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Why are we stuck in the mindset of the past, Apple?...

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 01:23:49 -0700

Why are we stuck in the mindset of the past, Apple? [cid:ADB153BA-8485-4197-8E7D-F75A8F407864]

"Sooner or later, we’ll get to a place where simulating a few billion people—and making them believe..."

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:26:25 -0700

“Sooner or later, we’ll get to a place where simulating a few billion people—and making them believe they are sentient beings with the ability to control their own destinies—will be as easy as sending a stranger a picture of your genitals on your phone.”

- http://www.vice.com/read/whoa-dude-are-we-inside-a-computer-right-now-0000329-v19n9

Sort of not fair but, this is what riding in Marin is like.

Sun, 19 Aug 2012 15:16:00 -0700

Sort of not fair but, this is what riding in Marin is like.

What a lineup! Can’t wait….

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:16:06 -0700

What a lineup! Can’t wait….

laughingsquid: The Internet Flowchart This is why marketers...

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:20:53 -0700

laughingsquid:

The Internet Flowchart

This is why marketers need to support the Independent web. Because it’s where folks engage.

From my piece Do Not Track Is An Opportunity, Not a Threat

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 13:10:57 -0700

From my piece Do Not Track Is An Opportunity, Not a Threat

I would be interested in getting some hi res photos of sausalito fireworks I am a pyrotech that has worked on that show for 12years now My name is Keith

Fri, 11 May 2012 19:41:11 -0700

Not sure I can help, though I did shoot some firewords from Belvedere last July 4

"Give Frodo Baggins a mobile phone and the story of Lord of The Rings gets considerably shorter."

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:09:30 -0700

“Give Frodo Baggins a mobile phone and the story of Lord of The Rings gets considerably shorter.”

- Paul Mason. LSE Lecture 30 January 2012

http://www.scribd.com/paul_mason_01/d/79963708-Mason-Lse-Lecture-Jan-2012

Hi. My Name is James Gross: Facebook's message to marketers: think different

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 20:19:47 -0700

Hi. My Name is James Gross: Facebook's message to marketers: think different:

jamesgross:

Facebook catches a lot of heat in the tech industry. They are Goliath right now and people generally root for David. But this week while I was at Fedeated Media’s Signal conference, I was struck by how impressive Facebook’s ad strategy is and how well, for a tech company, Facebook…

Moving to Outlook has its privileges. I just don’t know...

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:53:00 -0700

Moving to Outlook has its privileges. I just don’t know what they are.

Perspective on the City from Bald in Marin (behind our house).

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 21:32:56 -0800

Perspective on the City from Bald in Marin (behind our house).

Chair 23 at Mammoth today. Tasty Snow.

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:07:14 -0800

Chair 23 at Mammoth today. Tasty Snow.

Michelle at the top of Chair Five, Mammoth. Glorious day for...

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:58:37 -0800

Michelle at the top of Chair Five, Mammoth. Glorious day for skiing.

BREAKING: 9th Circuit Court Rules Prop 8 UNCONSTITUTIONAL | NOH8 Campaign

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:49:06 -0800

BREAKING: 9th Circuit Court Rules Prop 8 UNCONSTITUTIONAL | NOH8 Campaign:

ernestsewell:

Nearly one and a half years since Federal District Court Judge Vaughn Walker declared Proposition 8 to be unconstitutional in the landmark Perry v. Brown case, the 9th US District Circuit Court of Appeals finally announced this morning that they will beupholding Judge Walker’s decision: PROPOSITION H8 IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL!

Opponents of same-sex marriage will likely file an appeal to the decision, and the next steps may inevitably lead to a hearing before the US Supreme Court; casting the national spotlight on California’s fight for the freedom to marry and putting the focus on same-sex marriage at a federal level. Most importantly, today’s rulings open up the door for the same arguments to be used to the benefit of advancing pro-same-sex marriage legislation in other states.

What does this mean in the now? When can same-sex couples in California begin to get married again? The imposed stay on permitting same-sex marriages will likely stand in anticipation of further appeals; but we will update this page as more information becomes available.

For now, we must celebrate this huge advance for gay rights and continue this year’s momentum of the positive forces for change we’ve seen in places like Washington state, Delaware, Hawaii, and of courseNew York. This is an incredible day for couples not only in California but across the United States, and we will continue to share the details of what this decision means as we learn more.

In addition to ruling on the constitutionality of Proposition 8, there were two more issues for the 9th Circuit to rule on. First, they were to decide whether or not Prop 8 Supporters have the standing under federal law to appeal Judge Walker’s decision: they have ruled they do, mirroring the California Supreme Court’s decision this past November. Second, the 9th Circuit had to decide if Judge Ware (who took over for the now retired Judge Walker) was correct in denying a motion from Prop 8 supporters that would overturn Judge Walker’s decision based on the the revelation that Judge Walker failed to disclose he was in a committed same-sex relationship himself. The 9th Circuit has ruled that Judge Ware was indeed in the right and dismissed the motion to vacate, reaffirming that Judge Walker’s relationship has no bearing on the merit of his decision.

In the meantime, one of the most important notions to gain from today’s victory is that there is promise, there is hope, and that with enough perseverance and patience, we can achieve the equal rights we deserve. We need to focus on figuring out what each of us can do from here to help the movement in our own way. Everybody has their own way of speaking out, and we have to celebrate those differences and encourage people to bring their own personal talents to the table. We want full recognition of equal rights for everybody on a federal level, and all of us are going to have to work together to do it!

So many people and organizations, particularly AFER, have played such a pivotal role in this historic decision. The NOH8Campaign was born out of the passage of Prop 8, and we’re proud to be a part of the fight. Even still, we couldn’t do what we do without such incredible dedication and help from each of you in the community. If not for your support, NOH8 would have never made it past California — and here we are, three years later, having been to three countries and well over half of the United States spreading our message of hope and acceptance. Prop 8 was just the beginning; we will continue to fight and advocate for those without a voice until everybody is equal.

Bijan Sabet: Thoughts about yesterday

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:26:42 -0800

Bijan Sabet: Thoughts about yesterday:

Really, really worth reading.

bijan:

Several months ago, I joined a group of entrepreneurs and VCs and met with various members of the House that were supportive or undecided about the bill. I think we had 12 or 15 meetings.

It was a sobering experience. I learned a few things on that tiring day:

1. Many elected officials told us…

bijan: tedr: laughingsquid: Construction of the Golden Gate...

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:25:34 -0800

bijan:

tedr:

laughingsquid:

Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, 1933-1937

Even if it’s colorized it’s so helpful seeing color photos instead of only seeing the era in greyscale.

stunning.

here’s another try at that rainbow

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:25:02 -0800

here’s another try at that rainbow

…and found a secluded beach…

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:20:05 -0800

…and found a secluded beach…

hiking, we saw a new year’s eve double rainbow

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:13:02 -0800

hiking, we saw a new year’s eve double rainbow

Not a bad place to learn to surf

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:06:05 -0800

Not a bad place to learn to surf