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Top Books of 2011

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Whitney 1 Comment

It’s getting to that last month of the year, when we all get reflective and start to think about what was the best part of the old year, and what we’re looking forward to in the new one.  As I’m … Continue reading →

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On the Eve of Another iPad

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Whitney Leave a comment

In a few short days, the next version of Apple’s iPad will hit the shelves. We own two of the original versions, and one son has asked for the new one as his sole birthday present, so i know at … Continue reading →

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Bookstores and Public Life

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Whitney 11 Comments

This morning, I was getting caught up in news, and this article about the closing of a Barnes and Noble in Manhattan grabbed my attention.  It’s clear that Barnes and Noble has been acting more like a community center for … Continue reading →

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Disaggregating Content

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Whitney Leave a comment

For a long time, we could only buy music as a package deal.  Sure, there were some singles available, but by and large, if you liked one or two songs, you would have to buy the whole CD or album.  … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Switch by Chip & Dan Heath

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Whitney 3 Comments

I’m just finishing “Switch: How to change things when change is hard” by Chip and Dan Heath.  As I’m sure everyone who knows me knows, Chip & Dan Heath wrote one of my all time favorite “business” books, “Made to … Continue reading →

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