So, I'm a total newbie when it comes to snowboarding. I did attempt to snow ski a couple of times when I was younger but that didn't go very well, or should I say it didn't END very well. No Sonny Bono for me but just a general lack of coordination led to mass amounts of frustration. Apparently skiing is nothing like snow sledding of which I'd probably be considered a … [Read more...] about Snowboarding – Newbie
Will Twitter become a powerful Search Engine?
Is it possible to think that within 3 years time the biggest most powerful players in search would be Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and Twitter? I think that with the experience that News Corp has had with MySpace proves that you need a tangible relevant search product to create a powerful long-lasting Internet property. You can't pay such a high premium for eyeballs. You … [Read more...] about Will Twitter become a powerful Search Engine?
Getting my Groupon
Have you gotten your Groupon yet? If you're not familiar with Chicago-based Groupon.com then you should be. Do you shop at Costco or Sam's Club? Imagine Costco with one product available at a time, similar to Woot.com's Deal of the Day. It's a simple concept, quantity discounts. A particular merchant, typically a local business, works up a deal. A good example would be … [Read more...] about Getting my Groupon
Do you hike?
Do you use a website or service to do your research when planning your activities? Shortly after our wedding, my wife and I decided we would take advantage of the wide variety of hiking opportunities that exist in Arizona. That was a little over one year ago and we've really covered a lot of ground since. We've been on the Woodchute Trail, Camelback - Echo Canyon, … [Read more...] about Do you hike?
ReTweeting without the RT is stealing
I know that most non-tech savvy people have a hard time getting their arms around Twitter, as do I at times. In recent months Twitter's growth has been exponential so it's possible that new users aren't sure how to properly retweet a tweet, got it? Good. A Retweet is: A way for Twitter users to share Tweets or information that they find helpful or useful from someone they … [Read more...] about ReTweeting without the RT is stealing