by John Macdonald | Jul 31, 2024 | The250
The Chicago White Sox did it first in 1960. They were the first to add the player’s names to the back of the jerseys on their road uniforms. It was marketing aimed at enhancing player identification. It worked, and it spread. Today, only three pro teams do not...
by John Macdonald | Jul 30, 2024 | The250
Nobody talks about the gantry when they reminisce about the Saturn V and Apollo. Except everyone who worked on the program. The gantry — the red steel skeleton that stood watch next to the giant launch vehicle — was a critical piece of the mobile launch...
by John Macdonald | Jul 29, 2024 | The250
You’ll probably fail.You’ll probably make a fool of yourself.You’ll probably end up back where you started. Butβ¦ You’ll probably learn something.You’ll probably gain confidence.You’ll probably never regret it. Share...
by John Macdonald | Jul 28, 2024 | The250
Do you know the Pixar movie “A Bug’s Life?” Possibly not, because it didn’t have nearly the success that its predecessor, “Toy Story” did. It’s been labeled less polished, less relatable,...
by John Macdonald | Jul 27, 2024 | The250
You think you have a good idea? Prove it. Go find some (3? 10? 100?) others who agree. If they exist, then you might have a good idea. What if you can’t find them? Maybe you’reΒ not looking in the right place....