the michael galpert experience

brit: Currently downloading. === WE LIVE IN THE FUTURE!!!!

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:59:14 -0500

brit:

Currently downloading.

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WE LIVE IN THE FUTURE!!!!

Day One App

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:01:29 -0500

jesseddy:

The easiest to use journal / diary / text logging application for the Mac is also the best looking. Day One is well designed and extremely focused to encourage you to write more through quick Menu Bar entry, a Reminder system and inspirational messages. Support for Dropbox sync allows easy backup and syncing with the Day One iPhone application.

http://dayoneapp.com

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mikebrownjr: Absolutely incredible. === OMFG + FUCKYEAHGOPRO

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:54:00 -0500

mikebrownjr:

Absolutely incredible.

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OMFG + FUCKYEAHGOPRO

"Modern life is plagued by what’s been called “time famine”—the sense that we have way too much to do..."

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:28:57 -0500

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Modern life is plagued by what’s been called “time famine”—the sense that we have way too much to do and way too little time to do it. Scientists were wondering if there might be a way to shift this common misperception of time—and counter these damaging consequences. The fact is, most of us do have enough time, but it’s maddeningly difficult to keep perspective on this. These scientists suspected that stopping time—somehow keeping people in the moment—might alter overall perceptions of time scarcity. And how do we go about stopping or expanding time? With jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring experiences.

(Scientists found)…those who felt they had more available time were less impatient; they were more willing to volunteer their time to help others; and they were less materialistic, preferring new experiences like a Broadway show over new goods, like a watch. Overall, the awe-inspired volunteers were much more satisfied with their lives.

”

- http://www.psychologicalscience.org/index.php/news/were-only-human/making-time-stand-still-awesome.html (via harvest)

tedr: It’s always best to slam with a smile. (Or else you make...

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:10:16 -0500

tedr:

It’s always best to slam with a smile. (Or else you make them angry ;)

LOLZ DOT COM

but on a serious note:

Survival of the fittest is a bitch more than ever.

Not sure why the source isnt displayed but I love the...

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:20:35 -0500

Not sure why the source isnt displayed but I love the simple explanation that helps educate people, who are intimidated by numbers and concepts they assume are too complex to understand.

rickwebb: brit: This is a fantastic infographic explaining how...

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:42:03 -0500

rickwebb:

brit:

This is a fantastic infographic explaining how bad carbs can be for you. I’ve tried to explain this to many people in person, but a flowchart makes it so much easier. Thanks to Massive Health for designing it.

I wish someone had told me this when I was 18 years old.

Bijan Sabet: My partner, Mo

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:38:52 -0500

Bijan Sabet: My partner, Mo:

bijan:

I first met Mo about 5 years ago. I’m pretty sure it was Santo that made the initial intro. He was working at IAC at the time, and I really enjoyed meeting him. His energy, passion and opinions about the world of media and technology left a mark with me.

We stayed in touch and a few…

CONGRATS MO!

laughingsquid: One Hour of Video Is Uploaded to YouTube Every...

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:18:28 -0500

laughingsquid:

One Hour of Video Is Uploaded to YouTube Every Second

This reality is comprehendible but as a society we haven’t yet internalized exactly what kind of world we are living in.

rickwebb: Do you miss the “shout” feature of Foursquare?...

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:47:00 -0500

rickwebb:

Do you miss the “shout” feature of Foursquare? Download this handy app and you can shout once again.

I USED THIS APP TONIGHT! WORKED LIKE MAGIC!

MAGIC = DINNER WITH TWO LOVELY LADIES

smithsonianmag: The Highest Resolution Image of Earth...

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:42:42 -0500

smithsonianmag:

The Highest Resolution Image of Earth Ever

This composite image uses a number of swaths of the Earth’s surface taken on January 4, 2012.

Photo courtesy of NASA/NOAA/GSFC/Suomi NPP/VIIRS/Norman Kuring

Ed note: Perfect for your desktop background. Click the photo for the 8000x8000 image

h/t Gizmodo

MIND MELD OF THE DAY

"The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese."

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:32:14 -0500

“The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.””

- Willie Nelson (via andyswan)

"The question then becomes if you’re an investor with a traditional LP model (and expectations), or a..."

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:37:14 -0500

“The question then becomes if you’re an investor with a traditional LP model (and expectations), or a more financial background than an operational one, or an operational background more in management than in design or coding, what should you do to stay relevant through this shift?”

- On the Evolution of Investing — Matt Mullenweg

elspethjane: nickturse: Twitter Map of NYC The sharp eye of...

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:47:40 -0500

elspethjane:

nickturse:

Twitter Map of NYC

The sharp eye of Marina Galperina at Animal brings you Eric Fischer’s Twitter traffic map of New York. Galperina writes, “This is New York, with New Yorkers’ trips routed and their geotag density mapped out in “10000 points, 30000 vectors.” What do we learn? Broadway is ‘the spine.’ Well, that does make sense.”

This looks like a vascular system in the human body.

WHERE IS THE BUY NOW BUTTON?

J.C. Penney to Eliminate Thousands of Jobs

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:43:36 -0500

J.C. Penney to Eliminate Thousands of Jobs:

parislemon:

The rebooting of J.C. Penney is apparently underway. Why do I care at all about this? Because Ron Johnson, the man who led Apple’s amazing retail strategy for the past decade, is now the CEO of J.C. Penney.

It will be fascinating to see what Johnson does to this century-old retail chain. Many technology-focused shops are undergoing their own makeovers to be more Apple Store-like in a variety of ways. We’ll see if it can work in the broader retail space. If it can, Johnson is clearly the man to pull it off.

Fun fact: did you know that Sam Walton worked at a J.C. Penney 22 years before he founded Walmart?

Task Rabbit should hire these people

"I love my Kindle. It’s crude and ghosty and imperfect and the keys are like sandpaper and the whole..."

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:45:36 -0500

“I love my Kindle. It’s crude and ghosty and imperfect and the keys are like sandpaper and the whole thing has the responsiveness of a fax machine or someone with a Sunday morning hangover. It’s endearing in that way, reminds me of the technology I grew up with.”

- An interview with Jack Cheng

superamit: Many of you have asked, so here’s what’s going on...

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:34:44 -0500

superamit:

Many of you have asked, so here’s what’s going on with me.

WHAT HAPPENED BEFORE

8/1979: Born. Grew up in CT, built a killer eraser collection, fell in love with computers.

Left college to start a company. Fell hard. Fled to India for 3 months.

Started 2nd company. Learned to be an adult. Fell in love with NYC.

Moved to SF, discovered burritos & some of my fave people on Earth.

9/2011: Got diagnosed with Leukemia!

Cried. Went through 3 cycles of chemo. Hurt. Thought hard about what I want out of life. Grew up a second time.

TODAY

… After over 100 drives organized by friends, family, and strangers, celebrity call-outs, a bazillion reblogs (7000+!), tweets, and Facebook posts, press, fundraising and international drives organized by tireless friends, and a couple painful false starts, I’ve got a 10/10 matched donor!

You all literally helped save my life. (And the lives of many others.)

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

Tomorrow, I’ll be admitted to Dana Farber in Boston for 4-5 weeks.

First I’ll get a second Hickman line to allow direct access to my heart (for meds and for nutrients if I’m not able to eat). Over the next week, the docs blast my body with a stiff chemo cocktail to try and eradicate all traces of cancer cells. In the process, the immune system I was born with, and my body’s ability to make blood, are destroyed.

Next Friday, I get my donor’s stem cells by IV. I start on immunosuppressants to prevent my body from rejecting them (I’ll be on them for 12-18 months). For these weeks I’ve no immune system, so I’m severely vulnerable to viruses and bacteria. My hospital room and hallway become my world.

Meanwhile, the stem cells make their way to my bone marrow and, with some luck, start producing platelets, red blood cells, and white blood cells. At this point, my blood type changes to the blood type of my donor. And my blood will now have my donor’s DNA, not my own.

This is science fiction stuff. I can hardly believe it’s even possible, and there’s lots of chances for things to go wrong. It’s frightening.

AFTER THE TRANSPLANT

Recovery to a new state of “normal” takes about a year, but there’s a few storm clouds hovering:

My immune system is new, like a baby’s. I’m prone to getting sick.

Just as with any organ transplant, there’s a chance of rejection. Except in this case, it’s my blood that’s the foreign body, and it touches every organ. They call it graft-vs-host-disease and it can cause health issues and organ complications for the rest of my life.

Successful transplant or not, Leukemia can relapse. Stubborn mofo.

Overall, 75% of AML transplant patients survive year one, 50% make it through year five. My odds are a little better since I’m young.

THE GREAT NEWS

I’ve got a long road ahead. But I’ve got a donor & amazing family & friends. A few months ago I didn’t have many options. Today I have a plan.

I am alive. I start tomorrow. Wish me luck!

Thank you.

they dont call him #superamit for nothing!

courtneylewis: Amazon and Etsy are vast oceans of ordinary...

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:13:04 -0500

courtneylewis:

Amazon and Etsy are vast oceans of ordinary products. But every so often I stumble across beautiful and unexpected finds. With that in mind, I created Tydepool.com to collect them all.

For you Amazon Prime users, this is a great storefront for last minute gifts. Follow the Amazon pool, Etsy pool or both, and please share any recommendations to include.

HEART

laughingsquid: Photo Hack Day 2, A Image-Centric Hackathon in...

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:15:32 -0500

laughingsquid:

Photo Hack Day 2, A Image-Centric Hackathon in New York City

Respect all. Fear none.

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:27:23 -0500

Respect all. Fear none. :

garychou:

Great post by Reece. It’s so easy to fall into the pitfalls he describes, and so important to just stay focused.

#truth