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“What we need is equality of opportunity, not equality of...”
— Theodore Forstmann (quoted on...

The above chart is from Twist, a tool that allows one to...

superb usability: google maps (print)

Per usual, I went to google maps to print directions and when I clicked print I noticed a couple of...

most important desktop application: web...

With a web browser I can do almost everything (if not everything) I currently do using licensed...

more on facebook vs. twitter: celebrity...

From Chris Brogan’s interview of Brea Grant (Heroes star) on her use of twitter and facebook...

Advertising: the cottage (cheese) industry

“Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not...”
— ~Albert Einstein

can twitter and facebook coexist?

I’ve been thinking a lot about the future of twitter, especially given facebook’s rapid...

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2008-10-26)

Instrumental jam for Saturday. First Breath After Coma by Explosions in The Sky. When the drummer...

Twitter vs. Pownce. Given that Kevin Rose is profiled in...

Nice use of a quote on a bag by prAna. It seems to fit...

Qflip is an interesting service that uses Netflix’s...

“With either candidate, Wall Street and Main Street are...”
— Via Fast Company (inspired by...

More on Tom Middleton from Wikipedia: Tom Middleton (born 18 August 1971) is a British recording...

Why I Blog - by Andrew Sullivan of The...

“Q: New cell phones? A: Jobs: From what I’ve heard, Babe Ruth...”
— Apple Q4 2008 earnings...

What is tumblr?

I often get asked, “what is tumblr?” and my reply is usually nonsensical and rambling,...

“Thinking about launching your own blog? Here’s some friendly...”
— Twitter, Flickr, Facebook Make...

The fallacy of productivity tips

There are many blogs (examples here, and here) that offer advice on how to be more productive in...

what I want from a "brand"

I’ve heard many things posited about brands: that they are facilitators, that they are the...

This is a great speech on personal branding, personal passion, motivation, etc. delivered at the Web...

“Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion...”
— Bertrand Russell

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2008-10-19)

This weekend was a three movie weekend: Bottle Rocket (recommended): starring Owen and Luke...

Mail-in voting is by far the best option. I mean who has...

San Francisco Documentary Festival

Life Simplification: Text Message...

I wish there was a way to automatically forward all of my text messages from one cellphone to...

Led Zeppelin, Fool In The Rain. Apparently this song was never performed live because John Paul...

This is a great interactive image from the BBC that provides...

“The study results are encouraging that emerging computerized...”
— NYT.com

“and department stores, where bargain-seekers would usually...”
— NYT.com

Interesting chart from Compete.com It shows time spent by...

A penny for your parallel thoughts

“Are people going to spend when they can’t get home equity...”
— analyst at Banc of America...

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2008-10-12)

Book Report: Bit Literacy

I have to admit, I was excited to read this book, but once I got to chapter 7 on managing photos...

Hmmm, I wonder which option people choose?

Asking fake questions of a fictitious...

For all of us small-blogs out there with a mildly engaged audience, what do we do to increase...

All things considered, the stock market is at levels from...

Just went in for my first physical (and Dr.’s appointment) in over 10 years. Good news for me:...

Why I no longer use Netvibes

I used to love Netvibes, but recently I have been more and more frustrated by its performance and...

Not sure how police will regulate new txting laws cropping up. What if I’m checking directions...

Scientists May Soon Outnumber Penguins at...

I saw this cow in the documentary, Bigger Stonger Faster...

“So investors and entrepreneurs may be entering a chilly...”
— BBC News I couldn’t...

Interview of Austrian Economist Robert Higgs on the current market conditions. This is worth...

In san fran for company meeting

“Over the last six months, large businesses have lost more...”
— Fast Company

Alternatives

It seems to me that we are at an inflection point where a few alternatives get mainstream...

Saved 600 a year by downgrading my phone service.

New restaurant in town called Chicago steak and fish. I’m happy.

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2008-10-5)

After 8 months we have our first rain.

Ultrasound 4d (?) picture of my baby (Kenzie Jean) @ 36...

“The curious task of economics is to demonstrate to men how...”
— quote from Hayek’s Fatal...

Contemplating signing up for facebook, but hesitant to add more bits to my life.

Learning from my inbox Xobni is a nifty Outlook plug-in...

“to date, data shows that $6.6 billion has been invested in...”
— Machinist

This is both funny and sad. SNL’s faux Couric / Palin interview.

Austrian School economist’s view on the current financial crisis. Good counter perspective.