This Dream Would Make More Sense If I Watched More TV
Nov 25, 2004 in Dreams
I am on the starship Enterprise, from the Next Generation TV show (a fine show, even if certain people think it’s boring). We find a spaceship (is it an alternative… Read on…
The 15-Point Solution
Nov 23, 2004 in Spurts
As I mentioned, my fantasy football season has included a lot more getting my butt kicked than I had anticipated. Well, it’s one thing to lose, and it’s another thing… Read on…
If Life Is Like A Box Of Chocolates, Then Business School Is Like A Portfolio Of Risky Securities
Nov 22, 2004 in B-School
On one level, it’s a little disturbing that my high-effort, high-stress business school experience can be reduced to such a simple, clear, and exactly descriptive metaphor. On the other hand,… Read on…
Tivo Owners: Relax Please
Nov 20, 2004 in Usability/HCI
So TiVo recently announced that they’re going to run banner ads when you fast forward through ads. The blogosphere went wild, not least becase of the LA Times’ inflammatory headline,… Read on…
A Mentor? For Me?
Nov 18, 2004 in B-School
The Marshall Career Development Office has a program in which, every year, they match a small number of students with volunteer alumni mentors. About a month ago, on somwhat of… Read on…
Arafatrospective
Nov 13, 2004 in Ye Olde Politicks
I can understand a lot of the choices that Yasser Arafat made during his lifetime. He probably understood quite early on how his people were being used by both the… Read on…
You Say Finance, I Say Finance
Nov 11, 2004 in B-School
Finance scares the stuffing out of me. Not only is it hard and often non-intuitive, it’s also something I’d like to be good at. Budgeting, planning, starting and buying companies… Read on…
At This Point, The Only Fantasy Left Is Winning
Nov 8, 2004 in Spurts
There’s two minutes to go, the evil Colts have the ball, and my only hope for a win is that the Vikings’ tight end Jermaine Wiggins scores two touchdowns. My… Read on…
Partypoker And All Those Damn Comment Spammers Got Me Down
Nov 7, 2004 in Meta
If you look down at the bottom of the page you’ll see a new form for posting comments. That’s because, today, I spent three hours of my time trying to… Read on…
The White House Won't Take My Official Concession Phone Call
Nov 3, 2004 in Ye Olde Politicks
Well, the apparently oft-underestimated Mr. Bush has done it again. And this time, better, which is actually a good thing because, well, if Bush can learn to get elected better… Read on…
Oh I Love The Electoral College, Yes I Do
Nov 2, 2004 in Ye Olde Politicks
(Note: as of this hour, the election has not yet been called for anyone.) I’m all for the Electoral College. Bush may end up in the White House, but I’ll… Read on…