Opprobrium: Element #119
Some say there is no such thing, yet opprobrium, in the form of bad publicity, is quite common. It may even be good for business.
No Savings in Daylight
It is doubtful that Daylight Savings Time, especially in its extended schedule, saves energy. The EU may eliminate it; the US should consider doing the same.
Arrivederci Roma
Thinking about applying for EU citizenship? Beware of unreliable family stories, lost genealogical records and renounced allegiances to long dead kings.
Find My iPhone
The next time you’re traveling overseas, consider these hard earned lessons. Find My iPhone is a great app, just make sure you are able to use it.
Anchors Aweigh
Anchoring behavior is the reliance on old data in the face of new, contradictory information. It is a cognitive bias frequently observed in startups.
Corporations Are People Too
Corporations are people too, especially in their obituaries. People don’t “die” and companies don’t “fail.” We have more acceptable terms to describe their . . . . passing.
