SBNation: The Most Difficult Contract Decision in the History of Baseball
Here’s a little preview, it’s Josh Hamilton. Couple of cool tidbits in this post, like the use of ‘marlining’ as a verb.
But if you’re Hamilton and his agent, you’re hoping for another great year, which would lead to a team marlining cartoonish sacks of money Hamilton’s way.
[via @thile]
Harvard Business Review: Five Things You Should Stop Doing in 2012
[via @surachart]
I just ousted Ronda H. as the mayor of Box Car Willie Memorial Overpass on @foursquare! 4sq.com/hOXMKa
— jim (@bigjim) January 6, 2012
ESPN: Here’s why the SEC keeps winning by Ivan Maisel.
Really like this article over at Marketing Land, For Consumers, Android Is More “Clopen” Than Open. It breaks down the problems with Android phones, the carriers, the phone makers, and Android (Google). I liked the comparison of certain Android devices arbitrarily not running certain software, like the Nook not running the Kindle software or the Fire not running the standard Android Gmail app or Twitter client. Obviously there’s software people want on iPhones that Apple does not allow, but Apple does not claim to be open. Google sells Android to phone makers, not consumers. It’s open when they sell it and the phone makers or carriers close it quickly.
BillyBrew: 12 Beer Predictions for 2012
4. Homebrewing will be legalized in Mississippi. The dedicated team at Raise Your Pints has been fighting hard for brewer’s rights and I think this is the year that the state will wise up. Sadly, I don’t think Alabama will legalize it this year, at least not when idiots like this are in charge.
[via @thile]
Fraser Speirs: Misconceptions About iOS Multitasking
Hacker News: Poll: As a freelancer, how much do you bill per hour?
Pro tip: Call yourself a Consultant instead of a Freelancer and you get to double your bill rate.
A Freelancer is a 26 year old who will design you a logo in her spare time. A Consultant is a man in his late 30s with 15 years experience and a tie. Since nobody can tell the difference via email, you get to choose which one you’d like to be viewed as.
Thought this was funny.
Tyler Nichols Weblog: I am done with the Freemium Business Model
[via The Brooks Review]