Scott Stoll logo world traveler. A bicycle wheel and the globe symbolizes Scott's journey around the world on a bicycle.

Ideas

These are all my good ideas and bad. I recommend you start with my favorite ideas. Or try doing a search. My ideas are sprinkled everywhere like seeds and some grow up to be books.

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The high cost of low price

Please make informed decisions, because every decision we make has an influence on the community we live in, which eventually raises or lowers the standard of living for everyone, as our current financial crisis is proving. Every dollar you spend is like voting for a business.

Scott standing in front of the salt piles at the Milwaukee Port

For a guy who biked the world, you _______!

His assistant said, “I can’t believe you rode a bicycle around the world and are complaining about the sun in Milwaukee.” For the record, I’m burnt! But it is funny how every one eventually says, “For a guy who biked the world, you [insert insult] !”

Scott Stoll sitting at the radio soundboard.

Sustainable Futures

I recently did an in-depth interview in Vancouver for Sustainable Futures with Ryan Fletcher. This two part episode features stories of my travels framed in the context of creating a sustainable future and the rise of a global consciousness.

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Me and mom join millions of unemployed people

My mom lost her job yesterday with Coldwell Banker. After 23 years they just walked in and said that her position was “eliminated” and that it was her last day, wouldn’t give her a reason why, wouldn’t let her touch the computer, packed her things for her, and escorted her out of the office. Turns

An eco-label showing the resources and energy used. Horizontal version.

What if there was a nutrition label for the planet?

Introducing the Eco-Footprint Label, a nutrition label for the planet. Helping make environmentally-conscious decisions by informing shoppers of the “ingredients” in their packaging and costs of shipping.

Fat cat motorsports final full-color logo. How is a logo made. The final step.

How is a logo made?

How is a logo made? See the step by step creation of this logo as an example of how the creative process works.

Voyager I flies past Jupiter

Carl Sagan

Explorer of the Cosmos, Journeyman of the Mind (1934-1996) If constellations had been named in the 20th century, I suppose we would see bicycles. Professor Carl Sagan This inspirational bicycle quote from Carl Sagan is a great example of how astronomy isn’t just a science, but a passion. Our discussion of popular space projects, such

The Argo Renaissance painting by Lorenzo Costa

What is an Argonaut?

The etymology of argonaut The word “argonaut” (Ancient Greek: Ἀργοναῦται) comes from an ancient tale sung of the strongest and bravest band of heroes ever assembled in Greek Mythology — Jason and the Argonauts (literally meaning sailors of the Argo). This myth chronicles Jason’s quest for the Golden Fleece and the restoration of his family’s

Bicycle quote by Scott Stoll: I feel like an artist and my bicycle is the brush. One of many favorite bicycle quotes.

The Top 100 Bicycle Quotes

Riding a bicycle is the greatest metaphor for life and how to live life! Well… at least, we think so. That’s we started collecting these bicycle quotes way back in the early 1990s. It’s a collection of the best and most famous bicycle quotes of all-time, and some not-so-famous bike quotes.

The Death of Talos the bronze automaton

The story of Jason and the Argonauts. Part 3.

Jason and the Argonauts: Part 1 > Part 2 > Part 3 Cast of the Main Characters Jason: the hero of our storyMedea: Jason’s wifeKing Pelias: usurper of Jason’s throneKing Aeetes: possessor of the Golden FleeceOrpheus: the greatest musician of the ancient worldHeracles: the son of Zeus, famous for his Twelve LaborsPeleus: father of Achilles

Painting of Jason and the argonauts landing in Colchis on the ceiling of the Chateau of Versailles.

The story of Jason and the Argonauts. Part 2.

Jason and the Argonauts: Part 1 > Part 2 > Part 3 Cast of the Main Characters Jason: the hero of our storyMedea: Jason’s wifeKing Pelias: usurper of Jason’s throneKing Aeetes: possessor of the Golden FleeceOrpheus: the greatest musician of the ancient worldHeracles: the son of Zeus, famous for his Twelve LaborsPeleus: father of Achilles

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