Guess Who Lost Big on the Zappos Deal?
by aakar on July 22, 2009
Man does that suck. Hindsight is 20/20… The Zappos deal is widely viewed as a win-win-win. Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh gets to stay in charge with deeper pockets to keep building the company for the long term. Amazon expands its (…)
Amazon & Zappos Sitting in A Tree
by aakar on July 22, 2009
Amazon just purchased Zappos for $807 million dollars (stock exchange). Congrats to Zappos, their a fantastic company with an absolute ridiculous appreciation for their customers. It’s great to see a company and their employees getting paid for doing a great (…)
America’s Alcohol Laws: Quirky Rules Across 50 States – TIME
by aakar on July 17, 2009
Some quirkiness is out there. I’m really hoping they get rid of the Massachusetts Blue Laws. Especially the one outlawing ‘Happy Hour’ specials. It tends to hurt the wallet. But boozehounds in Utah still can’t buy malt beverages and can (…)
Bone Snaps While Arm Wrestling Video
by aakar on July 16, 2009
This has to be fake, come on now. Bone Snaps While Arm Wrestling – Watch more Funny Videos
Driscoll’s path had sharp turns – The Boston Globe
by aakar on July 16, 2009
Great article on my neighbor James Driscoll, whose playing at Turnberry this week in the British Open Confidence has rarely been an issue with Driscoll, who was born in Boston and raised in Brookline. And when he puts his tee (…)
Insane Parking Garage Backflip Video
by aakar on July 16, 2009
Ouch Insane Parking Garage Backflip – Watch more Funny Videos
“Sweep his leg Johnny, sweep his leg”
by aakar on July 14, 2009
Windows 7 Has Unbelievable Features
by aakar on July 2, 2009
Friend pointed this out, check out feature #1. Is it me or did marketing really screw up here? Thanks @taylorgnh for the pic.
iPhone 3GS
by aakar on July 1, 2009
Ordered the new iPhone last week from AT&T. Attempted to purchase the phone the day of the release but it turns out if you’re not the owner of the contract Apple won’t sell you the phone. Surprisingly though AT&T delivered (…)