Archive for September, 2009

But then there’s Apple…

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Then there is the Apple tablet… Microsoft Courier tablet might win on innovation, but AppStore head start will challenge.

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Then there’s Apple tablet… M…

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Then there’s Apple tablet… Microsoft Courier tablet might win on innovation, but AppStore head start will challenge. http://ping.fm/a0Y0I

The new Courier interface and “Infinite Journal”

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

I’ve longed for a cool tablet that I could carry with me, something more than a phone can handle, smaller than a laptop and my interactive than a netbook.  I thought my gadget-itch might eventually be scratched by Apple, with essential an over sized Iphone.  But now this new secret Microsoft project is leaked… a tablet/journal thing with a really well done user experience. This might be the first truly innovative and well designed thing Microsoft has released in a long time.  Could it be? Is this this the gadget of my dreams (yeah, geeky dreams)?

Courier User Interface from Gizmodo on Vimeo.

Lil Mexican midget dressed as …

Friday, September 18th, 2009

Lil Mexican midget dressed as crazy chicken bodyslammed 300lb dude dressed as godzilla, while burlesque chick danced in 6ft balloon

Last night was for the “kids”….

Friday, September 18th, 2009

Last night was for the “kids”… Tonight: masked Mexican wrestling and burlesque in Buck Town :-)

2009 SmartBet raised more than $100k on behalf of charities

Friday, September 18th, 2009

2009 SmartBet Winner with the organizers

The SmartBet organizers gather around Brad Chestler who beat out 300 poker players and helped raise more than $100k for Chicago charities last night. Congrats to Brad… and a HUGE thank you to the organizing team… you guys are great to work with…… four years into SmartBet tourneys, you have really achieved a fun event for great causes, and it’s my pleasure to serve with you.

SmartBet was a great success, …

Friday, September 18th, 2009

SmartBet was a great success, thanks to all. Together we raised $100k+ for Chicago charities supporting education in entrepreneurship & tech

Damn cleaners… Sometime sinc…

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

Damn cleaners… Sometime since the start of summer they shrunk my tux… A lot.

300+ poker players for http://…

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

300+ poker players for http://SmartBet.org tourney, 7 charities, education & entrepreneurship. Limited walk-in registrations allowed at 6pm

The real work begins, and I’m …

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

The real work begins, and I’m in awe of the job before our new principal & teachers.

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