Ferrari: We knew it was coming from the day of the first announcement when Apple Senior Vice President of Internet Software and Service, Eddy Cue, joined Ferrari’s Board of Directors. Cue brings a unique understanding of the digital world—and the possibilities of such a world—to Ferrari. And Ferrari, a company long known for technological innovation, …
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Shake Hands With The Future
Press Clippings: A NASA telescope has captured an image from far across the galaxy that resembles the “Hand of God” . The image was made possible by new technology (Nuclear Spectroscopic Telephoto Array) but is interesting for a couple of reasons and one is the convergence of scientific theory and religious beliefs. Science and religion …
The Tommy Bahama Story
Adventures in Branding: Years ago, Inc. Magazine ran a very good article about how three guys (Bob Emfield, Luca Dalla Gasperina, Tony Margolis) started the now ubiquitous Tommy Bahama brand. Tommy Bahama started out selling bathing suits and t-shirts and now sells a very wide range of clothing, bags, accessories and home furnishings and even operates Tommy …
App-Propriate
Press Clippings: Do you know who Killian Bell is? Do you work on a Mac or have an iPhone or iPad? If you do, Killian is someone you need to know, and, more specifically, you need to know his website, Cult of Mac. Killian, along with John Gruber ( you also need to know John) who …
Into The Mystic
“We were born before the wind Also younger than the sun Ere the bonnie boat was won as we sailed into the mystic Hark, now hear the sailors cry Smell the sea and feel the sky Let your soul and spirit fly into the mystic…”
Prepster
Paying Attention: The Ivy-league initiated clothing style known as “Preppy” never really goes away. It’s too basic and ingrained in the American culture to disappear, no matter which direction fashion moves in. But, working within the rather tight, iconic framework of “preppy” clothing designs (and colors), there are always new brands that rise up. Bloomberg …
COMT I (Christmas One More Time)
The Hunt For New (Christmas)Music: For over a decade, I’ve been putting together a Christmas playlist. The goal is simple: Introduce friends to new Christmas music they probably haven’t heard, or old Christmas music performed in a new version by a new artist. In the spirit of Christmas, it’s time to share these lists, all of …
A 2014 Playlist
Playlists: OK, it’s on. 2014 is here and whether you like or not, the game has already begun. Some music appropriate for the month(s) to come seems appropriate, so here it is, the first Official Playlist of 2014. As with every playlist posted on this site, then, now, and in the future, there is meaning …
Best of the Best
Press Clippings: The BBC website has an interesting take on the Best International Businessmen of 2013. Didn’t make the list? That’s what New Year’s Resolutions are all about.
Quote: Can’t always get what you want..
“…You can’t always get what you want You can’t always get what you want You can’t always get what you want But if you try sometimes you just might find You get what you need..”