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One of the things Susie and I saw yesterday on our exploration of San Francisco is the flagship U.S. store of Hannspree.

The company, based in Taiwan, produces flat screen televisions.  But not your run-of-the-mill, silver or black or silver-with-black-highlights boxes.

In their gorgeous store, there were such odd, fanciful and creative designs it amazed me.  For example, there was one shaped like a sheep, another like a crab, a monkey, an elephant, a giraffe, and other animals besides.  There were apples, flowerpots, a baseball, a basketball… one that looked like it was made of wood.

The one I took a picture of was shaped like Batman.  I don’t mean, shaped like a Batman logo or with a picture of Batman on it.  I mean: it was shaped like BATMAN, crouched in the corner of your room ready to jump in a kick some bad dude’s butt.

No word on what the remote control looked like...

Hannspree isn’t in Canada yet.  sigh.

Overheard

“The tension between “yes” and “no,” between “I can” and “I cannot,” makes us feel that, in so many instances, human life is an interminable debate with one’s self.”

...who said it?

WHEN YOU ENTER THIS SHOP TAKE OFF YOUR COAT AND ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES

WE WORK AND LIKE IT

THIS SHOP AIMS TO MAINTAIN THE SAME ATMOSPHERE THAT IS FOUND IN A COMMERCIAL SHOP. THERE WILL BE SOME NOISE AS THIS IS A BUSY SHOP BUT THERE WILL NEVER BE DISORDER. CONVERSATION IN A QUIET TONE IS PERMITTED BUT NEEDLESS CHATTER IS BARRED.

...who said it?

“Minds are like parachutes. Just because you’ve lost yours doesn’t mean you can borrow mine.”

...who said it?

“The art of leadership is saying no, not yes. It is very easy to say yes.”

...who said it?

“The big question is whether you are going to be able to say a hearty yes to your adventure.”

...who said it?

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