A group of us went out for lunch on Thursday and we ran into a squirrel that had incredible bravery. He came right up to us, so close that it actually scared one of our employees out of their seat. After we gave him some chips, we decided to challenge the squirrel's skills to see if he could dance. As you can see in the video, we were able to get him to show us some of his moves. (Sorry for the video quality, it was taken with a phone.)
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We're gearing up for one of the biggest launches of Q1 - the new & improved SpeedTV.com We always enjoy having our clients on-site and this past week we welcomed 6+ folks from SPEED's editorial group and their Director of Interactive.

This was a special visit for a variety of reasons, the primary one being the tricked our RV in the parking lot. Our clients came down to FL last weekend for the Rolex 24, which is essentially a 24 hour race of high-performance sports cars in Daytona, part of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car series. Our main contact stayed in the RV outside of our corporate headquarters, which is a first in MindComet history. Talk about close contact with the MindComet team...


Stay tuned for the launch of the redesigned SpeedTV.com scheduled for next week!
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The made up word of the month is.... "Contagiousability:

Earlier this year, like most people who traveled for the holidays, I caught one of the nastiest colds I had ever had. It was a Pennsylvania strain of the common cold, and it was mean. After being sick for well over a week, I returned to work. When my supervisor asked me if I was alright to be at work, still foggy from the anti-biotics and the remaining NyQuil in my system, I responded that it was alright, I wouldn't get anyone sick because my "contagiousability" was extremely low.

"Contagiousability" - (def) the ability to be contagious.
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It's that time of year again where we welcome a fresh batch of interns into MindComet!


Our Shirts: "Get me some coffee"
Their Shirts: "Get your own damn coffee"

We maintain a proud tradition of nurturing our interns to grow as people and as employees - they do more than get coffee and make copies. They have the opportunity to learn skills and concepts from us that just aren't taught in school yet.

In a few months, they'll leave us two steps ahead of their competition and ready for a brave new world. Some might stick around and in time become team members. MindComet strives on the new perspectives and insight that these bright young minds can deliver.

In the meantime, we're going to make sure that they have a hell of a time through team building, recognition fridays, brainstorms and other events that we encourage our interns to be a part of.

Unfortunately we couldn't wrangle up all of our interns for a shot, but here you can see a glimpse of the talent we've wrangled up for 2008!

...and they still haven't gotten me any coffee!
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A little lizard snuck in through my window last night, only to be discovered by my cat, Zero. A foray ensued and the battle raged throughout the house.

Just as the little reptile had made it near the front door and I was almost ready to set him free - he attacked!


The lizard had enough and just wasn't going to take it anymore! Luckily I was wearing socks, because he latched on for dear life! The guy just wasn't going to let go, no matter what.

Zero saw this and hid away - he decided he didn't want any part of that lizard anymore. A lizard latched onto his tail? Not his idea of a fun Friday night!


I was able to stroll throughout the house (carefully as to not hurt him) and snap a couple of pictures. Eventually, we were able to (gently) pry him off with a small twig and he scurried away outside, victorious.

The lizard made it away safe and sound, but I think Zero and I are both scarred for life. What should we all take away from this? Don't f*$# with reptiles - they out number us you know...!
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So, Ted and Tara were nice enough to invite me to their 80's themed New Year's eve party. I love any costume event, so I was excited to attend. Here's where the issues begin...

1. I figured my fashion sense is a few years behind, so 1988-89 should still be in my closet. I was wrong. So, I had to go shopping for an eighties costume at 6PM on New Years Eve. The mall was closed and Benetton hasn't had a store in Florida in years, so I was stuck with Belle's Outlet and Goodwill. I ended up with a double-breasted, pinstriped suite and thin red tie. Looking more like a gangster and less like a a savings and loan officer (which no one got anyway), I went to the first of two parties planned for the night.

2. DO NOT GO TO NON-COSTUME PARTIES DRESSED UP. People will think you're crazy. Explaining why you're dressed like a gangster is not viral. Everyone has to ask who you're supposed to be and why, individually.

3. DO NOT GOT TO AN EIGHTIES PARTY DRESSED IN 1920's GARB. Again, everyone has to ask who you're supposed to be and why, individually.

Next time, just wear a torn white T-shirt and peg your jeans. Even if they're low-rise, boot-cut. You're better off.