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Archive for July 2008

“Defending the rules”

Posted by Mark on Thursday, July 31st, 2008. Filed under Golf.
This is the title of a Ron Sirak column in the July 25, 2008, Golf World, where the author defends ... » Continue reading "“Defending the rules”"

Randy Pausch dies

Posted by Mark on Friday, July 25th, 2008. Filed under Celebrities, Online video.
OK, this is all over the wires. And maybe you have already seen his "Last Lecture." But just in case ... » Continue reading "Randy Pausch dies"

It’s the little things

Posted by Mark on Friday, July 25th, 2008. Filed under Customer Service.
My earlier post about Comcast (Update: I'm mid-way through their appointment window; I've called and confirmed I'm ... » Continue reading "It’s the little things"

Comcast finds dissenters

Posted by Mark on Friday, July 25th, 2008. Filed under Customer Service.
Seems the cable company everyone wants to hate is trying to do something about its customer service. According to ... » Continue reading "Comcast finds dissenters"

The Western Amateur

Posted by Mark on Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008. Filed under Golf.
My trip to Chicago last week introduced me to some of the ways and people of the Western Golf ... » Continue reading "The Western Amateur"

Bloggers on blogging

Posted by Mark on Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008. Filed under Branding, Fresh Ideas.
The final story on last night's NBC Nightly News says blogs are becoming fertile ground for Fortune 500 companies.... » Continue reading "Bloggers on blogging"

TiVo and Amazon

Posted by Mark on Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008. Filed under Digital lifestyle, Fresh Ideas.
Breakthrough technology announced by the two companies. I read it in this morning's ... » Continue reading "TiVo and Amazon"

About that New Yorker cover…

Posted by Eric on Monday, July 21st, 2008. Filed under Design, Politics.
Famed Pentagram designer Paula Scher explains what's wrong with that Barry Blitt ... » Continue reading "About that New Yorker cover…"

Startup Weekend

Posted by Mark on Monday, July 21st, 2008. Filed under Fresh Ideas.
On last night's NBC Nightly News, this story on "startup weekend." Appears to have taken place in Raleigh this past ... » Continue reading "Startup Weekend"

My golf trip to Chicago

Posted by Mark on Sunday, July 20th, 2008. Filed under Golf.
Last week I traveled to Chicago for some golf and fellowship. Larry Bouman, Marion Moore and I purchased a trip ... » Continue reading "My golf trip to Chicago"
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