January 2009
91 posts
Debbie’s Kitchen with @codymorton. Then probably more packing? Just launched http://empirenewswire.com follow @empirenewswire
Working and then packing up my stuff. Anyone have any boxen they don’t need?
In Troy. Not seeing that many hipsters. Margaritas are good at Jose Malones, but the chips are stale. Not Brooklyn.
w00t for Troy Night Out! I rarely hit the nightlife outside of Center Square so this is like a vacation.
Best marketing slogan I’ve seen today: “Ban the Bounce” — Selling sports bras. http://bit.ly/ANLd
A lot has changed in the last 12 months. One thing has not: Thursday karaoke at P&H in the Alb.
Community Newspapers Doing Well « Community... →
Claims from the Suburban Newspapers of America that their ad revenue is *not* cratering like the major dailies.
Good news: my brother moved my car so it’s legal for Albany snow emergency. Bad news: he has strep throat. Pass the hand sanitizer please
BL511 by Blundstone at Zeta Zappos →
Want.
Seriously considering passing a collection plate for a new cell phone for our senior sales rep.
Can’t wait for the Australian Open Final. Federer begins his 09 run on Sunday.
Twitter4R - Open Source Ruby Project for Twitter... →
Ruby API for Twitter
Going to bed early so that I can wake up early to watch some of Federer v. Roddick. Go Fed! 3:30? 4:30? 5:30?
Op-Ed Columnist - Wall Street’s Socialist... →
“Well — his office was very different — than — the — the general décor of — Merrill’s offices,” Thain replied. “It really would have been — very difficult — for — me to use it in the form that it was…
So glad that I get to walk to work. What’s not to love about snow?
Roku Home | Digital Video Player, SoundBridge &... →
This is likely part of my “TV free in 2009” solution.
Powering up at UG before class. Looking forward to the snow.
At You Know Where for one and done to continue my quest. No one else is here. Should proably drop my phone and talk to a real person.
I confess that I wasn’t overly impressed with poetry open mic at the LT. Kinda a somber bunch. Guess I’m really more of a limerick guy.
Google Maps →
Neat region highlighting for Google Maps.
In class for the first time in 8 months. Getting sleepy…it’s like 90 degrees in here.
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Stephen Fry on joys of... →
Stephen Fry on why he likes Twitter. Great stuff. “Savage banality” and Hugh Laurie won’t do it.
Why Ad Rates Are Plummeting And What It Means For... →
“Why pay a $25 CPM to reach that wealthy, 50-year-old, Boston-area living, Mercedes Benz-owner on NYTimes.com when you can pay a $.60 CPM to reach the same guy five minutes later when he’s reading a…
LT’s Comedy Night is a winner. Mostly new material last night. Plus a beautiful waitress. What’s not to like? Back to school today!
STREET WITH A VIEW: a project by Robin Hewlett &... →
Brilliant living art project that staged scenes for the Google Street View car. I absolutely love this…
At Mahars with the Pine Hills crew for no good reason. Thinking about comedy night at the LT tonight. I have a gift for my favorite zebra.
Listening to Matt & Kim. Popping my Roller Derby cherry tonight. Mahars is open tomorrow to celebrate 20 years. Oh, and I need boxes.
Quality Used Moving Boxes for Sale - Cheap. Green.... →
Just went to a Walmart for the 4th time in my life. I’ve sacrificed everything I believe in to save $2 max. Never again!
having trouble rallying troops for roller derby. what gives? who doesn’t like broads, bashing, and beer?
Trying to get a friend to run for Gilibrand’s seat. I think he’s got a shot.
No Snickering - That Road Sign Means Something... →
I summer in Crapstone.
PolitiFact | The Obameter: Tracking Barack Obama's... →
This would be even better if you could subscribe to a feed of the changes…
Great way to track Obama’s progress: http://bit.ly/Nm3M but where’s the RSS feed?
Sudden Debt is the best financial blog around: he’s comparing treasuries to written pardons sold by vatican in 1521! http://bit.ly/14cbY
Sudden Debt: Revisiting The Spanish Inquisition →
Comparing the current financial system to the Catholic Church. A faith based perma-growth economy.
At Mahars. In constant pursuit of the next goal. @Litt1eMinx let us know hoe Avenue Q is.
Many thanks to @rjcaruso for introducing me to Matt & Kim! Loving this…
Institute for Public Relations - PR Research and... →
Great time at Jiminy Peak last night! When am I going skiing next?
D O T S →
I need these.
PR on Websites: Press Area Usability →
Perhaps some good tips for newsrooms and the newswire itself.
Sudden Debt: The Future of Banking →
# Permagrowth is over. Sustainable is the new socio-economic model.
# Lending for consumption is over. Lending for transformation is the new strategy.
# Lending against financial assets (i.e. margin)…
Why Are We So Afraid To Fix Banks The Right Way?* →
I think Henry is right.
Tech Valley Code Camp 2009.1 - Albany, NY - March... →
Looks like an interesting opportunity for readMedia…
Why oh why must downtown Albany shutdown for MLK day? I’m not looking forward to my lunch options…
Still downtown. Heading to open mic COMEDY night at the LT. Who’s in?
At the Victory Cafe in dowtown Albany. Drinking pale ale and watching an American football match with @codymorton ‘s rugby club.
YouTube - Jacques Brel - Marieke →
Yup. It’s a deal. I learn French and I get to smoke.
YouTube - Jacques Brel - Amsterdam (Live) →
The best song from one of my favorite shows. I really want to learn French and start smoking. It just seems like a reasonable thing to do.