Good morning all,
A year ago today The Coughing Dog published its first post. Since then we've added a number of new team members and posted over 1600 times. To commemorate the occasion, please enjoy a look back in the video below.
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Showing posts with label The Coughing Dog. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Coughing Dog. Show all posts
Friday, November 12, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
TCD Staff Retreat
Okay...that's not true at all. However, we did manage to fit in a brief strategy meeting during the cocktail hour (and lobster grilled cheese feeding) at good friend of TCD, Anthony Aceto's wedding this weekend.
Our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes go out to Betsy and Anthony along with a much deserved THANK YOU for throwing such a righteous party.
Pictured from left: Crash, Client 9, Phil, Snipes (Not pictured: Newc, SSJ, JVining)
Our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes go out to Betsy and Anthony along with a much deserved THANK YOU for throwing such a righteous party.
Pictured from left: Crash, Client 9, Phil, Snipes (Not pictured: Newc, SSJ, JVining)
Friday, September 10, 2010
This makes me happy
Sure, that headline leaves a lot to the imagination. Luckily, this little gem is *out there*. Unveiled this week in my (current) hometown of Cambridge, MA is a dog park that powers its own lights with a dog poop methane digestor. I am a dog owner. This means that twice a day I pull a plastic bag over my hand and pick up dog shit. It ain't pretty but it's all part of the game and people who don't do it should be publicly flogged and smeared with feces (too far?). Anyway, in this new park, you drop your bag of poop (provided it's in a biodegradable bag that they provide) into the the contraption and voila...burnable methane gas is created. Long term, they hope to generate enough power to light up other small things nearby. It won't keep your air conditioner running all summer long but it is a very cool alternative to bags of shit stacking up in your local garbage cans.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
The Coughing Dog welcomes Vinay "Kobra" Kashyap to its staff
Hello all, it's been a while since we've added a body to the staff but as Newc seems to be lengthening his three-month un-paid sabbatical, this seemed like a great time to bring on some new blood.
Really, TCD is especially pleased to bring the Kobra on as he'll add the highly anticipated European coverage our readers have long been asking for. Expect Jai Alai news, tea reviews and frequent rants about rain, Wayne Rooney and the the Queen. Very much looking forward to seeing what the Kobra brings to the table.
Really, TCD is especially pleased to bring the Kobra on as he'll add the highly anticipated European coverage our readers have long been asking for. Expect Jai Alai news, tea reviews and frequent rants about rain, Wayne Rooney and the the Queen. Very much looking forward to seeing what the Kobra brings to the table.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Great post from the Freakonomics blog, wish my office would read this
From today's NYTimes Freakonomics blog post:
New research shows that, in addition to being man’s best friend, dogs improve productivity in the office. Christopher Honts and coauthors gave 12 groups of four people a task to complete; some groups had a dog hanging around while they worked, while others didn’t: “After the task, all the volunteers had to answer a questionnaire on how they felt about working with the other—human—members of the team. Mr. Honts found that those who had had a dog to slobber and pounce on them ranked their team-mates more highly on measures of trust, team cohesion and intimacy than those who had not.” Honts also asked 13 groups of people to play a version of the prisoner’s dilemma game and found that “[h]aving a dog around made volunteers 30% less likely to snitch than those who played without one.” Perhaps Congress should invest in some canine companions?
New research shows that, in addition to being man’s best friend, dogs improve productivity in the office. Christopher Honts and coauthors gave 12 groups of four people a task to complete; some groups had a dog hanging around while they worked, while others didn’t: “After the task, all the volunteers had to answer a questionnaire on how they felt about working with the other—human—members of the team. Mr. Honts found that those who had had a dog to slobber and pounce on them ranked their team-mates more highly on measures of trust, team cohesion and intimacy than those who had not.” Honts also asked 13 groups of people to play a version of the prisoner’s dilemma game and found that “[h]aving a dog around made volunteers 30% less likely to snitch than those who played without one.” Perhaps Congress should invest in some canine companions?
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Back on the river
Spent a really pleasing evening with my family on the CT river this past weekend for my mom's 60th and took a little footage. Numerous glasses of dark rum and ice throughout the voyage.
Music and video by me...sorry for the recording quality, music done from my couch with no mic and video done with my phone.
Special thanks to Steve Kimock for loaning me the bridge from Cole's Law for the song.
Music and video by me...sorry for the recording quality, music done from my couch with no mic and video done with my phone.
Special thanks to Steve Kimock for loaning me the bridge from Cole's Law for the song.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Former Coworker Drops Knowledge Bombs on CNN
Continuing TCD's award winning coverage of the Gulf oil spill, we present to you further mitigation advice courtesy of G. Paul Kemp of the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana. C9 worked closely with G. on coastal wetland restoration in southeast Louisiana and spent a memorable few days touring the Atchafalaya River basin with him and a dude named Captain Cajun Jack. But that's a different story.
Read Dr. Kemp's CNN opinion piece here about how better management of Mississippi River floodwater control can help keep the oil slick from creeping further up into Louisiana's wetlands.
Read Dr. Kemp's CNN opinion piece here about how better management of Mississippi River floodwater control can help keep the oil slick from creeping further up into Louisiana's wetlands.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Did I Call That Or Did I Call That?
Yes. Hawks in six. Peace out Grossadelphia and thanks for playing. Too bad your goalie decided to make like the Jeremy Shockey of NHL stoppers and make all of the tough plays but none of the easy ones. Because I know you want it I'll offer some more in depth analysis in the coming days (questionable claim), but it feels too good not to rip on Slimedelphia right now. How awkward was it to watch all of the Philly fans hang out while the Hawks skated around with the Cup? I thought it was hilarious when the announcers reflected on the respect the Flyer's fans were showing by staying at the arena as Flyer fans rained down boos down on Lord Stanley, Gary Bettman, and the Hawks. Remember, nothing classy comes from a fan base that once boo'ed Santa. But at least it pleased me to see them bask in their own misery. Ok enough.
Somethings that stood out.
1) The Blackhawks are fast. Especially Kane and Toews. Really fast. And young. Really young. They'll be back for more.
2) The Flyers' forecheck is relentless and scary good.
3) Danny Briere can shoot the lights out.
4) Chris Pronger is a total b*tch. Until he plays for the Rangers.
5) Kane's Cup clincher was a softie. Kind of like Crosby's gold clincher in some ways.
6) Dan Patrick made Roenick cry at the end.
7) Self aggrandizement time. Everyone should comment on how great my prediction skills are by clicking on the comment box and leaving a note. As I see it I nailed the Cup - winner and games - and picked Bodie to win a downhill medal. Hardly breakthrough stuff, but pretty solid. Phil will thank me in his next analytics update to staff. If that ever happens.
Somethings that stood out.
1) The Blackhawks are fast. Especially Kane and Toews. Really fast. And young. Really young. They'll be back for more.
2) The Flyers' forecheck is relentless and scary good.
3) Danny Briere can shoot the lights out.
4) Chris Pronger is a total b*tch. Until he plays for the Rangers.
5) Kane's Cup clincher was a softie. Kind of like Crosby's gold clincher in some ways.
6) Dan Patrick made Roenick cry at the end.
7) Self aggrandizement time. Everyone should comment on how great my prediction skills are by clicking on the comment box and leaving a note. As I see it I nailed the Cup - winner and games - and picked Bodie to win a downhill medal. Hardly breakthrough stuff, but pretty solid. Phil will thank me in his next analytics update to staff. If that ever happens.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Happy Sunday from the staff of The Coughing Dog
Snipes posts our favorite boat names one day and the next we're driving to find a waterfront bar and lo and behold...one of the boat names appears. Needless to say we pulled a questionable u-turn and partially blocked a lane of traffic to snap this gem.
From left: Client 9, Phil, Snipes
Hope you're all enjoying your Sunday.
From left: Client 9, Phil, Snipes
Hope you're all enjoying your Sunday.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
TCD, HST, NH, B Fast
Question: What do the above abbreviations have in common?
Answer: VERY important things.
This morning for breakfast in Hanover, New Hampshire I ordered and ate to completion the following items at Lou's from 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm:
eggs bene
corned beef hash
banana chocolate chip pancakes
black and white milkshake
coffee
TCD loves breakfast and New Hampshire, and at least this author considers Hunter S. Thompson a hero for the purposes of literature and otherwise. My epic breakfast this morning reminded me of my favorite HST quote, the parameters of which I try to subscribe to as often as possible.
Breakfast is the only meal of the day that I tend to view with the same kind of traditionalized reverence that most people associate with Lunch and Dinner. I like to eat breakfast alone, and almost never before noon; anybody with a terminally jangled lifestyle needs at least one psychic anchor every twenty-four hours, and mine is breakfast. In Hong Kong, Dallas or at home — and regardless of whether or not I have been to bed — breakfast is a personal ritual that can only be properly observed alone, and in a spirit of genuine excess. The food factor should always be massive: four Bloody Marys, two grapefruits, a pot of coffee, Rangoon crepes, a half-pound of either sausage, bacon, or corned beef hash with diced chiles, a Spanish omelette or eggs Benedict, a quart of milk, a chopped lemon for random seasoning, and something like a slice of Key lime pie, two margaritas, and six lines of the best cocaine for dessert…. Right, and there should also be two or three newspapers, all mail and messages, a telephone, a notebook for planning the next twenty-four hours and at least one source of good music…. All of which should be dealt with outside, in the warmth of a hot sun, and preferably stone naked.
Answer: VERY important things.
This morning for breakfast in Hanover, New Hampshire I ordered and ate to completion the following items at Lou's from 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm:
eggs bene
corned beef hash
banana chocolate chip pancakes
black and white milkshake
coffee
TCD loves breakfast and New Hampshire, and at least this author considers Hunter S. Thompson a hero for the purposes of literature and otherwise. My epic breakfast this morning reminded me of my favorite HST quote, the parameters of which I try to subscribe to as often as possible.
Breakfast is the only meal of the day that I tend to view with the same kind of traditionalized reverence that most people associate with Lunch and Dinner. I like to eat breakfast alone, and almost never before noon; anybody with a terminally jangled lifestyle needs at least one psychic anchor every twenty-four hours, and mine is breakfast. In Hong Kong, Dallas or at home — and regardless of whether or not I have been to bed — breakfast is a personal ritual that can only be properly observed alone, and in a spirit of genuine excess. The food factor should always be massive: four Bloody Marys, two grapefruits, a pot of coffee, Rangoon crepes, a half-pound of either sausage, bacon, or corned beef hash with diced chiles, a Spanish omelette or eggs Benedict, a quart of milk, a chopped lemon for random seasoning, and something like a slice of Key lime pie, two margaritas, and six lines of the best cocaine for dessert…. Right, and there should also be two or three newspapers, all mail and messages, a telephone, a notebook for planning the next twenty-four hours and at least one source of good music…. All of which should be dealt with outside, in the warmth of a hot sun, and preferably stone naked.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Happy Saturday from The Coughing Dog Staff
It's not easy to get the entire staff together, but we almost did it here. With the exception of Client 9 who is chasing his undergrad dreams and wasn't able to join us, these are the folks who make this blog happen.
From left: Crash, Snipes, Phil, Newc, SSJ
From left: Crash, Snipes, Phil, Newc, SSJ
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Friday, November 27, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
The Coughing Dog welcomes Ben "Crash" Harris to its staff
Ignore the dude in the middle. The Coughing Dog welcomes Ben"Crash" Harris (left) to its editorial staff. Crash will be contributing when he damn well pleases about topics that please him. Nothing could more perfectly fit The Coughing Dog's corporate mantra.
We look forward to Crash's contributions and the anger and intrigue they incite in our readers.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
You made it
Hi...you made it. Thanks for visiting. This blog will contain a lot of things. Sometimes songs, sometimes stories, sometimes photos and sometimes just content...but never content for content's sake. Please leave a comment or advice or your own story. If you'd like to post something, just let me know.
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