I’ve been traveling quite a bit lately, and, as you might expect, I’ve been using my phone more than usual, too. In fact, even though I lugged my laptop with me to Florida and New Orleans, I would, ultimately, use my iPhone far more frequently as a means of making reservations, checking reviews, or “printing” … Continue reading Goin’ Mobile
I’m due for a new phone, and, like any Apple-head without a contract, I spent a long time traversing the internet in search of an unlocked iPhone 6. I spent a while on Amazon and an inordinate amount of time on eBay. Amazon is a cleaner purchasing process, and eBay, for better or worse, offers a bit … Continue reading Swappa
Netflix dropped a new House of Cards trailer on us yesterday. As expected, it features the Underwoods presumably involved in various nefarious acts, and, perhaps, facing the consequences. Based on the trailer, here’s what we know for sure: 1. As in previous seasons, House of Cards will feature motorcades of black SUVs and flashing sirens, generally … Continue reading An Ad for HoC
Sneakers are notoriously subjective. Everyone has a unique body type, running style, and exercise environment. If Nike commercials and the “five-finger” movement are any indication, footwear companies have settled on a less-is-more philosophy, heavily pushing more minimalist footwear. Despite the subjective nature of sneaker advice, I’d like to offer some of my experience with a crossover … Continue reading Flyknits
Looks like Google Express has some competition here in New York. http://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-com-launches-superfast-delivery-in-nyc-1418903192?mod=e2fb Continue reading One Hour
The New York Times reports that Nikon is rolling out a new ad campaign to boost its SLR sales among Generation iPhone. The thinking is that although point-and-shoot cameras will soon be irrelevant, the image quality of SLRs is still far better than that of a smartphone camera, effectively insulating the higher end of the market … Continue reading To SLR, or Not to SLR
I’ve recently seen a lot of ads and billboards around New York City suggesting ways for New Yorkers to reduce their junk mail, and providing a simple online form that allows residents to opt-out. Interestingly, the USPS has come to rely on junk mail to make up lost revenue, as fewer and fewer people mail actual letters. It’s compelling … Continue reading Postal Conundrums
On Friday, I crossed the one-thousand mile threshold for 2014. It’s pretty neat. I started running casually about four years ago, and seriously about two years ago. The introduction of running into my routine has been nothing short of transformational. Combined with diet modification, running helped me lose, and keep off, about 35 pounds since late-2012. … Continue reading One-Thousand Miles
I’ve always been fascinated by the intersection of business, especially technology, with liberal arts such as literature and philosophy. Despite the emergence – and necessity – of STEM studies, it is clear that the study of liberal arts informs everything from product design to supply chain management to marketing. Steve Jobs phrased the dynamic particularly well at the 2011 iPad 2 Introduction: There … Continue reading The Necessity of Liberal Arts
Story of Monetary Policy: A Fed. Reserve comic from the ’90s. Found in my in-laws basement, more pages coming soon! Continue reading The Story of Monetary Policy: A Federal Reserve Comic Book from the 90s.
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