I enjoy following the stock market, particularly tech related firms like Apple, Google, Microsoft, Twitter, and Amazon. I know that I own shares in most, if not all, of these companies through the mutual funds in my retirement plan, but that's not quite the same as owning a stock outright and tracking its progress. So … Continue reading I Guess I’m No Warren Buffett
This is the 57h in a collection of newspaper ads written by Harry Gray, then CEO of United Technologies, that appeared in the Wall Street Journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. Here is the text from that ad. Just before you go to sleep tonight, check this list: Did you get up … Continue reading Hey, Kids
While there is a great deal of research that looks at the impact of money (an external reward) versus meaning (an intrinsic reward) on motivation to work, I just want to share one of my favorite examples of this. The following example is based on some research by Dan Ariely, one of my favorite behavioral … Continue reading Money, Meaning, and Motivation
I was scrolling through my Youtube playlist today, and I stopped at "In the Summertime" by Mungo Jerry. While it's not quite summertime, I decided to watch it anyway. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvUQcnfwUUM It's quite a catchy tune, and Mungo Jerry's look is quite unique. While I was watching the video, it brought back a high school memory … Continue reading High School Memory of Playing Hangman
Steve Jobs, in his inspirational graduation speech at Stanford, stated, “You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future.” I had such an experience this past week in my Cost Accounting class (please don't fall asleep … Continue reading Connecting the Dots, and Meditation
Coming to London this summer for just three months - a pop-up restaurant where diners have the option to eat in the nude. And so far, over 15,000 people have signed up for tickets! The restaurant, the Bunyadi, will have both clothed and unclothed sections, and diners will have access to gowns, changing rooms, and … Continue reading Dining, Au Naturel
Over the weekend, Tribune Publishing, owner of the Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune, started up a system at the San Diego Union-Tribune’s website that lets readers earn points by posting comments, making regular site visits – or coughing up cash, according to Bloomberg. Commenters lose points for violating rules about relevance, respect, honesty and discretion. This … Continue reading Could This Be the End of One of My Favorite Sources of Humor?
It was an exciting and momentous day at work. The Villanova School of Business was ranked #1 in this year's Bloomberg Businessweek ranking of undergraduate business programs. It was quite an improvement, jumping from #24 and knocking off the five-time defending champ, Notre Dame. It's been an amazing month for the University, with the NCAA Men's … Continue reading I Wonder If We’ll Have A Parade
This is the 56th in a collection of newspaper ads written by Harry Gray, then CEO of United Technologies, that appeared in the Wall Street Journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. Here is the text from that ad. This country is generous, giving, compassionate, and sacrificing. Many millions contribute to United Way, … Continue reading You Ain’t What’s Wrong with America (I Hope)
I don't know how I missed this, since such rankings usually capture my attention as soon as they are released. Well back in January of this year, U.S. News and World Report, in conjunction with Britain's WPP’s brand strategy firm BAV Consulting and The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, developed a Best Countries … Continue reading We’re Number 4! We’re Number 4! We’re Number 4!
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