Urban Living
The Social Media Revolution
Embedded with YouTube embed function permitting redistribution of content. Rights and Credit to this video are reserved to it’s creator and data sources (Erik Qualman @equalman). I was going to draft a post on this topic until I found the above video on the Social Media Revolution at YouTube.com. I think this video and the... »
Give Me Liberty or a Non-Smoking Room!
Let me first make it clear that I am a smoker and I am in favor of public smoking regulations. With that said, I’m also a Texan. Texas has recently attempted to push Senate Bill 544, a statewide ban on smoking, but was one vote shy of going to a full hearing. I’m sure that... »
One Small Step for Shoppers, One Giant Leap for the US Economy
I was reading an email from my father today and this really struck a cord with me. I am a very conscientious shopper. I compare prices for the best values in these hard economic times. Though this is something that I had not really thought about. One small step while shopping can actually make... »
Living the Urban Lifestyle
Affording an urban life can be pretty expensive or inexpensive depending on how you decide to live. Since I live in Austin, Texas I’ll be gearing this discussion around that city. The City of Austin has been ranked by numerous polls and reports as a best place to live and do business.1 It has... »
Urban Development: Do You Wi-Fi?
Over the last few years more and more cities are being hounded by companies to implement long-range Wi-Fi systems. Their sales pitch is simple. Improve emergency services with up-to-date real-time information in the field. And boost the economy by drawing more technology based jobs and attract more residents to the area. This is hardly... »