Monthly Archives: August 2009

The Netflix culture in slide form

Netflix posted this presentation on their culture and the values that they value and its just dynamite stuff. The money section for me starts on page 40: “Our model is to increase employee freedom as we grow, rather than limit it, to continue to attract … Read More

The Starbucks API

Shared by Jon

Interesting thought due to Starbucks experimenting with "stealth stores": What if you were able to start up a restaurant that uses Starbucks' supply chain in the same way that you can make an electronic retail store using Amazon's supp...

Dear Ben Smith, Director of Program Mgmt for Xbox Live

Hi Ben, I just saw your quote on Joystiq and I have a qualm to share. You said: "I think when people come to Xbox they’re not really looking so much for functional, they really want to have fun, they want to be wowed." – … Read More

Suspended Boston police officer Barrett sues commissioner, mayor

Shared by Jon

I love it.Step 1: Write racist bile and send it to the Globe.Step 2: Proudly share your racist bile with your friendsStep 3: Take offense when said racist bile is called out as such and you're suspended from the force.Step 4: Sue polic...

August 1 Sonic Update!

New update from Peabody! Some cement mixers were on site and some of the drive-in bays have already been poured. Very exciting progress! But the best sign of progress, and no, i couldn’t help myself, the honest to goodness Sonic sign is up! I’m sure … Read More