Tech & Misc Ramblings…

1. Youtube has become the defacto innovation killer in the video space. Unfortunately for the industry, if Youtube doesn’t adopt it, it doesn’t exist. Its MicroSoft Windows circa late 80’s, early 90’s all over again. 2. I just booted Firefox to the curb on my PC and replaced it with Chrome (Yes I see the…

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The Great Internet Video Lie

Internet Video. Its the salvation for content creators everywhere. Its the end to dependence on the big bad meanies, the cable and satellite companies. Right  ? Hell no. The concept that “over the top” video creates a valid business alternative for content creators is as misguided an internet business myth as there is. For grins,…

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Breaking Down Bernie Madoff

Im taking a flyer here, but if they were to put me on the case, the first people I would talk to are the software developers.  Somewhere along the line there was a software program written or modified that allowed Madoff to enter the numbers he made up, who they were paying out cash to…

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Me & JR – The Charity Selection

Still waiting to hear from the Nuggets PR people. I appreciate all the suggestions for wonderful charities that people have posted in response to my last blog. However, in the event I dont hear back from the Nuggets, Im going to give the money to the  Players Association Goals and Dreams Fund in the names…

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Me and JR Smith

Dear JR. Im sorry I didnt accept your generous offer of a signed pair of shoes.  I think they were even my size. The NBA tells me a tech should have been called on you for throwing the elbow and that I should pay a 25k dollar fine because owners aren’t supposed to get mad….

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The Cubs

With all the support and encouragement I got to buy the team, I think its appropriate to share the  decision making process behind what happened and why. Buying the Cubs was a unique opportunity to own one of the most storied franchises in sports.  Its a team that represents so much to so many, with…

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