http://www.deepgreencrystals.com/ Martin Tobias musings... en-us Copyright 2010 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:49:20 -0800 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:58:21 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=4.21-en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss When is a deal not really a deal?  I have been a member of Gilt Groupe for awhile.  Great prices on designer stuff right?  Well at least that is what I thought until I read this article today. Seems like... http://www.deepgreencrystals.com/archives/2010/02/interesting-dev.html http://www.deepgreencrystals.com/archives/2010/02/interesting-dev.html Next generation marketplaces Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:49:20 -0800 from G2   By Gordon Thomas LONDON – Agents for Britain's MI5 intelligence service have discovered that Muslim doctors trained at some of Britain's leading teaching hospitals have returned to their own countries to fit surgical implants filled with... http://www.deepgreencrystals.com/archives/2010/02/next-terrorist.html http://www.deepgreencrystals.com/archives/2010/02/next-terrorist.html Averting Economic Collapse Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:19:47 -0800 Ok, Google made a big sweep a couple months ago and de-activated about 20% of their Adsense publishers.  My personal account which I used for this blog was deactivated for “posing a significant risk to the Google Adsense program”.  Well... http://www.deepgreencrystals.com/archives/2010/02/googles-aggress.html http://www.deepgreencrystals.com/archives/2010/02/googles-aggress.html Softwre Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:11:30 -0800 Every couple of months I go through and thin the crap. Here are today’s losers: Yahoo messenger: I mean really, who uses Yahoo anymore? afreecodecVT.  No idea why it is there.  Probably needed for some obscure video project long forgot. ... http://www.deepgreencrystals.com/archives/2010/02/removing-softwa-3.html http://www.deepgreencrystals.com/archives/2010/02/removing-softwa-3.html Softwre Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:43:04 -0800 I hate all calendar applications.  The best is Outlook/Exchange but only if everyone you are dealing with is on it (like when I was back at microsoft).  Today with the mixed environment, everyone on different email clients, there is no... http://www.deepgreencrystals.com/archives/2010/01/initial-thought-2.html http://www.deepgreencrystals.com/archives/2010/01/initial-thought-2.html Guide to Gadgets Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:49:04 -0800 As I have posted before, Twitter killed my blog.  Thankfully frienfeed has kept my off-blog activities updating here.  But it is a new year. And I am going to re-commit to publishing more on my blog. More long form thoughts.... http://www.deepgreencrystals.com/archives/2010/01/ok-it-is-time-t.html http://www.deepgreencrystals.com/archives/2010/01/ok-it-is-time-t.html Entrepreneurship Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:39:13 -0800 Thinking alot lately about how to use on-line to drive local community and local purchases. Was in my favorite men’s store in Seattle, Oslo’s the other day and picked up the 3/50 project flyer.  Very cool project.  Didn’t know anyone... http://www.deepgreencrystals.com/archives/2009/12/check-out-the-3.html http://www.deepgreencrystals.com/archives/2009/12/check-out-the-3.html Entrepreneurship Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:24:28 -0800 We launched Kashless.org last year after Christmas in Seattle.  I was surprised to see that the first item posted was a Christmas tree and Christmas decorations.  When I think back, it makes alot of sense.  What to do with all... http://www.deepgreencrystals.com/archives/2009/12/tis-the-season-1.html http://www.deepgreencrystals.com/archives/2009/12/tis-the-season-1.html Martin Personal Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:30:52 -0800 Got called by four media people today on the tank explosion at Imperium renewables in grays harbor. Check out their web site for the official story. Some highlights: No injuries. The site has full containment burm (I rode the atv... http://www.deepgreencrystals.com/archives/2009/12/no-i-dont-know.html http://www.deepgreencrystals.com/archives/2009/12/no-i-dont-know.html Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:47:00 -0800 My friend Susanna over at Citizen Coffee has decided to do a get in on this group buying craze (see Groupon) and is offering $10 of coffee and yummie grinds for $5 (no joke).  But you can buy direct from... http://www.deepgreencrystals.com/archives/2009/12/great-promotion.html http://www.deepgreencrystals.com/archives/2009/12/great-promotion.html Martin Personal Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:32:30 -0800 yea.  Rode this morning with @bikeNYc.  Specialized aluminum frame with carbon fiber fork.... http://www.deepgreencrystals.com/archives/2009/11/new-single-spee.html http://www.deepgreencrystals.com/archives/2009/11/new-single-spee.html fixed gear bikes Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:12:09 -0800 Existing home sales up over 10% in October.  Why?  The Tax credit.  It is a bit like tax crack.  Just like the cash for clunkers was for the auto industry, but the direct immediate effect on consumer behavior is measurable... http://www.deepgreencrystals.com/archives/2009/11/do-we-need-to-k.html http://www.deepgreencrystals.com/archives/2009/11/do-we-need-to-k.html Averting Economic Collapse Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:52:28 -0800 Wow, the latest six month trailing stats are devastating for the Newspaper industry.  Weekly circulation down 10.6% and sunday down 7.4%.  Some papers lost more than 25% of circulation in the last six months.  Ouch Editor and Publisher story... http://www.deepgreencrystals.com/archives/2009/11/newspaper-busin.html http://www.deepgreencrystals.com/archives/2009/11/newspaper-busin.html Next generation marketplaces Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:59:02 -0800 I always like first hand data.  Here is some first hand data from by brother who just sold his 15 year old Toyota pick-up “The Craigslist syndrome - too many flakey  people who want everything for nothing.  I just sold... http://www.deepgreencrystals.com/archives/2009/10/the-tale-of-two.html http://www.deepgreencrystals.com/archives/2009/10/the-tale-of-two.html Next generation marketplaces Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:45:17 -0800 I have been thinking about the sinking dollar lately.  Kudlow MR. Supply side has been saying the low dollar is the end of America economy and leadership worldwide.  Not sure.  I agree if people stop buying it and stop buying... http://www.deepgreencrystals.com/archives/2009/10/thinking-about-11.html http://www.deepgreencrystals.com/archives/2009/10/thinking-about-11.html Martin Personal Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:24:57 -0800