I know a certain connoisseur of Red Wine — also a frequent visitor to this site — who will be delighted to read this article in the NY Times. According to this, he might now be the healthiest member of my extended family. Who knew? The article states that Red Wine has numerous health benefits, …read more
If I Was in Charge of Rolling Rock…
June 4, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Week 2 in my series of “If I was in charge.” I discovered that it is more difficult than I thought to pick a company. Inspiration comes from many sources, and tonight, it happens to come “from the glass lined tanks of Old Latrobe.” — Rolling Rock. So, if I was in Charge of Rolling …read more
People Protest Starbucks, Story Misses Point…
May 18, 2008 By 1 Comment
As reported in this story by the DBJ, there is a group of consumers upset with Starbucks. As the story outlines, the group is angry about the new logo that adorns Starbucks’ coffee cups. What is omitted from the story is the reason for the logo change. So, I thought I would take a few …read more
GetMidwest Campaign Facing Global Competition?
May 15, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I saw on Esrati.com today that the Dayton Development Coalition launched their GetMidwest.com website. In my humble opinion, all sides have now voiced their respective opinions on the merits and shortcomings of this campaign, and it seems as if there is not much more to say about it. In spite of my creative differences, I …read more
Drunken caveman craves Cassano’s
May 1, 2008 By 2 Comments
Well the Dayton Daily News is front runner for my favorite headline of the week with the story “Drunken Caveman Craves Cassano’s.” In a previous post here on davidebowman.com, I mentioned the amazing varieties of pizza available here in Dayton. Apparently, Cassano’s, which is a thin-crust, “Dayton style” pizza is a favorite amongst the drunken …read more
This is Your Sewer.. on Drugs
April 17, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Are people in your neighborhood using Cocaine? Meth? LSD? Flintstone Vitamins? Scharffen-Berger Chocolate? Soon, you may be able to have a better idea as to whether your neighbors are truly crazy or just good old fashioned junkies, loaded up on barbiturates. “How?” you ask. Well, it seems as thought scientists in Oregon are now drug …read more
Hot Stock Tip!
April 17, 2008 By 2 Comments
I am no stock market analyst, but If this story from the BBC proves to be true, it would be wise to purchase these stocks now: Luxotica (Lens Crafters) Kimberly Clark (Kleenex) KAO Brands (Jergens) Do you think any of these companies have had meetings to discuss the implications of this on their marketing? How …read more