Category Archives: The Startup

How the startup began, technology involved, where we are headed.

Airport Juice

Posted on May 31, 2008 by Mandie

My latest secret shopping excursion landed me at the airport. Most people would have been greatly perturbed at the notion of leaving a BBQ on a Friday night to ride around in an airport shuttle and submit a report, but … Continue reading →

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Chain Mail

Posted on May 20, 2008 by Mandie

We all get those inspirational emails, spouting of some of life’s most important mantras, followed by a YOU MUST FORWARD THIS OR YOU WILL DIE threat at the end. Most I read, but I honestly do not devote the same … Continue reading →

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Thanks, But No Thanks

Posted on May 19, 2008 by Mandie

I received an email last week from my former boss offering me a part time position at the office where I first began my ophthalmology career. The place is close to my house, I would be doing something I am … Continue reading →

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WoW in Life

Posted on May 18, 2008 by Mandie

In an outside the box attempt to make me realize, and trust in, Butterfinger’s ability to create money out of thin air, he has recently taken to perfecting his skill as a jewel making craftsman in World of Warcraft. Before … Continue reading →

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Call It Karma

Posted on May 2, 2008 by Mandie

In a feat of Craigslist wizardry, and perhaps a healthy pinch of old-fashioned good luck, I was able to pull of the Craigslist barter caper of the century this afternoon. I had spoken to a friendly gentleman earlier this week … Continue reading →

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