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NYTimes: (Only) Two Rules for a Good Diet

NYTimes: (Only) Two Rules for a Good Diet http://nyti.ms/1raZxpC My wife is a health coach and our family generally eats healthily, taking a moderation approach to most things. But I notice that what we now consider everyday and not at … Continue reading

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OTT Finally Happening….what will it mean to what we pay for TV?

There has been lots of talk about over-the-top (OTT) programming coming to all of those wanting to cut the cord or never having ever attached the cord. This is a good article by David Carr of NYTimes talking about recent … Continue reading

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NYTimes: How Exercise May Protect Against Depression

NYTimes: How Exercise May Protect Against Depression http://nyti.ms/1nIxEcR If science is what you need to get motivated for exercise (and I definitely need something), then this might help.

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Don’t Blame Uber | stratechery by Ben Thompson

http://stratechery.com/2014/dont-blame-uber/ Interesting conclusion, not what I was expecting as I read the article….that employer based healthcare is the problem. And I agree. And not because I am so sure about the government paying for everyone’s healthcare, though clearly many developed … Continue reading

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Lone Surivor, and the loss of a friend

I finally saw the movie Lone Survivor just recently, not sure what took me so long to see it. It tells the story of Operation Red Wings (not Redwing, as many write it, it is named for the hockey team), … Continue reading

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Simplify Strategy

Short video from HBR that is helpful in explaining how to make strategy something that can be Understood –> Remembered –> Acted Upon What are key drivers of value creation What are the critical few challenges to overcome to create … Continue reading

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NYTimes: Fleeing Gangs, Children Head to U.S. Border

NYTimes: Fleeing Gangs, Children Head to U.S. Border http://nyti.ms/1qX0d6p This is just so heart wrenching. Children growing up in an environment in which they are taught to basically kill or be killed. We worry about bullies at school, about getting … Continue reading

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Amazon Dash and The Race To Slash The Time Between “Want” and “Buy” | Re/code

http://recode.net/2014/04/05/amazons-magic-wand-and-the-unrelenting-race-to-make-shopping-more-convenient/ I use Amazon, am a Prime member, and find the price and convenience (a well as selection, reviews) really tough to beat. I use the subscription service for a handful of grocery items, staples and/or things that can be … Continue reading

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NYTimes: ‘Slomo’

NYTimes: ‘Slomo’ http://nyti.ms/1mctVil

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NYTimes: The Wolf Hunters of Wall Street

NYTimes: The Wolf Hunters of Wall Street http://nyti.ms/P2Ojrh This is really fascinating. High frequency trading may have benefits to the market and investors, I don’t know enough about it, but certainly the motivation to profit from basically frontrunning trades made … Continue reading

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