“ schadenfreude: enjoyment obtained from the troubles of others
Let's Be Pirates
This is Doug's personal blog. The name came from a Steve Jobs quote. You'll find occasional observations, writings, links from around the web, conversational tidbits, and maybe even a brief rant every now and then.
Email: d -at- letsbepirates.com
Email: d -at- letsbepirates.com
Apr 21
Mar 29
“ And, Mr. Casesa said, Mr. Wagoner’s finance background might have been a poor fit: “The most successful auto companies are run by people who came out of the revenue-generating functions — manufacturing, design, marketing — making cars and selling cars.” Mr. Wagoner, the analyst said, “skipped the whole apprenticeship that most auto C.E.O.’s experience.
— From an article about CEO Richard Wagoner leaving GM.
Mar 08
» Share My Ride
Great profile of the super cool car sharing company Zipcar.
Mar 07
» Something Wild
An interesting op-ed from The New York Times.
Feb 23
» Rename Law? No Wisecrack Is Left Behind
An interesting (and funny) story about possibly renaming No Child Left Behind.
Feb 14
» Sensors Help Keep the Elderly Safe, and at Home
This New York Times article is really interesting.
Dec 28
» Everything I Know About Business I Learned From Poker
I’m not really a poker player, but this post from Tony Hsieh of Zappos is really spot on.
Dec 26
