My wife and I bought our house about 28 years ago, and one of the items that attracted us to the house was that it was within walking distance to Villanova University, my employer. I had always wanted to be able to walk to whatever school I was teaching at, and it's not just because … Continue reading Town and Gown Relations
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Meerkat, Periscope, and Younow – the Next Killer Apps?
There seems to be a battle brewing in the world of live video streaming over Twitter. Such a service turns anyone with a smartphone into a broadcaster. The two apps that are competing head to head are Meerkat and Periscope. Meerkat was released about a month ago and Periscope was just released yesterday. At this point, … Continue reading Meerkat, Periscope, and Younow – the Next Killer Apps?
How I Met My Wife
The idea for this post was inspired by my middle son Joey and his girlfriend Megan, who just posted a video where they talk about how they met and how they have changed as a result of their relationship. April 28, 1978 is a date that will forever be etched in my memory, and one … Continue reading How I Met My Wife
Favorite Commercial of the Week – Embrace Life
Five years ago the Sussex Safer Roads Partnership (SSRP of England) came out with a commercial that proved that a picture is worth a thousand words. There was no dialogue in the video, but the message still came through loud and clear. The SSRP works to reduce road casualties across Sussex with Encouragement, Education, Engineering … Continue reading Favorite Commercial of the Week – Embrace Life
Thank You, Bank of America, for a Job Well Done
I rarely step foot into a bank any more. With online bill pay, depositing checks with my smartphone, and using an ATM for when I need cash, there's little need to do so. And so when I do need to go to a bank, it is usually something I want to get over with as quickly … Continue reading Thank You, Bank of America, for a Job Well Done
Saying All the Wright Things
It wasn't supposed to end this way. A number one seed losing to a number eight seed. A team that the President of the United States had picked to make it to the National Championship game against Kentucky. Two days after one of the team's best performances of the year it all came crashing down last … Continue reading Saying All the Wright Things
Economies of Scale vs. Economies of Scope
Wikipedia defines economies of scale as reductions in the average cost (cost per unit) associated with increasing the scale of production for a single product type, whereas economies of scope refers to lowering the average cost for a firm in producing two or more products. The notion of economies of scale dates back to the 1700s … Continue reading Economies of Scale vs. Economies of Scope
Fear of Falling vs. Fear of Failing
Last week I wrote about how fear of falling is a serious health concern, particularly for the elderly. Such a fear prevents them from living their life to its fullest, and often becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. There are ways to deal with such a fear. One approach is to improve your balance so as to … Continue reading Fear of Falling vs. Fear of Failing
The Difference Between Walking Away and Quitting
Seth Godin’s blog today was about the difference between commitment versus technique. I agree 100% with the value of teaching commitment, but I also believe it is just as important to teach the value of knowing when to walk away from something you may have committed to. Seth has talked about this before: “Part … Continue reading The Difference Between Walking Away and Quitting
Favorite Commercial of the Week: Dear Sophie
Google has put together some great commercials over the years, but this one from 2011 is probably my favorite. Dear Sophie is designed to showcase the variety of products that Google offers, and is successful in that regard. Like many effective marketing messages, the commercial tells a story. In this case, Dear Sophie is a Gmail … Continue reading Favorite Commercial of the Week: Dear Sophie
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