In which a despondent Metroland staff writer considers seriously what everyone’s been joking about (Metroland – November 11, 2004) I’ve never been the patient type. In fact, some have gone so far as to describe me as “impulsive” or “reckless,” and that’s just what my friends call me to my face. The thing is, I’ve [...]

Lifehacking turns a geeky eye on the stuff of everyday existence (Metroland – January 26, 2006) There was a time, not too long ago, when I considered myself a pretty organized guy. Sure, everyone who’s ever seen my workspace is probably mopping up whatever drink shot out their noses a half-second ago, but there really [...]

Developing an “Internet presence” in the ever-evolving digital universe (Metroland – January 26, 2006) Warren Ellis has been on my mind lately. Sure, I just finished reading Transmetropolitan, his unexpectedly successful comic-book series about an outlaw journalist in future America, but that’s not the only thing that has me thinking about the English author, who [...]

When a newspaper agressively handicaps a race, does it end up handicapping its own coverage opportunities as well? (Metroland – November 3, 2005) Over the last month, local media have been buzzing about Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings’ style of communication—or, more accurately, his lack thereof—with the press. Where it was difficult before the Sept. 13 [...]