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Manny Ramirez retired this week amid reports of a second positive drug test.  Although some reports portray his stupidity for testing positive, I’m more interested in cleverness of his retirement. Examine this chart: Since 2004, the biggest two stories about Manny were a) being traded from one big market team to another (2008) and b) [...]

Some upcoming trends in Delhi: SUVs.  The roads are filled with a mix of compact cars, bicycles, auto rickshaws, dogs, goats, pedestrians, and camels.  A few companies are beginning to sell SUVs, and in a city this noisy and bumpy they will be well regarded.  Provided the prices drop (2x US prices right now), the [...]

Here are four steps for Borders to survive bankruptcy, by emphasizing high-touch over high-tech.

On January 17 I decided to change three habits: Eat more protein Call more people Sleep whenever Almost three weeks in, I’d call it a success and a failure.  I’ve changed my diet and this led to strength PRs so that has been great. For calling people: I haven’t kept this goal everyday, although I’ve [...]