I was watching the video over at The Google Enterprise Blog and thinking about the profitability factors behind it. Monetization will be insane as well as making money off it would be almost too easy. As soon as Google Wave comes out, make sure you get your thinking caps on so you can snag one of these bad boys:

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HANDMADE SHARK STRAP FITS BREITLING DEPLOYMENT CLASPS US $60.00 End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 6:40:37 PST Add to watch list

BREITLING COLT OCEANE LADIES WATCH MINT BOX AND PAPERS US $810.00 (19 Bids) End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 6:55:44 PST Add to watch list

Vintage Breitling Chronomat Ref. 769 Chronograph US $2,000.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 6:55:58 PST Add to watch list

Vintage Breitling Windrider Chronomat 1808 Mens Automatic Stainless Steel Watch US $2,000.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 7:00:52 PST Add to watch list

Vintage Breitling Chronograph US $1,050.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 7:08:38 PST Add to watch list

BREITLING AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPHE 1884 MENS WRIST WATCH US $1,422.00 End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 7:10:31 PST Add to watch list

Breitling Titanium Aerospace Wristwatch with Original Rubber Band US $1,499.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 7:22:13 PST Add to watch list

GENTS STEEL & GOLD BREITLING CHRONOMAT EVOLUTION WATCH US $9,717.00 End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 7:23:27 PST Add to watch list

Genuine BLACK Leather Band/Strap for Breitling 22*20mm US $85.00 End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 7:43:03 PST Add to watch list

Genuine BROWN Leather Band/Strap for Breitling 24x20mm,ultra thick 7.5mm US $60.00 End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 7:43:04 PST Add to watch list

Genuine BLACK Leather Band/Strap for Breitling 24x20mm US $60.00 End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 7:43:04 PST Add to watch list

100% Authentic Breitling Superocean Heritage 46 with papers and extras US $3,650.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 7:56:42 PST Add to watch list

BEAUTIFUL BREITLING CHRONOMAT LONGITUDE LIMITED EDITION!!! US $1,360.00 (14 Bids) End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 8:01:52 PST Add to watch list

BREITLING CHRONOMAT LONGITUDE WINDRIDER 40 MM ETA 7750 STEEL C&B MEN WATCH US $2,200.00 End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 8:02:39 PST Add to watch list

CB011053/A698 18K GOLD BREITLING DIAMOND WINDRIDER CHRONOMAT B01 MENS WATCH US $9,995.00 End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 8:05:40 PST Add to watch list

Custom Diamond Bezel for Breitling Chronomat Evolution 7+ cts 386-11 US $4,995.00 End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 8:05:52 PST Add to watch list

Breitling Bentley GT Chronograph Day Date Steel Watch 44mm With Box & Papers US $4,900.00 End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 8:06:13 PST Add to watch list

Breitling Old Navitimer Mens Wrist Watch A13322 US $3,200.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 8:10:24 PST Add to watch list

FLASHY QUALITY 6.3CT 34 DIAMOND 14K WHITE GOLD BEZEL FOR MENS ROLEX OR BREITLING US $3,995.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 8:10:57 PST Add to watch list

Breitling 1884 Chronometre 50MM Case No reserve US $2,200.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 8:15:16 PST Add to watch list

Breitling Navitimer 92 Stainless Steel Model # A30022 US $3,700.00 End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 8:23:30 PST Add to watch list

BREITLING COLT MODEL A 73350 US $2,200.00 End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 8:29:21 PST Add to watch list

Original BREITLING Chronograph Watch Bezel US $220.00 End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 8:29:54 PST Add to watch list

GENTS S/STEEL BREITLING COLT QUARTZ II 500M WRISTWATCH US $1,975.00 End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 8:32:39 PST Add to watch list

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The Google blog had a great writeup about the Swine Flu iPhone Application. They wrote about the HealthMap and it’s definitely worth checking out.

Here’s the full link @ the Google Blog.

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I’m obviously not an expert on the economy but seriously this does make a lot more sense than whatever Obama is trying to do. Right now Obama is putting through a few "stimulus" packages and other bills to "stimulate" the economy. Here’s what I don’t understand.

The people with money are the ones that are spending it. We’re taking money away from them.
The people without money are the ones that are either:

• Spending it foolishly. Such as a 1.5 million dollar house on 40K/year job
• Just don’t make enough to buy beyond essentials
• Soaking up welfare because they can.

The easiest way to get our country out of a recession (once again, in my opinion) is to stimulate the economy with everyone making more personal money – and then spending that money for themselves. Not taxing them. Taxing people will do nothing but piss everyone off, while attempting to solve a very longterm problem with a shortterm solution.

"But Rob, where the hell are they going to get the money if they don’t raise the taxes". Here’s what I propose.

Lower everyone’s taxes a third. That means if you’re currently taxed 30%, you get it lowered to 20%ish. This will help give everyone more money back, and will put enough money in people’s pockets to pay for more items. I’ll give you a hint – the reason people can’t pay for a house they qualify for is mostly because of either one of two things.

• First: the broker qualifies them too high. This sucks, but happens.
• Second: The taxes lower them under the required monthly, where it’s either mortgage or food.

What the US Government should do is legalize weed. I forget which site had it – but it was a major news outlet – that stated that Weed has a projected 1.5 BILLION dollars in taxes a year if they legalize and tax it in California alone . Imagine if it was nationwide? That’s at least 50 billion dollars of annual revenue off of weed taxes alone.

So let’s do the math.

• 50 billion dollars of annual revenue from legalizing weed.
• Lower everyone’s taxes a third which still stimulate buying in the economy
• …Profit

This is a very simple way to fix it, and personally – I’d like to stop seeing my taxes go up. Not only that, but paying 30% when I’m under 60K is damn rediculous especially when I know there are people abusing my money with government handouts. ‘Nuff said.

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I usually don’t plug places like this, but I’m so overwhelmed as well as excited to spread the experience that I’ve had with Excalibur Apartments that I found it worthy of it’s own blog post.

My girlfriend and I moved into Excalibur in Pikesville, Maryland about three to four weeks ago. The price, although almost worthy of a house of it’s own, is well worth it. For around $1600/month we have their top floorplan (their smaller floorplans go for around $1200/month). Included in the apartment are a few things which I consider to be deal makers or breakers. First off, is washer and dryer in unit. Let me clarify that, our washer and dryer have their own room complete with door and off from main living. The sound gets contained, and the unit’s aren’t the cheap 5 year old units either. Every single appliance is either brand new or within the last 2 years, including even the fridge and range/oven.

The few "wow factor" items that Excalibur always get me thinking, even though I already moved in. First, the ample squarefeet. For $1600/month I get 1600ish SQFT. The second is, of course, a fireplace. Yes, I said that correctly, a fireplace. Third, the staff is irreplaceable. Whenever I go to the main office they know you on a first name basis, know your spouse and even your pet names. You can even stop in just to ask the odd question or two, without the worry of bugging them. They’re there for ever single question, whether basic or complex, with a smile and a helping hand. I often like to remind people that "you get what you pay for" – in which I’m surprised I’m not paying in excess of $2000 per month for this extravagant lifestyle (and it really is a lifestyle). If you work for Excalibur – I was just joking about the price increase.

Let’s talk about the amenities. I relate my apartment to living in a gated community. They have security here most of the day, which of course – like the other staff – are all nice and look out for you. Key-card protected parking garage with assigned parking spots which means no worrying about finding a spot at 2 AM getting home from a wedding. Elevators for the higher level apartments (I’m on the first floor). 24/7 Gym with -NEW- equipment! There’s also two public rooms that any resident can use at any time (pending no one is in there, of course). First is the clubroom which has an amazing couch you could easily fall asleep on. It’s a huge room and great for just relaxing when you need to ‘get away’. Second is the conference room, with a table big enough for at least 8-10. If you end up talking to the staff about a lease, this is most likely where they will take you.

And of course, the number one amenity that I haven’t even gotten to use yet: the roof. That’s right, I’m talking about the roof. Why? Because at Excalibur Apts they have a rooftop pool, shuffle board, tennis court, putting green and even propane grills. It’s the perfect precursor to NFL sunday in my opinion! The people that live here are also quality. No problems living next to Section 8 housing, or the mooches next door. You’re living next to kind, genuine people. The staff makes sure that it stays this way.

If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment, and if you do end up taking a look at Excalibur Apartments make sure you mention the name Robert Adler – if you end up moving in, I’ll make sure to get you a gift!

I hope this ‘review’ helped you with your decision about Excalibur Apartments .

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