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The Refrigerator Speaks: The Secret Language of Things

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 10:23:37 -0500

If you’re in Austin at SXSW Interactive next month, be sure to check this talk that Chloe Gottleib and I are doing together. Trust me, it will be fun.

The Refrigerator Speaks: The Secret Language of Things

Bread Baking Basics for iPad Get it now, only $1.99

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 02:19:19 -0500

Bread Baking Basics for iPad

Get it now, only $1.99

From R/GA London

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:23:13 -0400

From R/GA London

"I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing..."

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:55:03 -0400

“I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do.”

- Leonardo da Vinci

Stop Talking, Start Making

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:26:47 -0400

I’ve proposed a talk for SXSW Interactive next March called “Stop Talking, Start Making,” and I would love it you could visit the SXSW PanelPicker and vote for my presentation (along with all the other sessions that interest you). SXSW is unique from other conferences in that the popular vote heavily influences their selection, so your voice definitely counts!

“Stop Talking, Start Making“ is about the importance of rolling up your sleeves very early in the creative process, and spending 24 hours getting your hands dirty building something. You can’t just sketch something out or put together a few slides in a PowerPoint presentation, you’ve got to build and demonstrate a working product.

In the tech world, this approach isn’t new. For years, it’s happened at BarCamps and hackathons, and the ethos is a central part in many h a c k e r la bs, co-working spaces, and pu bl ic at io ns.

But this presentation isn’t for developers — it’s for creative types, marketers and brand owners. You’ll learn ways you can incorporate the hackathon model into your creative development process—to rethink a brand, quickly build ideas from scratch, and to incorporate new and emerging technologies into an existing brand.

You’ll also learn how the hackathon can be an invaluable tool for evaluating and nurturing internal talent, as well as for recruiting new talent.

Most importantly, though, it will be fun and entertaining. I promise.

Just got this handmade Nexus One case from Etsy. It’s...

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:04:25 -0400

Just got this handmade Nexus One case from Etsy. It’s sold out until later in August, but check out the shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/freshonmondays/

Presenting this afternoon to @rga on "Designing, Creating and Writing for Android Applications." Expect awesomeness!

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:05:18 -0400

Honoring Those Who Serve and Sacrifice with Help Starting A Business

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 08:46:01 -0400

Honoring Those Who Serve and Sacrifice with Help Starting A Business:

Veterans with Disabilities Entrepreneurship Program, known as VEP, is an entrepreneurial training program that provides the business support and resources necessary for disabled soldiers returning from Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom. The program aims at developing viable approaches for turning veterans’ business ideas into workable business models, helping them create their own companies, and making their ventures sustainable.

Best Job Description I've seen in a long time

Thu, 27 May 2010 18:46:45 -0400

Best Job Description I've seen in a long time:

Since apparently my posts today are limited to job postings, thought I’d throw in this one which made me smile.

Amen, brother.

Thu, 27 May 2010 12:16:48 -0400

Amen, brother.

Become Chief Digital Officer for NYC

Thu, 27 May 2010 12:00:05 -0400

Here’s the job description for Chief Digital Officer.

More news here

http://www.businessinsider.com/new-york-city-is-hiring-a-chief-digital-officer-2010-5

It's nice to have an API for developers. It's nicer when that same API helps improve your internal workflow.

Mon, 17 May 2010 10:34:49 -0400

It's nice to have an API for developers. It's nicer when that same API helps improve your internal workflow.

"Opinions posted on blogs are cheap. Great journalism is expensive."

Sun, 16 May 2010 21:48:25 -0400

“Opinions posted on blogs are cheap. Great journalism is expensive.”

- Sam Apple

Sweet! Foursquare gives a shoutout to one of my side projects -...

Mon, 10 May 2010 17:30:44 -0400

Sweet! Foursquare gives a shoutout to one of my side projects - http://tonight.im/

http://موقع.وزارة-الأتصالات.مصر/

Fri, 07 May 2010 11:01:00 -0400

http://موقع.وزارة-الأتصالات.مصر/:

Does this URL work with your software? If not, it’s time to upgrade your code.

Here are my notes from tonight's MTA Developer Unconference

Wed, 05 May 2010 23:30:00 -0400

Here are my notes from tonight's MTA Developer Unconference

Now this is really depressing… On the Kindle, Dan Brown is highlighted more than the...

Wed, 05 May 2010 15:26:43 -0400

Now this is really depressing…

On the Kindle, Dan Brown is highlighted more than the Bible.

http://bit.ly/dCE2W7

No, seriously. Code For America is going to be awesome.

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:14:32 -0400

No, seriously. Code For America is going to be awesome.

"I just squirted 20.4 kgs of milk out of my teats in 10:28 seconds. What did you do today?"

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:30:22 -0400

“I just squirted 20.4 kgs of milk out of my teats in 10:28 seconds. What did you do today?”

- Charge Gina, Twittering Cow

Big Brands Heart Android

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:11:44 -0400

Big Brands Heart Android