HammeRuler is convenient. Our research shows that when you're hammering you are more likely to next use a ruler than any other tool. But so what? Well, that's the metric we've found ... it's called Short Measure Acceleration or SMA for short ... SMA says that you can complete your job faster, and get back to the music, the sports, the cooking you enjoy! |
Entertaining at home
What do we like about entertaining at home? Is it a hassle, or an opportunity to get closer to your friends?
Every once in a while you need something to add to your entertainment vignette ... Bamboo Drink Stirrers, Decorative Tooth Picks, Grape Cluster Napkin Rings ... or maybe you need some unique soap, or a photo holder ... join this conversation and get $2 off from CarrieK -- a Unique Home Boutique! |
It's about you
The following questions from dNeero-ites that have joined the the "Get it going with dNeero" conversation. When asking your User Question please make it relevant to the questions below ... e.g., "What's your morning routine?", "Do you cook for pleasure or necessity?", "When do you like to listen to your favorite music?", "Does your Zodiac sign affect your life?" |
Celiac Disease ... Did you know?
A lifelong autoimmune intestinal disorder, found in individuals who are genetically susceptible. |
Citizenship Marketplace
This is a follow up to the "Citizenship For Sale?" conversation. In the first conversation, many folks were concerned about the morality of selling their own citizenship ... that concern is right on target and it was pleasant to see our dNeeroites question that possibility.
However, Nobel Laureate Gary Becker's proposal has to do with the U.S. government selling the right to legal immigration. Can such a proposal work in the U.S. ... could it work for other countries? Can the law of supply and demand work to solve immigration problems? |
When gas prices go up, you ...
A fllow up to the "Gas Prices on the Rise" conversation ... so, what are you doing about it? |
It's a hodgepodge, a mishmash, a salmagundi
Just some items of interest from the popular press ... Britney, Heath, Eva, Barack, Zimbabwe. |
Paintings - Oil on Canvas - What do u think?
Which painting should Chrissy show to judges? The judges will choose artists' work for a showing in a gallery in Atlanta. Go to Chrissy's blog |
Handguns Everywhere?
Sixty-one percent of dNeero conversationalists sais that everyone should have a right to own a handgun ... and forty percent said they either own or would own a handgun. ------- If you have previously joined this conversation, please do so again -- we had a technical glitch ... sorry about that. |
dNeero's Money is Hot ... or Not
This is a follow up to the "dNeero pays, and ..." conversation. In the first convo we discovered that several of you are affected by money being involved in these conversations. What we now would like to learn is what that effect is. Frankly, if it's anything that results in truthful responses, we're OK with it ... well, we think we're OK with it ... let's see. |
dNeero's Money is Hot ... or Not
This is a follow up to the "dNeero pays, and ..." conversation. In the first convo we discovered that several of you are affected by money being involved in these conversations. What we now would like to learn is what that effect is. Frankly, if it's anything that results in truthful responses, we're OK with it ... well, we think we're OK with it ... let's see. ------- If you have previously joined this conversation, please do so again -- we had a technical glitch ... sorry about that. |
Think Again
Please listen to Lori Brainard's video "Think Again" at You Tube. We'd like to know what you think. |
Offshore Drilling - You want it?
As gas prices continue to increase, Congress continues to blame others while ignoring practical steps to stop the pain Americans are feeling at the pump. To lower gasoline prices and reduce our dependence on foreign oil, we need real solutions to our energy challenges. |
Cyber Relationship
If they make you happy without transgressing on other people?s feelings, then they should be good, right?
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Tax or No Tax
A way to immediately deal with high gasoline prices in the U.S. |
Citzenship For Sale? (Non-U.S. Viewpoint)
What if the United States began charging for the legal right to immigrate? Nobel Laureate Gary Becker (University of Chicago, Graduate School of Business) came up with the idea. Becker's not trying to eject illegal workers; in fact, he said, they could pay to stay. The idea is to upend the existing black market that exacts a high price for illegal immigrants -- some who pay with their lives. |
Citzenship For Sale?
What if the United States began charging for the legal right to immigrate? Nobel Laureate Gary Becker (University of Chicago, Graduate School of Business) came up with the idea. Becker's not trying to eject illegal workers; in fact, he said, they could pay to stay. The idea is to upend the existing black market that exacts a high price for illegal immigrants -- some who pay with their lives.
Note: this is not about allowing individuals to sell their citizenship; it is about suggesting that market forces could more efficiently execute immigration policy. |
HammeRuler ... The Commercial
The HammeRuler will run a new commercial on TV and since dNeero users have made such great recommendations already we'd like your suggestions. Basically, our advertising firm has brainstormed a few ideas and we're at the point where we need to narrow things down. That's where you come in! Tell us what you think would be most effective for you and your friends. |
dNeero pays, and ...
Whenever money is introduced into a process there is the risk of creating bias. dNeero works hard to reduce and remove that bias. We want you to score us and share your thoughts on how money and blogging interact. As always, be honest!
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Pull the Trigger
The U.S. Supreme Court's historic ruling on June 25th for individual gun rights is expected to trigger a spray of new legal challenges to the stiffest gun control laws across the country. |
Your Firsts
Most of our 'firsts' made some sort of impact on us ... they have become the fabric of our lives ... I don't remember my first romantic kiss, but I do remember my first beer ... it was with my dad at a Knights of Columbus event ... so, dig back and remember.
Many thanks to Joan Batanes for suggesting this conversation!! |
HammeRuler ... It's new, really new!
We often come across products that initially look like a good idea, but then we realize that the inventor, producer, and marketer really haven't asked those that will use it to get involved in the development. So, we're going to avoid this mistake -- with your help, of course. |
Home Computer Security
No matter how a home computer is connected to the Internet, intruders? attacks are often successful. Many home computer owners don?t realize that they need to pay attention to computer security. In the same way that you are responsible for having insurance when you drive a car, you need to also be responsible for your home computer?s security. |
Where's Your Loyalty?
Brands don't compete directly with each other when they are in different brand categories ... but they do compete for your attention, money, and loyalty. |
Tax or No Tax
A way to immediately deal with high gasoline prices in the U.S. |
Gas Station Convenience
Do we get our gas at a place where we can get a lot more done? We're on the move and but when we staop we like to make the most of it ... or it may be better to find a speacialist store rather than opt for convenience. |
Massage
There are over 80 types of massage therapy. In all of them, therapists press, rub, and otherwise manipulate the muscles and other soft tissues of the body, often varying pressure and movement. They most often use their hands and fingers, but may use their forearms, elbows, or feet. Typically, the intent is to relax the soft tissues, increase delivery of blood and oxygen to the massaged areas, warm them, and decrease pain. |
Brand Loyalty
It tells a lot about who you are and where you came from. |
Lying
Liars signal that they're lying. Some folks have suggested these clues:
- Liars change the subject quickly.
- Liars look up and to their right when they speak.
- Liars use fewer contractions.
- Liars will sometimes stare straight at you and employ a dead face.
- Liars never touch their chest or heart except self-consciously.
- Liars place objects between themselves and you during a conversation. |
PC vs. Mac
For the most part, PC and Mac systems are both very good. For the most part, both systems are infuriatingly bad. It really depends on what you are trying to do at a given moment. |
It's time for some Sex and the City
From a half hour cable show, to the BIG screen. On TV, SATC wry look at Manhattan's dating scene that was more about female friendship than sex, though there was plenty of that. Will the movie live up to the series? |
Headlines
Headlines of articles in USA Today on Friday June 6th ... what interests you? |
HammeRuler ... Short-Measure Acceleration for You!
The HammeRuler is built on the notion of Short-Measure Acceleration (SMA). By cutting down on tool switching time when doing short measures, the HammeRuler makes you more efficient. You probably don't realize how much time you spend putting down your hammer to pick up your ruler. |
Who's Fit?
Fitness can effect your relationship ... you want your partner to be healthy ... you want your partner to want to be healthy ... and ? let?s face it ? you want your partner to look good.
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Should Hillary concede?
"Our party and our country are better off because of her, and I am a better candidate for having had the honor to compete with Hillary Rodham Clinton," Obama said Tuesday night. Clinton Aides say that not conceding is a strategic decision to preserve her leverage to negotiate over policy disagreements and the possibility that she would join Obama's ticket as the vice presidential nominee. |
Charity from dNeero-ites
Have you seen the new dNeero home page (http://www.dneero.com)? On the left
hand column you'll see two boxes that deal with dNeero charity ("Donations to Charity" and "Recent Charity
Donators").
First, thanks and kudos to all those who have taken surveys for charity ... keep it up. Second,
thusfar in this calendar quarter, receipts for charity are lagging behind previous quarters ... how come? |
2008 Presidential Election and Celebrities Part 2
Many wonderful questions from dNeero-ites about the role celebrities play in politics ... we've chosen a few to continue this conversation ... please excuse us if we haven't chosen yours. |
Customer Service or Customer No Service - Part 4
Online customer surveys are used for various reasons, to include your evaluation of general site experience and evaluation of online customer service. Let's call them "online pop-up surveys". |
2008 Presidential Election and Celebrities
Do celebrities campaigning for candidates make a difference at the polling booth? Hmmm ... it does help the candidate grab headlines ... we have seen more in the news about Oprah campaigning for Obama, than his health care plan. And there seems to be a resounding lack of celebrity supporters for McCain. |
Customer Service or Customer No Service - Part 2
Some questions from dNeero-ites. |
Customer Service or Customer No Service - Part 3
It is fair to say that customer service has changed since the web 1.0 days. Empowered customers of today want to make their own choices in the way that they interact with companies they do business with. |
Customer Service or Customer No Service
Is customer service rare in today's capitalistic society? According to a survey in USA Today, Customer Service is the #1 reason people choose to stay with a company long-term.
Customer service is a series of activities designed to enhance the level of customer satisfaction ? that is, the feeling that a product or service has met the customer expectation. |
Extra Cash
Give us cash, and we will shop. That's the idea behind the U.S. government's save-the-economy tax rebates, which are starting to hit checking and savings accounts of cash-strapped consumers. What are you going to do with the money? |
Get me there
We move around a lot to get from one place to another -- walk, car, bus, cab, bike, motorcycle, plane, train ... let's talk about your commute. |
Social Influence
Thumb-nail sketch of the influence the media has...and you and your friends have on consumptive decisions |
Haircuts
Your hair and face change as you get older. And so should your cut. Finding the right cut and color can give a huge boost to your overall appearance. Well, at least we think so ... what do you think? |
Breakup and Learn
Having a breakup in our lives seems to be the norm. Do we all learn the same things? What happens after the breakup recovery period? |
When it comes to wine, who are you?
Wine stores, supermarkets, liquor stores, warehouse clubs, even drug stores ... what a vast array of wine is available to us. Depending on our wine expertise we buy and consume wine differently. A big company did an 18 month study and was able to classify us ... let's see how we classify ourselves.
Enthusiast: Passionate & knowledgeable about wine
Image Seeker: Considers wine a status symbol; has a basic knowledge of wine
Savvy Shopper: Enjoys shopping for wine; gets satisfaction from a good deal
Traditionalist: Enjoys wines from established wineries
Satisfied sipper: Doesn?t know much about wine; usually buys the same brand
Overwhelmed: Overwhelmed by the quantity of selections |
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