This is the eighth in a collection of newspaper ads from United Technologies that appeared in the Wall Street Journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. Here is the original ad. Who was this skylarking exuberant young eagle who raced across the sky and into the hearts of people everywhere? His name, a … Continue reading (General) Doolittle Did a Lot, and So Have Many Others
Month: May 2015
Happy Mothers’ Day!
I've been blessed knowing many great women in my life; my mom, my two sisters, my aunt, teachers, friends, and best of all, my wife. All of them have played a key role in my life, and for that I am grateful. I am glad that there is a day meant to honor them, and … Continue reading Happy Mothers’ Day!
Reader Comments and Questions
It's been a while since I've answered reader's emails, and as a result they have really piled up. I'll try to answer a few here that may be of most interest to my readers, and I apologize if I cannot respond to your email personally. Dear Blogger, Heplo everyone, it’s my first pay a quick … Continue reading Reader Comments and Questions
“There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in his home.”
The quote is from Ken Olsen, the founder, and at the time of the quote, chairman of Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC). This statement was made in 1977, and is often repeated to show how far off predictions about technology and the future have been. There are several other such statements like this, a list of … Continue reading “There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in his home.”
Read to Lead
For the past several years, the Villanova School of Business (VSB) has selected a book for the incoming freshmen to read over the summer. The program is known as the Read to Lead program, and the cost of the books is generously funded by EY, one of the Big 4 public accounting firms. Examples from … Continue reading Read to Lead
Forget about Flash Crashes, Flash Mobs Are Way Cooler
Today is the five year anniversary of when U.S. stock markets experienced unprecedented price volatility, known as a flash crash. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 600 points in less than five minutes, but 20 minutes later had recovered most of that 600 point loss. Navinder Singh Sarao, a trader from the U.K, … Continue reading Forget about Flash Crashes, Flash Mobs Are Way Cooler
Is This Any Way To Run a Business?
Yesterday, my Aunt had a doctor's appointment at 4:00, and we made sure to arrive at the right time for this visit. The first thing we noticed was how crowded the office was, and my Aunt asked the receptionist if it was usually this busy, and she said yes. My Aunt then asked if there … Continue reading Is This Any Way To Run a Business?
Don’t Quit
This is the seventh in a collection of newspaper ads from United Technologies that appeared in the Wall Street Journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. Here is the original ad. Is that what you want to do? Quit? Anybody can do that. Takes no talent. takes no guts. It's exactly what your … Continue reading Don’t Quit
A Day at the Beach
I'm not sure what I'm more excited about, the great day I had at the beach today, or finding the book cover shown above. My wife and I, along with our youngest son, had the chance to go to the beach today (Ocean City, NJ), where we met my wife's sister and her husband, and … Continue reading A Day at the Beach
A Call for Truth in Direct Mail Advertising
I received the envelope below in the mail yesterday, and I was 99% sure that it was some form of advertising. However, there's always a little bit of doubt when I see words like "Urgent - Requires Immediate Action" or "Business Mail - Penalty for Tampering" on the envelope, or when I can see what … Continue reading A Call for Truth in Direct Mail Advertising
Borden's Blather 