December 2009
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My Favorite Music of 2009
So here goes folks: my favorite music of the year. There’s a ton of fantastic stuff in here. I hope you enjoy.
Top 10 Albums of 2009
1. Animal Collective, Merriweather Post Pavilion
MPP is an album in every sense of the word. It is not for the faint of heart, and it is not for every occasion. But give it a listen from start to finish and prepare to have your mind blown. Animal...
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The Beauty of Marketplaces
Having been involved with a number of businesses that are reliant on concentrated and powerful suppliers, I can tell you that it’s never fun.
Chris Dixon has a great post on this topic yesterday as it relates to the video business and dealing with the Hollywood supply chain, which was ultimately Joost’s undoing.
This point applies more broadly to all markets with concentrated...
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No news, no press, no Davos, no suit-and-tie fraudsters, no fools. I need to...
– Nassim Nicholas Taleb: Good Bye! The Reappointment Of Bernanke Is Too Much To Bear
Ouch. NNT drops the proverbial hammer on Ben Bernanke.
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Rethinking Design Tools
Our Spark portfolio company, Aviary.com, is looking for someone to help lead up their design and UX efforts.
Aviary is a pioneering provider of web-based design applications. It is also a growing, grassroots community that is charting a new way for creators to create, design and monetize their work.
The Director Of Design & User Experience position provides a unique opportunity to help...
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Own Up To It
Oh Tiger, Tiger, Tiger. It’s amazing that someone who has done such an otherwise terrific job crafting and managing his brand has done such a poor one in the wake of this recent scandal.
With news now leaking out about another potential affair (and we all knew this was coming), it’s only a matter of time — perhaps hours — before Tiger has no choice but to come forward. ...
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