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In Praise of a Relic

September 3rd, 2010 Ethan Beute No comments

What you want, when you want it, as often as you want it – without cable or satellite … it’s easier than ever. Just don’t tell me it’s about saving money.

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PBR in China: The Power of Positioning

August 4th, 2010 Ethan Beute No comments

Like water into wine, Pabst Blue Ribbon went seriously upscale for its product launch in China, demonstrating the power of product positioning.

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BP’s Photoshopped Command Center: Why It Matters

July 22nd, 2010 Ethan Beute No comments

So, BP gets called out for Photoshopping an image of their Command Center for use on their website. I’ve seen two primary, polar reactions: 1″It’s no surprise coming from those no-good, lying, reckless, corner-cutting, profit-hoarding goons!” and 2) “What’s the big deal? They’ve obviously got bigger fish to fry!” (or fish to slick, as it were). I’ll take a minute to stand more toward the middle, but clearly on one side.

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Six Upsides to NBA Free Agency

June 30th, 2010 Ethan Beute 2 comments

On the eve of one of what could be the most significant free agency periods in the history of the National Basketball Association, I’d like to share a few observable upsides.

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Pikes Peak: Second Time’s Most Charming

June 22nd, 2010 Ethan Beute No comments

With perfect weather and good, unexpected company, my second round trip hike of Pikes Peak by Barr Trail was the best summit experience yet.

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Pikes Peak: Gleeful Ignorance vs Mental Challenge

June 19th, 2010 Ethan Beute No comments

Tomorrow, I’ll day-hike Barr Trail to the summit of Pikes Peak for the second time. This hike, however, already feels different.

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From Anonymous Appreciation to Personal Invitation

June 14th, 2010 Ethan Beute No comments

Take my appreciation for a painting by a local artist at a wonderful museum. Add a little initiative. Enjoy the results.

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Local History, Local Artist and Landscape Art

May 28th, 2010 Ethan Beute No comments

Three things I truly enjoy intersect just 2 miles from our home: local history, a local artist and landscape art.

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Shallow Analysis: PETA’s Circus Protest

May 27th, 2010 Ethan Beute No comments

We experienced today in Colorado Springs the same thing many have experienced in cities across the country – a protest of the cruel “entertainment” that is Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, which happens to be coming to town. Here’s a shallow analysis.

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Positive Outcome from Dubious Marketing Ploy

May 18th, 2010 Ethan Beute No comments

In hindsight, I’m glad my Facebook news feed was “hijacked” by a fallacious video tag. We owe it to ourselves to consider every now and again how our fellow human beings are thinking and dreaming differently.

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