http://www.odeo.com/channels/5654- 24x7 no 24x7 deconstructing the status quo 24x7 deconstructing the status quo Coming To A Screen Very Near You ;-) en 40 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 19:41:38 -0700 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 19:41:38 -0700 Entertainment http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25233536-Gustavo-Dudamel-El-Sistema This is a great example of someone doing it right. Wish I could have been in LA for this. First, if you don’t know what El Sistema is, watch the video. Okay, so now imagine how this concept, all the good will and constructive energy, could be expanded. And then the reporter said: “You are in America now, what Americans?” Dudamel didn’t miss a beat and shot back ”I am talking about Americans!” — to which the room packed with journalists erupted in laughter and clapping. That Latin America is indeed part of America is something that Dudamel brings up often, but always with good humor and patience. At his news conference he reiterated that America is one — Argentina, Venezuela, Mexico, the United States, all included. That message is likely to resound in Los Angeles, a city that is half Hispanic and home to millions who migrated from southern portions of the Americas. I get chills when I watch this TED Talk (WordPress is not letting me embed the video for some reason so follow th... This is a great example of someone doing it right. Wish I could have been in LA for this. First, if you don’t know what El Sistema is, watch the video. Okay, so now imagine how this concept, all the good will and constructive energy, could be expanded. And then the reporter said: “You are in America now, what Americans?” Dudamel didn’t miss a beat and shot back ”I am talking about Americans!” — to which the room packed with journalists erupted in laughter and clapping. That Latin America is indeed part of America is something that Dudamel brings up often, but always with good humor and patience. At his news conference he reiterated that America is one — Argentina, Venezuela, Mexico, the United States, all included. That message is likely to resound in Los Angeles, a city that is half Hispanic and home to millions who migrated from southern portions of the Americas. I get chills when I watch this TED Talk (WordPress is not letting me embed the video for some reason so follow the link; GD begins talk at about 5:20). The youth orchestra concept is powerful, wouldn’t it be cool if someone could get this together on a larger international scale? Anyone out there with more brains and bucks than me to work on such a project? Posted in HEH, MUSIC, PEEPS, POLITICS This is a great example of someone doing it right. Wish I could have been in LA for this. First, if you don’t know what El Sistema is, watch the video. Okay, so now imagine how this concept, all the good will and constructive energy, could be expanded. And then the reporter said: “You are in America now, what Americans?” Dudamel didn’t miss a beat and shot back ”I am talking about Americans!” — to which the room packed with journalists erupted in laughter and clapping. That Latin America is indeed part of America is something that Dudamel brings up often, but always with good humor and patience. At his news conference he reiterated that America is one — Argentina, Venezuela, Mexico, the United States, all included. That message is likely to resound in Los Angeles, a city that is half Hispanic and home to millions who migrated from southern portions of the Americas. I get chills when I watch this TED Talk (WordPress is not letting me embed the video for some reason so follow the link; GD begins talk at about 5:20). The youth orchestra concept is powerful, wouldn’t it be cool if someone could get this together on a larger international scale? Anyone out there with more brains and bucks than me to work on such a project? Posted in HEH, MUSIC, PEEPS, POLITICS tag:odeo.com,2009-10-04,25233536 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 19:41:38 -0700 no music, Politics, PEEPS, HEH http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25047774-August-Vacation One of the great things about summer is friends visiting town, hanging out and hitting the beach a lot, Frescobol, BBQing an breezy nights sharing good wines. And the banana daiquiris and other concoctions at lunch time seaside keep the August momentum rolling. And time for movies; I love summer break. Accomplishments include a killer provoleta (sorry, no pics cuz it was too difficult to get the camera), home made ravioli and pasta, chocolate tarts (blueberry this time, peach last time) and of course the requisite weekly pizza experiment. Here’s some pics, I will post more in September but it’s getting late tonight and time to hit the hay. It was great seeing you all, hope next summer is as much fun, am thinking about moving the location to make it easier for everyone and also have a larger kitchen. Enjoy the pics: pizza experiment #nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn pao de queijo making ravioli in a tiny kitchen chocolate tart (with blueberries) Posted in FOOD, GEEKDOM, HEH One of the great things about summer is friends visiting town, hanging out and hitting the beach a lot, Frescobol, BBQing an breezy nights sharing good wines. And the banana daiquiris and other concoctions at lunch time seaside keep the August momentum rolling. And time for movies; I love summer break. Accomplishments include a killer provoleta (sorry, no pics cuz it was too difficult to get the camera), home made ravioli and pasta, chocolate tarts (blueberry this time, peach last time) and of course the requisite weekly pizza experiment. Here’s some pics, I will post more in September but it’s getting late tonight and time to hit the hay. It was great seeing you all, hope next summer is as much fun, am thinking about moving the location to make it easier for everyone and also have a larger kitchen. Enjoy the pics: pizza experiment #nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn pao de queijo making ravioli in a tiny kitchen chocolate tart (with blueberries) Posted in FOOD, GEEKDOM, HEH One of the great things about summer is friends visiting town, hanging out and hitting the beach a lot, Frescobol, BBQing an breezy nights sharing good wines. And the banana daiquiris and other concoctions at lunch time seaside keep the August momentum rolling. And time for movies; I love summer break. Accomplishments include a killer provoleta (sorry, no pics cuz it was too difficult to get the camera), home made ravioli and pasta, chocolate tarts (blueberry this time, peach last time) and of course the requisite weekly pizza experiment. Here’s some pics, I will post more in September but it’s getting late tonight and time to hit the hay. It was great seeing you all, hope next summer is as much fun, am thinking about moving the location to make it easier for everyone and also have a larger kitchen. Enjoy the pics: pizza experiment #nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn pao de queijo making ravioli in a tiny kitchen chocolate tart (with blueberries) Posted in FOOD, GEEKDOM, HEH tag:odeo.com,2009-08-30,25047774 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 21:50:56 -0700 no Food, GEEKDOM, Vacation, wine, cheese, summer, bbq, pizza, HEH, steak, provoleta, provoletta, daiqueris http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24745668-Fun-with-Superconductors I know, I know. It’s been a long time between posts. My only explanation, truth be told excuse, is it appears there’s an global conspiracy to keep me from enjoying recreation time. Until I solve this one, here’s a video that caught my attention. Enjoy. Posted in ENERGY, GEEKDOM, HEH, VIDEO DU JOUR I know, I know. It’s been a long time between posts. My only explanation, truth be told excuse, is it appears there’s an global conspiracy to keep me from enjoying recreation time. Until I solve this one, here’s a video that caught my attention. Enjoy. Posted in ENERGY, GEEKDOM, HEH, VIDEO DU JOUR I know, I know. It’s been a long time between posts. My only explanation, truth be told excuse, is it appears there’s an global conspiracy to keep me from enjoying recreation time. Until I solve this one, here’s a video that caught my attention. Enjoy. Posted in ENERGY, GEEKDOM, HEH, VIDEO DU JOUR tag:odeo.com,2009-06-26,24745668 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:48:48 -0700 no energy, GEEKDOM, HEH, VIDEO DU JOUR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24555156-Fun-With-IR-and-Wii Johnny Lee’s TED presentation, pairing an IR camera (the one in the Wii controller in this instance) and and IR source to make complex UIs available and affordable for the masses: Posted in ARCHITECTURE & ART, ECONOMICS & FINANCE, GEEKDOM, HEH, PEEPS, SHINY, VIDEO DU JOUR Johnny Lee’s TED presentation, pairing an IR camera (the one in the Wii controller in this instance) and and IR source to make complex UIs available and affordable for the masses: Posted in ARCHITECTURE & ART, ECONOMICS & FINANCE, GEEKDOM, HEH, PEEPS, SHINY, VIDEO DU JOUR Johnny Lee’s TED presentation, pairing an IR camera (the one in the Wii controller in this instance) and and IR source to make complex UIs available and affordable for the masses: Posted in ARCHITECTURE & ART, ECONOMICS & FINANCE, GEEKDOM, HEH, PEEPS, SHINY, VIDEO DU JOUR tag:odeo.com,2009-05-14,24555156 Thu, 14 May 2009 09:27:17 -0700 no PEEPS, GEEKDOM, HEH, VIDEO DU JOUR, SHINY, ECONOMICS & FINANCE, ARCHITECTURE & ART http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25369503-Fun-With-Sheep In these times of tough economic times sometimes an art break is needed, the video below may be just that. Enjoy! Posted in ARCHITECTURE & ART, PHOTOGRAPHY, SHEEP, VIDEO DU JOUR In these times of tough economic times sometimes an art break is needed, the video below may be just that. Enjoy! Posted in ARCHITECTURE & ART, PHOTOGRAPHY, SHEEP, VIDEO DU JOUR In these times of tough economic times sometimes an art break is needed, the video below may be just that. Enjoy! Posted in ARCHITECTURE & ART, PHOTOGRAPHY, SHEEP, VIDEO DU JOUR tag:odeo.com,2009-03-25,25369503 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:13:54 -0700 no photography, sheep, VIDEO DU JOUR, ARCHITECTURE & ART http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24362249-Fun-With-Sheep In these times of tough economic times sometimes an art break is needed, the video below may be just that. Enjoy! Posted in ARCHITECTURE & ART, PHOTOGRAPHY, SHEEP, VIDEO DU JOUR In these times of tough economic times sometimes an art break is needed, the video below may be just that. Enjoy! Posted in ARCHITECTURE & ART, PHOTOGRAPHY, SHEEP, VIDEO DU JOUR In these times of tough economic times sometimes an art break is needed, the video below may be just that. Enjoy! Posted in ARCHITECTURE & ART, PHOTOGRAPHY, SHEEP, VIDEO DU JOUR tag:odeo.com,2009-03-25,24362249 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:13:54 -0700 no photography, sheep, VIDEO DU JOUR, ARCHITECTURE & ART http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25369504-Here%E2%80%99s-What%E2%80%99s-Going-On Like me, it’s pretty simple. I’m asked by handful of followers of this blog why I’m not blogging lately about anything I’m working on or items I think are relevant to what’s going on and what should they be doing to take advantage of the economic conditions to gain share. There’s not a lot I can say other than all (I’m not a Madoff victim, I’ve dodged the overweighted-in-equities bullet and my overall spirit is healthy and constructive for a few very specific endeavours) is well here and things are a bit too busy to be blogging and twittering all over the place. Plus I’m in a warm place where the sun is shining and the sea is clear so life’s generally okay, simple dinners with friends – you know the grilled burgers and decent wines  kind – and outdoor exercise. I’m certain I’m not the only guy with a plate too full of things that need to be sorted but that’s how it is any free time is allocated... Like me, it’s pretty simple. I’m asked by handful of followers of this blog why I’m not blogging lately about anything I’m working on or items I think are relevant to what’s going on and what should they be doing to take advantage of the economic conditions to gain share. There’s not a lot I can say other than all (I’m not a Madoff victim, I’ve dodged the overweighted-in-equities bullet and my overall spirit is healthy and constructive for a few very specific endeavours) is well here and things are a bit too busy to be blogging and twittering all over the place. Plus I’m in a warm place where the sun is shining and the sea is clear so life’s generally okay, simple dinners with friends – you know the grilled burgers and decent wines  kind – and outdoor exercise. I’m certain I’m not the only guy with a plate too full of things that need to be sorted but that’s how it is any free time is allocated to R&R, plus I’m finding in my feeds others are writing more thorough posts than I would write. Plus with all the games and grayness of recent economic events my time is being spent sorting situations for myself and friends [mad enough to think I can be of help to them]. And good grilled burgers and steaks. Am scribbling a few thoughts publicly here since I’m here already answering the what’s going on question for friends, I’d like to apologise in advance for simply presenting a list, below, of where I think businesses should be focusing to keep their momentum in an economic slow down. A list the most efficient method I can think of since I’m writing for a few select readers and not typically the general public (who I’m certain don’t read my blog anyway as I’m not one of those Internets celebs with yards of followers, most of my ideas are old and simple common sense. So here goes, get ready for a list :) 1) Transparency and trust count more than ever. I’ve always tried to help along the folks I work with in negotiations understand we have to be transparent and show our intentions, if we don’t do so it’s hard for counterparties to understand where we’re coming from. I run into resistance some times from old world thinkers who have so ingrained in their DNA the need to hide pricing and profits they are  lost in this world where we work hand in hand with counterparties to form relationships and agreements. If you think your obfuscation gene is dominant then get some professional help, the world today can smell you coming a mile away, your days are numbered.   2) Divas and skanks are in trouble. The fastest way to turn off a counterparty or have one self-eject is to disrespect that person’s time or to be whoring around looking for a better deal whilst finalising the final strokes of a contract you have already agreed in principal. Just don’t do it. If you feel the need to self optimise to this extent, whatever the personal psychological need or reason, just don’t go it. repeat, don’t do it.  3) Handshakes, promises and contracts had better be sincere. This in not your mother’s snowmobile. Folks across the negotiating table from you are looking for respect, everything being done in good faith -if you remember that term, don’t think that you can squeeze more through a back trade and weasel when you’ve promised (verbal or written contract) to deliver something. Word spreads quicker than the legs of a reality show contestant. Your reputation is all you have these days and in fact it’s all you ever had though during the last bubble you may not have needed to think about that as much as you do today. I have a lot more to say on this subject, if you’re looking to develop a piece of business in an industry I’m involved in where you think we have a match re transparency and integrity and it could be used to do a roll up or other such deal I be interested in hearing from you. There you have it, three simple themes I find can help keep things moving forward in most situations. My track record is pretty good in not getting people into bad deals, I have had to opt out of a few relationships to avoid making bad situations for counterparties and folks I’ve introduced. And agreements I’ve guided where transparency and respect is understood by the parties are the ones I expect to be the most trouble free. One of the things I’ve tried to do from the the beginning of my professional career is to manage the progress of deals such that all parties get a fair shake. I’m sure some hard-core negotiators would call it foolish however I have no reservations placing fairness above pushing a party into a close before they are ready to commit or into a deal where I myself wouldn’t tread. Above all relationships are more important than any one deal, when you think a relationship may be endangered by a hasty contract simply warn the party across the table things are moving too fast and that more time is required; when you protect the counterparty in such instances you are helping everyone except the litigators down the road who would otherwise feast.  Seems all of this should be clear today given the shenanigans and obfuscations still haunting us from the last bubble but I think it’s all worth mentioning. So get back out there and do some deals keeping in mind the guy on the other side of the table is having the same bad reaction to the old DNA as you, you’re really both on the same side trying to make some business that makes economic sense. My sense is if more people realised this integrity thing sooner there would have been more real growth to offset the bubble, the real challenge today is to make real growth, the types of relationships that you develop starting today will necessarily be more based on trust, don’t disadvantage yourself by grabbing a quick profit at the cost of relationship. Real growth in this economy is desperately needed, so back to work. And BTW, speaking of good dinners and simplicity, here’s a pic of the burgers and muffins from a recent dinner, can you see why simple eats and good dinner conversation is my preference during these busy times when not on the front line… And as usual, I’m not proofreading this post so don’t go bonkers re spelling and grammar, accept that this is just how it is on this blog. Later. R. Posted in ECONOMICS & FINANCE, HEH Like me, it’s pretty simple. I’m asked by handful of followers of this blog why I’m not blogging lately about anything I’m working on or items I think are relevant to what’s going on and what should they be doing to take advantage of the economic conditions to gain share. There’s not a lot I can say other than all (I’m not a Madoff victim, I’ve dodged the overweighted-in-equities bullet and my overall spirit is healthy and constructive for a few very specific endeavours) is well here and things are a bit too busy to be blogging and twittering all over the place. Plus I’m in a warm place where the sun is shining and the sea is clear so life’s generally okay, simple dinners with friends – you know the grilled burgers and decent wines  kind – and outdoor exercise. I’m certain I’m not the only guy with a plate too full of things that need to be sorted but that’s how it is any free time is allocated to R&R, plus I’m finding in my feeds others are writing more thorough posts than I would write. Plus with all the games and grayness of recent economic events my time is being spent sorting situations for myself and friends [mad enough to think I can be of help to them]. And good grilled burgers and steaks. Am scribbling a few thoughts publicly here since I’m here already answering the what’s going on question for friends, I’d like to apologise in advance for simply presenting a list, below, of where I think businesses should be focusing to keep their momentum in an economic slow down. A list the most efficient method I can think of since I’m writing for a few select readers and not typically the general public (who I’m certain don’t read my blog anyway as I’m not one of those Internets celebs with yards of followers, most of my ideas are old and simple common sense. So here goes, get ready for a list :) 1) Transparency and trust count more than ever. I’ve always tried to help along the folks I work with in negotiations understand we have to be transparent and show our intentions, if we don’t do so it’s hard for counterparties to understand where we’re coming from. I run into resistance some times from old world thinkers who have so ingrained in their DNA the need to hide pricing and profits they are  lost in this world where we work hand in hand with counterparties to form relationships and agreements. If you think your obfuscation gene is dominant then get some professional help, the world today can smell you coming a mile away, your days are numbered.   2) Divas and skanks are in trouble. The fastest way to turn off a counterparty or have one self-eject is to disrespect that person’s time or to be whoring around looking for a better deal whilst finalising the final strokes of a contract you have already agreed in principal. Just don’t do it. If you feel the need to self optimise to this extent, whatever the personal psychological need or reason, just don’t go it. repeat, don’t do it.  3) Handshakes, promises and contracts had better be sincere. This in not your mother’s snowmobile. Folks across the negotiating table from you are looking for respect, everything being done in good faith -if you remember that term, don’t think that you can squeeze more through a back trade and weasel when you’ve promised (verbal or written contract) to deliver something. Word spreads quicker than the legs of a reality show contestant. Your reputation is all you have these days and in fact it’s all you ever had though during the last bubble you may not have needed to think about that as much as you do today. I have a lot more to say on this subject, if you’re looking to develop a piece of business in an industry I’m involved in where you think we have a match re transparency and integrity and it could be used to do a roll up or other such deal I be interested in hearing from you. There you have it, three simple themes I find can help keep things moving forward in most situations. My track record is pretty good in not getting people into bad deals, I have had to opt out of a few relationships to avoid making bad situations for counterparties and folks I’ve introduced. And agreements I’ve guided where transparency and respect is understood by the parties are the ones I expect to be the most trouble free. One of the things I’ve tried to do from the the beginning of my professional career is to manage the progress of deals such that all parties get a fair shake. I’m sure some hard-core negotiators would call it foolish however I have no reservations placing fairness above pushing a party into a close before they are ready to commit or into a deal where I myself wouldn’t tread. Above all relationships are more important than any one deal, when you think a relationship may be endangered by a hasty contract simply warn the party across the table things are moving too fast and that more time is required; when you protect the counterparty in such instances you are helping everyone except the litigators down the road who would otherwise feast.  Seems all of this should be clear today given the shenanigans and obfuscations still haunting us from the last bubble but I think it’s all worth mentioning. So get back out there and do some deals keeping in mind the guy on the other side of the table is having the same bad reaction to the old DNA as you, you’re really both on the same side trying to make some business that makes economic sense. My sense is if more people realised this integrity thing sooner there would have been more real growth to offset the bubble, the real challenge today is to make real growth, the types of relationships that you develop starting today will necessarily be more based on trust, don’t disadvantage yourself by grabbing a quick profit at the cost of relationship. Real growth in this economy is desperately needed, so back to work. And BTW, speaking of good dinners and simplicity, here’s a pic of the burgers and muffins from a recent dinner, can you see why simple eats and good dinner conversation is my preference during these busy times when not on the front line… And as usual, I’m not proofreading this post so don’t go bonkers re spelling and grammar, accept that this is just how it is on this blog. Later. R. Posted in ECONOMICS & FINANCE, HEH tag:odeo.com,2009-03-20,25369504 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:32:00 -0700 no HEH, ECONOMICS & FINANCE http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24337194-Here%E2%80%99s-What%E2%80%99s-Going-On Like me, it’s pretty simple. I’m asked by handful of followers of this blog why I’m not blogging lately about anything I’m working on or items I think are relevant to what’s going on and what should they be doing to take advantage of the economic conditions to gain share. There’s not a lot I can say other than all (I’m not a Madoff victim, I’ve dodged the overweighted-in-equities bullet and my overall spirit is healthy and constructive for a few very specific endeavours) is well here and things are a bit too busy to be blogging and twittering all over the place. Plus I’m in a warm place where the sun is shining and the sea is clear so life’s generally okay, simple dinners with friends - you know the grilled burgers and decent wines  kind - and outdoor exercise. I’m certain I’m the only guy with a plate too full of things that need to be sorted but that’s how it is any free time is allocated to R&R, plu... Like me, it’s pretty simple. I’m asked by handful of followers of this blog why I’m not blogging lately about anything I’m working on or items I think are relevant to what’s going on and what should they be doing to take advantage of the economic conditions to gain share. There’s not a lot I can say other than all (I’m not a Madoff victim, I’ve dodged the overweighted-in-equities bullet and my overall spirit is healthy and constructive for a few very specific endeavours) is well here and things are a bit too busy to be blogging and twittering all over the place. Plus I’m in a warm place where the sun is shining and the sea is clear so life’s generally okay, simple dinners with friends - you know the grilled burgers and decent wines  kind - and outdoor exercise. I’m certain I’m the only guy with a plate too full of things that need to be sorted but that’s how it is any free time is allocated to R&R, plus I’m finding in my feeds others are writing more thorough posts than I would write. Plus with all the games and grayness of recent economic events my time is being spent sorting situations for myself and friends [mad enough to think I can be of help to them]. And good grilled burgers and steaks. Am scribbling a few thoughts publicly here since I’m here already answering the what’s going on question for friends, I’d like to apologise in advance for simply presenting a list, below, of where I think businesses should be focusing to keep their momentum in a slow down. A list the most efficient method I can think of since I’m writing for a few select readers and not typically the general public (who I’m certain don’t read my blog anyway as I’m not one of those Internets celebs with yards of followers, most of my ideas are old and simple common sense. So here goes, get ready for a list :) 1) Transparency and trust count more than ever. I’ve always tried to help along the folks I work with in negotiations understand we have to be transparent and show our intentions, if we don’t do so it’s hard for counterparties to understand where we’re coming from. I run into resistance some times from old world thinkers who have so ingrained in their DNA the need to hide pricing and profits they are  lost in this world where we work hand in hand with counterparties to form relationships and agreements. If you think your obfuscation gene is dominant then get some professional help, the world today can smell you coming a mile away, your days are numbered.   2) Divas and skanks are in trouble. The fastest way to turn off a counterparty or have one self-eject is to disrespect that person’s time or to be whoring around looking for a better deal whilst finalising the final strokes of a contract you have already agreed in principal. Just don’t do it. If you feel the need to self optimise to this extent, whatever the personal psychological need or reason, just don’t so it. repeat, don’t do it.  3) Handshakes, promises and contracts had better be sincere. This in not your mother’s snowmobile. Folks across the negotiating table from you are looking for respect, everything being done in good faith -if you remember that term, don’t think that you can squeeze more through a back trade and weasel when you’ve promised (verbal or written contract) to deliver something. Word spreads quicker than the legs of a reality show contestant. Your reputation is all you have these days and in fact it’s all you ever had though during the last bubble you may not have needed to think about that as much as you do today. I have a lot more to say on this subject, if you’re looking to develop a piece of business in an industry I’m involved in where you think we have a match re transparency and integrity and it could be used to do a roll up or other such deal I be interested in hearing from you. There you have it, three simple themes I find can help keep things moving forward in most situations. My track record is pretty good in not getting people into bad deals, I have had to opt out of a few relationships to avoid making bad situations for counterparties and folks I’ve introduced. And agreements I’ve guided where transparency and respect is understood by the parties are the ones I expect to be the most trouble free. One of the things I’ve tried to do from the the beginning of my professional career is to manage the progress of deals such that all parties get a fair shake. I’m sure some hard-core negotiators would call it foolish however I have no reservations placing fairness above pushing a party into a close before they are ready to commit or into a deal where I myself wouldn’t tread. Above all relationships are more important than any one deal, when you think a relationship may be endangered by a hasty contract simply warn the party across the table things are moving too fast and that more time is required; when you protect the counterparty in such instances you are helping everyone except the litigators down the road who would otherwise feast.  Seems all of this should be clear today given the shenanigans and obfuscations still haunting us from the last bubble but I think it’s all worth mentioning. So get back out there and do some deals keeping in mind the guy on the other side of the table is having the same bad reaction to the old DNA as you, you’re really both on the same side trying to make some business that makes economic sense. My sense is if more people realised this integrity thing sooner there would have been more real growth to offset the bubble, the real challenge today is to make real growth, the types of relationships that you develop starting today will necessarily be more based on trust, don’t disadvantage yourself by grabbing a quick profit at the cost of relationship. Real growth in this economy is desperately needed, so back to work. And BTW, speaking of good dinners and simplicity, here’s a pic of the burgers and muffins from a recent dinner, can you see why simple eats and good dinner conversation is my preference during these busy times when not on the front line… And as usual, I’m not proofreading this post so don’t go bonkers re spelling and grammar, accept that this is just how it is on this blog. Later. R. Posted in ECONOMICS & FINANCE, HEH Like me, it’s pretty simple. I’m asked by handful of followers of this blog why I’m not blogging lately about anything I’m working on or items I think are relevant to what’s going on and what should they be doing to take advantage of the economic conditions to gain share. There’s not a lot I can say other than all (I’m not a Madoff victim, I’ve dodged the overweighted-in-equities bullet and my overall spirit is healthy and constructive for a few very specific endeavours) is well here and things are a bit too busy to be blogging and twittering all over the place. Plus I’m in a warm place where the sun is shining and the sea is clear so life’s generally okay, simple dinners with friends - you know the grilled burgers and decent wines  kind - and outdoor exercise. I’m certain I’m the only guy with a plate too full of things that need to be sorted but that’s how it is any free time is allocated to R&R, plus I’m finding in my feeds others are writing more thorough posts than I would write. Plus with all the games and grayness of recent economic events my time is being spent sorting situations for myself and friends [mad enough to think I can be of help to them]. And good grilled burgers and steaks. Am scribbling a few thoughts publicly here since I’m here already answering the what’s going on question for friends, I’d like to apologise in advance for simply presenting a list, below, of where I think businesses should be focusing to keep their momentum in a slow down. A list the most efficient method I can think of since I’m writing for a few select readers and not typically the general public (who I’m certain don’t read my blog anyway as I’m not one of those Internets celebs with yards of followers, most of my ideas are old and simple common sense. So here goes, get ready for a list :) 1) Transparency and trust count more than ever. I’ve always tried to help along the folks I work with in negotiations understand we have to be transparent and show our intentions, if we don’t do so it’s hard for counterparties to understand where we’re coming from. I run into resistance some times from old world thinkers who have so ingrained in their DNA the need to hide pricing and profits they are  lost in this world where we work hand in hand with counterparties to form relationships and agreements. If you think your obfuscation gene is dominant then get some professional help, the world today can smell you coming a mile away, your days are numbered.   2) Divas and skanks are in trouble. The fastest way to turn off a counterparty or have one self-eject is to disrespect that person’s time or to be whoring around looking for a better deal whilst finalising the final strokes of a contract you have already agreed in principal. Just don’t do it. If you feel the need to self optimise to this extent, whatever the personal psychological need or reason, just don’t so it. repeat, don’t do it.  3) Handshakes, promises and contracts had better be sincere. This in not your mother’s snowmobile. Folks across the negotiating table from you are looking for respect, everything being done in good faith -if you remember that term, don’t think that you can squeeze more through a back trade and weasel when you’ve promised (verbal or written contract) to deliver something. Word spreads quicker than the legs of a reality show contestant. Your reputation is all you have these days and in fact it’s all you ever had though during the last bubble you may not have needed to think about that as much as you do today. I have a lot more to say on this subject, if you’re looking to develop a piece of business in an industry I’m involved in where you think we have a match re transparency and integrity and it could be used to do a roll up or other such deal I be interested in hearing from you. There you have it, three simple themes I find can help keep things moving forward in most situations. My track record is pretty good in not getting people into bad deals, I have had to opt out of a few relationships to avoid making bad situations for counterparties and folks I’ve introduced. And agreements I’ve guided where transparency and respect is understood by the parties are the ones I expect to be the most trouble free. One of the things I’ve tried to do from the the beginning of my professional career is to manage the progress of deals such that all parties get a fair shake. I’m sure some hard-core negotiators would call it foolish however I have no reservations placing fairness above pushing a party into a close before they are ready to commit or into a deal where I myself wouldn’t tread. Above all relationships are more important than any one deal, when you think a relationship may be endangered by a hasty contract simply warn the party across the table things are moving too fast and that more time is required; when you protect the counterparty in such instances you are helping everyone except the litigators down the road who would otherwise feast.  Seems all of this should be clear today given the shenanigans and obfuscations still haunting us from the last bubble but I think it’s all worth mentioning. So get back out there and do some deals keeping in mind the guy on the other side of the table is having the same bad reaction to the old DNA as you, you’re really both on the same side trying to make some business that makes economic sense. My sense is if more people realised this integrity thing sooner there would have been more real growth to offset the bubble, the real challenge today is to make real growth, the types of relationships that you develop starting today will necessarily be more based on trust, don’t disadvantage yourself by grabbing a quick profit at the cost of relationship. Real growth in this economy is desperately needed, so back to work. And BTW, speaking of good dinners and simplicity, here’s a pic of the burgers and muffins from a recent dinner, can you see why simple eats and good dinner conversation is my preference during these busy times when not on the front line… And as usual, I’m not proofreading this post so don’t go bonkers re spelling and grammar, accept that this is just how it is on this blog. Later. R. Posted in ECONOMICS & FINANCE, HEH tag:odeo.com,2009-03-20,24337194 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:32:00 -0700 no HEH, ECONOMICS & FINANCE http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25369505-Marissa-Mayer I’m at home tonight, working my way through my inbox which is about at attractive as a coastal USA beach after the spring breakers have been partying there all day. But I will get to the bottom of it, I’m going to do it! Anyway, I’m not going to post anything half clever here tonight because it’s getting late plus I’m not sure I’m sufficiently clever tonight anyway. In fact, I’m not sure I’m clever at all but since some think (rare) I actually know what I’m doing in this whacked global economy I will play along with their plan and continue to respond to enquiries  :-o   But I digress… I’m posting tonight a fantastic interview with Marissa Mayer that appeared on Charlie Rose. I’m a hugh Marissa fan, and a long time Charlie Rose fan too of course, BTW. The run time is about an 55 minutes, there’s not a bad moment in the video. She’s got absolutely the right tone in everything she says, she’s one ... I’m at home tonight, working my way through my inbox which is about at attractive as a coastal USA beach after the spring breakers have been partying there all day. But I will get to the bottom of it, I’m going to do it! Anyway, I’m not going to post anything half clever here tonight because it’s getting late plus I’m not sure I’m sufficiently clever tonight anyway. In fact, I’m not sure I’m clever at all but since some think (rare) I actually know what I’m doing in this whacked global economy I will play along with their plan and continue to respond to enquiries  :-o   But I digress… I’m posting tonight a fantastic interview with Marissa Mayer that appeared on Charlie Rose. I’m a hugh Marissa fan, and a long time Charlie Rose fan too of course, BTW. The run time is about an 55 minutes, there’s not a bad moment in the video. She’s got absolutely the right tone in everything she says, she’s one in a billion. Enjoy!   Posted in GEEKDOM, HEH, PARTICIPATORY MEDIA, PEEPS, SECURITY & PRIVACY I’m at home tonight, working my way through my inbox which is about at attractive as a coastal USA beach after the spring breakers have been partying there all day. But I will get to the bottom of it, I’m going to do it! Anyway, I’m not going to post anything half clever here tonight because it’s getting late plus I’m not sure I’m sufficiently clever tonight anyway. In fact, I’m not sure I’m clever at all but since some think (rare) I actually know what I’m doing in this whacked global economy I will play along with their plan and continue to respond to enquiries  :-o   But I digress… I’m posting tonight a fantastic interview with Marissa Mayer that appeared on Charlie Rose. I’m a hugh Marissa fan, and a long time Charlie Rose fan too of course, BTW. The run time is about an 55 minutes, there’s not a bad moment in the video. She’s got absolutely the right tone in everything she says, she’s one in a billion. Enjoy!   Posted in GEEKDOM, HEH, PARTICIPATORY MEDIA, PEEPS, SECURITY & PRIVACY tag:odeo.com,2009-03-15,25369505 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 21:47:16 -0700 no PEEPS, GEEKDOM, HEH, SECURITY & PRIVACY, PARTICIPATORY MEDIA http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24310534-Marissa-Mayer I’m at home tonight, working my way through my inbox which is about at attractive as a coastal USA beach after the spring breakers have been partying there all day. But I will get to the bottom of it, I’m going to do it! Anyway, I’m not going to post anything half clever here tonight because it’s getting late plus I’m not sure I’m sufficiently clever tonight anyway. In fact, I’m not sure I’m clever at all but since some think (rare) I actually know what I’m doing in this whacked global economy I will play along with their plan and continue to respond to enquiries  :-o   But I digress… I’m posting tonight a fantastic interview with Marissa Mayer that appeared on Charlie Rose. I’m a hugh Marissa fan, and a long time Charlie Rose fan too of course, BTW. The run time is about an 55 minutes, there’s not a bad moment in the video. She’s got absolutely the right tone in everything she says, she’s one ... I’m at home tonight, working my way through my inbox which is about at attractive as a coastal USA beach after the spring breakers have been partying there all day. But I will get to the bottom of it, I’m going to do it! Anyway, I’m not going to post anything half clever here tonight because it’s getting late plus I’m not sure I’m sufficiently clever tonight anyway. In fact, I’m not sure I’m clever at all but since some think (rare) I actually know what I’m doing in this whacked global economy I will play along with their plan and continue to respond to enquiries  :-o   But I digress… I’m posting tonight a fantastic interview with Marissa Mayer that appeared on Charlie Rose. I’m a hugh Marissa fan, and a long time Charlie Rose fan too of course, BTW. The run time is about an 55 minutes, there’s not a bad moment in the video. She’s got absolutely the right tone in everything she says, she’s one in a billion. Enjoy!   Posted in GEEKDOM, HEH, PARTICIPATORY MEDIA, PEEPS, SECURITY & PRIVACY I’m at home tonight, working my way through my inbox which is about at attractive as a coastal USA beach after the spring breakers have been partying there all day. But I will get to the bottom of it, I’m going to do it! Anyway, I’m not going to post anything half clever here tonight because it’s getting late plus I’m not sure I’m sufficiently clever tonight anyway. In fact, I’m not sure I’m clever at all but since some think (rare) I actually know what I’m doing in this whacked global economy I will play along with their plan and continue to respond to enquiries  :-o   But I digress… I’m posting tonight a fantastic interview with Marissa Mayer that appeared on Charlie Rose. I’m a hugh Marissa fan, and a long time Charlie Rose fan too of course, BTW. The run time is about an 55 minutes, there’s not a bad moment in the video. She’s got absolutely the right tone in everything she says, she’s one in a billion. Enjoy!   Posted in GEEKDOM, HEH, PARTICIPATORY MEDIA, PEEPS, SECURITY & PRIVACY tag:odeo.com,2009-03-15,24310534 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:47:16 -0700 no PEEPS, GEEKDOM, HEH, SECURITY & PRIVACY, PARTICIPATORY MEDIA http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24172051-Farinata-Craving Okay okay, so I haven’t posted my blog in a while and certainly nothing serious or deep lately. Need to find a way make more free time. Why is it work has to consume so many hours and things like bicycling and hiking get lost in the shuffle. I got in a workout last night for the first time in a week and whilst it felt really good to be in the gym again my mind was half listening to Peaches (don’t ask) on my iPod and half thinking about how to satisfy a present and immediate carbs craving. Enter farinata. For some reason, possibly related to the chilly weather this week, I’ve been craving carbs.    After working out I decided, well actually while I was working out, to fire up the oven. Farinata is great naked but I had a taste for something on top and had some beautiful anchovies in the fridge, as well as a small block of parmigiano. Mmmm, salty.   Decided to pre-warm the anchovies while the farinata baked, then threw them on top at the very end. Tossed a tiny bit o... Okay okay, so I haven’t posted my blog in a while and certainly nothing serious or deep lately. Need to find a way make more free time. Why is it work has to consume so many hours and things like bicycling and hiking get lost in the shuffle. I got in a workout last night for the first time in a week and whilst it felt really good to be in the gym again my mind was half listening to Peaches (don’t ask) on my iPod and half thinking about how to satisfy a present and immediate carbs craving. Enter farinata. For some reason, possibly related to the chilly weather this week, I’ve been craving carbs.    After working out I decided, well actually while I was working out, to fire up the oven. Farinata is great naked but I had a taste for something on top and had some beautiful anchovies in the fridge, as well as a small block of parmigiano. Mmmm, salty.   Decided to pre-warm the anchovies while the farinata baked, then threw them on top at the very end. Tossed a tiny bit of the cheese on to and flipped on the broiler for just a minute to finish it. Here’s what it looks like after mixing the ingredients and pouring it into the pan to bake: Opened a bottle of wine, sliced the farinata into strips and settled into a post workout snack. Posted in FOOD, HEH Okay okay, so I haven’t posted my blog in a while and certainly nothing serious or deep lately. Need to find a way make more free time. Why is it work has to consume so many hours and things like bicycling and hiking get lost in the shuffle. I got in a workout last night for the first time in a week and whilst it felt really good to be in the gym again my mind was half listening to Peaches (don’t ask) on my iPod and half thinking about how to satisfy a present and immediate carbs craving. Enter farinata. For some reason, possibly related to the chilly weather this week, I’ve been craving carbs.    After working out I decided, well actually while I was working out, to fire up the oven. Farinata is great naked but I had a taste for something on top and had some beautiful anchovies in the fridge, as well as a small block of parmigiano. Mmmm, salty.   Decided to pre-warm the anchovies while the farinata baked, then threw them on top at the very end. Tossed a tiny bit of the cheese on to and flipped on the broiler for just a minute to finish it. Here’s what it looks like after mixing the ingredients and pouring it into the pan to bake: Opened a bottle of wine, sliced the farinata into strips and settled into a post workout snack. Posted in FOOD, HEH tag:odeo.com,2009-02-05,24172051 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:04:05 -0800 no Food, HEH http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24056856-Farinata-Craving Okay okay, so I haven’t posted my blog in a while and certainly nothing serious or deep lately. Need to find a way make more free time. Why is it work has to consume so many hours and things like bicycling and hiking get lost in the shuffle. I got in a workout last night for the first time in a week and whilst it felt really good to be in the gym again my mind was half listening to Peaches (don’t ask) on my iPod and half thinking about how to satisfy a present and immediate carbs craving. Enter farinata. For some reason, possibly related to the chilly weather this week, I’ve been craving carbs.    After working out I decided, well actually while I was working out, to fire up the oven. Farinata is great naked but I had a taste for something on top and had some beautiful anchovies in the fridge, as well as a small block of parmigiano. Mmmm, salty.   Decided to pre-warm the anchovies while the farinata baked, then threw them on top at the very end. Tossed a tiny bit o... Okay okay, so I haven’t posted my blog in a while and certainly nothing serious or deep lately. Need to find a way make more free time. Why is it work has to consume so many hours and things like bicycling and hiking get lost in the shuffle. I got in a workout last night for the first time in a week and whilst it felt really good to be in the gym again my mind was half listening to Peaches (don’t ask) on my iPod and half thinking about how to satisfy a present and immediate carbs craving. Enter farinata. For some reason, possibly related to the chilly weather this week, I’ve been craving carbs.    After working out I decided, well actually while I was working out, to fire up the oven. Farinata is great naked but I had a taste for something on top and had some beautiful anchovies in the fridge, as well as a small block of parmigiano. Mmmm, salty.   Decided to pre-warm the anchovies while the farinata baked, then threw them on top at the very end. Tossed a tiny bit of the cheese on to and flipped on the broiler for just a minute to finish it. Here’s what it looks like after mixing the ingredients and pouring it into the pan to bake: Opened a bottle of wine, sliced the farinata into strips and settled into a post workout snack. Posted in FOOD, HEH Okay okay, so I haven’t posted my blog in a while and certainly nothing serious or deep lately. Need to find a way make more free time. Why is it work has to consume so many hours and things like bicycling and hiking get lost in the shuffle. I got in a workout last night for the first time in a week and whilst it felt really good to be in the gym again my mind was half listening to Peaches (don’t ask) on my iPod and half thinking about how to satisfy a present and immediate carbs craving. Enter farinata. For some reason, possibly related to the chilly weather this week, I’ve been craving carbs.    After working out I decided, well actually while I was working out, to fire up the oven. Farinata is great naked but I had a taste for something on top and had some beautiful anchovies in the fridge, as well as a small block of parmigiano. Mmmm, salty.   Decided to pre-warm the anchovies while the farinata baked, then threw them on top at the very end. Tossed a tiny bit of the cheese on to and flipped on the broiler for just a minute to finish it. Here’s what it looks like after mixing the ingredients and pouring it into the pan to bake: Opened a bottle of wine, sliced the farinata into strips and settled into a post workout snack. Posted in FOOD, HEH tag:odeo.com,2009-02-05,24056856 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:04:05 -0800 no Food, HEH http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24172053-The-New-Frugality Okay, I’m way behind on posting this blog, no news there.  But here’s a post I’ve been meaning to put up for a few weeks, it’s in response to a question I get from both locals and visitors. And now that the economy is taking a breather the question has gained an added dimension - frugality. And the question is “where are the great places to eat, but simple and without breaking the bank, and not tourist traps or boring”. Here are a few of my suggestions: Artichoke Pizza, 328 East 14th Street near 1st avenue, NYC: Try a slice of their artichoke pizza but be warned it’s big and long calories. The margarita is my standard, a bit lighter than the artichoke and the tomato sauce is flavored and thick just right for my taste. There are no seats, it a standup place and you will probably end up outside the door if it’s crowded, which it almost always is. Next up is Joe’s Pizza, Carmine street just east of Bleecker street. Basic fresh pizza... Okay, I’m way behind on posting this blog, no news there.  But here’s a post I’ve been meaning to put up for a few weeks, it’s in response to a question I get from both locals and visitors. And now that the economy is taking a breather the question has gained an added dimension - frugality. And the question is “where are the great places to eat, but simple and without breaking the bank, and not tourist traps or boring”. Here are a few of my suggestions: Artichoke Pizza, 328 East 14th Street near 1st avenue, NYC: Try a slice of their artichoke pizza but be warned it’s big and long calories. The margarita is my standard, a bit lighter than the artichoke and the tomato sauce is flavored and thick just right for my taste. There are no seats, it a standup place and you will probably end up outside the door if it’s crowded, which it almost always is. Next up is Joe’s Pizza, Carmine street just east of Bleecker street. Basic fresh pizza, Sicilian too. Joe’s has been around for ever serving fine pizza with a great vibe day or night. Much lighter than Artichoke but not the ultra-thin crust variety I sometimes crave.  Despaña, over near the Police building at 408 Broome street, is one of my favourite lunch places. And ot’s hard to leave without picking up some chorizo and cheese to enjoy with a Malbec at home later in the evening. Best sandwich IMHO is the toasted and pressed Gallego (Serrano ham, Arzua Ulloa and chorizon). And the hot chocolate is the best in NYC, wait let me correct that, the best anywhere. Pinche Taqueria for burritos, I’ve not found a better burrito in NYC. Head over to 227 Mott street (midway between Prince and Spring). The burrito al pastor (grilled pork) is my usual pick. I haven’t yet tried Jeffrey Chartier’s new outpost on Lafayette, it’s on my list so come back for an update. Once Upon A Tart, an old soho fav at 135 Sullivan street, still makes great scones and tarts. Pick up one of their red pepper tarts to toast up at home and enjoy with a glass of wine. They are basically a bakery with a small-ish small sitting area indoors and two or three tables outside, an assortment of soups and sandwiches are offered. La Esquina, which I’ve mentioned before, is also over near the Police building and about a block Despaña. You can’t really go wrong with anything there, the little steak sandwich is pretty reliable. It’s also got great atmosphere, there’s a row of bar stools lined up inside along the window and a skinny counter for dining. Posted in FOOD, HEH Okay, I’m way behind on posting this blog, no news there.  But here’s a post I’ve been meaning to put up for a few weeks, it’s in response to a question I get from both locals and visitors. And now that the economy is taking a breather the question has gained an added dimension - frugality. And the question is “where are the great places to eat, but simple and without breaking the bank, and not tourist traps or boring”. Here are a few of my suggestions: Artichoke Pizza, 328 East 14th Street near 1st avenue, NYC: Try a slice of their artichoke pizza but be warned it’s big and long calories. The margarita is my standard, a bit lighter than the artichoke and the tomato sauce is flavored and thick just right for my taste. There are no seats, it a standup place and you will probably end up outside the door if it’s crowded, which it almost always is. Next up is Joe’s Pizza, Carmine street just east of Bleecker street. Basic fresh pizza, Sicilian too. Joe’s has been around for ever serving fine pizza with a great vibe day or night. Much lighter than Artichoke but not the ultra-thin crust variety I sometimes crave.  Despaña, over near the Police building at 408 Broome street, is one of my favourite lunch places. And ot’s hard to leave without picking up some chorizo and cheese to enjoy with a Malbec at home later in the evening. Best sandwich IMHO is the toasted and pressed Gallego (Serrano ham, Arzua Ulloa and chorizon). And the hot chocolate is the best in NYC, wait let me correct that, the best anywhere. Pinche Taqueria for burritos, I’ve not found a better burrito in NYC. Head over to 227 Mott street (midway between Prince and Spring). The burrito al pastor (grilled pork) is my usual pick. I haven’t yet tried Jeffrey Chartier’s new outpost on Lafayette, it’s on my list so come back for an update. Once Upon A Tart, an old soho fav at 135 Sullivan street, still makes great scones and tarts. Pick up one of their red pepper tarts to toast up at home and enjoy with a glass of wine. They are basically a bakery with a small-ish small sitting area indoors and two or three tables outside, an assortment of soups and sandwiches are offered. La Esquina, which I’ve mentioned before, is also over near the Police building and about a block Despaña. You can’t really go wrong with anything there, the little steak sandwich is pretty reliable. It’s also got great atmosphere, there’s a row of bar stools lined up inside along the window and a skinny counter for dining. Posted in FOOD, HEH tag:odeo.com,2008-12-07,24172053 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 21:49:50 -0800 no Food, HEH http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23720028-The-New-Frugality Okay, I’m way behind on posting this blog, no news there.  But here’s a post I’ve been meaning to put up for a few weeks, it’s in response to a question I get from both locals and visitors. And now that the economy is taking a breather the question has gained an added dimension - frugality. And the question is “where are the great places to eat, but simple and without breaking the bank, and not tourist traps or boring”. Here are a few of my suggestions: Artichoke Pizza, 328 East 14th Street near 1st avenue, NYC: Try a slice of their artichoke pizza but be warned it’s big and long calories. The margarita is my standard, a bit lighter than the artichoke and the tomato sauce is flavored and thick just right for my taste. There are no seats, it a standup place and you will probably end up outside the door if it’s crowded, which it almost always is. Next up is Joe’s Pizza, Carmine street just east of Bleecker street. Basic fresh pizza... Okay, I’m way behind on posting this blog, no news there.  But here’s a post I’ve been meaning to put up for a few weeks, it’s in response to a question I get from both locals and visitors. And now that the economy is taking a breather the question has gained an added dimension - frugality. And the question is “where are the great places to eat, but simple and without breaking the bank, and not tourist traps or boring”. Here are a few of my suggestions: Artichoke Pizza, 328 East 14th Street near 1st avenue, NYC: Try a slice of their artichoke pizza but be warned it’s big and long calories. The margarita is my standard, a bit lighter than the artichoke and the tomato sauce is flavored and thick just right for my taste. There are no seats, it a standup place and you will probably end up outside the door if it’s crowded, which it almost always is. Next up is Joe’s Pizza, Carmine street just east of Bleecker street. Basic fresh pizza, Sicilian too. Joe’s has been around for ever serving fine pizza with a great vibe day or night. Much lighter than Artichoke but not the ultra-thin crust variety I sometimes crave.  Despaña, over near the Police building at 408 Broome street, is one of my favourite lunch places. And ot’s hard to leave without picking up some chorizo and cheese to enjoy with a Malbec at home later in the evening. Best sandwich IMHO is the toasted and pressed Gallego (Serrano ham, Arzua Ulloa and chorizon). And the hot chocolate is the best in NYC, wait let me correct that, the best anywhere. Pinche Taqueria for burritos, I’ve not found a better burrito in NYC. Head over to 227 Mott street (midway between Prince and Spring). The burrito al pastor (grilled pork) is my usual pick. I haven’t yet tried Jeffrey Chartier’s new outpost on Lafayette, it’s on my list so come back for an update. Once Upon A Tart, an old soho fav at 135 Sullivan street, still makes great scones and tarts. Pick up one of their red pepper tarts to toast up at home and enjoy with a glass of wine. They are basically a bakery with a small-ish small sitting area indoors and two or three tables outside, an assortment of soups and sandwiches are offered. La Esquina, which I’ve mentioned before, is also over near the Police building and about a block Despaña. You can’t really go wrong with anything there, the little steak sandwich is pretty reliable. It’s also got great atmosphere, there’s a row of bar stools lined up inside along the window and a skinny counter for dining. Posted in FOOD, HEH       Okay, I’m way behind on posting this blog, no news there.  But here’s a post I’ve been meaning to put up for a few weeks, it’s in response to a question I get from both locals and visitors. And now that the economy is taking a breather the question has gained an added dimension - frugality. And the question is “where are the great places to eat, but simple and without breaking the bank, and not tourist traps or boring”. Here are a few of my suggestions: Artichoke Pizza, 328 East 14th Street near 1st avenue, NYC: Try a slice of their artichoke pizza but be warned it’s big and long calories. The margarita is my standard, a bit lighter than the artichoke and the tomato sauce is flavored and thick just right for my taste. There are no seats, it a standup place and you will probably end up outside the door if it’s crowded, which it almost always is. Next up is Joe’s Pizza, Carmine street just east of Bleecker street. Basic fresh pizza, Sicilian too. Joe’s has been around for ever serving fine pizza with a great vibe day or night. Much lighter than Artichoke but not the ultra-thin crust variety I sometimes crave.  Despaña, over near the Police building at 408 Broome street, is one of my favourite lunch places. And ot’s hard to leave without picking up some chorizo and cheese to enjoy with a Malbec at home later in the evening. Best sandwich IMHO is the toasted and pressed Gallego (Serrano ham, Arzua Ulloa and chorizon). And the hot chocolate is the best in NYC, wait let me correct that, the best anywhere. Pinche Taqueria for burritos, I’ve not found a better burrito in NYC. Head over to 227 Mott street (midway between Prince and Spring). The burrito al pastor (grilled pork) is my usual pick. I haven’t yet tried Jeffrey Chartier’s new outpost on Lafayette, it’s on my list so come back for an update. Once Upon A Tart, an old soho fav at 135 Sullivan street, still makes great scones and tarts. Pick up one of their red pepper tarts to toast up at home and enjoy with a glass of wine. They are basically a bakery with a small-ish small sitting area indoors and two or three tables outside, an assortment of soups and sandwiches are offered. La Esquina, which I’ve mentioned before, is also over near the Police building and about a block Despaña. You can’t really go wrong with anything there, the little steak sandwich is pretty reliable. It’s also got great atmosphere, there’s a row of bar stools lined up inside along the window and a skinny counter for dining. Posted in FOOD, HEH       tag:odeo.com,2008-12-07,23720028 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 21:49:50 -0800 no Food, HEH http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24172056-Survivors Errol Morris Stands Up To Cancer: Errol Morris Stands Up To Cancer: Errol Morris Stands Up To Cancer: tag:odeo.com,2008-09-09,24172056 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:42:40 -0700 no PEEPS, FILM, photography, HEH, VIDEO DU JOUR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23326511-Survivors Errol Morris Stands Up To Cancer: Errol Morris Stands Up To Cancer: Errol Morris Stands Up To Cancer: tag:odeo.com,2008-09-09,23326511 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:42:40 -0700 no PEEPS, FILM, photography, HEH, VIDEO DU JOUR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24172057-Interesting-Water-Statistic I read a statistical claim re water today I find interesting if it’s anywhere near accurate. The claim is that one cup of coffee requires about 140 litres of water. For your tea people it’s not quite at bad, however still completely over the top imho, it’s about 35 litres. We found that for drinking one standard cup of coffee in the Netherlands we need about 140 litres of water, by far the largest part for growing the coffee plant. A standard cup of coffee is 125 ml, which means that we need more than 1100 drops of water for producing one drop of coffee.  I read a statistical claim re water today I find interesting if it’s anywhere near accurate. The claim is that one cup of coffee requires about 140 litres of water. For your tea people it’s not quite at bad, however still completely over the top imho, it’s about 35 litres. We found that for drinking one standard cup of coffee in the Netherlands we need about 140 litres of water, by far the largest part for growing the coffee plant. A standard cup of coffee is 125 ml, which means that we need more than 1100 drops of water for producing one drop of coffee.  I read a statistical claim re water today I find interesting if it’s anywhere near accurate. The claim is that one cup of coffee requires about 140 litres of water. For your tea people it’s not quite at bad, however still completely over the top imho, it’s about 35 litres. We found that for drinking one standard cup of coffee in the Netherlands we need about 140 litres of water, by far the largest part for growing the coffee plant. A standard cup of coffee is 125 ml, which means that we need more than 1100 drops of water for producing one drop of coffee.  tag:odeo.com,2008-08-27,24172057 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:45:19 -0700 no GEEKDOM, water, Statistics, HEH, ECONOMICS & FINANCE http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23264384-Interesting-Water-Statistic I read a statistical claim re water today I find interesting if it’s anywhere near accurate. The claim is that one cup of coffee requires about 140 litres of water. For your tea people it’s not quite at bad, however still completely over the top imho, it’s about 35 litres. We found that for drinking one standard cup of coffee in the Netherlands we need about 140 litres of water, by far the largest part for growing the coffee plant. A standard cup of coffee is 125 ml, which means that we need more than 1100 drops of water for producing one drop of coffee.  I read a statistical claim re water today I find interesting if it’s anywhere near accurate. The claim is that one cup of coffee requires about 140 litres of water. For your tea people it’s not quite at bad, however still completely over the top imho, it’s about 35 litres. We found that for drinking one standard cup of coffee in the Netherlands we need about 140 litres of water, by far the largest part for growing the coffee plant. A standard cup of coffee is 125 ml, which means that we need more than 1100 drops of water for producing one drop of coffee.  I read a statistical claim re water today I find interesting if it’s anywhere near accurate. The claim is that one cup of coffee requires about 140 litres of water. For your tea people it’s not quite at bad, however still completely over the top imho, it’s about 35 litres. We found that for drinking one standard cup of coffee in the Netherlands we need about 140 litres of water, by far the largest part for growing the coffee plant. A standard cup of coffee is 125 ml, which means that we need more than 1100 drops of water for producing one drop of coffee.  tag:odeo.com,2008-08-27,23264384 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:45:19 -0700 no GEEKDOM, water, Statistics, ECONOMICS & FINANCE, HEH http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24172058-Cool-Gadget I want one: I want one: I want one: tag:odeo.com,2008-08-26,24172058 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:41:58 -0700 no GEEKDOM, bicycling, HEH http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23264389-Cool-Gadget I want one: I want one: I want one: tag:odeo.com,2008-08-26,23264389 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:41:58 -0700 no GEEKDOM, bicycling, HEH http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24172059-The-Elusive-Bottom Outside The Box’s John Mauldin just published an insightful summary called The Elusive Bottom.  Take the time to read the entire piece, here’s his bit on the new frugality that you might find sufficiently amusing to click over and read the entire piece: Frugality is going to set in As far as I know, there are only two ways to eliminate debt. You either walk away from it, which people obviously are doing, which is why we got these write-downs and these foreclosures, or you pay it down. I think people with a FICO score that they are concerned about are going to pay that down. That means that the savings rate is going to be forced higher. This, again, is going to be very, very disinflationary. It means that fashions are going to change. It means frugality is going to set in. We’re going to be living in smaller houses, driving smaller cars and living more frugally. It’s not going to be the end of the world; it’s going to be a necessary process to truly emba... Outside The Box’s John Mauldin just published an insightful summary called The Elusive Bottom.  Take the time to read the entire piece, here’s his bit on the new frugality that you might find sufficiently amusing to click over and read the entire piece: Frugality is going to set in As far as I know, there are only two ways to eliminate debt. You either walk away from it, which people obviously are doing, which is why we got these write-downs and these foreclosures, or you pay it down. I think people with a FICO score that they are concerned about are going to pay that down. That means that the savings rate is going to be forced higher. This, again, is going to be very, very disinflationary. It means that fashions are going to change. It means frugality is going to set in. We’re going to be living in smaller houses, driving smaller cars and living more frugally. It’s not going to be the end of the world; it’s going to be a necessary process to truly embark on getting the balance sheets down to more comfortable levels so that we can actually embark on the next cycle. Outside The Box’s John Mauldin just published an insightful summary called The Elusive Bottom.  Take the time to read the entire piece, here’s his bit on the new frugality that you might find sufficiently amusing to click over and read the entire piece: Frugality is going to set in As far as I know, there are only two ways to eliminate debt. You either walk away from it, which people obviously are doing, which is why we got these write-downs and these foreclosures, or you pay it down. I think people with a FICO score that they are concerned about are going to pay that down. That means that the savings rate is going to be forced higher. This, again, is going to be very, very disinflationary. It means that fashions are going to change. It means frugality is going to set in. We’re going to be living in smaller houses, driving smaller cars and living more frugally. It’s not going to be the end of the world; it’s going to be a necessary process to truly embark on getting the balance sheets down to more comfortable levels so that we can actually embark on the next cycle. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-20,24172059 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:58:23 -0700 no Politics, PEEPS, ECONOMICS & FINANCE http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23264393-The-Elusive-Bottom Outside The Box’s John Mauldin just published an insightful summary called The Elusive Bottom.  Take the time to read the entire piece, here’s his bit on the new frugality that you might find sufficiently amusing to click over and read the entire piece: Frugality is going to set in As far as I know, there are only two ways to eliminate debt. You either walk away from it, which people obviously are doing, which is why we got these write-downs and these foreclosures, or you pay it down. I think people with a FICO score that they are concerned about are going to pay that down. That means that the savings rate is going to be forced higher. This, again, is going to be very, very disinflationary. It means that fashions are going to change. It means frugality is going to set in. We’re going to be living in smaller houses, driving smaller cars and living more frugally. It’s not going to be the end of the world; it’s going to be a necessary process to truly emba... Outside The Box’s John Mauldin just published an insightful summary called The Elusive Bottom.  Take the time to read the entire piece, here’s his bit on the new frugality that you might find sufficiently amusing to click over and read the entire piece: Frugality is going to set in As far as I know, there are only two ways to eliminate debt. You either walk away from it, which people obviously are doing, which is why we got these write-downs and these foreclosures, or you pay it down. I think people with a FICO score that they are concerned about are going to pay that down. That means that the savings rate is going to be forced higher. This, again, is going to be very, very disinflationary. It means that fashions are going to change. It means frugality is going to set in. We’re going to be living in smaller houses, driving smaller cars and living more frugally. It’s not going to be the end of the world; it’s going to be a necessary process to truly embark on getting the balance sheets down to more comfortable levels so that we can actually embark on the next cycle. Outside The Box’s John Mauldin just published an insightful summary called The Elusive Bottom.  Take the time to read the entire piece, here’s his bit on the new frugality that you might find sufficiently amusing to click over and read the entire piece: Frugality is going to set in As far as I know, there are only two ways to eliminate debt. You either walk away from it, which people obviously are doing, which is why we got these write-downs and these foreclosures, or you pay it down. I think people with a FICO score that they are concerned about are going to pay that down. That means that the savings rate is going to be forced higher. This, again, is going to be very, very disinflationary. It means that fashions are going to change. It means frugality is going to set in. We’re going to be living in smaller houses, driving smaller cars and living more frugally. It’s not going to be the end of the world; it’s going to be a necessary process to truly embark on getting the balance sheets down to more comfortable levels so that we can actually embark on the next cycle. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-20,23264393 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:58:23 -0700 no Politics, PEEPS, ECONOMICS & FINANCE http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24172060-Enhanced-Geothermal The folks over at google.org put some money to work in Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS). The energy from the heat beneath the earth’s surface is essentially an unlimited resource. What if it could be developed to help solve our energy challenges and fight global warming? Enhanced Geothermal Systems, or EGS, attempts to do just that. EGS produces heat and electricity by harnessing the energy from hot rock deep below the earth’s surface, expanding the potential of traditional geothermal energy by orders of magnitude. To do this you need a few basic items, like to start drill bits to cut through the rock. Potter Drilling received an investment from Google for drilling technology. And you need management, AltaRock Energy is the development company, they too received investment from Google. The concept of EGS is intuitively appealing, it’s simple enough to understand the science as well as the numbers. It’s carbon free, baseload, scaleable. From Wikipedia: A 2006... The folks over at google.org put some money to work in Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS). The energy from the heat beneath the earth’s surface is essentially an unlimited resource. What if it could be developed to help solve our energy challenges and fight global warming? Enhanced Geothermal Systems, or EGS, attempts to do just that. EGS produces heat and electricity by harnessing the energy from hot rock deep below the earth’s surface, expanding the potential of traditional geothermal energy by orders of magnitude. To do this you need a few basic items, like to start drill bits to cut through the rock. Potter Drilling received an investment from Google for drilling technology. And you need management, AltaRock Energy is the development company, they too received investment from Google. The concept of EGS is intuitively appealing, it’s simple enough to understand the science as well as the numbers. It’s carbon free, baseload, scaleable. From Wikipedia: A 2006 report by MIT conducted the most comprehensive analysis to date on the potential and technical status of EGS. The 18 member panel, chaired by Dr. Jefferson Tester of MIT, reached several significant conclusions. 1) Resource Size: The MIT report calculated the United States total EGS resources from 3-10 km to be over 13,000 zettajoules, of which over 200 ZJ would be extractable, with the potential to increase this to over 2,000 ZJ with technology improvements - sufficient to provide all the world’s currentenergy needs for several millennia. [1]  The report found that total geothermal resources, including hydrothermal and geo-pressured resources, to equal 14,000 ZJ - or roughly 140,000 times total U.S. annual primary energy use. 2) Development Potential: With a modest R&D investment of $1 billion over 15 years (or the cost of one coal power plant), the report estimated tha 100 GWe (gigawatts of electricity) or more could be installed by 2050 in the United States. The report further found that the “recoverable” resource (that accessible with today’s technology) to be between 1.2-12.2 million MW for the conservative and moderate recovery scenarios respectively. 3) Cost: The report found EGS could be capable of producing electricity for as low as 3.9 cents/kWh. EGS costs were found to be sensitive to four main factors: 1) Temperature of the resource 2) Fluid flow through the system measured in liters/second 3) Drilling Costs 4) Power conversion efficiency The folks over at google.org put some money to work in Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS). The energy from the heat beneath the earth’s surface is essentially an unlimited resource. What if it could be developed to help solve our energy challenges and fight global warming? Enhanced Geothermal Systems, or EGS, attempts to do just that. EGS produces heat and electricity by harnessing the energy from hot rock deep below the earth’s surface, expanding the potential of traditional geothermal energy by orders of magnitude. To do this you need a few basic items, like to start drill bits to cut through the rock. Potter Drilling received an investment from Google for drilling technology. And you need management, AltaRock Energy is the development company, they too received investment from Google. The concept of EGS is intuitively appealing, it’s simple enough to understand the science as well as the numbers. It’s carbon free, baseload, scaleable. From Wikipedia: A 2006 report by MIT conducted the most comprehensive analysis to date on the potential and technical status of EGS. The 18 member panel, chaired by Dr. Jefferson Tester of MIT, reached several significant conclusions. 1) Resource Size: The MIT report calculated the United States total EGS resources from 3-10 km to be over 13,000 zettajoules, of which over 200 ZJ would be extractable, with the potential to increase this to over 2,000 ZJ with technology improvements - sufficient to provide all the world’s currentenergy needs for several millennia. [1]  The report found that total geothermal resources, including hydrothermal and geo-pressured resources, to equal 14,000 ZJ - or roughly 140,000 times total U.S. annual primary energy use. 2) Development Potential: With a modest R&D investment of $1 billion over 15 years (or the cost of one coal power plant), the report estimated tha 100 GWe (gigawatts of electricity) or more could be installed by 2050 in the United States. The report further found that the “recoverable” resource (that accessible with today’s technology) to be between 1.2-12.2 million MW for the conservative and moderate recovery scenarios respectively. 3) Cost: The report found EGS could be capable of producing electricity for as low as 3.9 cents/kWh. EGS costs were found to be sensitive to four main factors: 1) Temperature of the resource 2) Fluid flow through the system measured in liters/second 3) Drilling Costs 4) Power conversion efficiency tag:odeo.com,2008-08-20,24172060 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:42:04 -0700 no energy, GEEKDOM, VIDEO DU JOUR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23264398-Enhanced-Geothermal The folks over at google.org put some money to work in Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS). The energy from the heat beneath the earth’s surface is essentially an unlimited resource. What if it could be developed to help solve our energy challenges and fight global warming? Enhanced Geothermal Systems, or EGS, attempts to do just that. EGS produces heat and electricity by harnessing the energy from hot rock deep below the earth’s surface, expanding the potential of traditional geothermal energy by orders of magnitude. To do this you need a few basic items, like to start drill bits to cut through the rock. Potter Drilling received an investment from Google for drilling technology. And you need management, AltaRock Energy is the development company, they too received investment from Google. The concept of EGS is intuitively appealing, it’s simple enough to understand the science as well as the numbers. It’s carbon free, baseload, scaleable. From Wikipedia: A 2006... The folks over at google.org put some money to work in Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS). The energy from the heat beneath the earth’s surface is essentially an unlimited resource. What if it could be developed to help solve our energy challenges and fight global warming? Enhanced Geothermal Systems, or EGS, attempts to do just that. EGS produces heat and electricity by harnessing the energy from hot rock deep below the earth’s surface, expanding the potential of traditional geothermal energy by orders of magnitude. To do this you need a few basic items, like to start drill bits to cut through the rock. Potter Drilling received an investment from Google for drilling technology. And you need management, AltaRock Energy is the development company, they too received investment from Google. The concept of EGS is intuitively appealing, it’s simple enough to understand the science as well as the numbers. It’s carbon free, baseload, scaleable. From Wikipedia: A 2006 report by MIT conducted the most comprehensive analysis to date on the potential and technical status of EGS. The 18 member panel, chaired by Dr. Jefferson Tester of MIT, reached several significant conclusions. 1) Resource Size: The MIT report calculated the United States total EGS resources from 3-10 km to be over 13,000 zettajoules, of which over 200 ZJ would be extractable, with the potential to increase this to over 2,000 ZJ with technology improvements - sufficient to provide all the world’s currentenergy needs for several millennia. [1]  The report found that total geothermal resources, including hydrothermal and geo-pressured resources, to equal 14,000 ZJ - or roughly 140,000 times total U.S. annual primary energy use. 2) Development Potential: With a modest R&D investment of $1 billion over 15 years (or the cost of one coal power plant), the report estimated tha 100 GWe (gigawatts of electricity) or more could be installed by 2050 in the United States. The report further found that the “recoverable” resource (that accessible with today’s technology) to be between 1.2-12.2 million MW for the conservative and moderate recovery scenarios respectively. 3) Cost: The report found EGS could be capable of producing electricity for as low as 3.9 cents/kWh. EGS costs were found to be sensitive to four main factors: 1) Temperature of the resource 2) Fluid flow through the system measured in liters/second 3) Drilling Costs 4) Power conversion efficiency The folks over at google.org put some money to work in Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS). The energy from the heat beneath the earth’s surface is essentially an unlimited resource. What if it could be developed to help solve our energy challenges and fight global warming? Enhanced Geothermal Systems, or EGS, attempts to do just that. EGS produces heat and electricity by harnessing the energy from hot rock deep below the earth’s surface, expanding the potential of traditional geothermal energy by orders of magnitude. To do this you need a few basic items, like to start drill bits to cut through the rock. Potter Drilling received an investment from Google for drilling technology. And you need management, AltaRock Energy is the development company, they too received investment from Google. The concept of EGS is intuitively appealing, it’s simple enough to understand the science as well as the numbers. It’s carbon free, baseload, scaleable. From Wikipedia: A 2006 report by MIT conducted the most comprehensive analysis to date on the potential and technical status of EGS. The 18 member panel, chaired by Dr. Jefferson Tester of MIT, reached several significant conclusions. 1) Resource Size: The MIT report calculated the United States total EGS resources from 3-10 km to be over 13,000 zettajoules, of which over 200 ZJ would be extractable, with the potential to increase this to over 2,000 ZJ with technology improvements - sufficient to provide all the world’s currentenergy needs for several millennia. [1]  The report found that total geothermal resources, including hydrothermal and geo-pressured resources, to equal 14,000 ZJ - or roughly 140,000 times total U.S. annual primary energy use. 2) Development Potential: With a modest R&D investment of $1 billion over 15 years (or the cost of one coal power plant), the report estimated tha 100 GWe (gigawatts of electricity) or more could be installed by 2050 in the United States. The report further found that the “recoverable” resource (that accessible with today’s technology) to be between 1.2-12.2 million MW for the conservative and moderate recovery scenarios respectively. 3) Cost: The report found EGS could be capable of producing electricity for as low as 3.9 cents/kWh. EGS costs were found to be sensitive to four main factors: 1) Temperature of the resource 2) Fluid flow through the system measured in liters/second 3) Drilling Costs 4) Power conversion efficiency tag:odeo.com,2008-08-20,23264398 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:42:04 -0700 no energy, GEEKDOM, VIDEO DU JOUR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24172061-Ritz-Carlton-Staff-Excellent-For-Good-Reason I’m always impressed how stays at a Ritz-Carlton are consistently pleasant. The service is always just right, the staff is polite and their hospitality skills are well polished.  Well there’s a good explanation for this, someone there figured out training is of paramount importance in running their properties. There was a Business Week article a while back revealing a few of Ritz-Carlton’s secrets, it’s interesting how they baked the training to make it easy and pleasant for staff to stay in the service groove: Each day at every Ritz-Carlton around the world, employees from every department gather for a 15-minute meeting, known as a “lineup,” to review guest experiences, resolve issues, and discuss ways to improve service. These lineups are unlike most meetings held on any given day in most corporations. Once basic housekeeping items are out of the way, most of the rest of the time is spent reinforcing one of the 12 service values. How is it done?... I’m always impressed how stays at a Ritz-Carlton are consistently pleasant. The service is always just right, the staff is polite and their hospitality skills are well polished.  Well there’s a good explanation for this, someone there figured out training is of paramount importance in running their properties. There was a Business Week article a while back revealing a few of Ritz-Carlton’s secrets, it’s interesting how they baked the training to make it easy and pleasant for staff to stay in the service groove: Each day at every Ritz-Carlton around the world, employees from every department gather for a 15-minute meeting, known as a “lineup,” to review guest experiences, resolve issues, and discuss ways to improve service. These lineups are unlike most meetings held on any given day in most corporations. Once basic housekeeping items are out of the way, most of the rest of the time is spent reinforcing one of the 12 service values. How is it done? By employing the most powerful communications technique available: storytelling. Read the article, particularly if you are in a service business and feel your staff needs a boost in the customer service area. After my interview with Cooper, I observed two lineups—a general one and a more specialized meeting for the housekeeping staff on the morning shift. What struck me about both was the enthusiasm. These men and women had far more energy and excitement than I have observed among employees at many other companies. Employees were eager to discuss the stories, the service values, and how they can do better at incorporating those service values in their roles. The stories were used as teaching tools. Now do the math. Two 15-minute lineups across 61 hotels, 365 days a year. The hotel is literally offering thousands of hours of training to its employees. No amount of training would be effective, however, without making an emotional and memorable connection with the trainees. Sharing cultural stories is the best way to do it. The Ritz-Carlton does this each day. I’m always impressed how stays at a Ritz-Carlton are consistently pleasant. The service is always just right, the staff is polite and their hospitality skills are well polished.  Well there’s a good explanation for this, someone there figured out training is of paramount importance in running their properties. There was a Business Week article a while back revealing a few of Ritz-Carlton’s secrets, it’s interesting how they baked the training to make it easy and pleasant for staff to stay in the service groove: Each day at every Ritz-Carlton around the world, employees from every department gather for a 15-minute meeting, known as a “lineup,” to review guest experiences, resolve issues, and discuss ways to improve service. These lineups are unlike most meetings held on any given day in most corporations. Once basic housekeeping items are out of the way, most of the rest of the time is spent reinforcing one of the 12 service values. How is it done? By employing the most powerful communications technique available: storytelling. Read the article, particularly if you are in a service business and feel your staff needs a boost in the customer service area. After my interview with Cooper, I observed two lineups—a general one and a more specialized meeting for the housekeeping staff on the morning shift. What struck me about both was the enthusiasm. These men and women had far more energy and excitement than I have observed among employees at many other companies. Employees were eager to discuss the stories, the service values, and how they can do better at incorporating those service values in their roles. The stories were used as teaching tools. Now do the math. Two 15-minute lineups across 61 hotels, 365 days a year. The hotel is literally offering thousands of hours of training to its employees. No amount of training would be effective, however, without making an emotional and memorable connection with the trainees. Sharing cultural stories is the best way to do it. The Ritz-Carlton does this each day. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-09,24172061 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 21:24:31 -0700 no HEH, SHINY http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23264410-Ritz-Carlton-Staff-Excellent-For-Good-Reason I’m always impressed how stays at a Ritz-Carlton are consistently pleasant. The service is always just right, the staff is polite and their hospitality skills are well polished.  Well there’s a good explanation for this, someone there figured out training is of paramount importance in running their properties. There was a Business Week article a while back revealing a few of Ritz-Carlton’s secrets, it’s interesting how they baked the training to make it easy and pleasant for staff to stay in the service groove: Each day at every Ritz-Carlton around the world, employees from every department gather for a 15-minute meeting, known as a “lineup,” to review guest experiences, resolve issues, and discuss ways to improve service. These lineups are unlike most meetings held on any given day in most corporations. Once basic housekeeping items are out of the way, most of the rest of the time is spent reinforcing one of the 12 service values. How is it done?... I’m always impressed how stays at a Ritz-Carlton are consistently pleasant. The service is always just right, the staff is polite and their hospitality skills are well polished.  Well there’s a good explanation for this, someone there figured out training is of paramount importance in running their properties. There was a Business Week article a while back revealing a few of Ritz-Carlton’s secrets, it’s interesting how they baked the training to make it easy and pleasant for staff to stay in the service groove: Each day at every Ritz-Carlton around the world, employees from every department gather for a 15-minute meeting, known as a “lineup,” to review guest experiences, resolve issues, and discuss ways to improve service. These lineups are unlike most meetings held on any given day in most corporations. Once basic housekeeping items are out of the way, most of the rest of the time is spent reinforcing one of the 12 service values. How is it done? By employing the most powerful communications technique available: storytelling. Read the article, particularly if you are in a service business and feel your staff needs a boost in the customer service area. After my interview with Cooper, I observed two lineups—a general one and a more specialized meeting for the housekeeping staff on the morning shift. What struck me about both was the enthusiasm. These men and women had far more energy and excitement than I have observed among employees at many other companies. Employees were eager to discuss the stories, the service values, and how they can do better at incorporating those service values in their roles. The stories were used as teaching tools. Now do the math. Two 15-minute lineups across 61 hotels, 365 days a year. The hotel is literally offering thousands of hours of training to its employees. No amount of training would be effective, however, without making an emotional and memorable connection with the trainees. Sharing cultural stories is the best way to do it. The Ritz-Carlton does this each day. I’m always impressed how stays at a Ritz-Carlton are consistently pleasant. The service is always just right, the staff is polite and their hospitality skills are well polished.  Well there’s a good explanation for this, someone there figured out training is of paramount importance in running their properties. There was a Business Week article a while back revealing a few of Ritz-Carlton’s secrets, it’s interesting how they baked the training to make it easy and pleasant for staff to stay in the service groove: Each day at every Ritz-Carlton around the world, employees from every department gather for a 15-minute meeting, known as a “lineup,” to review guest experiences, resolve issues, and discuss ways to improve service. These lineups are unlike most meetings held on any given day in most corporations. Once basic housekeeping items are out of the way, most of the rest of the time is spent reinforcing one of the 12 service values. How is it done? By employing the most powerful communications technique available: storytelling. Read the article, particularly if you are in a service business and feel your staff needs a boost in the customer service area. After my interview with Cooper, I observed two lineups—a general one and a more specialized meeting for the housekeeping staff on the morning shift. What struck me about both was the enthusiasm. These men and women had far more energy and excitement than I have observed among employees at many other companies. Employees were eager to discuss the stories, the service values, and how they can do better at incorporating those service values in their roles. The stories were used as teaching tools. Now do the math. Two 15-minute lineups across 61 hotels, 365 days a year. The hotel is literally offering thousands of hours of training to its employees. No amount of training would be effective, however, without making an emotional and memorable connection with the trainees. Sharing cultural stories is the best way to do it. The Ritz-Carlton does this each day. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-09,23264410 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 21:24:31 -0700 no HEH, SHINY http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24172062-Cool-Cooling-Concept Refrigeration consumes a significant amount of electricity. Dear Lazyweb, if someone out there knows the percentage estimate for the USA and elsewhere I’d appreciate an email from you. Gadolinium (Symbol: Gd) is a metal with some interesting magnetic properties. When placed in a magnetic field it heats up, then when the magnetic field is removed it cools down. Alloys of GD as well as other concoctions have magnetic properties strong enough to have a new method of cooling, which would be potentially more energy efficient than the familiar refrigerations system used almost globally today. Gd is also interesting because the cost, well today anyway, is not crazy — plus it has a Curie temperature that’s around room temperature. The familiar system where work is added to make cold go to hot (brush up on your second law of thermodynamics) is your typical vapor compression refrigerator (i.e., the one in you kitchen and your air conditioner), the work the compressor does. T... Refrigeration consumes a significant amount of electricity. Dear Lazyweb, if someone out there knows the percentage estimate for the USA and elsewhere I’d appreciate an email from you. Gadolinium (Symbol: Gd) is a metal with some interesting magnetic properties. When placed in a magnetic field it heats up, then when the magnetic field is removed it cools down. Alloys of GD as well as other concoctions have magnetic properties strong enough to have a new method of cooling, which would be potentially more energy efficient than the familiar refrigerations system used almost globally today. Gd is also interesting because the cost, well today anyway, is not crazy — plus it has a Curie temperature that’s around room temperature. The familiar system where work is added to make cold go to hot (brush up on your second law of thermodynamics) is your typical vapor compression refrigerator (i.e., the one in you kitchen and your air conditioner), the work the compressor does. There’s an efficiency issue in all of this, as there is in making heat become work — 100% is out of the question., no perpetual motion machines and no free lunch. So there’s this concept called magnetocaloric refrigeration. Essentially strong magnet fields are used to manipulate the entropy of the system. Now don’t forget, the refrigerant in a magnetic frig is a solid instead of a gas, so a liquid would be used to transfer the heat around, the guts of this frig are completely different from the one in your kitchen. Most of the development has been in the past 10 years or so though the concept dates back to I think the 1930s. Materials science is a field you might want to check out if you’re entering university and are not intimidated by the sciences, IMHO that’s where some of the good action is going to be in coming years. Bottom line, the efficiency of the magnetocaloric frig will be significantly superior to the current scheme plus the environmental considerations such as the elimination of toxic liquids make it attractive. It’s a win-win on all fronts. Now off to corner the market in Gadolinium, LOL. Refrigeration consumes a significant amount of electricity. Dear Lazyweb, if someone out there knows the percentage estimate for the USA and elsewhere I’d appreciate an email from you. Gadolinium (Symbol: Gd) is a metal with some interesting magnetic properties. When placed in a magnetic field it heats up, then when the magnetic field is removed it cools down. Alloys of GD as well as other concoctions have magnetic properties strong enough to have a new method of cooling, which would be potentially more energy efficient than the familiar refrigerations system used almost globally today. Gd is also interesting because the cost, well today anyway, is not crazy — plus it has a Curie temperature that’s around room temperature. The familiar system where work is added to make cold go to hot (brush up on your second law of thermodynamics) is your typical vapor compression refrigerator (i.e., the one in you kitchen and your air conditioner), the work the compressor does. There’s an efficiency issue in all of this, as there is in making heat become work — 100% is out of the question., no perpetual motion machines and no free lunch. So there’s this concept called magnetocaloric refrigeration. Essentially strong magnet fields are used to manipulate the entropy of the system. Now don’t forget, the refrigerant in a magnetic frig is a solid instead of a gas, so a liquid would be used to transfer the heat around, the guts of this frig are completely different from the one in your kitchen. Most of the development has been in the past 10 years or so though the concept dates back to I think the 1930s. Materials science is a field you might want to check out if you’re entering university and are not intimidated by the sciences, IMHO that’s where some of the good action is going to be in coming years. Bottom line, the efficiency of the magnetocaloric frig will be significantly superior to the current scheme plus the environmental considerations such as the elimination of toxic liquids make it attractive. It’s a win-win on all fronts. Now off to corner the market in Gadolinium, LOL. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-07,24172062 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:49:11 -0700 no energy, GEEKDOM, HEH http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23264414-Cool-Cooling-Concept Refrigeration consumes a significant amount of electricity. Dear Lazyweb, if someone out there knows the percentage estimate for the USA and elsewhere I’d appreciate an email from you. Gadolinium (Symbol: Gd) is a metal with some interesting magnetic properties. When placed in a magnetic field it heats up, then when the magnetic field is removed it cools down. Alloys of GD as well as other concoctions have magnetic properties strong enough to have a new method of cooling, which would be potentially more energy efficient than the familiar refrigerations system used almost globally today. Gd is also interesting because the cost, well today anyway, is not crazy — plus it has a Curie temperature that’s around room temperature. The familiar system where work is added to make cold go to hot (brush up on your second law of thermodynamics) is your typical vapor compression refrigerator (i.e., the one in you kitchen and your air conditioner), the work the compressor does. T... Refrigeration consumes a significant amount of electricity. Dear Lazyweb, if someone out there knows the percentage estimate for the USA and elsewhere I’d appreciate an email from you. Gadolinium (Symbol: Gd) is a metal with some interesting magnetic properties. When placed in a magnetic field it heats up, then when the magnetic field is removed it cools down. Alloys of GD as well as other concoctions have magnetic properties strong enough to have a new method of cooling, which would be potentially more energy efficient than the familiar refrigerations system used almost globally today. Gd is also interesting because the cost, well today anyway, is not crazy — plus it has a Curie temperature that’s around room temperature. The familiar system where work is added to make cold go to hot (brush up on your second law of thermodynamics) is your typical vapor compression refrigerator (i.e., the one in you kitchen and your air conditioner), the work the compressor does. There’s an efficiency issue in all of this, as there is in making heat become work — 100% is out of the question., no perpetual motion machines and no free lunch. So there’s this concept called magnetocaloric refrigeration. Essentially strong magnet fields are used to manipulate the entropy of the system. Now don’t forget, the refrigerant in a magnetic frig is a solid instead of a gas, so a liquid would be used to transfer the heat around, the guts of this frig are completely different from the one in your kitchen. Most of the development has been in the past 10 years or so though the concept dates back to I think the 1930s. Materials science is a field you might want to check out if you’re entering university and are not intimidated by the sciences, IMHO that’s where some of the good action is going to be in coming years. Bottom line, the efficiency of the magnetocaloric frig will be significantly superior to the current scheme plus the environmental considerations such as the elimination of toxic liquids make it attractive. It’s a win-win on all fronts. Now off to corner the market in Gadolinium, LOL. Refrigeration consumes a significant amount of electricity. Dear Lazyweb, if someone out there knows the percentage estimate for the USA and elsewhere I’d appreciate an email from you. Gadolinium (Symbol: Gd) is a metal with some interesting magnetic properties. When placed in a magnetic field it heats up, then when the magnetic field is removed it cools down. Alloys of GD as well as other concoctions have magnetic properties strong enough to have a new method of cooling, which would be potentially more energy efficient than the familiar refrigerations system used almost globally today. Gd is also interesting because the cost, well today anyway, is not crazy — plus it has a Curie temperature that’s around room temperature. The familiar system where work is added to make cold go to hot (brush up on your second law of thermodynamics) is your typical vapor compression refrigerator (i.e., the one in you kitchen and your air conditioner), the work the compressor does. There’s an efficiency issue in all of this, as there is in making heat become work — 100% is out of the question., no perpetual motion machines and no free lunch. So there’s this concept called magnetocaloric refrigeration. Essentially strong magnet fields are used to manipulate the entropy of the system. Now don’t forget, the refrigerant in a magnetic frig is a solid instead of a gas, so a liquid would be used to transfer the heat around, the guts of this frig are completely different from the one in your kitchen. Most of the development has been in the past 10 years or so though the concept dates back to I think the 1930s. Materials science is a field you might want to check out if you’re entering university and are not intimidated by the sciences, IMHO that’s where some of the good action is going to be in coming years. Bottom line, the efficiency of the magnetocaloric frig will be significantly superior to the current scheme plus the environmental considerations such as the elimination of toxic liquids make it attractive. It’s a win-win on all fronts. Now off to corner the market in Gadolinium, LOL. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-07,23264414 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:49:11 -0700 no energy, GEEKDOM, HEH http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24172063-Antikythera-Mechanism Okay all you culture, Olympics and clock geeks, here’s something you might find captivates your attention for a few minutes. Previous research on the Antikythera Mechanism established a highly complex ancient Greek geared mechanism with front and back output dials. The upper back dial is a 19-year calendar, based on the Metonic cycle, arranged as a five-turn spiral. The lower back dial is a Saros eclipse-prediction dial, arranged as a four-turn spiral of 223 lunar months, with glyphs indicating eclipse predictions. Nature’s excellent video showing the device and computer model is where to start. This extraordinary astronomical mechanism from about 100 bc employed bronze gears to make calculations based on cycles of the Solar System 1,  6 (Supplementary Notes 1). Recovered in 1901 by Greek sponge-divers, its corroded remains are now split into 82 fragments—7 larger fragments (A–G) and 75 smaller fragments (1–75) 6 . Data, gathered in 2005 6,  7 , included still photograph... Okay all you culture, Olympics and clock geeks, here’s something you might find captivates your attention for a few minutes. Previous research on the Antikythera Mechanism established a highly complex ancient Greek geared mechanism with front and back output dials. The upper back dial is a 19-year calendar, based on the Metonic cycle, arranged as a five-turn spiral. The lower back dial is a Saros eclipse-prediction dial, arranged as a four-turn spiral of 223 lunar months, with glyphs indicating eclipse predictions. Nature’s excellent video showing the device and computer model is where to start. This extraordinary astronomical mechanism from about 100 bc employed bronze gears to make calculations based on cycles of the Solar System 1,  6 (Supplementary Notes 1). Recovered in 1901 by Greek sponge-divers, its corroded remains are now split into 82 fragments—7 larger fragments (A–G) and 75 smaller fragments (1–75) 6 . Data, gathered in 2005 6,  7 , included still photography, digital surface imaging 12  and, crucially for this study, microfocus X-ray computed tomography (CT) 6,  13  (Figs 1– 3)—details are in Supplementary Notes 2 (and at www.antikythera-mechanism.gr). Okay all you culture, Olympics and clock geeks, here’s something you might find captivates your attention for a few minutes. Previous research on the Antikythera Mechanism established a highly complex ancient Greek geared mechanism with front and back output dials. The upper back dial is a 19-year calendar, based on the Metonic cycle, arranged as a five-turn spiral. The lower back dial is a Saros eclipse-prediction dial, arranged as a four-turn spiral of 223 lunar months, with glyphs indicating eclipse predictions. Nature’s excellent video showing the device and computer model is where to start. This extraordinary astronomical mechanism from about 100 bc employed bronze gears to make calculations based on cycles of the Solar System 1,  6 (Supplementary Notes 1). Recovered in 1901 by Greek sponge-divers, its corroded remains are now split into 82 fragments—7 larger fragments (A–G) and 75 smaller fragments (1–75) 6 . Data, gathered in 2005 6,  7 , included still photography, digital surface imaging 12  and, crucially for this study, microfocus X-ray computed tomography (CT) 6,  13  (Figs 1– 3)—details are in Supplementary Notes 2 (and at www.antikythera-mechanism.gr). tag:odeo.com,2008-07-31,24172063 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:55:08 -0700 no GEEKDOM, VIDEO DU JOUR, ARCHITECTURE & ART http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23264416-Antikythera-Mechanism Okay all you culture, Olympics and clock geeks, here’s something you might find captivates your attention for a few minutes. Previous research on the Antikythera Mechanism established a highly complex ancient Greek geared mechanism with front and back output dials. The upper back dial is a 19-year calendar, based on the Metonic cycle, arranged as a five-turn spiral. The lower back dial is a Saros eclipse-prediction dial, arranged as a four-turn spiral of 223 lunar months, with glyphs indicating eclipse predictions. Nature’s excellent video showing the device and computer model is where to start. This extraordinary astronomical mechanism from about 100 bc employed bronze gears to make calculations based on cycles of the Solar System 1,  6 (Supplementary Notes 1). Recovered in 1901 by Greek sponge-divers, its corroded remains are now split into 82 fragments—7 larger fragments (A–G) and 75 smaller fragments (1–75) 6 . Data, gathered in 2005 6,  7 , included still photograph... Okay all you culture, Olympics and clock geeks, here’s something you might find captivates your attention for a few minutes. Previous research on the Antikythera Mechanism established a highly complex ancient Greek geared mechanism with front and back output dials. The upper back dial is a 19-year calendar, based on the Metonic cycle, arranged as a five-turn spiral. The lower back dial is a Saros eclipse-prediction dial, arranged as a four-turn spiral of 223 lunar months, with glyphs indicating eclipse predictions. Nature’s excellent video showing the device and computer model is where to start. This extraordinary astronomical mechanism from about 100 bc employed bronze gears to make calculations based on cycles of the Solar System 1,  6 (Supplementary Notes 1). Recovered in 1901 by Greek sponge-divers, its corroded remains are now split into 82 fragments—7 larger fragments (A–G) and 75 smaller fragments (1–75) 6 . Data, gathered in 2005 6,  7 , included still photography, digital surface imaging 12  and, crucially for this study, microfocus X-ray computed tomography (CT) 6,  13  (Figs 1– 3)—details are in Supplementary Notes 2 (and at www.antikythera-mechanism.gr). Okay all you culture, Olympics and clock geeks, here’s something you might find captivates your attention for a few minutes. Previous research on the Antikythera Mechanism established a highly complex ancient Greek geared mechanism with front and back output dials. The upper back dial is a 19-year calendar, based on the Metonic cycle, arranged as a five-turn spiral. The lower back dial is a Saros eclipse-prediction dial, arranged as a four-turn spiral of 223 lunar months, with glyphs indicating eclipse predictions. Nature’s excellent video showing the device and computer model is where to start. This extraordinary astronomical mechanism from about 100 bc employed bronze gears to make calculations based on cycles of the Solar System 1,  6 (Supplementary Notes 1). Recovered in 1901 by Greek sponge-divers, its corroded remains are now split into 82 fragments—7 larger fragments (A–G) and 75 smaller fragments (1–75) 6 . Data, gathered in 2005 6,  7 , included still photography, digital surface imaging 12  and, crucially for this study, microfocus X-ray computed tomography (CT) 6,  13  (Figs 1– 3)—details are in Supplementary Notes 2 (and at www.antikythera-mechanism.gr). tag:odeo.com,2008-07-31,23264416 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:55:08 -0700 no GEEKDOM, VIDEO DU JOUR, ARCHITECTURE & ART http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24172064-Clever-Incentive-To-Be-More-Green Save fuel, get through traffic quicker and perhaps also safer. Nothing not to like, very clever. In Barcelona and Madrid motor bikers get pole position at traffic intersections. The pavement is marked with a yellow grid (Barcelona) or bike icons (Madrid), bikers scoot ahead of the cars and busses for the light change. Economic incentives work, this saves fuel and time for the more fuel-efficient minded motor bikers. If this ever were to happen in NYC I might get another bike, I bet there are others who would too. Save fuel, get through traffic quicker and perhaps also safer. Nothing not to like, very clever. In Barcelona and Madrid motor bikers get pole position at traffic intersections. The pavement is marked with a yellow grid (Barcelona) or bike icons (Madrid), bikers scoot ahead of the cars and busses for the light change. Economic incentives work, this saves fuel and time for the more fuel-efficient minded motor bikers. If this ever were to happen in NYC I might get another bike, I bet there are others who would too. Save fuel, get through traffic quicker and perhaps also safer. Nothing not to like, very clever. In Barcelona and Madrid motor bikers get pole position at traffic intersections. The pavement is marked with a yellow grid (Barcelona) or bike icons (Madrid), bikers scoot ahead of the cars and busses for the light change. Economic incentives work, this saves fuel and time for the more fuel-efficient minded motor bikers. If this ever were to happen in NYC I might get another bike, I bet there are others who would too. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-07,24172064 Sat, 07 Jun 2008 10:18:19 -0700 no energy, HEH, CARBON STATS, ECONOMICS & FINANCE http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23264419-Clever-Incentive-To-Be-More-Green Save fuel, get through traffic quicker and perhaps also safer. Nothing not to like, very clever. In Barcelona and Madrid motor bikers get pole position at traffic intersections. The pavement is marked with a yellow grid (Barcelona) or bike icons (Madrid), bikers scoot ahead of the cars and busses for the light change. Economic incentives work, this saves fuel and time for the more fuel-efficient minded motor bikers. If this ever were to happen in NYC I might get another bike, I bet there are others who would too. Save fuel, get through traffic quicker and perhaps also safer. Nothing not to like, very clever. In Barcelona and Madrid motor bikers get pole position at traffic intersections. The pavement is marked with a yellow grid (Barcelona) or bike icons (Madrid), bikers scoot ahead of the cars and busses for the light change. Economic incentives work, this saves fuel and time for the more fuel-efficient minded motor bikers. If this ever were to happen in NYC I might get another bike, I bet there are others who would too. Save fuel, get through traffic quicker and perhaps also safer. Nothing not to like, very clever. In Barcelona and Madrid motor bikers get pole position at traffic intersections. The pavement is marked with a yellow grid (Barcelona) or bike icons (Madrid), bikers scoot ahead of the cars and busses for the light change. Economic incentives work, this saves fuel and time for the more fuel-efficient minded motor bikers. If this ever were to happen in NYC I might get another bike, I bet there are others who would too. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-07,23264419 Sat, 07 Jun 2008 10:18:19 -0700 no energy, ECONOMICS & FINANCE, HEH, CARBON STATS http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24172065-Two-Well-Done-Commercials Two commercials I’ve seen recently intrigued me, though I would share: and Two commercials I’ve seen recently intrigued me, though I would share: and Two commercials I’ve seen recently intrigued me, though I would share: and tag:odeo.com,2008-06-05,24172065 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:43:02 -0700 no energy, GEEKDOM, HEH, ARCHITECTURE & ART http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23264428-Two-Well-Done-Commercials Two commercials I’ve seen recently intrigued me, though I would share: and Two commercials I’ve seen recently intrigued me, though I would share: and Two commercials I’ve seen recently intrigued me, though I would share: and tag:odeo.com,2008-06-05,23264428 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:43:02 -0700 no energy, GEEKDOM, HEH, ARCHITECTURE & ART http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25369506-Waiting-for-Charlie-Rose I couldn’t resist posting this:     I couldn’t resist posting this:     I couldn’t resist posting this:     tag:odeo.com,2008-05-12,25369506 Mon, 12 May 2008 18:12:27 -0700 no PEEPS, GEEKDOM, VIDEO DU JOUR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23264433-Waiting-for-Charlie-Rose I couldn’t resist posting this:     I couldn’t resist posting this:     I couldn’t resist posting this:     tag:odeo.com,2008-05-12,23264433 Mon, 12 May 2008 18:12:27 -0700 no PEEPS, GEEKDOM, VIDEO DU JOUR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23264440-Financial-Literacy Financial literacy is only part of the problem. The Economist, as usual, has a good piece on the subject, but the problem is there’s more that’s not understood re behaviour. There’s a motivational component, kids (and some adults) just don’t want to learn about this stuff. It’s easier to be ignorant, it takes less effort. Or maybe it’s not as interesting as TV. Or maybe it doesn’t feel good, or feels less good than an alternative. Hmmm. Let’s look at it globally, why is the US savings rate so low with other nations significantly higher. What is it that makes people in the USA so unreceptive to the concept of savings, is it better appetite for financial literacy in other cultures or a different variable? I wish I was smarter. I’m of the thinking it’s got to be rational on some level to behave in such a manner, but what makes it rational in the minds of those non-savers vs those elsewhere who are rationally savers? There is s... Financial literacy is only part of the problem. The Economist, as usual, has a good piece on the subject, but the problem is there’s more that’s not understood re behaviour. There’s a motivational component, kids (and some adults) just don’t want to learn about this stuff. It’s easier to be ignorant, it takes less effort. Or maybe it’s not as interesting as TV. Or maybe it doesn’t feel good, or feels less good than an alternative. Hmmm. Let’s look at it globally, why is the US savings rate so low with other nations significantly higher. What is it that makes people in the USA so unreceptive to the concept of savings, is it better appetite for financial literacy in other cultures or a different variable? I wish I was smarter. I’m of the thinking it’s got to be rational on some level to behave in such a manner, but what makes it rational in the minds of those non-savers vs those elsewhere who are rationally savers? There is some internal belief system that explains the behaviours but I can’t put my finger on it. If there was a decent level of financial literacy one could argue non-savers are throwing up their hands in disgust, surrendering if you will because they know entitlements and such are so underfunded they are totally screwed –maybe they feel things will be so bad with increased taxes and decreased benefits they are in such a state of depression they don’t want to save. Or perhaps that’s it, maybe they don’t know entitlements in the USA are so underfunded that they have to be cut (no choice) and that every individual should be saving — it is financial illiteracy to blame after all. So what can we do, how do we increase financial literacy, encourage kids to learn about money and economics? What can we do to better understand the behavioural issues? I’d like to do something specifically in this area, if you are working on a project or have an idea for a project in this area please feel free to contact me. I have an idea or two, this is a work in progress. Let’s talk.   Financial literacy is only part of the problem. The Economist, as usual, has a good piece on the subject, but the problem is there’s more that’s not understood re behaviour. There’s a motivational component, kids (and some adults) just don’t want to learn about this stuff. It’s easier to be ignorant, it takes less effort. Or maybe it’s not as interesting as TV. Or maybe it doesn’t feel good, or feels less good than an alternative. Hmmm. Let’s look at it globally, why is the US savings rate so low with other nations significantly higher. What is it that makes people in the USA so unreceptive to the concept of savings, is it better appetite for financial literacy in other cultures or a different variable? I wish I was smarter. I’m of the thinking it’s got to be rational on some level to behave in such a manner, but what makes it rational in the minds of those non-savers vs those elsewhere who are rationally savers? There is some internal belief system that explains the behaviours but I can’t put my finger on it. If there was a decent level of financial literacy one could argue non-savers are throwing up their hands in disgust, surrendering if you will because they know entitlements and such are so underfunded they are totally screwed –maybe they feel things will be so bad with increased taxes and decreased benefits they are in such a state of depression they don’t want to save. Or perhaps that’s it, maybe they don’t know entitlements in the USA are so underfunded that they have to be cut (no choice) and that every individual should be saving — it is financial illiteracy to blame after all. So what can we do, how do we increase financial literacy, encourage kids to learn about money and economics? What can we do to better understand the behavioural issues? I’d like to do something specifically in this area, if you are working on a project or have an idea for a project in this area please feel free to contact me. I have an idea or two, this is a work in progress. Let’s talk.   tag:odeo.com,2008-04-08,23264440 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:03:20 -0700 no ECONOMICS & FINANCE http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23264448-Craig-Venter-On-the-verge-of-creating-synthetic-life I realise everyone on the planet is focused on the ongoing Bear debacle and gossip re insolvent financial institutions about to be outed, with biofuels way down the list of topics at dinner tables in most NYC restaurants tonight. But this is a much bigger deal in the long run so I’m posting against the grain tonight.   Craig Venter’s TED talk, if you missed it in person like me, is available here on the Internets. He made several strong statements, the one most interesting to us energy geeks regards biologically created fuels from CO2 using bacteria. Here’s the talk, it’s a must see and runs just over 30 minutes including the Q&A. I realise everyone on the planet is focused on the ongoing Bear debacle and gossip re insolvent financial institutions about to be outed, with biofuels way down the list of topics at dinner tables in most NYC restaurants tonight. But this is a much bigger deal in the long run so I’m posting against the grain tonight.   Craig Venter’s TED talk, if you missed it in person like me, is available here on the Internets. He made several strong statements, the one most interesting to us energy geeks regards biologically created fuels from CO2 using bacteria. Here’s the talk, it’s a must see and runs just over 30 minutes including the Q&A. I realise everyone on the planet is focused on the ongoing Bear debacle and gossip re insolvent financial institutions about to be outed, with biofuels way down the list of topics at dinner tables in most NYC restaurants tonight. But this is a much bigger deal in the long run so I’m posting against the grain tonight.   Craig Venter’s TED talk, if you missed it in person like me, is available here on the Internets. He made several strong statements, the one most interesting to us energy geeks regards biologically created fuels from CO2 using bacteria. Here’s the talk, it’s a must see and runs just over 30 minutes including the Q&A. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-14,23264448 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:19:37 -0700 no energy, PEEPS, ECONOMICS & FINANCE, CARBON STATS http://www.odeo.com/episodes/455296-Brad-Templeton-And-Jerry-Michalski tag:odeo.com,2005-11-27,455296 Sun, 27 Nov 2005 04:27:14 -0800 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22037471-Brad-Templeton-And-Jerry-Michalski Just prepped another podcast from the shoot for the 24×7 film experiment (working title iCollaborated), this one’s with Brad Templeton and Jerry Michalski. We filmed Brad and Jerry down in Menlo Park, it was a breakfast shoot at one of my new favourite hotels (outstanding management and staff, they really know how to deliver a great experience to guests). The film edit continues to go well, Brad and Jerry covered a lot of interesting ground during the shoot we are still selecting their clips. We’ll be releasing more of their conversation as podcasts or video clips as time permits, if you’re anxious for more sooner please feel free to email. Please also feel free to redistribute this podcast noncommercially, we’ve released it under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 2.5 license. If you’re involved in anything remotely technology related chances are you know of at least one of these guys and probably both. Brad has worn seve... Just prepped another podcast from the shoot for the 24×7 film experiment (working title iCollaborated), this one’s with Brad Templeton and Jerry Michalski. We filmed Brad and Jerry down in Menlo Park, it was a breakfast shoot at one of my new favourite hotels (outstanding management and staff, they really know how to deliver a great experience to guests). The film edit continues to go well, Brad and Jerry covered a lot of interesting ground during the shoot we are still selecting their clips. We’ll be releasing more of their conversation as podcasts or video clips as time permits, if you’re anxious for more sooner please feel free to email. Please also feel free to redistribute this podcast noncommercially, we’ve released it under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 2.5 license. If you’re involved in anything remotely technology related chances are you know of at least one of these guys and probably both. Brad has worn several hats over the years, from techie entrepreneur to chairman of the board of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), and he also has some great Burning Man pics. Jerry has also been doing cool things around the tech world, he worked with Esther Dyson’s company, EDventure Holdings writing for her Release 1.0 newsletter and presently is consulting in the technology space. Their conversation in this clip begins with one of the big questions of the day - open vs closed systems/environments - and the societal impact. Great stuff. Please enjoy, we’ll continue to release audio podcasts and video clips as part of our experiment in increasing awareness for the film (i.e., blatant self promotion) and to give you a something you might enjoy while commuting or at the gym. And hey everyone, please support the EFF or at least read more about the work they do for all of us to help protect our digital rights. Here’s the audio podcast, it runs about 30 minutes. Enjoy (~28mb). Show this podcast to friends on del.icio.us Just prepped another podcast from the shoot for the 24×7 film experiment (working title iCollaborated), this one’s with Brad Templeton and Jerry Michalski. We filmed Brad and Jerry down in Menlo Park, it was a breakfast shoot at one of my new favourite hotels (outstanding management and staff, they really know how to deliver a great experience to guests). The film edit continues to go well, Brad and Jerry covered a lot of interesting ground during the shoot we are still selecting their clips. We’ll be releasing more of their conversation as podcasts or video clips as time permits, if you’re anxious for more sooner please feel free to email. Please also feel free to redistribute this podcast noncommercially, we’ve released it under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 2.5 license. If you’re involved in anything remotely technology related chances are you know of at least one of these guys and probably both. Brad has worn several hats over the years, from techie entrepreneur to chairman of the board of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), and he also has some great Burning Man pics. Jerry has also been doing cool things around the tech world, he worked with Esther Dyson’s company, EDventure Holdings writing for her Release 1.0 newsletter and presently is consulting in the technology space. Their conversation in this clip begins with one of the big questions of the day - open vs closed systems/environments - and the societal impact. Great stuff. Please enjoy, we’ll continue to release audio podcasts and video clips as part of our experiment in increasing awareness for the film (i.e., blatant self promotion) and to give you a something you might enjoy while commuting or at the gym. And hey everyone, please support the EFF or at least read more about the work they do for all of us to help protect our digital rights. Here’s the audio podcast, it runs about 30 minutes. Enjoy (~28mb). Show this podcast to friends on del.icio.us tag:odeo.com,2005-11-26,22037471 Sat, 26 Nov 2005 20:27:14 -0800 no podcasts, For:iTunes, 24x7 FILM EXPERIMENT, PEEPS http://www.odeo.com/episodes/277298-Kiki-Smith-Bill-T-Jones tag:odeo.com,2005-10-03,277298 Mon, 03 Oct 2005 05:16:26 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22037484-Kiki-Smith-Bill-T-Jones The 24×7 film experiment (working title iCollaborated) continues to be a huge amount of both work and fun. As those of you who are following our progress know, we are in edit and have only a small amount of shooting to complete before we go into a final edit. And time permitting, as we progress in the edit we’ll continue releasing podcasts comprised of excerpts from the shoots. Why are we releasing podcasts? Well, partly to experiment with methods to increase awareness for the film (i.e., blatant self promotion) and partly because it’s helping the edit process along. And why not, it’s easy for peeps to listen to podcasts while driving or on the train or at the gym. This podcast is from the shoot with Kiki Smith and Bill T. Jones. You probably have seen Kiki’s work in museums or private collections and either seen Bill’s company perform either live or on television. On the very off chance you haven’t seen their work, check the schedules and ge... The 24×7 film experiment (working title iCollaborated) continues to be a huge amount of both work and fun. As those of you who are following our progress know, we are in edit and have only a small amount of shooting to complete before we go into a final edit. And time permitting, as we progress in the edit we’ll continue releasing podcasts comprised of excerpts from the shoots. Why are we releasing podcasts? Well, partly to experiment with methods to increase awareness for the film (i.e., blatant self promotion) and partly because it’s helping the edit process along. And why not, it’s easy for peeps to listen to podcasts while driving or on the train or at the gym. This podcast is from the shoot with Kiki Smith and Bill T. Jones. You probably have seen Kiki’s work in museums or private collections and either seen Bill’s company perform either live or on television. On the very off chance you haven’t seen their work, check the schedules and get out from behind your fancy high-res flatscreen monitor and have look. Sure, I was skeptical about the whole going outdoors thing at first too, but it’s actually nice not seeing the world solely in pixels, I now understand what all the going out just for fun fuss is about :) If you need more information feel free to email me directly, I think Bill’s next performance is at the Kennedy Center and Kiki is in collections pretty much everywhere. The shoot was done over lunch (at a fantastic Mexican restaurant in Greenwich Village, La Palapa, in case you miss the dining sounds in the audio) and they chat about creativity, making art and identity. The entire lunch conversation was amazing, and as usual we didn’t include the bits in the podcast we’re using in the film. We have a lot of interesting footage from all of the shoots so it’s been difficult selecting the bits for the film, I wish there was a way to show you more of it. If you’re an artist or at all interested in creativity you will probably enjoy this podcast. BTW, why do you make art? A huge thanks to both Kiki and Bill for participating in iCollaborated. Here’s the podcast, it runs about 18 minutes. Enjoy (18mb). Show this podcast to friends on del.icio.us The 24×7 film experiment (working title iCollaborated) continues to be a huge amount of both work and fun. As those of you who are following our progress know, we are in edit and have only a small amount of shooting to complete before we go into a final edit. And time permitting, as we progress in the edit we’ll continue releasing podcasts comprised of excerpts from the shoots. Why are we releasing podcasts? Well, partly to experiment with methods to increase awareness for the film (i.e., blatant self promotion) and partly because it’s helping the edit process along. And why not, it’s easy for peeps to listen to podcasts while driving or on the train or at the gym. This podcast is from the shoot with Kiki Smith and Bill T. Jones. You probably have seen Kiki’s work in museums or private collections and either seen Bill’s company perform either live or on television. On the very off chance you haven’t seen their work, check the schedules and get out from behind your fancy high-res flatscreen monitor and have look. Sure, I was skeptical about the whole going outdoors thing at first too, but it’s actually nice not seeing the world solely in pixels, I now understand what all the going out just for fun fuss is about :) If you need more information feel free to email me directly, I think Bill’s next performance is at the Kennedy Center and Kiki is in collections pretty much everywhere. The shoot was done over lunch (at a fantastic Mexican restaurant in Greenwich Village, La Palapa, in case you miss the dining sounds in the audio) and they chat about creativity, making art and identity. The entire lunch conversation was amazing, and as usual we didn’t include the bits in the podcast we’re using in the film. We have a lot of interesting footage from all of the shoots so it’s been difficult selecting the bits for the film, I wish there was a way to show you more of it. If you’re an artist or at all interested in creativity you will probably enjoy this podcast. BTW, why do you make art? A huge thanks to both Kiki and Bill for participating in iCollaborated. Here’s the podcast, it runs about 18 minutes. Enjoy (18mb). Show this podcast to friends on del.icio.us tag:odeo.com,2005-10-02,22037484 Sun, 02 Oct 2005 22:16:26 -0700 no podcasts, For:iTunes, 24x7 FILM EXPERIMENT, PEEPS http://www.odeo.com/episodes/246361-Woz-And-Captain-Crunch tag:odeo.com,2005-09-20,246361 Tue, 20 Sep 2005 23:52:18 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22037493-Woz-And-Captain-Crunch As we continue the big edit for the film experiment we plan to continue releasing podcasts along the way. I hope peeps are enjoying these, it would be great if the podcasts help increase awareness of the film for when it’s finally released. But I will not hold my breath. Any thoughts re podcasting and promoting indie film, feel free to contact me directly. Thanks. Anyway, here’s the background for this shoot with Steve Wozniak and John Draper. As you may recall, there was a lot of experimentation back in the days before the invention of personal computers with communications networks. Steve ( Woz ) Wozniak met John ( Captain Crunch ) Draper during those days. Once we began shooting the conversation turned to the days of experimentation, it was like being there during the blue-boxing and homebrew computer club days listening to them reminisce. If you’re a geek you probably know something about how this happened, if you’re not you will probably enjoy hearing fi... As we continue the big edit for the film experiment we plan to continue releasing podcasts along the way. I hope peeps are enjoying these, it would be great if the podcasts help increase awareness of the film for when it’s finally released. But I will not hold my breath. Any thoughts re podcasting and promoting indie film, feel free to contact me directly. Thanks. Anyway, here’s the background for this shoot with Steve Wozniak and John Draper. As you may recall, there was a lot of experimentation back in the days before the invention of personal computers with communications networks. Steve ( Woz ) Wozniak met John ( Captain Crunch ) Draper during those days. Once we began shooting the conversation turned to the days of experimentation, it was like being there during the blue-boxing and homebrew computer club days listening to them reminisce. If you’re a geek you probably know something about how this happened, if you’re not you will probably enjoy hearing first-hand what was going on while the ideas for the Mac were germinating in Woz’s head, back before he and Steve Jobs rawked the world with the birth of Apple. IMHO, it’s fascinating to hear about experimentation and the paths ideas travel before they become inventions. And hey, we didn’t include the entire conversation in this podcast, no sense in spoiling it for you by including the bits going into the film. And a big thanks goes out to not only Steve and John but also Steve’s super cool assistant who with our fellow here sorted the details for this shoot while I was travelling. Here’s the podcast, enjoy. Show this podcast to friends on del.icio.us As we continue the big edit for the film experiment we plan to continue releasing podcasts along the way. I hope peeps are enjoying these, it would be great if the podcasts help increase awareness of the film for when it’s finally released. But I will not hold my breath. Any thoughts re podcasting and promoting indie film, feel free to contact me directly. Thanks. Anyway, here’s the background for this shoot with Steve Wozniak and John Draper. As you may recall, there was a lot of experimentation back in the days before the invention of personal computers with communications networks. Steve ( Woz ) Wozniak met John ( Captain Crunch ) Draper during those days. Once we began shooting the conversation turned to the days of experimentation, it was like being there during the blue-boxing and homebrew computer club days listening to them reminisce. If you’re a geek you probably know something about how this happened, if you’re not you will probably enjoy hearing first-hand what was going on while the ideas for the Mac were germinating in Woz’s head, back before he and Steve Jobs rawked the world with the birth of Apple. IMHO, it’s fascinating to hear about experimentation and the paths ideas travel before they become inventions. And hey, we didn’t include the entire conversation in this podcast, no sense in spoiling it for you by including the bits going into the film. And a big thanks goes out to not only Steve and John but also Steve’s super cool assistant who with our fellow here sorted the details for this shoot while I was travelling. Here’s the podcast, enjoy. Show this podcast to friends on del.icio.us tag:odeo.com,2005-09-20,22037493 Tue, 20 Sep 2005 16:52:18 -0700 no podcasts, For:iTunes, 24x7 FILM EXPERIMENT, PEEPS http://www.odeo.com/episodes/151291-Amanda-and-Julianne-podcast tag:odeo.com,2005-08-13,151291 Sat, 13 Aug 2005 18:00:05 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22037504-Amanda-and-Julianne-podcast The day we filmed Amanda Congdon and Julianne Shepherd Rocketboom was having an interesting day, they had the what Rocketboom founder Andrew Baron says (I’m paraphrasing) was their most controversial episode. He said viewers came on subsequent days to see that episode more heavily than for almost all other episodes. The controversy had nothing to do with us filming Amanda and Julianne, in this podcast Amanda explains what happened. They also talk about vlogging, podcasting, John Edwards and politics, if these are areas of interest you might want to have a listen. This podcast is comprised of excerpts from their shoot and as with our other podcasts from the film experiment we are using other clips from Amanda and Julianne’s lunch conversation in the film. And BTW, you’ll hear at the beginning of this podcast the inspiration for the vlog we posted last week. Here’s the podcast, enjoy. Show this podcast to friends on del.icio.us The day we filmed Amanda Congdon and Julianne Shepherd Rocketboom was having an interesting day, they had the what Rocketboom founder Andrew Baron says (I’m paraphrasing) was their most controversial episode. He said viewers came on subsequent days to see that episode more heavily than for almost all other episodes. The controversy had nothing to do with us filming Amanda and Julianne, in this podcast Amanda explains what happened. They also talk about vlogging, podcasting, John Edwards and politics, if these are areas of interest you might want to have a listen. This podcast is comprised of excerpts from their shoot and as with our other podcasts from the film experiment we are using other clips from Amanda and Julianne’s lunch conversation in the film. And BTW, you’ll hear at the beginning of this podcast the inspiration for the vlog we posted last week. Here’s the podcast, enjoy. Show this podcast to friends on del.icio.us The day we filmed Amanda Congdon and Julianne Shepherd Rocketboom was having an interesting day, they had the what Rocketboom founder Andrew Baron says (I’m paraphrasing) was their most controversial episode. He said viewers came on subsequent days to see that episode more heavily than for almost all other episodes. The controversy had nothing to do with us filming Amanda and Julianne, in this podcast Amanda explains what happened. They also talk about vlogging, podcasting, John Edwards and politics, if these are areas of interest you might want to have a listen. This podcast is comprised of excerpts from their shoot and as with our other podcasts from the film experiment we are using other clips from Amanda and Julianne’s lunch conversation in the film. And BTW, you’ll hear at the beginning of this podcast the inspiration for the vlog we posted last week. Here’s the podcast, enjoy. Show this podcast to friends on del.icio.us tag:odeo.com,2005-08-13,22037504 Sat, 13 Aug 2005 11:00:05 -0700 no podcasts, For:iTunes, 24x7 FILM EXPERIMENT, PEEPS http://www.odeo.com/episodes/138351-Ken-Jacobs-Maya-Stendhal-Conversation-podcast tag:odeo.com,2005-08-09,138351 Tue, 09 Aug 2005 04:07:27 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22037514-Ken-Jacobs-Maya-Stendhal-Conversation-podcast Our shoot with Ken Jacobs and Maya Stendhal was interesting, they navigated through and around several topics, here we’ve edited excerpts into a podcast for you. As with our other (past a future releases of) podcasts from the film experiment we chose a portion of the conversation, the bits we marked for the film are not in this podcast. Ken and Maya are both very much in tune with the opportunities and concerns of artists and producers of digital content. Ken Jacobs, as you know if you’re into film, is an avant-garde filmmaker and has been making conceptual art for decades and Maya has a gallery, Maya Stendhal Gallery, specialising in moving image art. They chat about issues facing anyone creating music, video and anything digitally reproducible. They do a much better job than I could do explaining it, here’s the Ken Jacobs and Maya Stendhal podcast. The podcast runs about 22 minutes (they get less face time in the film). Their conversation begins with the topic of... Our shoot with Ken Jacobs and Maya Stendhal was interesting, they navigated through and around several topics, here we’ve edited excerpts into a podcast for you. As with our other (past a future releases of) podcasts from the film experiment we chose a portion of the conversation, the bits we marked for the film are not in this podcast. Ken and Maya are both very much in tune with the opportunities and concerns of artists and producers of digital content. Ken Jacobs, as you know if you’re into film, is an avant-garde filmmaker and has been making conceptual art for decades and Maya has a gallery, Maya Stendhal Gallery, specialising in moving image art. They chat about issues facing anyone creating music, video and anything digitally reproducible. They do a much better job than I could do explaining it, here’s the Ken Jacobs and Maya Stendhal podcast. The podcast runs about 22 minutes (they get less face time in the film). Their conversation begins with the topic of Maya’s show for Jonas Mekas and the Venice Biennale, progressing from there towards, well, have a listen and see. And for all enquiring when you can preview a rough cut of the film all I can say right now is the editing is coming along nicely. We’ll be releasing a few more podcasts along the way, time permitting and probably open the production blog to the public. Watch this space for details and further podcasts, or grab the feed and stay on top of our little experiment. Thanks again Maya and Ken. Later all, now back to work here. Show this podcast to friends on del.icio.us Our shoot with Ken Jacobs and Maya Stendhal was interesting, they navigated through and around several topics, here we’ve edited excerpts into a podcast for you. As with our other (past a future releases of) podcasts from the film experiment we chose a portion of the conversation, the bits we marked for the film are not in this podcast. Ken and Maya are both very much in tune with the opportunities and concerns of artists and producers of digital content. Ken Jacobs, as you know if you’re into film, is an avant-garde filmmaker and has been making conceptual art for decades and Maya has a gallery, Maya Stendhal Gallery, specialising in moving image art. They chat about issues facing anyone creating music, video and anything digitally reproducible. They do a much better job than I could do explaining it, here’s the Ken Jacobs and Maya Stendhal podcast. The podcast runs about 22 minutes (they get less face time in the film). Their conversation begins with the topic of Maya’s show for Jonas Mekas and the Venice Biennale, progressing from there towards, well, have a listen and see. And for all enquiring when you can preview a rough cut of the film all I can say right now is the editing is coming along nicely. We’ll be releasing a few more podcasts along the way, time permitting and probably open the production blog to the public. Watch this space for details and further podcasts, or grab the feed and stay on top of our little experiment. Thanks again Maya and Ken. Later all, now back to work here. Show this podcast to friends on del.icio.us tag:odeo.com,2005-08-08,22037514 Mon, 08 Aug 2005 21:07:27 -0700 no podcasts, For:iTunes, 24x7 FILM EXPERIMENT, PEEPS, FILM http://www.odeo.com/episodes/96277-Evan-%E2%80%9Cevhead%E2%80%9D-Williams-Conversation-podcast tag:odeo.com,2005-07-18,96277 Mon, 18 Jul 2005 19:12:55 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22037535-Evan-%E2%80%9Cevhead%E2%80%9D-Williams-Conversation-podcast I mentioned in an earlier post some of the footage shot for the film experiment would be posted as podcasts. Well, here’s Evan Williams in the first podcast for the film experiment. We showed up in the bay area to film and invited Evan in for a chat. Given Ev’s launch of ODEO (with biz partner Noah Glass) we though it only fair that he got to be the first podcast. If you haven’t heard of ODEO yet, go check it out. Ev’s personal channel on ODEO is here and his blog is here. The podcast runs about 30 minutes, Ev gets less face time in the film, he talks about other stuff there. Heh, podcasting might be a good way to plug the film experiment, I guess we’ll see. And here’s a pic from the shoot: Everyone probably knows who Ev is but if you don’t he’s the guy from blogger.com (which got sold to Google), one of the early forces behind blogging and he’s now into podcasting. He talks about his experiences with blogger.com and ODEO in the ... I mentioned in an earlier post some of the footage shot for the film experiment would be posted as podcasts. Well, here’s Evan Williams in the first podcast for the film experiment. We showed up in the bay area to film and invited Evan in for a chat. Given Ev’s launch of ODEO (with biz partner Noah Glass) we though it only fair that he got to be the first podcast. If you haven’t heard of ODEO yet, go check it out. Ev’s personal channel on ODEO is here and his blog is here. The podcast runs about 30 minutes, Ev gets less face time in the film, he talks about other stuff there. Heh, podcasting might be a good way to plug the film experiment, I guess we’ll see. And here’s a pic from the shoot: Everyone probably knows who Ev is but if you don’t he’s the guy from blogger.com (which got sold to Google), one of the early forces behind blogging and he’s now into podcasting. He talks about his experiences with blogger.com and ODEO in the podcast, some other stuff too. Enjoy. We’re busily working on editing the film and will squeeze in the release of a few more podcasts along the way, time permitting. Watch this space for more, or grab the feed. And thanks again Ev for the great talk. Everyone go join ODEO and check out their easy interface and start podcasting. Show this podcast to friends on del.icio.us I mentioned in an earlier post some of the footage shot for the film experiment would be posted as podcasts. Well, here’s Evan Williams in the first podcast for the film experiment. We showed up in the bay area to film and invited Evan in for a chat. Given Ev’s launch of ODEO (with biz partner Noah Glass) we though it only fair that he got to be the first podcast. If you haven’t heard of ODEO yet, go check it out. Ev’s personal channel on ODEO is here and his blog is here. The podcast runs about 30 minutes, Ev gets less face time in the film, he talks about other stuff there. Heh, podcasting might be a good way to plug the film experiment, I guess we’ll see. And here’s a pic from the shoot: Everyone probably knows who Ev is but if you don’t he’s the guy from blogger.com (which got sold to Google), one of the early forces behind blogging and he’s now into podcasting. He talks about his experiences with blogger.com and ODEO in the podcast, some other stuff too. Enjoy. We’re busily working on editing the film and will squeeze in the release of a few more podcasts along the way, time permitting. Watch this space for more, or grab the feed. And thanks again Ev for the great talk. Everyone go join ODEO and check out their easy interface and start podcasting. Show this podcast to friends on del.icio.us tag:odeo.com,2005-07-18,22037535 Mon, 18 Jul 2005 12:12:55 -0700 no podcasts, For:iTunes, 24x7 FILM EXPERIMENT, PEEPS, GEEKDOM