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index card philosophy 14 Aug 2009 | 12:00 pm
I spotted Indexed, another blog-turned-book success story, in the Chronicle Books store the other day. Indexed represents two great ideas: first, it’s a novel use for index cards (other than, say, Get...
Macworld 2010: free Expo pass 13 Aug 2009 | 12:00 am
In San Francisco during February 9-13, 2010? Attend the Macworld Expo for free! (The Expo pass is a $25 value. Offer expires August 30, 2009.) 2010 will be the first year in which Apple, Inc. itself ...
The Point: leveraging tipping points to achieve Big Goals 12 Aug 2009 | 12:00 am
Got vision? Ready to inspire others to do something big? If you’ve got an idea, what you need to do next is build a powerful network of like-minded enthusiasts to achieve a common goal. Yeah, you coul...
Groupon: a mini revolution in deal shopping 11 Aug 2009 | 12:00 pm
Groupon is a refreshingly unique concept in deal-seeking, utilizing the power of collective interest. (Groupon is a successful commercial project of The Point, which has developed software technology ...
the best peanut brittle you can buy 5 Aug 2009 | 11:00 am
You may not get a hankering for peanut brittle often, but when you do, the yen can be inexorable. Making it yourself can be more trouble than it’s worth, and it’s not easy to find high quality peanut ...
Dear Guy Kawasaki 24 Mar 2009 | 07:17 am
To: Mr. Guy Kawasaki c/o Garage Technology Ventures Dear Mr. Kawasaki, The manager of the Microsoft booth at Macworld was going to throw this away after you were finished with your book signing for...
Making ‘Milk,’ the movie about Harvey Milk 26 Nov 2008 | 05:00 am
Milk: The Harvey Milk Story casting poster (photo: Steve Rhodes) Update: Now that the much-awaited film Milk has premiered, many politically astute observers have noted the parallels between the rece...
collapsible, theft-resistant commuter bicycle 18 Oct 2008 | 04:29 pm
If you’re in the market for a commuter bicycle, be on the lookout for the collapsible, theft-deterrent Biomega Boston. The Biomega Boston features a cable that locks into place as a structural part of...
election toys & info 11 Oct 2008 | 06:38 pm
Really? There’s an election? Gee, I had no idea. For anyone living under a rock, the United States is approaching the decision that initiates the peaceful transfer of power (or the Quadrennial Showdo...
Batter Blaster pancakes 10 Sep 2008 | 09:58 am
This is a story about pancakes. It begins in one of my favorite places. Let me explain. San Francisco is not the densest city by any means, but space is at a premium nonetheless. So when a single sto...
