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Good place for a morning meeting

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:49:02 -0500

Good place for a morning meeting

One Trip Pass - Blog » Blog Archive » ONCE MORE...

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:44:51 -0500

One Trip Pass - Blog » Blog Archive » ONCE MORE WITH FEELING

assertTrue( ): Microsoft Job Interview Questions

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:37:59 -0500

assertTrue( ): Microsoft Job Interview Questions:

How would you test a pen?

Cisco's New Router Precursor To Web 3.0 | Kris Broughton | Big Think

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:59:14 -0500

Cisco's New Router Precursor To Web 3.0 | Kris Broughton | Big Think:

It enables the entire printed collection of the Library of Congress to be downloaded in just over one second; every man, woman and child in China to make a video call, simultaneously; and every motion picture ever created to be streamed in less than four minutes.

Big Think: Noam Chomksy shares his thoughts on the meaning of...

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:32:25 -0500

Big Think: Noam Chomksy shares his thoughts on the meaning of love | Brand X | Los Angeles Times

New Jersey Serious About Ticketing Handheld Talking, Texting - The Car Connection

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:42:18 -0500

New Jersey Serious About Ticketing Handheld Talking, Texting - The Car Connection:

In the 23 months since New Jersey’s ban of talking or texting on handheld cellphones, police have written 224,725 citations, according to the NJ Star-Ledger—adding up to about four percent of the state’s total moving violations, not counting drunk driving, during that period, and by far the most any state has written so far.

The Future of Money: It’s Flexible, Frictionless and (Almost) Free | Magazine

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:30:57 -0500

The Future of Money: It’s Flexible, Frictionless and (Almost) Free | Magazine:

There is, in other words, a massive inefficiency to be exploited. And so, an army of engineers and entrepreneurs is rushing in, hoping to do to the payment world what has already been done to the music, movie, and publishing businesses — unseat a legacy industry built on access and distribution, drive the costs to zero, undercut the traditional middlemen, and unleash a wave of innovation.

one of the best entrepreneurs out there. The Cleanest Line: Yvon...

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:00:21 -0500

one of the best entrepreneurs out there.

The Cleanest Line: Yvon Chouinard and the American Express Members Project Commercial

Marginal Revolution: Invest in People with Income Contingent Loans

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:56:38 -0500

Marginal Revolution: Invest in People with Income Contingent Loans:

Australia, however, implemented an income contingent loan program in 1989. Australian students don’t pay anything for university when they attend but once their income reaches a certain threshold they are charged through the income tax system. Many other countries are experimenting with income contingent loans.

markn: John Coltrane - My Favorite Things

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:19:22 -0500

markn:

John Coltrane - My Favorite Things

The idea quickly grew beyond “Project Status”, and has become a...

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:53:54 -0500

The idea quickly grew beyond “Project Status”, and has become a hub of all sorts of internal Panic information. What you’re actually looking at is an internal-only webpage that updates frequently using AJAX which shows: (via Panic Blog » The Panic Status Board)

MetaLab: Re:DESIGN - Musings on design, business & the ampersand

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:51:38 -0500

MetaLab: Re:DESIGN - Musings on design, business & the ampersand:

As a result, we’ve recently instituted office hours. It isn’t much – just 2 hours in the afternoon. Not overbearing, and situated at a time when everyone can feel comfortable.

Apps for the Army is a web and mobile application development...

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:46:13 -0500

Apps for the Army is a web and mobile application development challenge for active duty Army, National Guard and Army Civilians. $30,000 in employee cash awards, as well as public recognition are up for grabs. Do you have what it takes to build an app that delivers real value to the Army warfighter or business user? This is for you! (via US Army Launches “Apps for Army” Contest, Offers $30,000 in Prizes )

5 Ways to Use Google Wave for Business

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:58:54 -0500

5 Ways to Use Google Wave for Business:

There are many useful business applications for Wave, especially in situations that call for collaboration with a group or managing a project.

"Ten years ago, maybe 80 percent of software was being built for enterprise. Now, it’s being written..."

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:34:11 -0500

“Ten years ago, maybe 80 percent of software was being built for enterprise. Now, it’s being written for consumers and is more media-centric than ever. And, historically, those have been New York’s strongest sectors.””

- New York Isn’t Silicon Valley, and That’s Why They Like It - NYTimes.com

Apple’s New Stance On ‘Cookie Cutter’ Apps: Add More Features Or Perish

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:18:56 -0500

Apple’s New Stance On ‘Cookie Cutter’ Apps: Add More Features Or Perish :

In the wake of Apple’s sudden decision to remove nearly all “sexy” applications from the App Store, we’ve been hearing that the company is also clamping down on so-called “cookie-cutter” applications

Gotham Gal: Armory Show

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:17:49 -0500

Gotham Gal: Armory Show

The Patrizzi & Co. Silent Auction Explained: Why You Should Come Tonight (Besides The Cocktails) - Blog - Hodinkee

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:14:54 -0500

The Patrizzi & Co. Silent Auction Explained: Why You Should Come Tonight (Besides The Cocktails) - Blog - Hodinkee:

If you wanna get in on the action, all the fun starts at 6pm tonight at Patrizzi & Co. here in NYC (595 Madison Ave, Suite 605). The building sits on the corner of 57th and Madison

Out for a walk

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:38:34 -0500

Out for a walk

Four Reasons Optimism Was Seen at New York’s Armory Week...

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 06:58:40 -0500

Four Reasons Optimism Was Seen at New York’s Armory Week Art Fair