Lose the clown

McDonald's wants to look more like Starbucks, according to this article in BusinessWeek. I went to a McDonald's for the first time in years a few weeks ago, and have to admit that they've really managed to turn things around. Paying with a debit card was quick and painless -- easier than cash, actually -- and they've revamped the menu with somewhat healthier items. (Of course, I still ordered a Big Mac and fries.)

Still, the photos in the article make it clear that they're ripping off Panera Bread, not Starbucks.

Fixed the RSS feed

How embarrasing. My RSS feed had been broken for a year. A longtime friend I hadn't seen in years pointed it out today -- which tells you how many people actually read this blog.

Thanks, Matt.

Gates doesn't want to be world's richest man - U.S. Business - MSNBC.com

Gates doesn't want to be world's richest man - U.S. Business - MSNBC.com

I've got a solution! I'll be happy to take a few billion off his hands.

Awesome

A bunch of pranksters dressed up as Best Buy employees, befuddling workers and management alike. This is their story.