Category Archives: trend

Technology Milestones.

Written by Peter. Posted on June 26, 2009. Filed under brand, business, consumer, interactive, internet, technology, trend, user interface. No comments.

Here is what a Web product looks like to the average user ‘right now’ and through the next 3 years: 30 seconds: “I get it.” 3 minutes: “I’ve used it and still get it, and it hasn’t annoyed me yet.” 3 days: “I find this really useful or fun.” 3 weeks: “I am raving about [...]

Celebrity Death Made Public.

Written by Peter. Posted on June 26, 2009. Filed under brand, consumer, trend. 1 Comment.

Media celebrity coverage makes me queasy to begin with, but the recent frenzy surrounding drug-addled wacko Jacko really makes me want to hurl.

The Real Enemy is Plastic.

Written by Peter. Posted on June 25, 2009. Filed under politics, trend. No comments.

Wonderful article by Gary Kamiya about the Gov. Sanford scandal in Salon.com. The last para in particular struck me: I’m neither defending nor condemning Sanford — such judgments, from outsiders, are meaningless. I know nothing whatsoever about Sanford, his wife or his lover. I also admit I might be wrong about him. He might simply [...]

Celeb + Twitter = Douche.

Written by Peter. Posted on June 23, 2009. Filed under trend. No comments.

This might be why people hate Americans. Imagine – if Brody’s father Bruce hadn’t been such a fast runner back in the day, we’d likely be donating money to him when we’re drunk. If this kid put any of his resources or privilege toward something meaningful, I’d be impressed. As is, what a douchebag.