by David | Jun 27, 2010 | urbanism
Just about two years ago, I wrote about Cambridge’s Cronin Park, a triangle of green near Central Square. These days, location-based stuff is all the rage, and I was pleased to note that Cronin Park is a place on Foursquare. I quickly became the mayor. But when...
by David | Jun 23, 2010 | economics, media, technology
Everybody loves advertising, so I figured I’d share some tips about advertising on Facebook that have accumulated on my plate after a few different jobs and consulting projects using them. o. You can get started with Facebook ads on the cheap. Anybody can run...
by David | Jun 15, 2010 | economics, media, science!, technology, transportation
Well, here’s one thing that doesn’t seem to be in evidence in Sicily: a burbling startup scene. I dropped in at Web Innovators 26 (it seems only yesterday I was at Webinno18) at the Royal Sonesta to check out the demos and pitches. As usual, there were...
by David | Jun 15, 2010 | Uncategorized
Almost exactly two years ago, I lamented the closing of Magnolias Southern Cuisine, and about a year after that, another southern joint, Tupelo, opened on the very spot, apparently barely even bothering to redecorate. It’s rather shameful that I didn’t...
by David | Jun 14, 2010 | culture, eating, travel
I’ve spent some time analyzing the comparison of the Mass Bay area with the SF Bay Area, and occasionally even commented on the Red Sox – Yankees rivalry, but a recent trip to Europe has brought to the fore another instructive comparison. You may not...