Tag Archives: Startups

Nick Bilton’s ‘Hatching Twitter,’ part I

Posted on April 6, 2014 by

We’ve got two new books in the mix currently, and let’s start with the one I’m most excited about (and thoroughly enjoying): Nick Bilton’s ‘Hatching Twitter: A true story of money, power, friendship and betrayal.’ Bilton, a tech reporter and … Continue reading →

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Now Reading: Nick Bilton’s Twitter book, time perception, Saslow on Navy Yard

Posted on October 11, 2013 by

‘Now Reading’ is a collection and sharing of online stories and is meant for minimal consumption by the few readers of this blog. Topics include books, food, culture, photography, media and technology … there are no rules. Have a story … Continue reading →

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Tumblr and Marissa Mayer’s expertise in making life easier

Posted on May 25, 2013 by

Aesthetically, it’s a brand and a box, centered on a mostly antiseptic page. Theoretically, of course, it’s much more. It’s a powerful engine, a suite of consumer tools, the executive chef’s virtual kitchen where anything can be cooked up on … Continue reading →

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Now Reading: Norman Mailer on screen, Pittsburgh startups, Albert Einstein’s brain

Posted on September 25, 2012 by

‘Now Reading’ is a daily collection and sharing of online stories and is meant for minimal consumption by the few readers of this blog. Topics will include books, food, matters of culture, photography, media and technology … there are no … Continue reading →

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