Some people are obsessed – like real crazy obsessed, “lock them up and run away” kinda obsessed. The crazy cat lady with 723 cats and no sense of smell, the model railway ‘enthusiast’ with more miles of track than Amtrak, the movie fan that can only communicate using film quotes. Sometimes though, people go a… Continue reading Obsession, by Carma
Tag: shared economy
Knockin’ it out of the park!
Faster, better, cheaper – pick two! I don’t know who said it, but it’s an adage that holds true for many things. So which do you pick? A faster, cheaper, or better commute? As more and more cars pile on our roads, our commute gets slower and slower. We spend more and more of our… Continue reading Knockin’ it out of the park!
What’s app-ening at Carma?
At Carma, not only do we build apps, but like most young(-ish) technophiles we use apps as well. So what’s popular at Carma HQ? To find out, we sent a call out for everyone – developer, HR, admin, marketing – “what is your favourite app?” We got a huge response. Some apps came up again… Continue reading What’s app-ening at Carma?
Riding Together
What’s the best way to get from A to B? Carpooling is an awesome way to get to work, but sometimes public transit is the way to go, or cycling, or walking. There are many ways we can get to where we want, when we want, without adding more cars to our roads. But often… Continue reading Riding Together
1,000,000,000 and counting…
July 11th is “World Population Day” established 25 years ago to raise awareness of our global population issues. As of January 1, 2014, the world’s population is estimated to be 7,137,661,030 and growing. As the number of people inhabiting our small blue planet, so does the concern about of finite number of resources. Here’s some… Continue reading 1,000,000,000 and counting…
Single Occupancy Airplanes
Every day, in every city, thousands upon thousands of people drive to work, sat all alone in their cars, ferrying empty seats throughout our cities’ streets. So why not do the same in the air? We’re gonna need 150 times as many planes. How much of an impact can that have? First, it’s going to… Continue reading Single Occupancy Airplanes
As Green as Greg? Part 2
…ahh, it’s finally Earth Day! I love starting work on a Tuesday – I’m feeling pretty relaxed after a long weekend, I stroll into the office on a clear Irish morning, looking forward to spinning my chair a little more. Plus it’s Earth Day, and after our plan to plant loads of trees, I reckon… Continue reading As Green as Greg? Part 2
Ladies & Gentlemen, Take a Seat
We are all guilty, at one stage or another, of putting things on the long finger that we really should do today. It could be anything from mowing the lawn to writing an email to a friend. Organising a carpool can sometimes be the type of activity that might fall into this non-commital category of “I… Continue reading Ladies & Gentlemen, Take a Seat
The People That You Meet
10 years ago this month I was sitting in the back of a Syrian truck driver’s cab eating Felafel cruising through the Syrian desert. 5 years ago I was on the back of a moped, holding on for dear life to a member of the Black Hmong mountain tribe as we weaved through the mountain… Continue reading The People That You Meet
Austin: Stop Driving, Start Riding!
Austin and its contemporary inhabitants have long been known for their active participation in shaping the ever-changing culture and dynamic of the city. From our slogans of “Keep Austin Weird” to “The Live Capital Music of the World”, every Austinite prides itself on being part of this empowering trend; not only actively contributing but also… Continue reading Austin: Stop Driving, Start Riding!