I'm actually more amazed that a scanner with an ANT COLONY inside actually functioned for 5 years, more so then the actual act of scanning an ant colony for 5 years.

Wish I had the treadmill to try this out, but can't justify buying a treadmill just to experiment. On another note, do we really need instructions on how to straddle a treadmill with a jerker desk ;) Step 1. Look at picture.

@Jeb_Hoge: Absolutely. As Archercc pointed out, they have a lot of services available,but the most important thing, is that all of their services exist in a big ecosystem of data and functionality. You might be able to find comparable apps to do the same, but they'll never intertwine as well with a Google app as a…

@vinylrake: Different strokes for different people. I just had my first child, 15 months old now, and I have never been more motivated to start another venture then now. Your concerns are absolutely valid, and they're always in the back of my mind. The main difference for me is how I prioritize the pros and cons of…

@SigmundTheSeaMonster: I was gonna ask you the same thing... lol! Seriously though, this entire article got me thinking again. Is there some sort of website that safely allows people to snowball ideas without the risk of losing ownership? Would be great to network w/ like minded people that have the appropriate skills…

These are all good points, but I'd like to share my personal experience to add upon this article.

I usually find product reviews that mention any praise about the company that's not specifically produc t related are very suspect. It's a clear attempt to create this holistic positive view of not just the specific product, but the manufacturer, to get you to have confidence in all their products.