The Great Debate – Cut The Cord or Keep The Cable
Here I sit, stuck in the ever-twisting vortex of modern technology, pondering the fate of my digital consumption. My faithful old friend, cable television, had been with me through thick …
Reducing CO2 Emissions: Yo China! Get Your Sh*t Together.
I don’t want to pick on China, but of the world’s Top 5 economies (per GDP), all but one is seeing decreasing CO2 emissions per capita. The US, UK, Germany …
The Bleak Wilderness of “Independent” Football: UMass at a Crossroads
In the constantly shifting landscape of collegiate athletics, conference affiliation often denotes a source of strength, camaraderie, and identity — not to mention financial security. The current state of the …
Baseball, My First Love: A Breakup Story After 50 Long Innings
Once upon a time, I was a kid who lived, breathed, and, yes, occasionally ate baseball. I played it every summer, every spare moment, and I bled Red Sox red. …
Microsoft’s latest conflict of interest?
This morning I read about Microsoft’s “fastest growing business line” being their cybersecurity solutions. It makes sense, after all, because Microsoft is so ingrained into the corporate world that OF …
Keep your iPhone (or ANY phone) secure and up-to-date
By now you probably know that every now and then your iPhone or Android phone asks you to update to the latest and greatest version of their operating system. You …
Selling the Sizzle (yes, it works)
Give this tweet above a watch for 25 seconds. Incredible. You don’t always have to have the best school, the best majors, the best campus, the best reputation, the best …