Author: Joel Gross

Joel Gross is the CEO of Coalition Technologies.

Car Accident Cause Statistics and Risk Factors

I did some research this morning on car accident risk factors and cause statistics.  There are several factors that all interplay with each other – basically if you do one, you increase your rate of car accidents but if you do two you multiply your risk levels of getting into a car accident.

The car accident risk factors to be most aware of are:

  • Alcohol consumption
  • Being under 25 years old
  • Speeding
  • Distracted driving (phone call, texting, people in car, GPS, radio)
  • Running a red light or stop sign
  • Driving at night

Mechanical factors include:

  • Vehicle defects
  • Potholes
  • Ice or snow
  • Tire blowouts
  • Fog

Coalition basketball team lost 23-25

In a close game where we led most of the way, we ended up losing by two points. We only had five players so by the fourth quarter we were all gassed, but everyone continued to play hard and battle for the ball. On the last play of the game McVerry got a great rebound and gave it to me and I chucked it downcourt to Hugo who did not have enough time to get a shot off.

Caring for Team Members

As the owner of my company, it has become increasingly clear to me that I absolutely must put caring for my team members over any other business objectives and goals. I have to rely on my team and trust them to do what is right for Coalition and the only way I can possibly be able to do that is to absolutely do the same for them.… read more “Caring for Team Members”

Housing Prices 2013: Los Angeles vs Seattle vs Dallas

I have been thinking about buying residential property in Los Angeles or Seattle or Dallas. I just went and looked six places today (all condos and one rambler) in Los Angeles.

Here are some of the differences:

  • Los Angeles
    • Median price: $685,000
    • Median price per square foot: $407
    • Median sale price vs list price: 100.4% (wow!)
… read more “Housing Prices 2013: Los Angeles vs Seattle vs Dallas”

8 Best Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts / Hotkeys

Below are my 8 favorite Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts / hotkeys to use:

  1. Windows key + M minimizes everything on your desktop so you can see the background.
  2. Windows key + Shift + M restores all the windows you just minimized above (but not ones individually minimized beforehand).
  3. Windows key + E opens the windows explorer for quick access to files and folders on your computer.
… read more “8 Best Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts / Hotkeys”