Dave Burdick

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Against the Global Grain: The Lesson of Quinoa's Incredible Popularity

You there. With the quinoa. You're vegan, right?

Dave Burdick

Jan 21, 2013

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Think Like a Quarterback, Not Like a General Manager

You can't always make the right decision—which means sometimes you've got to make the same decision twice: That didn't work. Walk away or double down?

Dave Burdick

Jan 17, 2013

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It Takes a Village: Wrestling Invasive Reptiles in the Everglades

What do you call three guys headed into the Everglades with guns, "poking sticks" and the intent to kill Burmese pythons?

Dave Burdick

Jan 17, 2013

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In the Red and Got the Blues: Debt Fuels Depression

It turns out that short-term debt can increase depressive symptoms. Makes sense, doesn't it?

Dave Burdick

Jan 16, 2013

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Philanthropub Just One of Many Beer-Related Do-Gooders

If you pay attention to your local craft beer scene, you'll no doubt discover it supports many charitable causes.

Dave Burdick

Jan 15, 2013

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Arctic Drilling Getting a Critical Second Look

Cold feet? Yeah, you'd have to guess so.

Dave Burdick

Jan 15, 2013

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'Kale-Eating Overlord' Musk Will Allow Meat on Mars—If It's Viable

Think for a moment about why you might actually have to be vegetarian on Mars—it's much more sustainable.

Dave Burdick

Jan 13, 2013

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Get Hired By Understanding the Hiring Manager

There are ultimately only three things this person asks during those crucial 15 seconds of analysis.

Dave Burdick

Jan 13, 2013

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Unpaid Internship: Unfair, Sometimes Illegal, and Not Going Away Anytime Soon

Unpaid internships are a great way to get ahead as well as exploitative and unfair. So... are they good or bad?

Dave Burdick

Jan 12, 2013

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Wish Your Bank Was More Like Mint? Check Out Simple

Simple provides banking services and robust digital data tracking for people who are into that sort of thing.

Dave Burdick

Jan 12, 2013

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Sharing Is Hard: Airbnb Is Awesome But Often Illegal in New York City

Why isn't it more obvious that many Airbnb listings are illegal?

Dave Burdick

Jan 10, 2013

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This Guy Is Walking the Entire Length of the Proposed Keystone XL Pipeline

Ken Ilgunas is walking a long way and learning a lot—and you should read his blog right now.

Dave Burdick

Jan 09, 2013

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Delivery Dilemma: What to Do When People Still Use Styrofoam

Keep finding delivery places that use styrofoam? Here's how to start making change.

Dave Burdick

Jan 09, 2013

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Here's What Energy Company 'Land Men' Tell Homeowners in Rural Eastern Ohio

The drama portrayed in "Promised Land" is playing out all over the United States right now.

Dave Burdick

Jan 08, 2013

Articles

Nice Work: Your Lightbulbs Have Changed an Economic Metric

Electricity use is no longer a great metric for economic activity.

Dave Burdick

Jan 06, 2013

Articles

This Theater Has Seats for Tweeters—So Should These Businesses

What if more businesses had "Tweet Seats"?

Dave Burdick

Jan 05, 2013

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'Climate Cliff' Foe Is Likely Massachusetts Senate Candidate

With John Kerry all but certain to be the next Secretary of State, a new Senate race in Massachusetts is gearing up.

Dave Burdick

Jan 04, 2013

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You there. With the quinoa. You're vegan, right?

You can't always make the right decision—which means sometimes you've got to make the same decision twice: That didn't work. Walk away or double down?

What do you call three guys headed into the Everglades with guns, "poking sticks" and the intent to kill Burmese pythons?

It turns out that short-term debt can increase depressive symptoms. Makes sense, doesn't it?

If you pay attention to your local craft beer scene, you'll no doubt discover it supports many charitable causes.

Cold feet? Yeah, you'd have to guess so.

Think for a moment about why you might actually have to be vegetarian on Mars—it's much more sustainable.

There are ultimately only three things this person asks during those crucial 15 seconds of analysis.

Unpaid internships are a great way to get ahead as well as exploitative and unfair. So... are they good or bad?

Simple provides banking services and robust digital data tracking for people who are into that sort of thing.

Why isn't it more obvious that many Airbnb listings are illegal?

Ken Ilgunas is walking a long way and learning a lot—and you should read his blog right now.

Keep finding delivery places that use styrofoam? Here's how to start making change.

The drama portrayed in "Promised Land" is playing out all over the United States right now.

Electricity use is no longer a great metric for economic activity.

What if more businesses had "Tweet Seats"?

With John Kerry all but certain to be the next Secretary of State, a new Senate race in Massachusetts is gearing up.