This article is a list of askoshbetter.com‘s most read articles of 2019 — it’s been fascinating to see what articles have drawn people in – and what articles Google has blessed in its search algorithm. I’m not here to chase the data. I’m here to share information I think will be helpful in some small… Continue reading 2019 Most Read
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There are so many benefits to more people cycling
This article was inspired by a r/BikeCommuting conversation I had a while back. It’s a short list-style article outlining some of the top benefits for cyclists and society at large from having more people choose bikes when they need to move. Biking is good for local businesses. When people ride their bikes, they’re more likely… Continue reading There are so many benefits to more people cycling
Why I’m Voting for Andrew Yang, a Letter to the New York Times
The New York Times editorial board recently requested letters from its readers on which candidates they support for the 2020 presidential race. Here’s my submission: I’m a new father and marketer in Portland, OR. I’m voting for Andrew Yang. A study by ECONorthwest uncovered Oregon has 156,000 households one paycheck or emergency away from homelessness,… Continue reading Why I’m Voting for Andrew Yang, a Letter to the New York Times
A Skosh Better’s Most Read Articles of 2018
Hi All, if you’re reading this, thank you for visiting askoshbetter.com. 🤗 This article is a countdown of the most read articles of the last year according to Google Analytics*. In late 2017 I launched “oakfive” on blogspot (this website is now called a skosh better. In March 2018 I made the switch to WordPress.com… Continue reading A Skosh Better’s Most Read Articles of 2018
iPhone Now Available on Google Fi Cellular Network
Google’s Project Fi, has just rebranded to simply Google Fi. Along with the rebrand they have announced a much larger phone lineup, including the $200 Moto G6 and iPhones. Fi is also now allowing people to transfer existing phones to their network. You can see if your phone is eligible for transfer on the Google Fi site.… Continue reading iPhone Now Available on Google Fi Cellular Network
The Promise of Self Driving Cars
Self driving cars are coming, and along with them some huge wins for humanity. This article outlines how driverless technology is poised to give us more time, safety, autonomy, and efficiency. Time I once heard someone say, “time is a person’s most precious resource.” Self driving cars are poised to give us a whole lot… Continue reading The Promise of Self Driving Cars
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Switching from an iPhone to a Google Pixel Phone
tl;dr Though I miss my iPhone, the perks of being with Google and the cost savings of being on Google Fi (Google’s cellular network), make it worth it. (Edit 12-3-18 Google Fi (Formerly Project Fi) is stating that iPhones are in beta-testing for the Google Cellular network. More on this here: https://fi.google.com/compatibility) Let me start… Continue reading Switching from an iPhone to a Google Pixel Phone
Justice for Pat Pat
From yesterday #BlackLivesMatter #PatrickKimmons #pdx#DontShootPDX #JusticeForPatPat pic.twitter.com/yHW2lUhRNP — SGeez (@sgeez) October 2, 2018 #GONETOSOON #ENOUGHISENOUGH #BLACKLIVESMATTER #SAYHISNAME #JUSTICEFORPATPAT 💙💙💙Everyone Please Share! Portland Police shot and KILLED another black man! A son, a father, a brother, a family member and a friend was lost and MURDERED BY PORTLAND POLICE! https://t.co/Pv8sx3YLpi — Shalece (@BossNailBabe) October 2, 2018… Continue reading Justice for Pat Pat
The Downsides of Sweaters
Do you like my sweater?#SweaterWeather #thriftstore https://t.co/KBswEAhCeS pic.twitter.com/w1HpAUiaT6 — Nathan Corliss ✌️🧢 (@oakfive) September 18, 2018 The Downsides of (wool) Sweaters They stretch They pile They’re difficult to wash They have questionable environmental consequences (e.g. desertification in China) Moths sometimes eat them The Upsides of (wool) Sweaters Profound warmth They continue to insulate when wet… Continue reading The Downsides of Sweaters