I'm a fan of self-driving cars, and I try to keep up with the latest news in regards to the technology, and I've written a couple of posts that relate to the ethics of such technologies. Today, the Wall Street Journal had a story about a visit to a test track used by Waymo, one … Continue reading Looking Forward to the Self-Driving Car Revolution →

Halloween is one of the nights that makes our neighborhood special. The streets are filled with kids going from door to door, with the parents of the younger ones hanging back just far enough to give the kids some independence. The houses are decorated for the occasion, and one of our neighbors is playing spooky … Continue reading Another Great Halloween in the Hood →

"I’ve always considered the willingness to admit you’ve made a mistake and to apologize for doing so one of the best attributes a person can have." That was a line from one of my previous posts, one where I had written about how impressed I was when Dear Abby offered the following apology to her … Continue reading To Apologize, or Not To Apologize, That Is The Question. Actually There Is No Question; Apologize. →

For the past 70 years, scientists in Britain have been studying thousands of children through their lives to find out why some end up happy and healthy while others struggle. It's the longest-running study of human development in the world, and it's produced some of the best-studied people on the planet while changing the way … Continue reading Key Lessons from the Longest Study on Human Development →

A Wall Street Journal story today by Dr. John Bradshaw took a closer look at the real benefits of owning a pet. Some researchers have proposed that having a pet bestows a dazzling array of health benefits: lower cholesterol, reduced blood pressure, reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, combatting stress, relieving depression, enhancing self-esteem, and making … Continue reading The Real Benefits of Having a Pet →

Thanks to the Marketing Birds Twitter account, I've come across some great ads. I first wrote about Marketing Birds back in March, and I thought I'd update that post with some intriguing ads that have been created since then. I think this is why I go to the gym: a little bit of Philly attytood … Continue reading More Eye Catching Ads →

I've often said that a big part of who you are is determined by when and where you where born. Well who knew it applied to my weakness for potato chips and pretzels. I try to eat healthy, but I have to admit that I find it quite difficult to walk past our kitchen cabinets … Continue reading You Can Take the Boy Out of Pennsylvania, but You Can’t Take the Snacks Out of the Boy →

The Wall Street Journal had a story last week about the risks corporate CEO face when they try to be a "socially responsible" business. From the story: Many corporate chieftains argue that companies shouldn’t only seek to be money-making enterprises; they should also be good corporate citizens. From Starbucks Corp. Chairman Howard Schultz to Unilever PLC Chief Executive … Continue reading Realizing Once Again That Not Everyone Thinks Like Me →

My son and I were at the mall today, and as part of our late morning/early afternoon visit, we walked past an indoor playground. There was the usual mix of young kids, parents, and possibly grandparents, but one person stood out to me. It was a young woman sitting on a bench with a cup … Continue reading I’ve Got to Stop Making Snap Judgements →

Over the years, many jobs that used to be done by humans are now done by machines and computers. Besides the ones noted above, think film projectionists, elevator operators, and bridge toll collectors. While there may still be some people doing those jobs, they are a dying breed. I'd be surprised if there were still … Continue reading Will Accountants Go the Way of Switchboard Operators and Bowling Alley Pinsetters? →