February 2011
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I Had a Dream
We were flying on an airplane with a 100 foot wide restaurant area down the middle. Near the windows of the plane were standard seats - two on each side.
As soon as you sat down the flight attendant asked what you wanted to eat. You could get simple stuff like a burger for free but if you wanted to get up and walk around you could eat at one of the sit down restaurants for a nominal fee.
Cruise...
September 2010
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It's hard to beat a hot cup of Dunkin' coffee on a...
Well, actually I think you could beat it if their breakfast sandwiches weren’t so consistently disappointing. Their sausage egg and cheese on an English muffin is puzzlingly inferior to the all-time king of breakfast sandwiches: McDonald’s Egg McMuffin.
But what am I going to do- go to McDonald’s and try their Jailhouse Blend coffee? I haven’t tried their coffee in years...
August 2010
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Netflix App Review: Where's the Content?
I just downloaded the Netflix iPhone app which allows you to stream content instantly if you have an active Netflix subscription. Seems like a great idea, and I’d look forward to an iTV that allows similar streaming directly to our TV for $99, but limited availability of the content I want makes the technology a non-starter for me.
And it’s not just a Netflix problem- I continue to...
July 2010
3 posts
Idea: Use Social Media to Monitor Driver Karma
Have you ever seen someone driving so aggressively you’re certain they’re headed for an accident? Let’s use social media to shame these people into behaving better behind the wheel. Here’s how it will work:
You’re driving in your car and someone cuts you off. Bust out your phone, take a picture of their license plate and upload it to a site along with a 140...
Recommended: CNBC's The Pixar Story
Lately I enjoy content on the web more than on TV because it’s so hyper-targeted at my interests. But occasionally I catch a story on TV that’s even better than an article on the web because it goes more in depth and is more engrossing overall. CNBC’s piece on The Pixar Story is a fine example of this.
We enjoyed our family vacation to Disney World this past January, thanks...
June 2010
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The Reason iPhone 4 is Generating So Much Interest
I just read this post from MacRumors saying the new iPhone is generating 10x more interest than the prior model. There are a number of reasons for this, but primary amongst them (in my view) is that we’re at the point in time where a typical cell phone user is making a purchase decision and the cost of an iPhone isn’t that much more than the basic phone they’re using right now. ...
May 2010
4 posts
The Power of Default Settings →
Most interesting article I read this week was this piece on TechCrunch about the battle between Facebook and Twitter.
First because it made me aware of a movie I wasn’t aware of that I immediately added to our Netflix queue. Second because it describes in very interesting terms the battle between Facebook and Twitter.
For me, one of the most basic and fascinating angles in the story is...
Who should run your corporate Twitter account?
Answer: The highest ranking person in the organization with the technical wherewithal, the time, and the interest in doing so.
The reason it should be the highest ranking person is because people want to deal with someone that embodies the business and is empowered to make decisions on the spot.
From there, it’s only a matter of finding someone with the interest in running the account...
one forty plus: What's Your Unit? →
There’s a question commonly asked within the gambling community from one player to another: “what’s your unit?” Your unit is defined by the amount of money you think in multiples of; if you perceive a thousand dollars as ten sets of 100 dollars, that makes your unit 100 dollars. In college, a…
John Mayer asks “What’s Your Unit” and goes in a more intellectual direction...
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Why Should I Respond to Your Survey?
Dear Businesses,
Online surveys have replaced comment cards at restaurants and hotels, but it doesn’t change that I feel like it’s a waste of time to provide feedback this way. Why should I share my thoughts on my experience interacting with your business in your proprietary way?
It’s not convenient for me, I’ve got a feeling you’re not going to do anything...
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What's With the Seams on the iPhone 4G? →
With all the drama surrounding how in the world Gizmodo gained access to a next-generation iPhone, I haven’t come across much commentary on the aesthetics of the device and the direction it takes stylistically.
I thought the iPhone 3GS was disappointingly similar looking to the iPhone 3G. While the presumed forthcoming 4G looks unique, it doesn’t go in a direction I expected it...
April 2010
2 posts
We're going online
I just ordered a pizza online because it was easier to click and choose than try to get my voice understood over the kids. And credit card entry was easier too.
In other news, I’m continuing my quest to do business with businesses on Twitter. For this, I’m not talking about ordering stuff off Amazon. I’m talking about choosing our landscapers and dentists. Things like that.
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