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Steve would Like Steve Jobs
I’m a huge Steve Jobs fan. I’ve probably read every book, seen every movie, and watched every interview on the subject. When I heard about
Monopoly Deconstructed
I love the Parker Brothers* game Monopoly. My mother taught me to play Monopoly when I was about seven years old. It didn’t take long
An Open Letter to Tiger Woods
Dear Tiger, As an avid golfer, I’ve enjoyed watching you play. I vividly remember a picture of you in Sports Illustrated, a skinny kid at
Life Lessons of Texas Holdem’
I love playing no-limit Texas Holdem’ and I play organized games whenever I get a chance. It’s the only table game that literally makes my
Mad About Mad Men
What’s wrong with social roles? Social roles make life so much easier. Men and women know what they’re supposed to do. There’s no ambiguity. The
Where is Love?
“When you love someone, you’ve gotta trust them. There’s no other way. You’ve got to give them the key to everything that’s yours. Otherwise, what’s
High In Amsterdam
2003, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Beauty, culture, and social tolerance make Amsterdam an ideal destination for any adventurer. After Venice, Amsterdam is my favorite European city,
Microsoft Is Doomed
I’ve been worried for a while that Apple, without a strong-minded visionary like Steve Jobs, will eventually lose direction and become just another Sony or
A Woman’s Guide to Online Dating
Online dating is a wonderful thing. It’s much more efficient in terms of time and money than just about any other form of meet and
Explaining the Thermostat
It is incomprehensible to me the number of people who do not understand the concept of a thermostat. Even people who should know what it
Wisdom is the Province of the Old
When you’re young, you think you know everything. As you age you become unsure. As you grow old you become sure that you don’t know
Disillusioned in the Age of Aquarius
I fondly remember the 60s. As bad as the TV clips make it look, providing you didn’t get killed or maimed in Vietnam, it was actually a pretty good time.
Halloween Memories
Halloween is a shadow of the holiday it used to be. What was once a children and adolescent holiday has degenerated into an adult costume party.
15 Rules for Teenage Boys
As a boy leaves adolescence and begins to enter manhood, there are a few rules he would be wise to observe.
A Ghost of Christmas Past
Of all the holidays, Christmas is my least favorite. For me, the season is always very contemplative and a little melancholy.
Champion White Space
White space is usually among the last elements many designers understand and appreciate.
15 Toys That Changed My Life
Playing with these toys expanded my knowledge and improved my creativity. These fifteen toys had a lasting impact on my life, they taught me things and made me think.
The Paradox of Compassion
It’s ironic that the most compassionate solution to a problem can sometimes seem on the
One Gallon of Healthcare Please
If the government would apply the same standards to health care and insurance as it
SEM is the King of ROI
As a veteran marketing professional, I’m not easily impressed by marketing tools and techniques. But
A Case for Socialism in America
As a longtime libertarian and free-market advocate, you might think I’d be the last person
Beware of the Keynesians
Economists come in two breeds. One wants to understand the economy, the other wants to control the economy.