February 2012
5 posts
Big Data’s Impact in the World - NYTimes.com →
A report by the forum, “Big Data, Big Impact,” declared data a new class of economic asset, like currency or gold.
UNBOXED - The Yin and the Yang of Corporate... →
The Google model relies on rapid experimentation and data. The company constantly refines its search, advertising marketplace, e-mail and other services, depending on how people use its online offerings. It takes a bottom-up approach: customers are participants, essentially becoming partners in product design.
The Apple model is more edited, intuitive and top-down. When asked what market...
January 2012
6 posts
“On balance, Obama has been credible and able in foreign policy, but neither the...”
– Grading Obama’s Foreign Policy | Foreign Policy
China: number one for Rolls-Royce →
Bentley last week reported that its sales in China had doubled in 2011, while in November, Aston Martin said it expected a quarter of its sales to come from the Asia Pacific region within two years. Italian sports-car maker Lamborghini, meanwhile, told newspaper China Daily that it planned to grow its Chinese dealerships from 11 to 20 by the end of 2012.
“We conclude that great teachers create great value, and that test-score based...”
– http://obs.rc.fas.harvard.edu/chetty/value_added.html
“a rich man running for president can’t just say “Trust me”—especially if the...”
– William Galston: Why Romney’s Bain Problem Could Kill His Candidacy | The New Republic
“If you look at job creation over the last 20-25 years in America, you’ll notice...”
– Zakaria: Romney’s real problem – Global Public Square - CNN.com Blogs
Latest Findings from Randomized Evaluations of... →
Everything you ever wanted to know about RCTs and Microfinance but were too afraid to ask
September 2011
2 posts
“Right this minute, Silicon Valley is America’s opposite: House prices are...”
– Bubble Boys
August 2011
7 posts
Cassius - The Sound Of Violence (Aeroplane Remix)
Beastie Boys & Santigold - Don’t Play No Game...
WatchToro y Moi - How I Know
“We made the classic mistake that all investors make. We focused too much on what...”
– A VC: Airbnb
July 2011
13 posts
“This was the guy who didn’t think there should be a marketing budget, and...”
– Google: The Beginning - WSJ.com
Gui Boratto & Martin Eyerer - The Island
WatchThe Future of Microfinance
Rupert Murdoch’s Tabloid Culture : The New Yorker →
Aeroplane - 500th Essential Mix (Live from Circus Liverpool) by Aeroplane (Official)
WatchBehind the Scenes with Ben Anderson — The Battle for Marjah
In February 2010, U.S. Marines launched Afghanistan: Operation Moshtarak, the biggest operation since the start of the Afghanistan war, whose main target was the Taliban stronghold of Marjah, a town in Helmand province. Journalist Ben Anderson, who spent two months with the American forces, offers an extraordinarily intimate look...
Building a $300 House for the Poor (HBR Video) →
Watch Vijay Govindarajan, the Earl C. Daum 1924 Professor of International Business at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, explain why he, along with co-author Christian Sarkar, wants to create scalable, affordable housing to replace slums. Govindarajan talks about what inspired him to propose a $300 House, why the time is right, and why businesses should want to be part of the solution.
June 2011
10 posts
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-6-19) →
Childish Gambino (21)
Adele (2)
Jamie xx (1)
Gil Scott-Heron and Jamie xx (1)
Kavinsky (1)
Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
“The issue of illegal immigration over our Southern border must be separated from...”
– Hell Yes, Mayor Bloomberg. I’m With You.
Charlotte Gainsbourg – Trick Pony (Boys Noize...
“When there is no basis for what we agree on, it becomes imperative that we...”
– Mubilitas | Opinion | Commencement 2011 | The Harvard Crimson
“make no mistake: we will not remain a global superpower if we continue to close...”
– Mayor Bloomberg Calls for Immediate Immigration Reform
The MBA and the Fisherman →
hbotp:
A boat docked in a tiny Mexican village. An American tourist complimented the Mexican fisherman on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took him to catch them.
“Not very long,” answered the Mexican.
“But then, why didn’t you stay out longer and catch more?” asked the American. The Mexican explained
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-5-29) →
The Japanese Popstars (2)
Metronomy (2)
Energy 52 (1)
Lykke Li (1)
Avicii (1)
Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
May 2011
4 posts
“This relentless improvement is largely down to technological change, driven by...”
– FT.com / Comment / Op-Ed Columnists - In defence of gloomy columnists
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-5-15) →
ADELE vs THE ROLLING STONES (2)
Yelle (2)
Moby (2)
Monarchy (2)
Röyksopp (1)
Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-5-8) →
Wiz Khalifa (14)
Metronomy (4)
Yelle (3)
Edwin Van Cleef (3)
Moby (3)
Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
April 2011
12 posts
Edwin van Cleef - April Mix 2011
Edwin van Cleef - April Mix 2011 by Edwin van Cleef
Searching for Better Practices in Social Investing... →
While the idea of a government payback might encourage philanthropy among otherwise gun-shy private investors, Morino warned that a social impact bond program will work only if the government and the investors truly understand what constitutes success for any given community organization—lest the organizations be forced to meet mandated goals that don’t really make sense for their...
Tajikistan - Islamist Fighters Killed -... →
Abdullo Rakhimov, better known as Mullah Abdullo, and 10 of his supporters, had been killed in eastern Tajikistan by Tajik secret services.