Mindcometters on the loose! Throw in a couple flight attendants, with a dash of escaped prisoners. Saute some Amazing Race contestants with a teaspoon of crazy referees.

Season with Fifties Waitress, Amigos, and a pinch of Tony Clifton. Add a basketball player, or Frat boy if you wish (Don't forget the Brady Bunch.)

Happy Halloween!
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There have been some non-traditional companies that have tried their hand at aviation in the past. While they have had marginal results,In typcial MindComet Fashion, we can be different!

Keep your seatbelts fastened and make sure your carry-ons are safely stowed!

It's gonna be a wild ride!
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Being the resident addict of all things 'The Office', I tend to spend a bit of time watching the other films and shows that The Office cast takes a part in. So recently, when a mockumentary called Lollilove came out on DVD, a movie that Jenna Fischer wrote, directed, and starred in - I knew I had to get my hands on it. After (finally) getting a chance to view it, I must say, it does not disappoint.

Lollilove documents the emotional journey of a privileged Los Angeleno couple who decide to give back to the homeless community by handing out Lollipops with uplifting artwork and messages. It is their hope that by selflessly handing out these lollipops of love that the homeless will find the strength within to better their lives.

The movie is incredibly funny in that off-beat humor which makes The Office so great. If you are a fan of The Office, I would definitely recommend Lollilove.

Also starring in the movie is Jenna Fischer's real life husband - James Gunn. You might know him as the guy who made that Slither movie.


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As most of you know, I'm currently "expecting", "have a bun in the oven", "with child", "prego", "creating life", "going to have a belly", "going to be a mommy", "not going to be able to see my feet soon" - anyway you say it......I'm pregnant!!

Today I am 13 wks & 5 days along. This means I'm in my 2nd trimester and I'm happy to report everything is going really well. Thankfully I haven't had any morning sickness, I've been very lucky!

So I decided to share a couple pictures of my little one. These pictures were taken about 3 wks ago. I think he/she is trying to say hi or possibly imitating the Fonz. Not quite sure.


And this is my husband's version...


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As many of you know, culture is an extremely important value to the MindComet team. Our winner of MindComet's 2005's Big Culture award, Jeremy, was busy getting married this past weekend, so he was not able to attend the retreat. Check out his remote presentation below to the 2006 winner!!!


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Our buddies over at PayPerPost are running an Internet puzzle promotion called payperpostbluemonster. The first person to find all the pieces spread throughout the Internet wins $500. It looks like it is working, they have been on the front page of Technorati for 2 days. Here is piece number 40.


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The MindComet Team just returned from our 2006 retreat. Our theme this year was "I Create" and centered around innovation, solutions, teamwork and change. Check out one of the video segments below to see a snapshot of the awesomeness!


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Another piece to the payperpostbluemonster puzzle


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So my lovely wife and I recently returned from a relaxing vacation in the wilds of British Columbia (for the geographically challenged, that's in Western Canada). I wanted to share some of the pictures I took of the lovely scenery. Here's a picture of some pine trees and clouds:

And some fishing boats and pine trees:

And here we have some calm water with lots of pine trees in the background:

And a nice little hilly mountain thing covered in pine trees:

One day the wifey and I went kayaking. We saw some seals, killer whales, mosquitos and LOTS of pine trees. Here I am taking a break while enjoying all that nature has to offer, like mosquitos and pine trees:

Anyway, British Columbia is quite nice. I recommend a visit, particularly if you're a fan of pine trees.
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I love food. I hardly go a day without breakfast, lunch and dinner. Some skip the most important meal of the day, some eat a big lunch and skip dinner but to me, they are all too important and tasty to be missed. And lets not forget about snacks! Snacks throughout my day keep my fingers typing and my body fueled and ready to take on whatever comes my way. So what snacks do this for me? Usually its just a sourdough pretzel, pumpkin seeds currently, fruit if I've got nothing else, but what really does it for me is the CANDY! I consumed a bulk box of airheads (90 total) with a little help from my friends in less than two weeks. Although they were delicious, Im not sure Id do that again, especially after visiting my dentist in a few months .



What snack gets you through your day?
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MindComet visited the SportsTime Ohio offices in Downtown Cleveland earlier this week. Shouts out to Mike Roche and his team!

Go Indians!!!
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So bunnies are supposed to be cute ummmm right?

I was never a fan of the bunny rabbit. People ask why and I usually have two solid examples:

#1 When you are little, you get excited that a Huge 6 ft. rabbit enters your home and leaves you chocolate. But seriously, if you walked into your living room and saw this -



would you really be excited?
Or would you run crying?


#2 Donnie Darko - enough said (or a pic if the words Donnie Darko mean nothing to you)



NOW, thanks to skittles, I have a third one


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The 80s were a time of rock and roll, big hair, and freedom. Growing up a young child during the decade, I extend my thank-yous to product development teams and toymakers across the globe. Before the time of illegal downloading, 3D Car-jacking games, and Adderall for breakfast, kids in the 80s were content playing with a few ingenious toys, combined with an extensive imagination, to make everyday better than watching reruns of Charles in Charge.

Here is a tribute to some of the finest toys invented that made an 80s childhood great; well at least better than growing up during the Depression.

-Crossfire - CROSSFIRE!! 'Nough said
- Cabbage Patch Kids - You know you stole your sister's doll to sleep with it...don't lie...they're just that darn cute.
- Creepy Crawlers - They ooze, they squirm, and...they're edible?! Sign me up.
- Easy Bake Oven - A cake in 45 minutes without 3rd degree burn? Screw fruit and vegetables, I'm having Easy Bake for dinner Mom.
- Nintendo - Possibly one of the greatest toys of the 80s, or the beginning of the degradation of humanity as we know it. Whatever, Duck Hunt rocks.
- Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots - Mom wont let you punch your brother? Beat up his robot!
- Sea Monkeys - Great pets. Not needy, no cleaning, hell you didn't even have to feed them!
- Slap Bracelets - Epitome of coolness.
- Slip n slide - Fun in the front yard, watch out for rocks!
- Speak & Spell - Also doubles as a voice modifier for ransom calls...
- Stretch Armstrong - Finally something your cat can't do. Gooey insides are fun too!
- Simon - Twice as annoying as American Idol Simon and 4 times as infuriating
- Trapper Keeper - OK, not really a toy, but you know you wanted one just to be cooler than the kid who poked his eye out by unraveling a spiral notebook

Feel free to add on with your own sentimental 80s toy memories.