Archive of posts written in June, 2008

US Supreme Court rules: corporate mischief profitable

Thursday, June 26th, 2008 by Clay

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Oil drenched duck

Yesterday’s Supreme Court majority opinion, written by Justice David Souter, could have significant consequences for everything from consumer to environmental protection. Souter’s opinion has capped the punitive damage assigned in the Exxon Veldez oil spill case so that the still thriving oil giant need pay no more than the cost of the spill’s cleanup. (more…)

Next comic book issue coming soon

Friday, June 20th, 2008 by Clay

Upcoming Comic Book

What do comic books have to do with consumer education? Does this seem strange to anyone? Are we taking crazy pills?

A lot of different kinds of people are involved in launching bilumi. Open source technologists are certainly needed. Artistic vision is another must. (more…)

June contest!

Thursday, June 5th, 2008 by Sherri

Dinner for two... at the launch party!I’m excited to announce that the Middle East is sponsoring our June contest! The person who writes the most reviews will win a complimentary dinner for two to the Middle East.

Buy It Like You Mean It’s goal is to have over 200 reviews and 1000 ratings within the chocolate industry by August. (more…)

Supporters and chocolate bars celebrate our launch!

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 by Clay

People watching Lucy

Last night was our launch party! Taza hosted us at their Somerville chocolate factory.

As a surprise, we presented a working demo of our text messaging service. Here’s how it works:

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Choose our next logo!

Monday, June 2nd, 2008 by Clay

Logo options

Vote for our next logo. We still need more feedback so please vote today!

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Think small

Monday, June 2nd, 2008 by Sherri

Middle East restaurant and nightclub

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Nabil, one of the owners of the Middle East, a very popular restaurant and nightclub in Cambridge. The Middle East donated a complimentary dinner for two to be used as a contest prize. Thanks, guys!

Nabil asked me how Buy It Like You Mean It will benefit his small business. (more…)