Writing
Long and short posts of my learnings.
When I have something to say, I send an email. Swift in unexpected places, AI tools that earn their keep, and the long arc of shipping software for twenty-five years.
2019
- Jan 29China E-Commerce Trends 2019Read →Explore the latest trends shaping China's e-commerce landscape in 2019. Discover insights into consumer behavior, technological advancements, and market
- Jan 29Share from Safari to Microblog on Mac OS XRead →@manton can you please allow me to share from Safari to Microblog using the share menu on Mac OS X?
- Jan 28Chinese Tourists Spend Less on Shopping, Survey FindsRead →A survey indicates consumers in the world's second-largest economy are more interested in sightseeing than shopping.
- Jan 27Shenzhen’s Tech Leapfrogs Hong Kong in Asia’s Top 5Read →China’s tech hub Shenzhen misses growth target but leapfrogs Hong Kong into Asia’s top 5, mayor says – South China Morning Post
- Jan 21Einstein’s Insight: Solving Problems with New ThinkingRead →“We can not solve our problems with the same level of thinking that created them.” —Albert Einstein
- Jan 20Shenzhen’s New Bankruptcy Court Tracks Hong Kong Asset TransfersRead →Shenzhen’s new bankruptcy court could track assets transferred to Hong Kong – South China Morning Post
- Jan 20China’s Tallest BuildingRead →Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Center by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill will be China’s tallest building
- Jan 20China’s electric bus dominanceRead →Powered by the state, China takes charge of electric buses, with Shenzhen taking the lead – South China Morning Post
- Jan 20LEGO Chinese Festival Dragon DanceRead →LEGO Chinese Festival Dragon Dance – BrickMagic.Asia. Too bad it is sold out on this site.
- Jan 19DFS Ecommerce WeChat Mini-Program Made the Jing DailyRead →Our DFS ecommerce WeChat mini-program made the Jing Daily.
- Jan 19Radiolab’s 'The Punchline': A Hockey-Free Show That Captivated MeRead →Radiolab did a great job with this show. Made me care even though I don’t watch hockey: The Punchline
- Jan 137 of the best new gadgets from Shenzhen and Hong Kong at CESRead →7 of the best new gadgets from Shenzhen and Hong Kong at CES – South China Morning Post
- Jan 13Beastie Boys Fight for your Right (revisited)Read →Catching up on my Beastie Boys history and watching Fight for your Right (revisited). Hilarious guest cast.
- Jan 13China’s Shenzhen switches to electric taxisRead →Giving up gas: China’s Shenzhen switches to electric taxis – The Washington Post
- Jan 13Kohn Pedersen Fox completes Shenzhen HQRead →Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) has announced the completion of the China Resources Headquarters, the third-tallest building in Shenzhen.
- Jan 12Don’t Fear the RegexRead →Regular expressions, debunking common myths and practical examples to help you master this powerful tool.
- Jan 1Mac indie apps have thrived for over 25 yearsRead →The old guard of Mac indy apps has thrived for more than 25 years
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2018
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- Dec 30Theme Parks in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Zhuhai for Thrill SeekersRead →Four theme parks in Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Shenzhen for holiday thrill seekers – South China Morning Post
- Dec 30Shenzhen’s Tech Surge: Overcoming Silicon ValleyRead →Inside Shenzhen’s race to outdo Silicon Valley – MIT Technology Review
- Dec 30Unsung hero of China’s opening up 40 years ago remembered at Shenzhen museumRead →Unsung hero of China’s opening up 40 years ago remembered at Shenzhen museum – South China Morning Post
- Dec 27Sufjan Stevens' Impossible Soul: A 20-Minute Musical JourneyRead →My favorite 20 minute song is Impossible Soul by Sufjan Stevens.
- Dec 26How to Use the Future Faster Than You ThinkRead →Learn how to leverage cutting-edge technologies and strategies to accelerate your personal and professional growth.
- Dec 9Shenzhen vs Hong Kong: Art and CultureRead →Explore the vibrant art scenes of Shenzhen and Hong Kong, highlighting their unique cultural landscapes, artistic traditions, and contemporary influences.
- Dec 9Ticketless tech could boost sales on the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail LinkRead →Ticketless technology could get sluggish sales on the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link back on track, says MTR Corp operations director – South...
- Dec 5Hands-on with iPhone XS Max with physical dual SIMsRead →Hands-on experience with the iPhone XS Max, dual SIM capabilities unique for region.
- Dec 4Day Out in ShenzhenRead →A day out in Shenzhen, with food, shopping and karaoke: just like Hong Kong, but quieter and cheaper | South China Morning Post
- Dec 4(Untitled)Read →Inside China’s test zone: the eyewitnesses to Shenzhen’s rise | South China Morning Post
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- Dec 2(Untitled)Read →Shenzhen’s rising costs boost office demand in Hong Kong as local firms return home | South China Morning Post
- Nov 30(Untitled)Read →Referring way back to UX article written by Jakob Nielsen Progressive Disclosure
- Nov 27(Untitled)Read →Shenzhen: How China’s Silicon Valley went from counterfeiting to innovating – CNN
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- Nov 24(Untitled)Read →After all these years the Nielesn Norman Group is still publishing quality content UX Debt: How to Identify, Prioritize, and Resolve. Can you find any UX Deb...
- Nov 24(Untitled)Read →A way to look at agile feature development to ensure you are delivering value: Definition Of Success
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- Nov 2(Untitled)Read →The city of Shenzhen is the second in the list of Lonely Planet’s top cities to visit in 2019.
- Nov 2(Untitled)Read →The After On podcast has another excellent in-depth episode on The Science & Practice of Happiness with Laurie Santos.
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- Oct 21Istkilal Street TramRead →Istkilal street tram #turkey #istanbul #tram #transportation #public #publictransport
- Oct 21Giant Horse SculptureRead →Me and a really giant horse sculpture #horse #grandrapids #giant #sculpture #iggr #michigan #garden #outdoors @meijergardens @meijerstores
- Oct 20Speedy graffitiRead →Speedy graffiti #turkey #istanbul #graffiti #timelapse #wall #painting #spraypainting #video #artist #outdoorart @ceet_fouad @leolunatic
- Oct 19Pumpkin Time AgainRead →Pumpkin time again. #halloween #grandrapids #pumpkin #october #michigan @meijerstores @meijergardens
- Oct 18Istanbul Basilica CisternRead →Istanbul Basilica Cistern #underground #water #travel #istanbul #turkey #constantinople #tourist
- Oct 17Pigeons over Galata tower in IstanbulRead →Pigeons over Galata tower in Istanbul #istanbul #turkey #pigeons #bluesky #tower #galatatower