My Son Turned One Today (and where the heck did the last year go?)

While his big party was last Saturday, Julian’s actual birthday is today, November 21. I remember his birth like it was yesterday. Laura was six centimeters dilated and didn’t even know it. Doc said baby was ready to come out. I left work and headed up to Mount Sinai hospital.… Read the rest

I Joined A Startup To Help Bring Some Simplicity To Our Complex World

I’ve been a little quiet lately, so I’m happy and relieved to finally share some exciting news. I recently left Nielsen BuzzMetrics (now known as Nielsen Online) – a company I remain passionate about and loyal to – to join an exciting startup in the search advertising space.… Read the rest

Fiber Optic Internet: Yes Or No?

Verizon’s fiber-optic data services (and aggressive marketing) arrived in my neighborhood of Pelham, NY, and they are compelling. Not surprisingly, I have absolutely no loyalty to my current cable company and its overpriced bundle of services, so I’m considering switching.… Read the rest