October 2010
“Midland School District Vice President Clint McCance wrote on his personal...”
– Arkansas officials condemn anti-gay comments on Facebook - CNN.com
Maybe we should think about creating two Americas. Because I don’t want to live in this man’s America. (via evangotlib)
Stay classy, America. Sigh.
Those Bits Aren’t Free: Netflix Could Be Racking... →
infoneer-pulse:
Investors are cheering on Netflix as it moves from DVDs to streaming video, and keeps adding customers along the way. But “digital” doesn’t equal “cheap” for Reed Hastings’ company. In fact, the online move has cost Netflix at least $1.2 billion.
That’s the amount the Netflix has committed to paying Hollywood studios for the rights to stream their movies and TV shows. And it’s...
Mark Birch. Strong Opinions.: What Not to Focus On →
marksbirch:
When launching your start-up, there are a ton of things that are critical. You have to build the product, identify the market and customers, pitch investors, build the team, etc. Not all things are of equal importance though, and some things are just flat out time sinks.
Getting caught in the…
As always, wise words from Mark. (Mark is one of our investors.)
“Most importantly, the library found a way to embed tagging into the normal use...”
– Museum 2.0: How to Design from Virtual Metaphor to Real Experience, and an Example (via iamdanw)
How it's done.
superamit:
For many years, new employees were given a copy of the famous Nordstrom’s Employee Handbook – a single 5-by-8-inch (130 × 200 mm) gray card containing 75 words:
Welcome to Nordstrom
We’re glad to have you with our Company. Our number one goal is to provide outstanding customer service. Set both your personal and professional goals high. We have great confidence in your ability to...
Postling: Postling's Social Media Boot Camp is... →
postling:
If you own, manage, or represent a small business and want to take control of your online presence, our Social Media Boot Camp is perfect for you. Over the next ten weeks, we’ll post a new project each week to gradually build up your brand via social media.
Topics covered will include Facebook,…
Really excited about this. Great job Jen for getting this launched!
How Google TV Could Hand Netflix the entire... →
This article certainly makes me long Netflix. I had no idea they are willing to pay per subscriber just like the TV providers do. If that is in fact true, then content providers (like FOX) should be just as happy to stream their shows on Netflix as they are distributing via cable companies. Wouldn’t they then also demand the same retransmission fees from Hulu?
Groupon Reveals Its Future Lies In Self-Serve |... →
This was inevitable. Individually crafted, human negotiated deal terms simply isn’t scalable.
BRYCE DOT VC: Does Price Matter? →
brycedotvc:
While skimming through my twitter stream I came a across a quote from the BizTech conference this morning attributed to Naval Ravikant which said “VCs doing seed deals are price insensitive”. This seems to be a common refrain these days in startup land. I think Ron Conway put it most…
While I agree with your post generally, at the margin I think VC insensitivity is still...
What should I serve with fried catfish?
marilynhack:
caterpillarcowboy:
I’m frying up catfish strips after dredging them in flour, cornmeal, and cajun seasoning. I always like to have a well-balanced meal, so what else should I serve with it?
Fried catfish is wonderful atop some creamy grits (with cheddar, if you have some good cheddar in hand) and asparagus. If it’s not asparagus season- try collards, string beans, broccoli or...
What should I serve with fried catfish?
I’m frying up catfish strips after dredging them in flour, cornmeal, and cajun seasoning. I always like to have a well-balanced meal, so what else should I serve with it?
“There’s a trillion dollars waiting to be repatriated if tax policy is right.”
– John Chambers and Safra Catz: The Overseas Profits Elephant in the Room - WSJ.com
Latest article on a topic I’ve been tracking for the last few years.
(via jryu)
“The best thing for founders, if they can get it, is a convertible note with no...”
– The New Funding Landscape
“Signalling risk smells like one of those things founders worry about...”
– The New Funding Landscape
“The fact that super-angels invest other people’s money makes them doubly...”
– Paul Graham - The New Funding Landscape
My favorite places to eat in Seattle
Made this list for Loren, based on my time there from 2006 to 2008. Would love to hear from people about what’s new and what’s changed since 2008.
1. Quiche at Le Pichet on 1st ave and virginia. They make a different kind every day, and only start serving it at 11am. It’s usually sold out by noon. Their fresh squeezed OJ is also delicious.
2. Peking Duck sandwiches at Wild...
Phillies new strategy
winstonwolfe:
sportspage:
No wonder the Panda has been glued to the bench.
I can’t stop staring at this.
Share your location on GroupMe
groupme:
If, like many of our users, you’re on Foursquare, it’s easy to share your location with your friends on GroupMe. From any location page on your Android or iPhone Foursquare app, just press “Share”, then “by text message”.
Foursquare creates a new text message with the name and address of your location, and all you have to do is send it to your GroupMe. It’s that easy.
Try it out next...
“The fund takes a one-time 6% sales commission, a one-time 4% management fee and...”
– Funds Pitch Access to Possible IPOs of Facebook, Twitter - WSJ.com
Anonymous asked: Hi - This is your Tumblr eat up buddy and I just wanted to apologize for not getting your package out to you this week. :( But I am rectifying the situation this weekend so (hopefully tasty) treats will be on the way soon!
Agent 3Z: Handy tricks →
lickystickypickyme:
If you’re unsure of an egg’s freshness, see how it behaves in a cup of water: Fresh eggs sink; bad ones float.
Don’t throw away sparkling wine or champagne that’s gone flat. Restore the bubble by dropping a raisin or two into the bottle. The natural sugars will work magic.
Line the bottom…
Continuations: Brands Don't Seem to Understand the... →
continuations:
Occasionally I take time out from talking to startups to meet with folks from big brands. What keeps surprising me is that many of these brands don’t seem to understand the power of direct. By direct I mean any communication that is direct between the brand and existing or potential customers…
Permission marketing.