Has Anyone Read "The Medici Effect"?

Larry attended a Tech Tuesday (10/8/07) luncheon at the California Association of Realtors (CAR) Convention in Anaheim, CA, a few days ago. The featured speaker was Frans Johansson, author of this book, which was named one of the "Top 10 Business Books of 2004" by Amazon.com and the "Innovation Book of the Year" by several other organizations. It has been translated into 13 languages.

In his book, Johansson asks, "What do goat milk, spiders, and fishing lines have in common?" Seemingly nothing, but out of each of these random combinations have come radical innovations that have created whole new fields. In other words, a fresh way of thinking outside the box!

To be honest, Larry has not read it either. But hearing Johansson speak about his ideas, Larry wants to rush out and buy it!

Any thoughts?

Hey! Anybody own a Welsh Pembroke Corgi?

If you do, then you can certainly relate. Our "Princess" is named Lady Rufus! We're all involved in Natural Agility training. You know, where I have to run with her and point out the obstacles: jumps, weaves, tunnels, and more. Last week, our head trainer had to give Rufus a "time out." That's equivalent to being on restriction. . . for 1 minute. After our trainer gave Rufus a good scolding, we went back to work. Somewhat better this time. The problem is, she'll take about 3 obstacles, instead of the required 17. Oh well! Our trainer said Pat and I are lucky that Rufus isn't a real little girl. She'd be a handful to raise. Can anyone relate?

WHAT MAKES SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO SO SPECIAL?

San Juan has a History... It traces its small town atmosphere back to the Mission, established in 1776. Here the gardens, courtyards, and corridors beckon the Swallows to return every Spring, making this event a yearly Celebration!

San Juan has an Identity. The Los Rios District is one of the most unique and historic neighborhoods, consisting of the oldest standing homes in California. Then the streets were made of dirt. The early residents were transported by horseback and carriage.

San Juan has a Sense of Intimacy. Today, it’s still known as a Horse Town. Many of the businesses are used to having Locals and Visitors alike shop in town dressed in their Western or English attire, after a day with their horses.

San Juan is a community that embraces its Diversity! This is what makes San Juan Capistrano such an incredibly special place!

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