Author Archives: JEFF
Three Keys to Entrepreneurial Success
When you’re in business you share ideas with others through daily interactions. When you’re in business with yourself, it’s up to you to surround yourself with people who have different strengths or areas of technical or business savvy than you. … Continue reading
Want a faster computer? Try a solid state drive
I was at a friend’s place yesterday and installed a new drive in his MacBook Pro. It was a solid state (flash memory) drive like they have in iPhones and iPads…no moving parts. He put all of his apps on … Continue reading
Finding ideas in new places
In Steve Jobs’ biography there is a story of how he designed the case for the first Apple computers. Most computers being made at the time had metal and plastic cases that were functional but not made with consideration for … Continue reading
The Whole Earth Catalog, born in 1968
Stewart Brand’s “Whole Earth Truck Store” began as a moving truck that sold useful tools and educational materials. In 1968 Brand decided to extend its reach with the “Whole Earth Catalog.” On its first cover was the famous picture of … Continue reading
Girl Tries Ski Jump for 1st Time
Whether to go forward and take on the risk of a new thing or carefully step back and hesitate… The 4th-grade girl in this video takes the plunge and finds the guts to take a ski jump for the first … Continue reading
Video: Great Performances
I like hearing actors talk about their work. This video has nice lighting, a great feel. Black & White was a great stylistic choice for these performers. http://lightbox.time.com/2012/02/09/video-great-performances/ Actors have an easy way with the camera. Their faces, expressions, and … Continue reading