Speaking of Kmart, anonymous donors paid off tons of layaway purchases recently so that families in need could have holiday gifts without the financial strain. This warms my heart, and I hope it inspires more acts of kindness.Speaking of Kmart...
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Free online classes from Stanford? Sign me up!
Stanford University is offering some nifty classes online for free (no credit though) next semester. This game theory one looks neat, even though I’ve forgotten calculus (sad!), but I’m exploring others too. Classes can be taken online in spare time each week. I’d love to take a class with someone so that we can discuss… Continue reading Free online classes from Stanford? Sign me up!
The only type of gift to walk around the East Village with and bring to a party. Thanks, Kmart!
The choice should include not just your personal reasons and goals for giving to a particular cause. Your giving should be grounded in some understanding of where the greatest needs are, and which organizations are doing the best job. Most charitable gifts go to organizations that are already wealthy. Much less goes to organizations struggling… Continue reading
Louis CK’s business savvy pays off
In just 4 days, Louis CK's new exclusive has been downloaded +110,000 times and has made (net) what many people wish they could make in a year. On top of that, it's really, really funny. In part of a statement that he released today, the (brilliant) comedian describes his marketing attempt: The experiment was: if… Continue reading Louis CK’s business savvy pays off
Tostitos + Big Brothers Big Sisters
Why do nonprofits doing great work have to be an unfortunate conduit for advertising junk food to kids? I’m sure it will be a great event, but it’s going to make Tostitos brand products look too cool for school. It’s a tough ballgame to even think about forgoing monies from companies that showcase a different… Continue reading Tostitos + Big Brothers Big Sisters
Pick a card, any card
Shuffling mathematics from the Wall Street Journal. Really interesting and nerdy.Pick a card, any card
Please note what 30 Rock’s main actors are best known for. And no, I didn’t actually see it filming, because I was hard at work, though I did see everyone’s trailers, which is something.
Email Tips
I’m digging this short guide for email etiquette from Tim Sanders. Of course, the etiquette queen Emily Post also has a great set of tips on the topic. What else would you add? Email Tips
“Before I Die" - a public collaboration in downtown brooklyn [12/15/2011 editor’s note: This is now gone and there is a Shake Shake in its stead.]
Jen Bokoff 
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