Monthly Archives: December 2008
Random Thoughts on… Comedy
A Consultant’s Interpretation of Comedy A Layman’s Interpretation of a Consultant’s Matrix STARS: These jokes have the potential of getting big laughs from a widespread audience. Classic bathroom humor, fashion faux pas, Amy-Winehouse-style cocaine addiction, and making fun of Ryan … Continue reading
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Auto Industry Bailout: For or Against?
The case AGAINST: Simple economics: If the Big Three automakers fail, it’s because someone else is doing it faster, better, and cheaper. And that won’t change with a measly $15 bn loan that can barely cover the companies’ monthly billion-dollar … Continue reading
A Few of Our Favorite Things, on YouTube
I don’t care much about raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens. Copper kettles can kill you and I’m fine with cold mittens. Brown paper packages can hide away bombs… and can’t whiskers also be found on most dogs? Some … Continue reading
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Optimizing Sleep Time at Work
Over the past few months, writing this blog on a daily basis has been fun, enlightening, and utterly exhausting. There are days when the writing is easy, but also days when it is not. I usually start writing only after … Continue reading
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It’s Beginning to Feel a Lot Like… a Recession
So it’s official: we’re in a recession. On Monday, the mere confirmation that we’re in a recession caused the Dow to drop 680 points. Did we need more proof? The auto industry has been on the verge of collapse for … Continue reading
A Reality Show That Inspires a Bigger and Better Reality
Throughout the fall, I’ve developed a steady workout routine. Every Tuesday, I rush home to watch my favorite reality show, The Biggest Loser. From my spot on the couch, I watch while quasi-attractive fat people work their way to becoming … Continue reading
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The New and Improved Chinese Zodiac for Christmas
Over Thanksgiving break, I made the unfortunate decision to have lunch at a local “Polynesian-Chinese” restaurant. Tiki Palace was dead empty when my grandmother and I arrived at noon. The waiter with the leather jacket and lazy eye further confirmed … Continue reading
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The Sellout Life
We all know friends who cheerily (and perhaps smugly) proclaim that they have life all figured out: The dream job? Already got it. The ideal career? On their way. The five-to-ten year plan? All mapped out in Excel, with colored … Continue reading
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