[ale] Ale Inc.? (was RE: [ale] surviving sans work

[Lance Smith]

I just posted a survival testimonial and a tactic that I am using. I 
would love to get more ideas to automate new and pre-existing homes. 
 Especially if Linux can be used as the backbone.

I can handle the coordination of Technology and Construction industries. 
(i.e., working with insulation/ HVAC companies to plan out segmentation 
of the home to control separate room temps)

Use of wireless technology tied to a home system that synchronizes date 
books and "stuff" though PDA or cell phones as soon as you walk through 
the door.

The ideas are many......anybody interested?

Lance

John Wells wrote:

>I've been thinking about this a long time (it's the
>MBA in me), but there's an awful lot of talent on this
>list.  After this morning's threads, it also seems as
>if there might be quite a few unemployed talents as
>well.
>
>So, far-fetched as it might be:
>
>With a little brain power, a little organization, and
>a lot of work, I'm positive that a good, money-making
>idea could arise from this group.  On the one hand,
>the odds are stacked against you quite a bit when
>creating your own business.  On the other hand, I know
>of many companies who consistently bring in $$ with a
>much smaller (and less qualified) talent pool.  
>
>I think it would be worthwhile to start holding some
>informal off-list business endeavor brainstorming
>sessions.  It can't hurt, and I'd be surprised if
>something doesn't pop up that might be worthwhile
>pursuing.
>
>Just an idea, and maybe a naive one at that.  But
>sometimes naivety in business can be a blessing,
>especially when you accomplish something "those in the
>know" considered impossible because you naively
>assumed it was.  
>
>It'd be informative to develop a group profile of
>those interested in pursuing a common
>effort...partitioned by experience (i.e., those with
>backgrounds in business, those hardcode techies,
>newbies, etc.).  Then you could have a real idea of
>where you could carve your niche.
>
>Apologies for sounding like a motivational speaker,
>but I have entertained the idea of starting a company
>(don't we all?) for quite sometime.  Every business
>started somewhere...why not start one here?
>
>FWIW, I'd help with the market research (a little
>experience here) and in any other way I could.
>
>Just my two cents.
>
>John
>
>John
>
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