February 2012
6 posts
Anger and Despair in Video Messages From Besieged... →
These videos at NYTimes’ The Lede are heart breaking. It’s really tragic what’s happening in Syria and so wrenchingly complicated from a diplomatic perspective. We need to help them. But can we without entering into an all out war with Syria’s allies?
From Reuters today: “I fear that the appalling brutality we are witnessing in Homs, with heavy weapons firing into...
New Course: Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and... →
Sounds awesome… linking for reading materials.
Zuckerberg's five core values for Facebook →
Focus on Impact
If we want to have the biggest impact, the best way to do this is to make sure we always focus on solving the most important problems. It sounds simple, but we think most companies do this poorly and waste a lot of time. We expect everyone at Facebook to be good at finding the biggest problems to work on.
Move Fast
Moving fast enables us to build more things and learn faster....
January 2012
27 posts
Israeli technology companies: What next for the... →
Just got sent a phishing scam via text!
If H&R block sends you a random text to call a number, it’s a fake! Luckily, the FTC disconnected the number, and I only reached a recorded message that educated me about phishing. Wow, I don’t say this very often, but thanks government! Nice to see my tax dollars at work.
More musings on codecademy....
After completing a bunch of the codecademy courses, it just seems silly that middle schools and high schools don’t teach javascript simultaneously with algebra classes.
The Rise of the New Groupthink →
Research strongly suggests that people are more creative when they enjoy privacy and freedom from interruption. And the most spectacularly creative people in many fields are often introverted, according to studies by the psychologists Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and Gregory Feist. They’re extroverted enough to exchange and advance ideas, but see themselves as independent and individualistic. They’re...
Startup Grind Launches In NYC - Special Guest:... →
If you’re free tonight, come by General Assembly for Startup Grind NYC’s first meet up, featuring a “fireside chat” with Hilary Mason! Pizza/Beer/Wine/Networking included.
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Working on Sunday...
Is just no fun at all. Even with football on in the background. Especially when you’re trying to take a doc full of garbled jargon and translate it into something simple and understandable.
“At the moment, the only thing potentially more valuable than a relationship with...”
– The Rise of Developeronomics - Forbes
You have just got to read this crazy article. It’s long, but awesome. And eye opening.
WatchJimmy Fallon as “Tebowie.” It’s a must-watch. Fallon is getting ridiculously good at these.
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STOP PIPA & SOPA - NY TECH MEETUP
Just received this from Nate Westheimer… spread the word.
Dear NY Tech Meetup Member:
The future of the NY tech community is in jeopardy. We are writing to call you to an Emergency NY Tech Meetup in New York on January 18 so that we can publicly demonstrate our collective dismay at the unprecedented attack currently being made on the Internet and our industry. We will gather at 12:30 pm...
“It’s the liberating feeling—the physical and psychological sensation—that is...”
– David Byrne, Bicycle Diaries, nailing the joy of urban biking (via muppetpants)
hammerito:
Radiohead // High and Dry
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Codecademy continued.... →
brianvan:
Mike Bloomberg Is A Smart Businessman, That’s Why He’s Learning To Code
The idea is GREAT but it badly needs more material….
….Of course, part of the problem with modern programming is that the toolsets (for practical applications) are deliberately made to be complex to the point that they’re cumbersome or unintelligible for anyone who’s not a laser-focused genius. Even...
Mike Bloomberg Is A Smart Businessman, That's Why... →
I am obsessed with Codecademy, a new startup that teaches newbies to program with a set of simple lessons for free. This Fast Company co.exist piece by the company’s co-founder shows why learning to program is probably the best use of your free time.
I’ve always dabbled with HTML and CSS, but am loving learning JavaScript with Codecademy’s easy lessons so far. Such a fantastic...
New theme!
After using the same customized tumblr theme for three years and 11 months, I’ve finally made the big change. Tried to hold my ground, but missing basic features like notes, likes, tags and a link to twitter made switching unavoidable. Plus, I was getting a little tired of the hot pink and black and white paisley background. Kind of like this new one. Except for the weird seal at the bottom.
Carol Cone: The Changing Face of Purpose In 2012 →
Carol Cone, “mother of cause marketing,” presents 12 spot-on trends detailing how businesses will be redefined by purpose in the coming years.
I’ve often thought that as corporations oust governments as the most powerful institutions, they have a responsibility to use their influence and money to not only address world’s most pressing problems, but also to enlighten their...
“Never have lunch or dinner with anyone unless they make you laugh or can further...”
– Ingrid Bergman
December 2011
13 posts
If it was up to me, I would totally have Leo go to...
AP’s ‘New Distinctiveness’ →
Love when these corporate memos get leaked. Interesting info. Have to say I agree with their new direction. Hopefully it leads to better reporting and fewer quick turnaround pieces.
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‘Mythbusters’ Stunt Goes Awry, Sends Cannonball... →
9 Lessons on Innovation Worth Sharing →
Innovation starts at the top. Leaders need to create the vision and live the values.
Innovation can happen anywhere. Anyone can do it, but not everyone is good at it.
Innovation is a Team Sport. Operating inside silo’s is deadly. Collaborate..
Innovation is never easy. But it is always possible. Step by step. Project by Project.
Listen to ideas. Innovation relies on trust. Reward Bravery....
November 2011
16 posts
100 Notable Books of 2011 →
This should keep me busy for a while….
How to teach someone with no programming... →
Bookmarking for later reference… you know… in case I want to learn to program… just ‘cause.