December 2010
31 posts
“In Hollywood, it seems, Google has had a people problem.”
– Why Netflix has content and Google TV doesn’t | Media Maverick - CNET News
Rafer sez: Google always has a people problem. They are awesome at algorithms and ignorant of humans.
The Best Investment Advice You'll Never Get →
Just Make It Faster -- A case for the full-stack... →
Yes x 100
Make Your Own Four Loko Home Brew →
via danzilla
WatchHappy Holidays
“85% of beer consumption in Britain happens in pubs & restaurants, whereas in...”
– Beer Expeditions XVI Issue 5
Charlie Park: A short list of UX improvements... →
charliepark:
Always place the “drink from me” hole of the coffee cup lid opposite the seam of the cup.
Always align the seam of the “hot cup” insulating collar with the seam of the cup.
Place the label for each creamer carafe (“2% milk” / “whole milk” / “half and half”) directly over the handle, so…
Glad to see I’m not the only one OCD about this.
The Groupon Editorial Manual →
Groupon descriptions were kind of funny to read at first, but I always felt like I was read recycled Woot copy. Now-adays I skip the bulk of the text and go straight to the bottom where they say how many Yelp (or Yelp-like) reviews the service got.
Interesting to see how formulaic it is - I had assumed it was just a couple folks who all shared the same sense of humor writing these. Suppose...
“Over-the-air is the new basic cable.
My digital antenna and Netflix streaming...”
– Digital TV Antennas Find Frugal Young Fans - NYTimes.com (via mikehudack)
“S: You’ve interviewed over 300 entrepreneurs now. Do you see any common...”
– Interview with Mixergy’s Andrew Warner
Rafer sez: Go Andrew, go. You can’t buy low and sell high if people like what you start with.
(via rafer)
