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Random thoughts from a feverish mind

I’m not a big drinker but I’ve learned that tipping well for the first drink often gets you better service the rest of the night. If the bar is crowded or will be crowded later in the night it is especially worth leaving a few extra bucks for those hard-working bartenders. Imagine this:
An [...]

A taste of the Air

Here’s a little video from the Macworld floor. The new macbook air is mighty sexy. As soon as I touched it I wanted to buy it. Thinking it over, though, it’s not designed as a primary computer for people like me. Video processing on that thing would drive me crazy. [...]

Do it for the environment

I’m a cafe addict too. Please buy a reusable mug. They sell them everywhere, including Walgreens, Rite Aid and coffee shops. I will go and buy it with you if you promise to carry it around and use it. Social responsibility, mmmmkay?

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MACWOOOOOORLD!!!!!!!!!!

Justine and I needed to be the first in line for Macworld. I’m so excited I think I might esploder.

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Dining out January

For the last 7 years San Francisco has run Dine About Town to encourage people to go out in January (post holiday spending is traditionally low).
This is a great way to try a new restaurant or return to a place you love. Macworld is just around the corner so visitors can experience some of [...]

Muddy’s art

I’ll be spending more time at Muddy’s in the next few weeks. Some of Miss Icka’s lovely photos are on display in the cozy cafe. It may be a bit distracting to see this photo every time I look up from my computer but it will also be inspiration.
Congrats to Miss Icka!

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Muddy’s art

I’ll be spending more time at Muddy’s in the next few weeks. Some of Miss Icka’s lovely photos are on display in the cozy cafe. It may be a bit distracting to see this photo every time I look up from my computer but it will also be inspiration.
Congrats to Miss Icka!

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geek hotness

When I first saw the geek hot wired article I couldn’t help but roll my eyes. Really, digatechgirl & digatechguy are far superior. Reason:

Web 2.0 parties, free 2.0 lunches, no host bars, billion dollar valuations … its DOT COM time again!!!
So to celebrate (and jump on that bandwagon), we’ve created (cobbled together) our [...]