The San Jose Mercury News (MercuryNews.com) just did a story about how Buck’s cafe in Woodside, California is again buzzing with the sound of deals being made. “There is more activity on the venture capital front. There is renewed enthusiasm,” said Jamis MacNiven, who co-owns the restaurant with his wife,… more »
iPhone 4 Antenna Issues Prompt Creativity…
July 1, 2010 by 3 Comments
There have been all kinds of really creative posts ever since the antenna issue with the iPhone 4 came to light. Apparently there’s a “bumper” for that. Apple said — you’re holding it the wrong way! There was a cartoon. And a Rap video… And a play off of WSJ/All… more »
World Cup Watching via the Palm Pre…
June 27, 2010 by 2 Comments
Last week, ESPN said the Wednesday morning FIFA World Cup match between the United States and Algeria — in which the Americans scored a dramatic goal in stoppage time to earn a 1-0 win and a spot in the Round of 16 — was the highest-rated and most-watched soccer game… more »
An Close Encounter With Greatness…
June 27, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The ad ran in The Wall Street Journal on Thursday. Great timing considering the level of interest in the 2010 FIFA World Cup had ratcheted up considerably with the United States making just made it into the “knockout round” the day before (See “The Americans Have Landed” which appeared on… more »
Nike’s “Write the Future” Campaign Kicks into Next Gear…
June 26, 2010 by 1 Comment
Nike isn’t an official sponsor of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. That designation goes to Adidas, who paid $350 million for a seven-year deal which expires after the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. As an official FIFA top tier partner, Adidas supplied game balls (the controversial Jabulani) and has outfitted… more »
