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Seth Godin Internship

March 28, 2008 | Filed under: Uncategorized

I just submitted an application for a month long internship with Seth Godin.http://www.squidoo.com/summerintern08  Seth is one of the preeminent marketing experts in the world …

How To Avoid Future Recessions: Reforming High Schools

March 1, 2008 | Filed under: Economics

Last night I had an hour long chat with my mother about the economy and the looming recession.
I admitted have no sympathy for the vast majority of families “suffering” through the growing recession. Here is why:
To every debt ridden family with two kids and a brand new SUV, I say “You are idiots”.
To every quad-credit-card wielding shopaholic carrying a …

The Coolest Thing to Ever Happen In Suburban Connecticut

February 27, 2008 | Filed under: Geek

I attended high school in stereotypical suburbia in a town called Avon.

You may know Avon from the Super Sweet Sixteen Party of Bjorn, the unambiguously gay African American.

But today I write not on the clichéd subject of wealthy African-American opulence and confused sexuality, but a matter far more pressing.

I write about a battle of good versus evil that …

How Not Going To College Will Earn You $20,000,000

February 25, 2008 | Filed under: College, Economics

College lets you socialize. It helps you acclimate to societal norms and builds your alcohol tolerance. College will get you laid and make you friends. It might even get you a decent job.

However, for the overwhelming majority of students, college will not provide financial freedom….

Eoperio: My Knight News Challenge Grant

February 22, 2008 | Filed under: College, Volunteering

The below is my Knight News Challenge Grant submission. I requested $60,000 and have made it through first three rounds of judging. I should receive an update about my status in March.

I am not overly optimistic about my chances of receiving money. I did not provide enough supporting …

Why Facebook Ads Suck

February 21, 2008 | Filed under: Facebook

A few weeks ago my boss asked me to begin a Facebook PPC campaign.

For those who haven’t created a campaign here are the steps required:

Choose whether the ad will send users to
Select demographic. Select by Country, Age, Gender, Relationship Status, Interests, Workplace, University
Create ad
Select daily budget and enter payment information
Receive Clicks

Very straightforward, right?

Yes, but at the same time…

My Problems with …

Fun With Facebook Statistics!

February 21, 2008 | Filed under: Facebook

See the below awesome/disturbing insights into the United States of Facebook.

There are currently 24,006,400 people currently on Facebook in the United States. This is 8 times the entire population of Ireland or 1/43rd the population of China.

This was my first search. 260 girls between the ages of 13 and 16 like to play beer pong.

Frankly, …

Sex, Money and the Pursuit of Happiness

February 21, 2008 | Filed under: Biology, Economics

In Adam Smith’s groundbreaking review of economics, “An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations”, he presents the idea that individuals pursuing their own interests would end up making each other richer. His predictions have been validated by time in a way that he never could have imagined. What …