We visited some friends in Cleveland for Memorial Day weekend.. While there, we ate at a placed called “Steak On A Stone”. They’ve been raving about this place for months, so we had to check it out.

“It’s not just a meal. It’s an experience” Their motto is dead-on. This is the most unique dining experience I’ve had.. You order your cut of steak, and they bring it out to you on a volcanic stone that’s been heated to 750 degrees for 6-8 hours. You then simply slice a piece off, and by placing it upon the stone, cook each individual bite to the wellness you enjoy.

The food is good, and the restaurant boasts the health benefits of this style of cooking - No oils, no butter, no fats. But it’s a lot of work - Our table of 6 barely uttered a word throughout dinner, as all of us were deep in concentration, making sure that we cooked our meat properly!

If you ever make it out to Cleveland, and you like a good piece of steak, be sure to check Steak on a Stone out!

Zander Chance wishes to thank the brave men and women of the Armed Forces! In between the BBQ and beer, take a moment to remember those who have lost their lives defending liberty.

Have a safe and happy Memorial Day!!

My buddy’s been RAVING like a lunatic ever since he picked up his Wii Fit.. After 3 days of hearing how great it is, I finally gave in and ordered one myself. With my hectic schedule, I never have time to go to the gym - But if this little sucker’s in my living room, I’m sure I can carve out 30-45 minutes each day..

And if it sucks, maybe I’ll give it away in a contest on here..

Identity theft is more prevalent than most people think. Over 200 million personal data records were lost or exposed in the United States in the last two years. Chances are your identity is already compromised.

You’d think that if you’re careful with your personal information, you shouldn’t be at risk. Unfortunately, that’s not the case.

A few months ago, my wife received an e-mail at work from her company’s healthcare provider. Apparently, one of their computers was stolen, and a number of employees social security numbers and other personal information might have been compromised. Ugh!

Just last week, one of my employees received a call from his credit card company about the $6000 worth of wine he was trying to purchase in Napa Valley. The only problem? He’s in Ohio, and he doesn’t drink.

The interesting thing about this case was that he’s NEVER used the card in question, it was strictly used for a balance transfer. That means that there was an internal breach somewhere along the line.

Quick Facts About Identity Theft

• Identity theft hits 1 in 4 US households
• Over 79 million identities were lost in the past 12 months
• Over 3 million social security numbers are illegally traded online
• Identity theft costs people an estimated $6.4 billion/year

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I got an e-mail today inviting me to the Apple Store affiliate program. It would probably convert fairly well, considering how many people are buying iPods, iPhones, and the ultra-thin MacBook Air!

Note I said probably.. Unfortunately, I have no intention of finding out. Why? “Apple Store pays 1% commission on all Apple Store products* and increases your commission up to 2% based on performance tiers.”

WTF?! A 1% commission with a 15-day cookie, it just boggles the mind!

Thanks, but no thanks.. I’ll just promote Apple products through Amazon.com and collect a better commission that way.

Sometimes a simple story from the past can help to change our future. Consider this wonderful story about a man who sold hot dogs, and then apply the lesson to what’s taking place today.

The Hot Dog Story

A man lived by the side of the road and sold hot dogs.

He was hard of hearing, so he had no radio. He had trouble with his eyes, so he had no newspaper. But he sold good hot dogs.

He put up a sign on the highway telling how good they were. He stood by the side of the road and cried, “Buy a hot dog mister” - And people bought.

He increased his meat and bun order, and he bought a bigger stove to take care of his trade. He got his son home from college to help him. But then something happened. His son said, “Father, haven’t you been listening to the radio? There is a big Depression on. The international situation is terrible, and the domestic situation is even worse.”

Whereupon, the father thought, ‘Well, my son has gone to college. He listens to the radio and reads the newspapers, so he ought to know.” So, the father cut down on the bun order, took down his advertising signs and no longer bothered to stand on the highway to sell his hot dogs.

His hot dog sales fell almost overnight. “You were right son”, the father said to the boy. “We are certainly in the middle of a Great Depression.”

The fable appeared in American Metal Marketing, January 15, 1958

Right now, the voices of the media are bombarding us with market news, most of which is disturbing. You wouldn’t be normal if the news didn’t make you nervous. At times like this, the risk of making decisions based on emotion is high.

This is the time to get ahead of your competition. You can fold like the little hot dog stand, or you can choose to put your business ahead of the rest. Many businesses succeed when times are good and only a handful of individuals strive to succeed when the economy is not cooperating!

Start Preparing Your Business For Success - You’ll Be Amazed At What You Can Achieve With The Right Attitude and a Little Planning!