by David | May 30, 2012 | eating
Here’s how location-based marketing really works: I walked past a store and saw a sign advertising a sandwich that sounded yummy. I went in, bought it, photographed it, and ate it. But wait, there is more. While waiting for the sandwich to be made, I checked...
by David | Nov 1, 2010 | culture, eating, media
You know that thrill you get when you win a Foursquare mayorship? Then you probably also know the pain of losing one. The competition for mayorships can get ugly, so I suggest a little self-imposed winner’s curse to keep things friendly: when you win a...
by David | Jun 27, 2010 | urbanism
Just about two years ago, I wrote about Cambridge’s Cronin Park, a triangle of green near Central Square. These days, location-based stuff is all the rage, and I was pleased to note that Cronin Park is a place on Foursquare. I quickly became the mayor. But when...
