Wayfaring
Now here’s a great example of Google Maps API adopted for some heavy lifting — Wayfaring. It’s a new community/network based around places and maps that you create and annotate. Very slick.
Amusing WSJ Reality Check
Lifted from Lee Gomes’ article on November 9, 2005: there is a something of an anti-Web 2.0 backlash brewing: not in the real world, of course, since people there haven’t heard of it in the first place
Amusing WSJ Reality Check
Lifted from Lee Gomes’ article on November 9, 2005: there is a something of an anti-Web 2.0 backlash brewing: not in the real world, of course, since people there haven’t heard of it in the first place
Techcrunch Meetup #3
Further evidence that the Web Renaissance is in full swing. 200 people in a random backyard in Atherton–on a Friday night! This is either a case of the web connecting a lot of people with absolutely zero social lives or
Techcrunch Meetup #3
Further evidence that the Web Renaissance is in full swing. 200 people in a random backyard in Atherton–on a Friday night! This is either a case of the web connecting a lot of people with absolutely zero social lives or
Flock
There is a new browser in town – Flock. I just gave it a test drive, and it looks great, works fine, and has some curious new additions (inspirations) – mostly for people who blog. These include a “topbar” that
Om Malik (diehard Yankee fan)
Fielding a text message and lamenting the fall of the Yanks.
Om Malik (diehard Yankee fan)
Fielding a text message and lamenting the fall of the Yanks.
Better is the Enemy of Good Enough – Web2.0
There has been a bit of a frenzy in the last two days about the definition of Web2.0 (see links below). When I was assembling our new corporate site for 83 Degrees, I hid my interpretation in a tooltip. Simply
Better is the Enemy of Good Enough – Web2.0
There has been a bit of a frenzy in the last two days about the definition of Web2.0 (see links below). When I was assembling our new corporate site for 83 Degrees, I hid my interpretation in a tooltip. Simply
Angels Win the West
It has been a bumpy ride, but the Steve Finley and then Angels are in the playoffs.
Angels Win the West
It has been a bumpy ride, but the Steve Finley and then Angels are in the playoffs.
2005 Tahoe Big Blue Adventure Race
Watch videos: Kayak Setup Bike Setup Race Start Kayaking Biking Orienteering Almost Done! Race Finish [photos available as well as a parallel recap by Nick who designed this cool video player above] Be careful what you wish for! I
2005 Tahoe Big Blue Adventure Race
Watch videos: Kayak Setup Bike Setup Race Start Kayaking Biking Orienteering Almost Done! Race Finish [photos available as well as a parallel recap by Nick who designed this cool video player above] Be careful what you wish for! I
Yahoo! Search Marketing (fka Overture) Service — WTF??
The combined customer service and engineering problem around “forgot your passwords” has had a decade to mature online, and yet here we have an endless loop from Yahoo! Search Marketing. How can customer service be this bad for something that
Yahoo! Search Marketing (fka Overture) Service — WTF??
The combined customer service and engineering problem around “forgot your passwords” has had a decade to mature online, and yet here we have an endless loop from Yahoo! Search Marketing. How can customer service be this bad for something that
Webshots tops Flickr in BusinessWeek Reader’s Poll
I may have retired, but I’m still partial. BusinessWeek Online’s reader survey features a nice flash results graph and a landslide vote in favor of Webshots in the photo category.
Webshots tops Flickr in BusinessWeek Reader’s Poll
I may have retired, but I’m still partial. BusinessWeek Online’s reader survey features a nice flash results graph and a landslide vote in favor of Webshots in the photo category.
Life After Webshots
I may have been in denial, or just busy migrating to a Mac (more on that later!), but I haven’t gotten a chance to post about my last day with CNET and Webshots. After many years, 4 business entities, 5
Life After Webshots
I may have been in denial, or just busy migrating to a Mac (more on that later!), but I haven’t gotten a chance to post about my last day with CNET and Webshots. After many years, 4 business entities, 5
Rocketboom
The day after I got the parking ticket I was able to pay a visit to Andrew Michael Baron, who with Amanda Congdon have created Rocketboom. This videoblog is the first to break into mainstream coverage (BusinessWeek and the local
Rocketboom
The day after I got the parking ticket I was able to pay a visit to Andrew Michael Baron, who with Amanda Congdon have created Rocketboom. This videoblog is the first to break into mainstream coverage (BusinessWeek and the local
NYC Parking Violation IT
I got a ticket recently in New York. Fed the meter twice but got twisted around in SoHo and was 5 minutes late for the third go round and lost out to the tune of $65. I just tried to
NYC Parking Violation IT
I got a ticket recently in New York. Fed the meter twice but got twisted around in SoHo and was 5 minutes late for the third go round and lost out to the tune of $65. I just tried to
Quick Hits
Added some additional photos to webshots — ones that my Dad took during the 50. Read an incredibly inspiring book by Lynne Cox — Swimming to Antartica. And started some recon on the West Highland Way Race.
Quick Hits
Added some additional photos to webshots — ones that my Dad took during the 50. Read an incredibly inspiring book by Lynne Cox — Swimming to Antartica. And started some recon on the West Highland Way Race.
Extending Trackbacks
I give credit to News.com for incorporating trackbacks almost a year ago into their news articles as a way of extending discussions. There has been ongoing discussion about the etiquette as was as the long term viability of trackbacks. Personally,
Extending Trackbacks
I give credit to News.com for incorporating trackbacks almost a year ago into their news articles as a way of extending discussions. There has been ongoing discussion about the etiquette as was as the long term viability of trackbacks. Personally,
Aftermath
After a couple of adrenaline fueled days, I am feeling the fatigue. Legs and such are in pretty good shape all things considered — I actually went out for a 2 mile jog today. Just very tiring! I managed to
Aftermath
After a couple of adrenaline fueled days, I am feeling the fatigue. Legs and such are in pretty good shape all things considered — I actually went out for a 2 mile jog today. Just very tiring! I managed to
Does Google Have a Product Strategy?
I get highly irritated when people speculate without sanity checks. Google somehow manages to draw press (388 articles on Google Desktop 2) and rampant blog posts that continue to unjustifiably accord significance and import to what is a fairly weak
Does Google Have a Product Strategy?
I get highly irritated when people speculate without sanity checks. Google somehow manages to draw press (388 articles on Google Desktop 2) and rampant blog posts that continue to unjustifiably accord significance and import to what is a fairly weak
Start Slow and Taper
I made it! 50 miles in 11:38. I have lots of highlights. I recently got a new Canon digital camera that also takes little video clips. Here is a tour of the whole event: preface the night before the start
Start Slow and Taper
I made it! 50 miles in 11:38. I have lots of highlights. I recently got a new Canon digital camera that also takes little video clips. Here is a tour of the whole event: preface the night before the start
Webshots Turns 10
Just a bit of nostalgia as Webshots turns 10. Among many achievements by the hard work of many people is a place on a very very short list of surviving Internet brands. This unofficial list is culled from the top
Webshots Turns 10
Just a bit of nostalgia as Webshots turns 10. Among many achievements by the hard work of many people is a place on a very very short list of surviving Internet brands. This unofficial list is culled from the top
Adventures In Home Media
Before I get to a longer post, just an amusing moment. I am experimenting with the slick slimserver from slimdevices as a way of controlling the main stereo from my desktop computer. By chance I had a single song in
Adventures In Home Media
Before I get to a longer post, just an amusing moment. I am experimenting with the slick slimserver from slimdevices as a way of controlling the main stereo from my desktop computer. By chance I had a single song in
The Sport of Poker
Down the left column of espn.com, Poker is now listed. You have to chose “Olympic Sports” or “More Sports > Other Sports” to find news of the small Track and Field event known as the World Championships. I see a
The Sport of Poker
Down the left column of espn.com, Poker is now listed. You have to chose “Olympic Sports” or “More Sports > Other Sports” to find news of the small Track and Field event known as the World Championships. I see a
Mark Cuban / Chris Anderson – Let’s Get Ready To Rumble
A nano-debate has developed between Mark Cuban and Chris Anderson around the future of broadcast TV as predicted by George Gilder. Why would anyone chose TV as entertainment when a newsreader provides dynamic instapundrity (can I coin that?!) Sarcasm aside,
Mark Cuban / Chris Anderson – Let’s Get Ready To Rumble
A nano-debate has developed between Mark Cuban and Chris Anderson around the future of broadcast TV as predicted by George Gilder. Why would anyone chose TV as entertainment when a newsreader provides dynamic instapundrity (can I coin that?!) Sarcasm aside,
Jason Giambi’s Secret – Basball and Steroids
So, how did Jason do it? He went from unable to hit minor league pitching to 14 home runs in July. He is visibly 20-30 pounds heavier. Did his depression over being outed for steroids in the spring cause him
Jason Giambi’s Secret – Basball and Steroids
So, how did Jason do it? He went from unable to hit minor league pitching to 14 home runs in July. He is visibly 20-30 pounds heavier. Did his depression over being outed for steroids in the spring cause him
Tiburon to Tam
Well, it was an epic weekend. Perambulate, baby. It turns out one can go quite far on foot. I got it into my head that I would attempt the south face of Mt. Tam starting from the very end of
Tiburon to Tam
Well, it was an epic weekend. Perambulate, baby. It turns out one can go quite far on foot. I got it into my head that I would attempt the south face of Mt. Tam starting from the very end of
Scharffen Berger Eaten Up
The most excellent micro-chocolate manufacturer has been bought by Hershey. A couple of years ago, I went on a tour of the factory in Berkeley. It was very informative! For instance, did you know that the differences in chocolate styles
Scharffen Berger Eaten Up
The most excellent micro-chocolate manufacturer has been bought by Hershey. A couple of years ago, I went on a tour of the factory in Berkeley. It was very informative! For instance, did you know that the differences in chocolate styles
MSN Virtual Earth
Microsoft has their answer to Google Maps. It is called Virtual Earth and upon first glance, it is pretty damn good. I did some heads up comparisons with Google and right now, I’d say VE is better (resolution and UI).
MSN Virtual Earth
Microsoft has their answer to Google Maps. It is called Virtual Earth and upon first glance, it is pretty damn good. I did some heads up comparisons with Google and right now, I’d say VE is better (resolution and UI).
Ultramarathon?
OK. I must confess a 20 year curiosity that I can’t seem to shake. In 1985, ABC’s Wide World of Sports televised the Western States 100 — a very long trail run from Squaw Valley to Auburn. Several years later,
Ultramarathon?
OK. I must confess a 20 year curiosity that I can’t seem to shake. In 1985, ABC’s Wide World of Sports televised the Western States 100 — a very long trail run from Squaw Valley to Auburn. Several years later,
Entourage – Quotable
Entourage (HBO) is delivering solid entertainment in season 2. “First of all, there is no ‘we’ in ‘I’.” ~Ari Gold
Entourage – Quotable
Entourage (HBO) is delivering solid entertainment in season 2. “First of all, there is no ‘we’ in ‘I’.” ~Ari Gold
more on the shoebox
I must say that there is a degree of entertainment value as you watch news make its way around the Web! Steve Rubel’s post has triggered a flurry of activity including a post on Scoble’s blog which is sure to
more on the shoebox
I must say that there is a degree of entertainment value as you watch news make its way around the Web! Steve Rubel’s post has triggered a flurry of activity including a post on Scoble’s blog which is sure to
the shoebox
Webshots just put out a new experimental product called the shoebox. It is a way bookmark and share photos from around the Web. http://shoebox.webshots.com I am also maintaining the shoebox blog as the product grows.
the shoebox
Webshots just put out a new experimental product called the shoebox. It is a way bookmark and share photos from around the Web. http://shoebox.webshots.com I am also maintaining the shoebox blog as the product grows.
Webshots, Google, Yahoo!/Flickr, MSN and the Landscape of Image Search
[Disclosure: I am a founder of Webshots and currently employed by CNET Networks] Thomas Hawk’s recent musings on image search got my brain spinning. My thoughts (forgive the haphazard sequence): Webshots has been terrified of Microsoft since we were a
Webshots, Google, Yahoo!/Flickr, MSN and the Landscape of Image Search
[Disclosure: I am a founder of Webshots and currently employed by CNET Networks] Thomas Hawk’s recent musings on image search got my brain spinning. My thoughts (forgive the haphazard sequence): Webshots has been terrified of Microsoft since we were a
Ahem, Caterina Fake!
From today’s New York Times article talking about the new Web. For Ms. Fake of Flickr, however, the business model is still secondary. “We’re creating a culture of generosity,” she said. I may work for a competitor but I am
Ahem, Caterina Fake!
From today’s New York Times article talking about the new Web. For Ms. Fake of Flickr, however, the business model is still secondary. “We’re creating a culture of generosity,” she said. I may work for a competitor but I am
Hello WordPress!
I have just completed migrating to WordPress! Matt, I hope you are happy now. Moving from TypePad to WP 1.5x gets a difficulty rating of moderate. The codex instructions explaining a Movable Type switch are solid, but I ran into
Hello WordPress!
I have just completed migrating to WordPress! Matt, I hope you are happy now. Moving from TypePad to WP 1.5x gets a difficulty rating of moderate. The codex instructions explaining a Movable Type switch are solid, but I ran into
The Rock
I paddled my way across from Alcatraz! I am finally starting to feel dramatically better and on Sunday, I told myself I would take it one event at a time. My main highlight was discovering the "Lido Deck" on the
The Rock
I paddled my way across from Alcatraz! I am finally starting to feel dramatically better and on Sunday, I told myself I would take it one event at a time. My main highlight was discovering the "Lido Deck" on the
Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon
I was fortunate to complete this triathlon over the weekend! It is always a thrill to jump from a ferry in the middle of the San Francisco Bay. The swim is a big unknown but thanks to location based information
Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon
I was fortunate to complete this triathlon over the weekend! It is always a thrill to jump from a ferry in the middle of the San Francisco Bay. The swim is a big unknown but thanks to location based information
Walt Mossberg – Baseball Blogger
Walt Mossberg has officially sanctioned blogging for the masses. His blog at msn spaces is about baseball (he is a Red Sox fanatic). I hope he updates it frequently because there aren’t that many good baseball blogs out there. The
Walt Mossberg – Baseball Blogger
Walt Mossberg has officially sanctioned blogging for the masses. His blog at msn spaces is about baseball (he is a Red Sox fanatic). I hope he updates it frequently because there aren’t that many good baseball blogs out there. The
Fame is Fleeting
Jumped the gun on my Yahoo! dominance. I am no longer in the top spot.
No Soap, Radio! 