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Photo Courtesy of CNN Last night I had the privilege of being in the room with Jerome Jenkins (above), one of the principals at C Jenkins Company in Ferguson, MO....

Every now and then I have the privilege of meeting someone who's taking a big leap, trying to change how people think about some old stodgy industry. They inspire me...

I read a lot of books, typically somewhere between three and four a month.  I scan probably another 10-15 in a given month that I don't end up reading. As...

I was fortunate enough to be asked to comment on a recent article in the Financial Times about software eating software, or software automation.  The article is behind the FT...

About a month and a half ago I competed in a hackathon in Lisbon, Portugal called TADHack. The gathering was for developers and companies looking to create new and interesting...

  For as long as I can remember, I've been going to the dentist twice a year to get my teeth cleaned. And every time I've gone to the dentist,...

I've been in a pretty heavy season of work these last few months, and as a result the reading has slipped a bit. Here's a list of my must-reads from...

My Dad A few weeks ago, on the night of May 2, 2015, most of the entire Barstow clan gathered in tiny Oneonta, NY to be with my Dad (above,...

As we head down the stretch of 2014, here's my list of books to read for the merry month of December 2014.  This month's books are an eclectic mix, as...

As an addition to this month's Books to Read, I've decided to add some things that I consider must-watch since you'll probably have some downtime over the next few days....

Just in time for your Thanksgiving holiday (if you live here in the US), here's my list of must-reads for November 2014.  As usual, it's a pretty diverse set of...

It's been a long time since I've done one of these lists, but I've been on such a roll lately with great books that I had to start sharing them...

I've been on a roll for the last four or five months due to some seemingly small changes in how I spend my day.  They've made such a huge difference...

I grew up going to church.  I've been at church on Sunday morning for most of my adult life.  I believe the teachings of Jesus.  They have changed my life....

I've owned an iPhone in one form or another (or it's owned me) since 2008.  I've never considered another device during that time.  Not once. I skipped a few models...

This past Monday, Bitcoin took a full punch to the face when Mt Gox went under seemingly for good. It also happened to be the day that I bought some...

"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better." -...

About a year and a half ago, I decided it was time for me to address my issues with public speaking.  I don't know of a more important skill to...