The JotDown

So, this is pretty cool.

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:07:15 -0400

So, this is pretty cool.

"We can’t focus so much on technology that we forget the web is often, and quite gloriously, a..."

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:32:17 -0400

“We can’t focus so much on technology that we forget the web is often, and quite gloriously, a transaction between reader and writer.”

- From Zeldman’s Web Design Manifesto 2012. Great writing as usual.

"I will say, that being able to tell a story of a random social interaction I saw will always trump..."

Fri, 18 May 2012 10:52:27 -0400

“I will say, that being able to tell a story of a random social interaction I saw will always trump telling a story of something I read on Facebook at that same moment.”

- I had a few thoughts on using technology (or not) while out in public places. An article about smartphones on the Atlantic sparked these thoughts.

"That combination came after 11 of the toughest rounds of Floyd’s career, and more than..."

Tue, 15 May 2012 15:46:16 -0400

“That combination came after 11 of the toughest rounds of Floyd’s career, and more than anything else I saw on Saturday night, the speed and accuracy of those three punches convinced me that what I was watching was one of the great moments of one of the greatest fighters of all time. It was humbling to watch. Floyd might play boxing’s villain, but after watching him get pushed to his limit by a fighter he truly respected, I think he might be miscast. At every break, in every clinch, and with every touch of the gloves to restart action, Floyd showed Cotto the respect he deserved. It was a refreshing and strange insight into Floyd: Above all things, he respects the sport and the challengers who put in the same hard work and dedication as he does.”

- Interesting read from “Floyd Mayweather, Miguel Cotto, and what it means to be a ‘shot’ boxer” over on Grantland.

Helvetica Superheroes

Tue, 15 May 2012 15:20:11 -0400

Helvetica Superheroes

"Take care of your body now, so your body takes care of you when you’re older."

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:06:33 -0400

“Take care of your body now, so your body takes care of you when you’re older.”

- A quote often said by my Dad. And more of my thoughts on getting older.

Each card of these 52 cards was custom designed by a different...

Fri, 11 May 2012 11:25:44 -0400

Each card of these 52 cards was custom designed by a different illustrator. Very cool. (via Coudal)

“What greets you on your first day at Apple. I’ve had this...

Mon, 07 May 2012 13:13:05 -0400

“What greets you on your first day at Apple. I’ve had this taped to my dresser for two years. Words to live by.” - M

How excited would this make you?

Love this.

Sat, 05 May 2012 16:12:53 -0400

Love this.

brandonchesnutt: The cosplay games are over. This guy wins...

Thu, 03 May 2012 08:08:11 -0400

brandonchesnutt:

The cosplay games are over. This guy wins everything forever. #avengers #ironman

"At MetaLab, everyone is responsible for their own schedule. No bunk beds in the office or..."

Wed, 02 May 2012 09:40:49 -0400

“At MetaLab, everyone is responsible for their own schedule. No bunk beds in the office or ramen-fueled overnight programming melees. We usually clock between four and six hours a day, and most of us don’t even get to the office before noon. We believe in working smart, not hard, and having lives outside the office. It might sound wimpy, but it’s working.”

- Going from $0 to $500k in 1 Year with no VC Money

Manhattan Bridge, under-construction in 1909. See more amazing...

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:53:52 -0400

Manhattan Bridge, under-construction in 1909. See more amazing vintage pics of NYC here and here.

The moon over Mount Vrenelisgaertli. (via)

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:01:44 -0400

The moon over Mount Vrenelisgaertli. (via)

"What’s bad, boring, and barely read all over? Business writing. If you could taste words, most..."

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:52:08 -0400

“What’s bad, boring, and barely read all over? Business writing. If you could taste words, most corporate websites, brochures, and sales materials would remind you of stale, soggy rice cakes: nearly calorie free, devoid of nutrition, and completely unsatisfying.”

- From Why is Business Writing So Awful?. Solution: hire more professional writers.

"You cannot buy Japanese Kobe beef in this country. Not in stores, not by mail, and certainly not in..."

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:03:45 -0400

“You cannot buy Japanese Kobe beef in this country. Not in stores, not by mail, and certainly not in restaurants. No matter how much you have spent, how fancy a steakhouse you went to, or which of the many celebrity chefs who regularly feature “Kobe beef” on their menus you believed, you were duped. I’m really sorry to have to be the one telling you this, but no matter how much you would like to believe you have tasted it, if it wasn’t in Asia you almost certainly have never had Japan’s famous Kobe beef.”

- Very interesting article over on Forbes about Food’s Biggest Scam: The Great Kobe Beef Lie. Definitely worth a read, especially if you’re a beef eater.

Places in Time: Chicago

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:51:02 -0400

Places in Time: Chicago

A full moon rises behind the New York City.

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:47:18 -0400

A full moon rises behind the New York City.

The Qlocktwo Watch.

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:56:59 -0400

The Qlocktwo Watch.

"The end of the day has a way of convincing you what you’ve done is good. The next morning has a way..."

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:31:29 -0400

“The end of the day has a way of convincing you what you’ve done is good. The next morning has a way of telling the you truth.”

- Morning tells the truth

Tayburn & Stein whisky bottle designed by Echo Brand Design

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:43:54 -0400

Tayburn & Stein whisky bottle designed by Echo Brand Design