VegNews Best of… Survey
VegNews is running its annual survey of the best of vegetarian products and services. I voted for Native Foods (LA, Palm Springs, Palm Desert) as the best vegetarian restaurant. I was torn because I also cannot get enough of A…
Taxes, Attention Consumption and Competition
I’ve already kvetched about unwanted attention consumption on airlines, but Declan hits a very raw nerve that gets me ranting about attention consumption again…this time, with respect to taxes. The short story is that Intuit, makers of TurboTax, doesn’t want…
I Am an Elite Frequent Flyer
Since the late 1980s, I’ve flown a few hundred of thousands of miles. However, I almost always pick an airline based on price/schedule instead of brand loyalty. As a result, I currently have a free ticket on a half-dozen different…
Airlines, Attention Consumption and Noise-Canceling Headphones
On almost every flight, I’m reminded of how airlines do not try to avoid unnecessary consumption of passengers’ attention. Some of this is the fault of the FAA, which requires various announcements and disclosures. Other consumptions presumably are attributable to…
The Ubiquitious Internet, Part 2
Car camping is down 28% since 1998. Backpacking down 33% in the same period. How to stimulate interest in these activities? Some campground operators think they have found a solution: offer wireless Internet connections at the campground. I’m a big…
Conglomerate on the Disney Opinion
My colleague Christine and her compadres at the Conglomerate have been gang tackling the recent Disney opinion. And the New York Times has noticed. Congratulations to Christine and the Conglomerate crew!
Update on Bar/Bri Antitrust Litigation
An American Lawyer story recaps the lawsuit and some of the developments. Lawschool.com reports that a motion to change venue was denied. UPDATE: The Daily Journal ran an article as well.
JD Power Survey on Hotel Satisfaction
JD Powers released its survey of hotel satisfaction. A couple of paragraphs caught my eye: “While many brands push the envelope to introduce new amenities and innovations such as satellite radio or Internet check-in, the study finds that brands that…
Shopping.com Stockholders Approve eBay Merger
A few details here. The deal already cleared the FTC. Deal announcement.
The Law Firm TV Show–Some Observations From the First Show
I watched the new “reality” TV show from David E. Kelly last night, The “Law Firm.” It was a mildly diverting hour but it lacked the drama and production values of a Burnett show. I’m still not sure if I’m…