Problems with Gift Cards. “Some stores ignore security, putting consumer funds at risk.” [MSNBC]
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Author: Scott Loftesness
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And the Password Is .
And the Password Is . . . Waterloo. Even those who are vigilant about guarding passwords may be giving away more than they think. [The New York Times: Technology]
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CIO: What’s New for 2002?
CIO: What’s New for 2002? To that end, we’ve compiled a list of technologies we think have a shot at making it big in 2002. The current economic climate makes the crystal ball even cloudier than normal, of course, but these apps seem headed for the big time sooner rather than later. [Tomalak’s Realm]
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When the Risk Takers Come
When the risk takers come into their own – John Cook writes in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer:
Despite the uncertainty in the current economic environment, a number of entrepreneurs and VC investors are convinced that now is an auspicious time to start a new venture.
Notes one VC: “Only good sailors go out in stormy seas. The teams and the people who are willing to head out with a new enterprise right now are good people to invest in.”
In fact, some investors point out that three current technology behemothsËœOracle, Microsoft, SunËœwere all started during a down technology cycle. The article includes a review of potential advantages for a business started during an economic downturn (e.g. less competition, greater access to intellectual capital).
The San Francisco Chronicle has a great article in its Sunday magazine about why writers enjoy living in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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For those of you thinking
For those of you thinking of buying some network gear, you may want to take advantage of Amazon.com’s mainland U.S. free shipping over for orders over $99 (read restrictions). Yes, there are lots of provisos, so read the list carefully. Amazon.com’s prices are competitive or better for all of the cheap home gateways that they offer; I just updated that page to include links to Outpost.com and Amazon.com for items that either or both store sell directly.
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In the White House – April 2001
Not sure why I was browsing through some old photographs earlier tonight – but while doing so I came across this shot of me in the White House Briefing Room on April 12, 2001. We were there thanks to my Glenbrook co-founder Allen Weinberg’s connections with a senior White House correspondent while we were in Washington with our first -ever- client.
Those were the days before 9/11 – and we came into the White House late in the afternoon for an escorted look around. It was amazing. I almost walked into the Oval Office with my camera – before being politely shoo’d away back down the hallway. I’m sure things are very different now.
It’s fun to remember that time – a much more innocent and open time it was. Me in my short sleeve shirt standing in the White House Briefing Room.
Who would have thought?
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