Webshots Wallpaper & Screensaver
Webshots Wallpaper & Screensaver As someone involved in Webshots from its origins, I have some bias but I also have perspective. The original screensaver software was written by Andy Laakmann back in 1995. The torch was handed off to Nick
Webshots Wallpaper & Screensaver
Webshots Wallpaper & Screensaver As someone involved in Webshots from its origins, I have some bias but I also have perspective. The original screensaver software was written by Andy Laakmann back in 1995. The torch was handed off to Nick
Ultrarunning Pinterest Board
Been playing around with Pinterest and making a starter board for ultra runners. —Narendra
Ultrarunning Pinterest Board
Been playing around with Pinterest and making a starter board for ultra runners. —Narendra
Narendra’s Favorite Webshots
I’ve started a Tumblr blog recently to keep a collection of images being put out through our new Webshots product. You can find Narendra’s Favorite Webshots here. Experimenting with Pinterest as well which is a mature version of something Nick
Narendra’s Favorite Webshots
I’ve started a Tumblr blog recently to keep a collection of images being put out through our new Webshots product. You can find Narendra’s Favorite Webshots here. Experimenting with Pinterest as well which is a mature version of something Nick
Medium
I am pretty excited about the creative writing happening at Medium. You can read more random/creative stuff there. If you are on Medium, submit some stories to my 50 Words or Less! http://medium.com/@narendra
Medium
I am pretty excited about the creative writing happening at Medium. You can read more random/creative stuff there. If you are on Medium, submit some stories to my 50 Words or Less! http://medium.com/@narendra
Threefold Prototyping
Amazing how sophisticated and powerful the world of javascript has become. If you are looking to explore how some of the new development stacks look for nodejs, backbone.js, mongodb, etc. — this is a great post by Jason Krol. I
Threefold Prototyping
Amazing how sophisticated and powerful the world of javascript has become. If you are looking to explore how some of the new development stacks look for nodejs, backbone.js, mongodb, etc. — this is a great post by Jason Krol. I
Facebook Cresting
Lots of data points showing fatigue with Facebook. Teens on Snapchat. The most interesting is angst driven where Facebook paradoxically makes people feel unhappy because it appears as if your entire friend circle has the greatest lives ever. New Year’s
Facebook Cresting
Lots of data points showing fatigue with Facebook. Teens on Snapchat. The most interesting is angst driven where Facebook paradoxically makes people feel unhappy because it appears as if your entire friend circle has the greatest lives ever. New Year’s
Seth Godin on Brand
Been thinking a lot about this subject and I liked his post from a few years ago.
Seth Godin on Brand
Been thinking a lot about this subject and I liked his post from a few years ago.
Two Sunrises: Running the 2010 Western States 100
Prologue The most common question asked of an ultra-runner is unsurprisingly, "Why?" What follows is decidedly not a meditation on this particular question. I have simply set out to remind myself (and to offer to anyone interested an understanding) of
Two Sunrises: Running the 2010 Western States 100
Prologue The most common question asked of an ultra-runner is unsurprisingly, "Why?" What follows is decidedly not a meditation on this particular question. I have simply set out to remind myself (and to offer to anyone interested an understanding) of
Introducing Taggable
After a couple months of work, I am excited to put our latest product, Taggable, out into the wild. Facebook became a dominant photo sharing platform because of many core innovations but the one that really got them going was
Introducing Taggable
After a couple months of work, I am excited to put our latest product, Taggable, out into the wild. Facebook became a dominant photo sharing platform because of many core innovations but the one that really got them going was
Introducing The Start Project
At 83 Degrees, we have enjoyed building things so much we have decided to take it up another notch. The Start Project is a new collaboration that gives us a little bit more muscle to build great products and see
Introducing The Start Project
At 83 Degrees, we have enjoyed building things so much we have decided to take it up another notch. The Start Project is a new collaboration that gives us a little bit more muscle to build great products and see
Long Live RSS
I certainly hope that RSS is not dead. RSS consumption via newsreaders may be on the decline (although I find the implementation in Apple Mail quite usable), but I can assure you, RSS is actually the life blood of the
Long Live RSS
I certainly hope that RSS is not dead. RSS consumption via newsreaders may be on the decline (although I find the implementation in Apple Mail quite usable), but I can assure you, RSS is actually the life blood of the
American River 50!
With 3 miles to go, I found myself doubled over with exhaustion and stumbled to a low fence post to sit down. These ultramarathons, I've learned, are about nutrition, forward motion, and a series of cons. I was down on
American River 50!
With 3 miles to go, I found myself doubled over with exhaustion and stumbled to a low fence post to sit down. These ultramarathons, I've learned, are about nutrition, forward motion, and a series of cons. I was down on
Getting a Handle on SxSWi
SxSW is a microcosm of the information and opportunity overload presented daily online. @tempo is my all-purpose filter. @lancearmstrong gives great food recommendations. @byranmason is onto something pretty big. @aristeinberg is back on a PC. Is Facebook the new Microsoft?
Getting a Handle on SxSWi
SxSW is a microcosm of the information and opportunity overload presented daily online. @tempo is my all-purpose filter. @lancearmstrong gives great food recommendations. @byranmason is onto something pretty big. @aristeinberg is back on a PC. Is Facebook the new Microsoft?
Urban Dare San Francisco
I have been keeping an eye on the Urban Dare race for a couple of years and I finally got a chance to give it a go. My good friend Hiyamallar brought some long time SF knowledge and his big
Urban Dare San Francisco
I have been keeping an eye on the Urban Dare race for a couple of years and I finally got a chance to give it a go. My good friend Hiyamallar brought some long time SF knowledge and his big
Facebook Now the Largest Photo Sharing Site
Facebook has announced their 10 billionth photo uploaded further reinforcing something I have been saying for a while — Facebook *is* primarily a photo sharing site. It may have been a feature that they added later, but it has been
Facebook Now the Largest Photo Sharing Site
Facebook has announced their 10 billionth photo uploaded further reinforcing something I have been saying for a while — Facebook *is* primarily a photo sharing site. It may have been a feature that they added later, but it has been
Just Too Far
I had the training and was loaded up with food but my attempt at 77 miles came up a bit short. I seem to have a barrier at 50. The good part about Headlands 50/100 is that it was in
Just Too Far
I had the training and was loaded up with food but my attempt at 77 miles came up a bit short. I seem to have a barrier at 50. The good part about Headlands 50/100 is that it was in
Marin Nomenclature
I am now training to attempt 75+ miles as part of the Headlands Hundred next week. Part of the fun of the running the Marin county trails are all the great names. Here is my last route: Dipsea Stairs Dipsea
Marin Nomenclature
I am now training to attempt 75+ miles as part of the Headlands Hundred next week. Part of the fun of the running the Marin county trails are all the great names. Here is my last route: Dipsea Stairs Dipsea
Secret to the iPhone Keyboard – Heavy Fingers
I’ve had an iphone for about 9 months now and it is hands down the sleekest and most useful device I have ever owned. I am yet to pick up the 3g model for two reasons: first, it has a
Secret to the iPhone Keyboard – Heavy Fingers
I’ve had an iphone for about 9 months now and it is hands down the sleekest and most useful device I have ever owned. I am yet to pick up the 3g model for two reasons: first, it has a
Golapendu Plans to Swim From Alcatraz
My good friend Golapendu is now officially on the hook to swim from Alcatraz in 2009. His busy schedule as GM and head chef at Ananda Fuara along with a passion for globe trotting is precluding an attempt this summer.
Golapendu Plans to Swim From Alcatraz
My good friend Golapendu is now officially on the hook to swim from Alcatraz in 2009. His busy schedule as GM and head chef at Ananda Fuara along with a passion for globe trotting is precluding an attempt this summer.
Charge who for twitter?
There is a viable business model out there for twitter. In fact, I hinted at it when I wrote about the service for GigaOM way back in September of 2006. Don’t listen to Calacanis or Farber. There is no “freemium”
Charge who for twitter?
There is a viable business model out there for twitter. In fact, I hinted at it when I wrote about the service for GigaOM way back in September of 2006. Don’t listen to Calacanis or Farber. There is no “freemium”
Weather Western States Training Run
What a difference a year makes. Last May, we went up to Foresthill to partake in the annual WS100 training run. The first run is about 32 miles from Robinson Flat to Foresthill and it was HOT and dusty. This
Weather Western States Training Run
What a difference a year makes. Last May, we went up to Foresthill to partake in the annual WS100 training run. The first run is about 32 miles from Robinson Flat to Foresthill and it was HOT and dusty. This
Wildflower Strikes Again
I confess, I wasn’t trained. Since doing the WF Long Course last year (2007), I only got out on my road bike twice so I was bracing for the worst. Despite just a couple trips to the pool in the
Wildflower Strikes Again
I confess, I wasn’t trained. Since doing the WF Long Course last year (2007), I only got out on my road bike twice so I was bracing for the worst. Despite just a couple trips to the pool in the
How bad is Lost?
I have been hooked on Lost for quite a while. For the first two seasons I enjoyed the ensemble cast, the flash backs, the puzzles, and the inexplicable. I forgave some of the aimlessness that crept in for a while.
How bad is Lost?
I have been hooked on Lost for quite a while. For the first two seasons I enjoyed the ensemble cast, the flash backs, the puzzles, and the inexplicable. I forgave some of the aimlessness that crept in for a while.
Keeping it Real
Twenty-four hours before the SxSWi keynote with Mark Zuckerberg descended into chaos, Ballroom A was full with an audience too busy taking notes and paying attention to become unruly.Who was speaking? Jason Fried of 37Signals. The reverence was punctuated with
Keeping it Real
Twenty-four hours before the SxSWi keynote with Mark Zuckerberg descended into chaos, Ballroom A was full with an audience too busy taking notes and paying attention to become unruly.Who was speaking? Jason Fried of 37Signals. The reverence was punctuated with
Clemens Please Retire. Republicans in Congress, WTF!?
I need to get this off my mind and then move on. Clemens and his lawyers make up a vile trinity (photo) of some of the worst qualities in our culture: greed, manipulation, and a complete lack of accountability. Between
Clemens Please Retire. Republicans in Congress, WTF!?
I need to get this off my mind and then move on. Clemens and his lawyers make up a vile trinity (photo) of some of the worst qualities in our culture: greed, manipulation, and a complete lack of accountability. Between
Wow. Harmony 880 Universal Remote Works!
After years of doing the remote control shuffle including some failed attempts at having one remote dominate the other, I picked up a Harmony 880. To my astonishment, this thing actually works and I have put my tv remote, av
Wow. Harmony 880 Universal Remote Works!
After years of doing the remote control shuffle including some failed attempts at having one remote dominate the other, I picked up a Harmony 880. To my astonishment, this thing actually works and I have put my tv remote, av
Up To Speed
We are in the midst of a massive winter storm that is pounding northern California which has put all training on hold. Actually, training would be a generous term. At the moment I feel as though I am still recovering
Up To Speed
We are in the midst of a massive winter storm that is pounding northern California which has put all training on hold. Actually, training would be a generous term. At the moment I feel as though I am still recovering
Farewell to 2007
It has been a while. There is nothing like the end of the year to start the wheels spinning! Here is my best attempt at a brief recap. The Web continues to grow and reinvent (ok, sometimes just duplicate!) and
Farewell to 2007
It has been a while. There is nothing like the end of the year to start the wheels spinning! Here is my best attempt at a brief recap. The Web continues to grow and reinvent (ok, sometimes just duplicate!) and
Comment Spam is now Comment Extortion
I found this in my moderation queue. Author : Anikrichard (IP: 72.9.235.218 , server6.barronhosting.com) E-mail : anlikivanna.80@mail.ru URI   : http://wwwwww.com Whois : http://ws.arin.net/cgi-bin/whois.pl?queryinput=72.9.235.218 Comment: hello , my name is Richard and I know you get a lot of spammy comments
Comment Spam is now Comment Extortion
I found this in my moderation queue. Author : Anikrichard (IP: 72.9.235.218 , server6.barronhosting.com) E-mail : anlikivanna.80@mail.ru URI   : http://wwwwww.com Whois : http://ws.arin.net/cgi-bin/whois.pl?queryinput=72.9.235.218 Comment: hello , my name is Richard and I know you get a lot of spammy comments
Yahoo! Mail Redux
A while back I griped about Yahoo! Mail beta. It was nice but oh so slow. It also didn’t handle multiple accounts. With the recent global release, I gave it another shot, and I pleased to say that this is
Yahoo! Mail Redux
A while back I griped about Yahoo! Mail beta. It was nice but oh so slow. It also didn’t handle multiple accounts. With the recent global release, I gave it another shot, and I pleased to say that this is
White River 50
A bit of catching up to do on the recaps. Durdam, Mahir and I made the trip up to Seattle and then out to Crystal Mountain for the USATF trail running championships (aka WR 50) at the end of July
White River 50
A bit of catching up to do on the recaps. Durdam, Mahir and I made the trip up to Seattle and then out to Crystal Mountain for the USATF trail running championships (aka WR 50) at the end of July
Brand Confusion
With all the absurd mergers and rebranding of the telephone companies, I can finally articulate how bad this is for business and the consumer. My wife and I have a new place and I have to set up phone service.
Brand Confusion
With all the absurd mergers and rebranding of the telephone companies, I can finally articulate how bad this is for business and the consumer. My wife and I have a new place and I have to set up phone service.
Devil’s Thumb
It has been 14 years since my brother and I acted as support crew for a friend attempting the Western States 100 and that experience has certainly driven in part my recent foray into ultra trail running. Our friend, a
Devil’s Thumb
It has been 14 years since my brother and I acted as support crew for a friend attempting the Western States 100 and that experience has certainly driven in part my recent foray into ultra trail running. Our friend, a
It’s Universal – Telco Service Everywhere Stinks
Last year I decided to buy a UK mobile phone while traveling in London. I can recall the trepidation as I entered the Vodafone shop expecting to be sucked into a 2-hour black hole. To my astonishment, I emerged 10
It’s Universal – Telco Service Everywhere Stinks
Last year I decided to buy a UK mobile phone while traveling in London. I can recall the trepidation as I entered the Vodafone shop expecting to be sucked into a 2-hour black hole. To my astonishment, I emerged 10
Oh, The Pain
I can’t understand why I both love and loathe this event. In the last 3 years, using several different training strategies, my times have all landed in the same 4 minute window. This year, I finished in 6:24. kicking it
Oh, The Pain
I can’t understand why I both love and loathe this event. In the last 3 years, using several different training strategies, my times have all landed in the same 4 minute window. This year, I finished in 6:24. kicking it
The Landscape Diaries: Garden of Obsession
For those of you who know my Mom, she is rarely at a lack for words. Well, she has managed to corral many thousands of them into an extraordinary book about life, love, business, and art. I have watched in
The Landscape Diaries: Garden of Obsession
For those of you who know my Mom, she is rarely at a lack for words. Well, she has managed to corral many thousands of them into an extraordinary book about life, love, business, and art. I have watched in
Getting Ready Rumble
The good news is that the 10-day weather forecast looks reasonable but Wildflower is still Wildflower. My quest to break 6 hours has led me to a slightly different training regimen this year and I am hoping that it pays
Getting Ready Rumble
The good news is that the 10-day weather forecast looks reasonable but Wildflower is still Wildflower. My quest to break 6 hours has led me to a slightly different training regimen this year and I am hoping that it pays
Blogging Twitterers — Don’t Give Up Your Day Job
I have been writing and talking about twitter for some time. 30 Boxes now has some office space with the Obvious/twitter folks and I have been recently coding new features to integrate twitter behaviour within 30B. My fascination with twitter
Blogging Twitterers — Don’t Give Up Your Day Job
I have been writing and talking about twitter for some time. 30 Boxes now has some office space with the Obvious/twitter folks and I have been recently coding new features to integrate twitter behaviour within 30B. My fascination with twitter
No Soap, Radio! 