If you are planning on moving soon, allow me to give you some unsolicited advice. First–are you sure you’re not happy where you are? You’ve mastered the parking schedule and the garbage collection. You have years of good faith (and Christmas bonuses) built up... »
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The Importance of Being Earnest (and Vocal)
One of my favorite professors in law school was Professor Cavanagh, who, among other subjects, taught Antitrust Law. He once told a story about price fixing, the illegal practice of businesses that are supposed to be competing, that instead agree to charge consumers the... »
Getting rid of your debt
Not too long ago, I was in over my head in debt. It’s no secret that I am a man of means, but no matter how much money you make, if you spend more than what is coming in, indebtedness is the only result.... »
Thinking Rationally, Acting Economically.
I am working on some marketing materials for the Daily Danet store and my graphics expert and I are looking to print. FedExKinkos Online wants about $450 to print 100 color pages on laser cardstock. To understand how ridiculously expensive that is: you can... »
Making the most out of your staycation
With the economy in the toilet and Obama and Biden jiggling the handle, most Americans are understandably reluctant to leave home for their summer vacation. Here are my tips for making the most out of your summer vacation if you decide to make it... »
The Commencement Address You Should Receive
I wrote this two years ago for a family graduation. Given Obama's coming controversial speech, I thought I'd dust it off once again. The graduation I attended was a partisan hack job by an Iranian Bush hater. It was awkward,... »
How To Get an Impromptu Table at an Exclusive Restaurant
I may be risking my blue collar bona fides here, but my favorite restaurant is Nobu in lower Manhattan. If you’ve never had the pleasure, Nobu is a fantastic restaurant that was really the first Asian-fusion restaurant. The menu is Japanese style dishes with... »
Top Tips for an Ordered Life
In an effort to avoid turning Daily Danet into a crybaby factory, we’ve decided to establish a periodic advice column. Here now are Daily Danet’s top tips for an ordered life: Get One Notebook and Use it. This is one time when you should... »