Have you ever had an idea for an invention, a kitchen gadget for example, only to see it being sold a few weeks later on a TV infomercial?

Well this sort of thing happens to me more than I’d like.  Maybe it’s a sign of some kind of collective consciousness where my brain receptors have picked up these “ideas” from others out there in the cosmos. Maybe others are pillaging my original ideas by the same method. Maybe I’m just lazy. I guess...

My birthday is today, but this is no ordinary birthday. Its on 09/09/09! I’ve been tossing around birthday activity ideas varying from playing 9’s in roulette in Atlantic City to visiting Hoboken and indulging myself with tapas at Nine.

But since it’s a Wednesday, I’m a little limited.

So instead, I’m going to reflect, focus and commit to 9 new resolutions:

1. Unplug my appliances -  According to the government's ENERGY STAR...