Chris Christie: Number 1 Draft Pick
(Photo: NJ Governor’s Office/Tim Larsen) New Jersey governor Chris Christie may rub some people the wrong way, and may also have no intention of saving the GOP from its current dismal state. Let’s be real, at this point there aren’t too many options that could make things worse for the Grand Old Party. But in the world of Fantasy Politics, the newest series to Freelance … Continue reading Chris Christie: Number 1 Draft Pick
Beyond Mobile: A Recap
Josh Clark may be the smartest person I know. That’s why I’m proud to have worked for him. The real benefit is seeing the future of tech that I would have otherwise been oblivious to. This was my second time hearing Josh speak, but he’s great at it, and the audiences love him. Between the free pizza and lights of the Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges … Continue reading Beyond Mobile: A Recap
Don’t Waste Your 20s
“You’re 20s are when you put in all your work.” I’ve been given this advice a few times since graduating, especially as I hunt for jobs and ways to manage my student loans. The problem with working away your 20s though, they go fast and before you realize it you’re 40 and still haven’t done anything. The theory is, if you work hard in your … Continue reading Don’t Waste Your 20s
The Engagement Center: Because You Can Totally Force Learning
There’s a reason “The Engagement Center” will be the “first-of-its-kind”, because it’s the dumbest thing I’ve heard. I’m not a fan of No Child Left Behind, and agree that everything should be done to make schools accessible to kids everywhere, but part of the problem with public education is the idea that you can force someone to learn. This new truancy center, which Mayor Bloomberg … Continue reading The Engagement Center: Because You Can Totally Force Learning
The US Open: A Lasting Memory
It wasn’t on my bucket list, but the US Open is one thing that I’m glad I can say I’ve done. Paige Hogan Sure, I knew that games make sets, makes a match, but that was about it. I’ve seen Nadal, Federer, and Murray, aside from remembering the likes of Agassi and Sampras. Beyond that, the closest thing to being a tennis fan was my … Continue reading The US Open: A Lasting Memory
Student Loans: What They Don’t Understand
“I guess the best advice is to use your head when you are making loans and not to go over your head, to think about the job you’re trying to get and whether or not it is going to provide the income that will sustain your family and enable you to repay your loan.” (USA Today) I thought it would be best to jump right … Continue reading Student Loans: What They Don’t Understand
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