thoughts of food
Why a calorie isn’t always a calorie.
This older article on Tim Ferriss’s blog is written by Dr. Michael Eades. He showcases studies that make clear that not all calories are equal. | learn more
profiles of people
How Intuit reinvents itself.
(Corporations are people too, right?). I’ve thrown shade (as the kids say) at Intuit for a long time, but really – it’s a company I love to hate because they’re excellent. Their products for SMB truly are best in class. […]
under the microscope
Watch CRISPR edit DNA in real time!
The video is at molecular scale, so don’t expect HD quality. Sit back and think for a moment about what you’re watching – this is really cool. | learn more
on the blockchain
100 cryptocurrencies described in four words or less.
Exactly what it sounds like. This is both fun and useful. | learn more
tech, startups, internet
First Search is a portal to great advice in tech.
Released by the excellent content team at First Round Capital, this new portal attempts to cut through the crap on startup advice and offers a curated selection of tactical advice. | learn more
tech, startups, internet
The case for repealing net neutrality rulings.
Last week I raised the issue and shared Ajit Pai’s perspective. Here, Ben Thompson of Stratechery weighs in. He’s pro-neutrality, and also against Title II classification of ISPs. His reasoning makes a lot of sense. What do you think? | learn more
tech, startups, internet
What makes a truly great product?
LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner shares his thoughts on what characteristics make products great. If your business revolves around products (physical or digital), this is worth reading. | learn more
oh, chicago
Chicago bakery loses 800 workers in immigration raid.
They use a staffing agency to fill roles, and don’t verify the immigration status of their workers. The firm has been owned by a Swiss company since 2014. | learn more
oh, chicago
Another internet retailer sets up shop on Armitage.
“Online furnishings retailer Serena & Lily has leased on Armitage Avenue, which is Chicago’s go-to spot for retailers moving from cyberspace to retail space.” Yet again, I love this! The article explains some of the (maybe obvious) motivations for concentrating […]