5 minutes with Joe

Recent Posts
Freely Available doesn’t mean Free
I’m used to my stuff being stolen, not that I like it—ideas, analyses, blog posts and news stories. Probably my... ►
Why I Gave Up Tumblr
It only seems like I’m kicking Tumblr when it’s down, quite literally. But I’ve been planning to write about giving... ►
Itsy Bitsy Etsy Shop
On December 1, my wife started selling handmade bead necklaces at Etsy. It’s something we discussed for a long time.... ►
What iTunes Really Means to The Beatles
This morning I tweeted: “I put Beatles albums in my daughter’s iTunes library years ago. Suddenly, now that Beatles are... ►
Economist Does iPad Right, Why Can’t New Yorker?
On Nov. 19, 2010, the Economist released mobile apps for iPad and iPhone. I received email notification the same day... ►

From the Archives
Where the Rubber Room Meets the Road
I have a suggestion for Joel Klein, chancellor of New York City schools: Publish a teaching offenders list. I must... ►
Let Your Stories Teach You How to Write Headlines
Marco Arment got me to thinking about headlines today. Let me start by apologizing to Marco for nearly copying his... ►
Foreclosure Fallout will Last 9 Years
Wall Street Journal‘s number of the week is startling. “107: How many months it would take to sell banks’ current... ►
Minimizing Kids’ Online Risks
As the parent of an 11 year-old that is active online, I’m concerned about the risks she might encounter there.... ►
Desktop PCs are What?
In three years time, desktops will be irrelevant. In Japan, most research is done today on smartphones, not PCs. —John... ►