For those of you who have waited and hoped for a trouble-free internet connection at your local Starbucks, the wait is over. July 1st, 2010 marks a new holiday for us all. Free the Wifi Day is upon us. Join us in celebrating this momentus occasion. Bring your laptop, netbook, or iPad and work from [...]
June 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
You’re the New Kid on the Block – Where’d All These Posts Come From?
Yes, we’re the new kid on the block. But I’ve been writing here and there since 2005. Several employers thought it was a good idea to remove attribution once we parted ways, so several of these archived posts have links at the end, pointing to the original versions on Archive.org.
June 18, 2010 By 4 Comments
Toyota and Ford: A Tale of Two Automakers
The Wall Street Journal reports today that Toyota is unsurprisingly in some seriously hot water. But in the 2010 study, Toyota was rated below average, falling to 21st place from seventh the year before, and trailed several U.S. nameplates it has traditionally bested, including Ford, Cadillac, Chevrolet and Lincoln.
June 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
How Do You Choose a Business Card Style?
I’ve had four different business cards made for my own businesses over the years. It’s time for a refresh, if for no other reason than that I don’t own most of those websites anymore. They’re in other hands now, and it’s time to think about the future. But what to choose? There are so many [...]
June 7, 2010 By 5 Comments
How Much Do I Hate My CLIQ?
Question: How much do I hate my Motorola CLIQ? Answer: Enough to write this post. In the age of two year service commitments for decent phone pricing, let me caution you to be absolutely certain which phone you want to purchase before you commit. In my case, I chose the first Android phone Motorola has [...]
