ColinWhittaker.com
just a place to jot some things down
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On Awards
Each quarter, my employer gives our awards to people in our organization. Over the years, these have gone by many names – performance, grit, tenacity, reliable, team player,…
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On Personal Science
I was at the Las Vegas International Airport California Pizza Kitchen late last Saturday night, preparing to fly back from a friend of mine’s wedding on a redeye…
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On Fools and Fanatics
I have an acquaintance who I follow on instagram, I will not name him. Daily, he posts political memes. They are the sort of ‘gotcha’ political memes that…
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On The Big Lie
I was reading some of Oscar Wilde’s short stories and writings at the Brookline Tatte this morning. The coffee shop was absolutely packed so I resorted to sharing…
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On Great Man History
In recent days, I’ve fallen down the rabbit hole of watching Steve Jobs videos on youtube. There are 30+ years of product releases, demos, press conferences, interviews, ect…
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On Curmudgeonliness
I’m reading an article in the Wall Street Journal about a mountaineering group who scaled Everest in 5 days. In the words of the WSJ, this “rocked the…
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Colin’s Guide to Gambling on Sports
“There is No Such Thing as a Free Lunch” -Milton Friedman
Sorry, Milton, but I beg to Differ.
