Category Archives: General

There’s great series on CNBC called the Business of Innovation, hosted by the Maria Bartiromo. In the episode, Innovate of Die, Mel Kamarzin (CEO of Sirius Radio), gives some insight into how he’s been such an innovating forces for so … Continue reading →

Donaldson Company has been around since 1915. Although you’ve probably never heard of it, it’s been quietly dominating the filter industry. With over about 14,000 employees worldwide, and hitting the 2 billion dollar revenue mark last month, it’s clearly a … Continue reading →

If you know me, you know I love NYC. Anyway, there’s this song I keep hearing when I listen to the Radiohead radio station on Yahoo’s music engine: Interpol’s NYC (New York Cares). The lyrics are simple, but like a … Continue reading →

So, as usual checking my Gmail account waiting on a few responses, and I see this odd thing in the top left corner. I can’t figure it out; it makes no sense. At first I think it’s a phantom, or … Continue reading →

William C. Taylor gives and interview that talks about Zappos.com. On interesting item is how they find the true cream of the crop… I think I really like it.

Jeremy Meyer has a good post that touches on a great classification of people. I aim (hope) to be in the Intelligent Lazy group. What group do you think you’re in? If not already there, what group would you like … Continue reading →

I was watching The Big Idea, and this lady, Guari Nanda came on asking a question. She piqued my interest, and I googled her. I found out that this MIT Media Lab Alumnus came up with a few ideas. One … Continue reading →

Paul Graham’s most recent essay touches on what a city says to you. One few points stood out: NYC is expensive, and unless you’re donning a suit, most wont take you seriously. This suggests an answer to a question people … Continue reading →

For a long time, I thought 2005’s Crash was simply one of the best modern films made. It was a reasonable story, with a a cast of imperfect characters. It was just good. I felt Syriana and The Kingdom did … Continue reading →

OK, so it had been maybe three years since I last visited NY. Just came back from a six day visit of that great state. You may not know, but I was raised in the Bronx. The Bronx happens to … Continue reading →