wow. i’ve been paying cab fares with credit lately. i try to avoid cabs if i can, because i prefer the subway, but i totally get the advantage of plastic
In New York, Taxi Revenue and Tips From Credit Cards Rise -
(via fred-wilson)Many cabs offer 15, 20 and 25% options in the form of a button. I’ve seen some that only offer 20, 25 and 30% options. You can also enter a tip amount by hand. This reminds me of something you shared recently about users being given a choice between now for a fee or getting something for free a bit later. I think most people want to get out of the cab fast and will hit a button with preset choices rather than enter something in by hand. Offer generous options in the form of a button and you’ll like get generous options chosen.
Side topic: Tumblr needs bettreblogging support in the dashboard for quotations. It looks fine on the main page, but I’m not convinced tumblr users view each others blogs through the main page.
This is a fascinating documentary about a single regulator who was speaking out against the activity in Washington that lead towards how our current crisis came about. Greenspan’s relationship with Ayn Rand is covered. Clinton’s rationale for trusting Robert Rubin and Larry Summers (who still sucks) is covered.
Make the time to watch it. It’s an hour though.
The Walrus
Better than Twilight AND Paramore combined.
this makes me feel kinda uncomfortable…
I want this woman to battle Andy Milonakis.
Ladies and Gentleman, may I present to you… “Sitting on the Toilet”
Can anyone figure out what she’s doing?
hilarious to watch @dropio team to opting into an office ‘punch clock’ system with @foursquare - when will schools take attendance that way?
Yo, I’m feeling tired… can you punch me in? My card’s on the desk.
The Modern Movie Poster
Thomas Pridgen from Mars Volta at Modern Drummer Fest 2008
Victim in fatal car accident tragically not Glenn Beck