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Nicole Martin commented on the post, Case Question: Volkswagen – Advice for Matulovic, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
Hi Nicholas. What you suggest is a lot of work on the part of Matulovic. Shouldn’t the people calling be held accountable for not proving the merit of their project versus the corporate goals? Perhaps you are nicer than me, but if these people couldn’t get it together to pitch their project during any of the 3 phases of the process, they don’t…[Read more]
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Nicole Martin commented on the post, Case Question: Volkswagen – Advice for Matulovic, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
I can’t add much that hasn’t already been said by my classmates, but I will echo their sentiments. Matulovic cannot bow to pressure from others in the organization nor can be grant special favors. He could never fairly dole out resources anyway, given the huge budget shortfall and the number of projects left unfunded. That will only undermine the…[Read more]
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Nicole Martin commented on the post, Reading Question: Can you trust Yelp ratings?, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
Hi Adam. I actually think Yelp has been pretty straightforward about their filter, for anyone who has made the effort to look. The blog post was from 2010 while the Forbes article was from 2012. Also, with respect to the extortion claims, the lawsuit was thrown out. Innocent until proven guilty, right? I use Yelp pretty frequently, but I don’t…[Read more]
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Nicole Martin commented on the post, Reading Question: Can you trust Yelp ratings?, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
I’ve been trying to think of a good way to explain this to a 5-year old, but being as I don’t have kids either, it’s been tough. Here’s my attempt:
Who wants ice cream? There are 3 flavors to choose from: chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. Susie & Tommy told you they don’t like the strawberry but the vanilla is pretty good. Tommy thinks the…[Read more] -
Nicole Martin commented on the post, Happy Birthday SNL // the typists from the Carol Burnett show, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
I hate to blame the victim here but perhaps Airbnb could have provided some advice to its renters as to what should be left in the home while it’s being rented. While it’s true that EJ did have her valuables hidden behind a locked door, perhaps they would have been better placed in a safety deposit box or with a friend. It’s a bit unclear to me i…[Read more]
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Nicole Martin commented on the post, Happy Birthday SNL // the typists from the Carol Burnett show, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
It’s a tough call to advise Sunnylake on what they should do now. I agree with Brandon in that they shouldn’t pay the ransom – it sets a dangerous precedent and there’s no guarantee the hackers wouldn’t strike again, demanding even more money. The only alternative then is to find the source of the breach and eliminate the malware from the systems.…[Read more]
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Nicole Martin commented on the post, Happy Birthday SNL // the typists from the Carol Burnett show, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
Hey Brandon. The Home Depot breach, which was bigger than Target, occurred in 2014. But I’m with you – we can’t live in fear. I have shopped at both the Home Depot & Target since they were breached, and am hopeful they (and other retailers) have learned from their failures.
The point you mention about child molesters – whether the number has…[Read more]
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Nicole Martin commented on the post, Case Question: Airbnb — "EJ" Incident, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
Hi Chase. The security deposit idea is a good one and one that is used by HomeAway, which is a similar service to Airbnb. I have rented houses through HomeAway before and don’t recall having to supply a significant amount of personal information about myself or learning much about the people who were renting the property, but I did have to pay a…[Read more]
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Nicole Martin commented on the post, Reading Question: Platform Culture, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
I have used Uber on several occasions. I heard about it ~3 years ago, downloaded the app, and caught a ride in a black towncar in Philly. It was easy and relatively inexpensive. I used it again when I was caught in Camden with no cabs in sight. What a relief it was to have a car arrive and whisk me out of there! I’m living in Scottsdale, AZ now…[Read more]
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Nicole Martin commented on the post, These are a few of my favorite things…, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
I have something similar to the flipbelt that I got in Australia:http://flyactive.com.au/. Unfortunately Apple redesigned the iPhone shortly afterward, moving the input jack for headphones and making my belt obsolete. I still use it to carry stuff but it doesn’t fit as nicely as it used to. Luckily I don’t run enough for it to really matter that much!
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Nicole Martin commented on the post, These are a few of my favorite things…, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
That’s nuts! I have never logged into Google maps, so I’m safe from prying eyes…for now! I can see how the parking spot thing could be helpful though. Technology has a penchant for that – being helpful on one hand and potentially hurtful on the other.
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Nicole Martin commented on the post, ICE 5.1 Telling a Story through Visualization, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
I have relocated to Scottsdale, Arizona temporarily and would not be able to survive out here if it weren’t for the Google maps and Yelp apps. Google maps helps get me from A to B (and finds me when I’m lost on a trail) and Yelp lets me know what restaurants or bars in the area are worth visiting. Both of these I would consider oldies but goodies.…[Read more]