March 2010
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WatchFred Wilson: The 10 Golden Principles of Building Successful Web Apps
“A community managers job is to be an advocate for the customer inside the...”
– If It Doesn’t Happen On Twitter It Probably Doesn’t Matter
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-3-28) →
The National (58)
Titus Andronicus (35)
Doves (29)
Yukon Blonde (18)
The Black Keys (15)
Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
“Stop the corporate bullshit when it hits your desk. You don’t have to do it as...”
– Don’t be a Grin Fucker
Print and put on wall.
(via pheelmore)
Neva Dinova & Bright Eyes - Rollerskating
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Can software improve hardware's user experience?
In his post today, Jamie asks an interesting question if user experience is the next wave. This makes me think about why it is that most of our every-day hardware (not including computers & phones) doesn’t run proper software to enhance general user experience. I have three actual examples:
1. Hi-fi amplifier:
I bought the amp 2 years ago and only recently set it up in my apartment,...
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The National - Bloodbuzz Ohio
Can’t really...
“So what does the boom in Seed funding mean? First, it means smallish amounts of...”
– Todd Dagres Tumblelog - The Planting of the Seeds
“Yes, the cool thing with flickr is you can build these other websites and...”
– Interview with SoundCloud founder and CEO Alexander Ljung - Connecting Me To You (via soundcloud)
“One of the things that stood in the way for a long time is the way people think...”
– Interview with SoundCloud founder and CEO Alexander Ljung - Connecting Me To You (via soundcloud)
The Most Popular SXSW Music Acts by Social Media... →
bryc3:
A few new ones in here for my so thought I’d share.
Most Buzz Generating:
1). Fang Island 2). Neon Trees 3). XV 4). Oddisee 5). Jonna Lee 6). Matthew Mayfield 7). Evergreen Terrace 8). The Antlers 9). Phantogram 10). GZA
Most Fans Overall
1). NeverShoutNever 2). The xx 3). Wale 4). Broken Bells 5). Sum 41 6). Blair 7). The Temper Trap 8). Miike Snow 9). Local Natives 10). We are...
Fakesensations: SoundCloud and The Hype Machine... →
SoundCloud and Hype Machine have teamed up to showcase tracks from a load of bands playing SXSW this year.
Includes 5 new hyped artists for 2010: The Golden Filter (MySpace tip for SXSW, release debut album in April) Chew Lips (released debut album in Jan 2010) Villagers…
Broken Social Scene: two new tracks available as... →
“A Russian awarded $1million (£666,000) for solving one of the most intractable...”
– World’s cleverest man turns down $1million prize after solving one of mathematics’ greatest puzzles | Mail Online (via mikehudack)
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-3-21) →
Big Star (51)
Caribou (49)
Broken Bells (47)
Titus Andronicus (33)
Two Door Cinema Club (33)
Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
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Mumford & Sons - Feel The Tide
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“Basically - it’s like Apollo 13, we’re houston, the site is the on...”
– This is from a few months ago. I love when Sean (SoundCloud Chief Software Architect) uses real human language when explaining an issue to me.
“Your time matters and if you spend it wisely, the world will respond...”
– Anthony Volodkin: Why Steep Learning Curves Are Worth It :: Articles :: The 99 Percent
“Web projects don’t have to be original, but if they do something really well,...”
– Anthony Volodkin (via entrepreneurwisdom)
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Christoph Waltz on Charlie Rose →
He’s so awesome.
(Too bad the Charlie Rose show switched players, embedding is not possible anymore)
Looks like I will work at/for/with Tumblr NYC from...
wizzninetynine:
And I’m so looking forward to this. This really blows my mind! Thank you guys!
This is awesome, Patrick. Congrats!
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The Black Keys - Tighten Up
New material from The...
“Please watch out carefully because mY versatile career’s going to interest...”
– That’s not really the way to make a first good impression when applying for a job.
The Beta Band - Dry The Rain
Love The Beta Band...
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Want a free legal copy of Owen Pallett's...
I bought the digital version of the album when it came out and just got the double vinyl. It includes a code to download the digital version from the Domino Records website and I’m giving it away for free.
First, listen to my favorite track of the record and if you *really* like it and would like to own the album, reblog the audio post. I will randomly select one winner out of all reblogs...
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Ben Folds - Annie Waits
Same goes for this one.
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Ben Folds - Zak And Sara
This song brings back...
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“Hi,
I came across your site and liked it,I found it as relevant to what
we...”
– From an email just now.