Kevin Courtney

tech executive; mindfulness student

Flips

Under-Management Is the Flip Side of Micromanagement — and It’s a Problem Too
Harvard Business Review - Victor Lipman
Micromanagement gets most of the attention, but under-management may be just as big a problem. This is the term I’ve given to a constellation of behaviors that I’ve seen occurring together often during
Diets
5 Popular Diets that Allow Wine
winespectator.com - Lexi Williams
Going on a diet used to mean cutting out all "bad" foods and drinks in order to lose weight, and alcohol was typically the first to go. Not only does …
Recipes
What Is the Difference Between Jam and Jelly?
Chowhound - Amanda Balagur
For as long we’ve been eating fruit, people have been keen to find a way to preserve in order to enjoy it year-long. The easiest way to accomplish …
Science
Walking even once a week reduces chance of early death, study finds
The Telegraph - By Henry Bodkin
A brisk walk even once a week is enough to significantly reduce the chances of early death, a new study has found. Analysis showed that weekly gentle exercise, such as walking or gardening, could cut risk
Machine Learning
Falkonry Launches Industry’s First Machine Learning Product Enabling Non-Data Scientists to Create and Deploy Predictive
VentureBeat - Business Wire
• New Edge Analyzer is a portable, self-contained engine enabling predictive models to be deployed on edge devices• Expands existing Prediction and Explanation capability with edge analytics• Delivers
Machine Learning
Statistics for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science: An Introduction
stanford.edu
STAT 05 — Statistics for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science: An Introduction Class schedule: Session 1: Monday, March 25, 6:30 …
Entrepreneurship (India)
The 7 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Should Never Make
Entrepreneur - Venkatesh Ganapathy
Some mistakes can be costly, entrepreneurs should zealously guard themselves against succumbing to such risks Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You're reading Entrepreneur
UI Design
10 Great Sites for UI Design Patterns
interaction-design.org
You don’t want to spend your whole life redesigning the wheel do you? No, neither do we. If you are looking for a design that solves a problem that …
Whiskey
The major differences between the world’s 10 best whiskey-making countries
matadornetwork.com - Nickolaus Hines
Whiskey is one of the world’s most beloved spirits. It’s both sipped neat and mixed into cocktails, savored and taken as a shot alongside a pint of …
Windows 10
How to Change The Windows 10 Start Menu
Lifewire - by Brad Stephenson
The Windows 10 Start Menu is a popular tool for accessing favorite apps quickly and for restarting or shutting down a computer or tablet. While this …
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams: impressive new meeting features to rival Slack
The Verge - Tom Warren
Microsoft celebrates two years of Teams with a big feature push Microsoft is celebrating the second anniversary of its Microsoft Teams launch with some impressive new features to rival Slack. The software
Exports
Tariffs Hit American Whiskey Business Hard
Barron's - Jake Emen
By March 19, 2019 2:47 p.m. ET Talk of trade wars and tariffs has largely focused on issues such as steel, auto manufacturing, and American farmers. …
Personal Organizing
It’s Time to Marie Kondo Your Inbox—Here Are 9 Proven Ways to Do It
apartmenttherapy.com - Ashley Abramson
by Ashley Abramson There’s always that friend. You know, the one with 76 unheard voicemails, 150 unread texts, and—gulp—15,964 unread emails in her …
Lifehacks
How to Collect, Store, and Cook With Bacon Grease
Lifehacker - Claire Lower
One of my most prized possessions is the grease crock I inherited from my grandmother. Every morning she made bacon—which was basically every morning …
Drinking
Bartenders Tell Us The Best Peated Whisky (And Whiskey) To Sip This Spring
UPROXX - Christopher Osburn
Game of Thrones fans have been muttering, “winter is coming” for a decade now. But this time of year, there’s another phrase on everyone’s minds: spring is here. Even though it seems like Punxsutawney
Cauliflower
7 Best Crispy Cauliflower Cakes
allrecipes.com - By Carl Hanson
These crispy cakes are powered by cauliflower! Sauteed in a little olive oil until beautifully golden brown, you just can't beat the nutty flavor and …
Android Phones
Add SD and microSD card slots to your iPhone for $13
bgr.com - Maren Estrada
We can’t see the future, but there’s one thing we can guarantee: there will never come a time when iPhones will have microSD card slots. Not. Ever. …
Pork
How to perfectly sear pork chops without drying them out
thetakeout.com - Rob Levitt
Because I’m a trusted butcher, customers sometimes bring me pages torn out of food magazines or turn their phones to show me recipe photos on …
Wine
What Makes a Wine ‘Dry?’
Chowhound - Pamela Vachon
If you are any self-proclaimed lover of wine, it is likely that you have used the term “dry” to describe what you are looking for to a bartender, …
This Is What Separates Truly Great Leaders From the Rest of the Pack
Inc Magazine - Quora
What makes a good leader? originally appeared on Quora - the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand the world. Answer by Luis Elizondo, Director
IPad Air
The new iPad Air is Pro enough for most people [Opinion]
Cult of Mac - Charlie Sorrel
The new iPad Air is a monster. It’s practically as powerful as the top-of-the-range iPad Pro, but costs around $300 less. You lose a few features — the magnetic Apple Pencil 2, ProMotion, etc. — but for
Gear & Gadgets
How to get more space in your Google storage
The Verge - JR Raphael
Clear out the clutter without dropping a dime For many of us, Google storage is the modern-day hard drive. It’s the place where our most important thoughts, documents, and memories reside. But just like
Web Design
15 essential JavaScript tools you should be using
creativebloq.com - Matt Crouch
JavaScript is a vital tool for any web developer. To help you get the best from this powerful programming language, you're going to want to enlist …
Machine Learning
Want to be a data scientist? Five ways to get that job in data science
ZDNet - Mark Samuels
Data science is a growth area; here are some of the factors you need to take into account if you want to make the move. If you want to give your tech …
Business Strategy
5 Powerful Methods to Declutter Your Life
Entrepreneur - Jack Canfield
When you cut out negative influences, you'll be surprised to see all the changes that flock to you. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner
Pranayama
Deep Breathing Might Have Benefits We're Only Beginning to Understand
discovermagazine.com
As a cell biologist, Sundar Balasubramanian never forgot his rural southern Indian roots, or the traditional practices his uncle, the village healer, …
Self-Care
The “key drop” power-nap technique wakes your creative genius
Well+Good - by Kells McPhillips
For me, all naps end one of two ways. Either I awake as the full embodiment of Snow White or I blearily bat my eyes open, feeling like Bill Murray in …
Writing
10 Easy Steps for Writing and Publishing a Book in 2 Weeks
Inc Magazine - Stephen Shapiro
What if you could conceive a book, write the book, and have physical copies in your hand in just two weeks? And what if it cost you nothing (other than the cost of the books)? I did this for my first book.
Swiss Army Knives
20 Things Every Man Should Own
The Manual - Steven John
Beyond the basics of food, water, and shelter, what does a man really need? Clothing, to be sure. An income is nice. A comfortable place to sit and …
Aerobic Exercise
The Body Coach Joe Wicks shares the most effective cardio workout you can do in the gym
Harper's BAZAAR - By Catriona Harvey-Jenner
It can be hard to fit regular trips to the gym into a busy schedule, so you want to make sure that you're making the most of the time you spend there. Cardio is a key form of exercise, especially if fat