Why are there no ads when watching sports online?
I find it strange that ESPN and TNT don't show ads when streaming live sports. Instead they display a static image that says, "We'll be »
Ordering large pizzas
If you it's not inconvenient to take leftovers home, you should order the largest pizza because restaurants typically price their pizzas linearly relative to diameter. A »
Displaying wait times
I wish more restaurants would show how long you should expect to wait for your food to be ready. In addition to improving the customer experience, »
Questions during course recaps
A well crafted final is an opportunity to prove that you've mastered the course material. But, even in the most collaborative learning environments, finals force a »
Conflict brings people together
Usually we try to avoid conflict, but there's nothing better than a common antagonist to bring a team together. Minor differences between teammates immediately resolve themselves »
Venues for events
I love going to events that are standing room only. It's as if everyone's energy is echoing off the walls. Unfortunately, the opposite is also true. »
Effective interview questions
It's unfortunately common for less-technical people to ask questions that amount to technical trivia as a way of assessing candidates' abilities. As a result, these interviews »
Certifications as a business model
Who decides that an organization is qualified to issue certifications Organizations, like the CFA and the ABET, have made themselves extremely difficult to replace. While these »
Playing poker socially
Poker is a great way to get to know people. Win or lose, it's entertaining and a great way to learn how the other players react »
Asking people what they do for fun
When I ask people what they do for fun, most people either instantly reply or awkwardly try to think of something. There's no right answer; I'm »