Home > August 2005
Current Events
New Orleans Under Water
Posted on August 30, 2005
By now everyone has heard about the devastation brought about by Hurricane Katrina. It is a terrible tragedy and I feel terrible for those who have lost loved ones, and... Continue Reading
Weird and Wacky
Mom and Pop Vs. Wal-Mart
Posted on August 29, 2005
Whether you love Wal-Mart or hate them, there is no doubt that their rise has been at the expense of many smaller retailers. In order for comedy to work, there... Continue Reading
Fun and Games
You Gotta Love Bob Hope
Posted on August 25, 2005
A friend sent me this video clip today, claiming it was the funniest clip ever. It's just 24 seconds, and as I watched it, I couldn't imagine why he thought... Continue Reading
Online Expeditions
Google Talk Instant Messenger
Posted on August 24, 2005
You knew it was bound to happen sooner or later. There is Yahoo Instant Messenger, MSN Messenger, Aol Instant Messenger and ICQ. Now, the Big Dog of search engines has... Continue Reading
Internet Business
Google AdSense Forums
Posted on August 23, 2005
Google AdSense has becoming a primary source of income for many Internet publishers. The ubiquitous AdSense text ad has brought life into many sagging business models and created opportunity for... Continue Reading
Internet Business
The Internet Money Tree
Posted on August 22, 2005
I've been in the Internet business for over ten years. (Wow, has it been THAT long?) During this time, I have seen the highs and lows of riding the Internet... Continue Reading
Movies & Books
Broadway - The American Musical
Posted on August 21, 2005
I've always been a fan of the Broadway musical. When I was young, I remember hearing my mom and dad play the soundtracks to many popular musicals on their record... Continue Reading
Online Expeditions
Internet Books
Posted on August 20, 2005
Internet Books abound at InternetBooks.info. This collection of literary works spans the gamut of science, math, information technology, language, humanities, arts and more. There's something for everyone. Continue Reading
Internet Business
Top of the Search Engines
Posted on August 19, 2005
So much of having a successful Internet business is dependent on getting your sites indexed on the search engines. When someone types a keyword into Google or Yahoo, where does... Continue Reading
Joel Joel Joel
Posted on August 18, 2005
An artist friend of mine sent me a sketch he did of me. I guess he was bored. Continue Reading
Movies & Books
The Muppet's Wizard of Oz
Posted on August 17, 2005
Growing up with the Muppets, I did not hesitate to buy this DVD. After watching 30 minutes of it with my 10 year-old daughter and wife, we turned it off... Continue Reading
Internet Business
Keyword Burner
Posted on August 16, 2005
Building a web site is easy. Getting traffic to it is a whole different beast. Google, Yahoo! and MSN rule the roost of the search engine market, but figuring out... Continue Reading
Weird and Wacky
World's Ugliest Dog
Posted on August 15, 2005
My eyes! My eyes! I've seen some heinous looking animals before, but this dog is clearly the most hideous creature on four legs. Continue Reading
Fun and Games
Design Your Own Masterpiece
Posted on August 14, 2005
Each of us has an artist within. Whether you are classically trained or barely able to draw a stick person, both young and old enjoy creating something from nothing. Art.com... Continue Reading
Online Expeditions
Tupperware - Just Burp It!
Posted on August 12, 2005
Tupperware. The word just flows from the mouth like margarine, conjuring images of neighborhood wives gathered around the living room discussing the latest method of food storage and preparation. While... Continue Reading
Online Expeditions
Peerflix - Trade DVDs
Posted on August 11, 2005
Netflix, Blockbuster, Wal-Mart and many others have entered the online DVD rental game. It is a very competitive market with each merchant bringing something different to the table. Today, I... Continue Reading
Internet Business
Got Zip - Online Opportunity
Posted on August 10, 2005
Every now and then I come across a site that takes a familiar concept and turns it into something new. I recently was introduced to Got-Zip.com, a fascinating concept that... Continue Reading
Current Events
How Low Will They Go?
Posted on August 09, 2005
I present this story without commentary. It stands on its own. CABLE CONTROVERSY: CNN AGREES TO AIR BLOODY ABORTION AD ON JUDGE ROBERTS Tue Aug 09 2005 19:41:54 ET CNN... Continue Reading
Online Expeditions
A Bunch of New Sites
Posted on August 08, 2005
I've had my developer working on a bunch of new sites as part of an experiment. They are all built on a similar template with similar features. Animal World Travel... Continue Reading
Internet Business
Lo que Google no le ha explicado sobre cómo ganar más con AdSense
Posted on August 07, 2005
I don't understand spanish. But when I was approached by a gentleman from Latin America asking if he could translate my Google AdSense ebook into his native tongue, I said... Continue Reading
Online Expeditions
StudioTraffic
Posted on August 05, 2005
Studio Traffic ended up being a scam and is now shut down. Bummer. Continue Reading
Weird and Wacky
Get Google-fied
Posted on August 04, 2005
A friend pointed this little diversion out to me today. Want to be Google-fied? Go to Logogle.com and make your own start page. Check this out! Continue Reading
Current Events
Bush Comes out for Intelligent Design
Posted on August 03, 2005
In the midst of a global war on terror, it's good to see the President coming out for some of the battles on the home front. WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 (UPI... Continue Reading
Current Events
Bush is Fit - Democrats, Not So Much
Posted on August 02, 2005
If I had been drinking coffee or milk, it would have come out my nose when I saw this story. Yesterday, the news reported that President Bush is the most... Continue Reading
Current Events
Kudos to the President Regarding John Bolton
Posted on August 01, 2005
Finally, we have an Ambassador to the United Nations. The liberals and mainstream media are going nuts because the President assigned John Bolton as a recess appointment, while Congress is... Continue Reading
Subscribe to JoelComm.com, Free!
Subscribe to JoelComm.com via RSS
Subscribe to Joel's YouTube Channel
Or, subscribe via email:
FTC Disclaimer: Posts written before December 1st, 2009 may include endorsements of products or services that include a material connection to the author. Readers should assume a material connection for any product or service endorsed prior to December 1, 2009.