Tag: experience

About that National Anthem thing before every American sports event…

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Deadspin’s Drew Magary decides he wants to sing the Anthem at a ball game, and the Potomac Nationals oblige. This is his story of the anthem. Loogit all the big words! I have no fucking idea what a rampart is. If you’re unsure of the words to the anthem, this section will out you as an imitation Enrico Palazzo. Melody-wise, this section represents the end of your honeymoon period. The American Ninja Warrior portion of the course comes next. You better have taken in enough breaths before this happens: and the rockets’ red glaaaaare…

AirBnB boosted by Series B, but I’m not going to be using it in the near future

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AirBnB is a great idea, and for many people it works, but the issue for the company is that the core product – rooms – are not under their control. One bad experience because of a poor listing or miscommunication will sour the experience for one person and the rule of thumb of the ten people they tell. Given that it happened to one of my friends in Dusseldorf, being mis-sold a room and not having a "fall back" when visiting somewhere leaves AirBnB a touch vulnerable. It’s an interesting idea, and I do wish it the best of luck,