Movie Notes: The Rape Of Europa

May 19th, 2011

The Rape Of Europa

Synopsis

During World War II, Hitler secretly plundered Europe’s art masterpieces in a plot to create the world’s greatest museum.

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Tech Notes: Apple Store Mystery

May 18th, 2011

Something’s up at Apple Stores nationwide, what with the 10th anniversary of retail stores Thursday. This coming weekend is supposedly blocked off for top secret meetings and set up.

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Tech Notes: Fortune’s Apple Article, iAd Opt-Out, Google I/O

May 13th, 2011

Great article. Biggest takeaways:

  • Steve Jobs as benevolent dictator. Every employee imagines how Jobs would personally react to the work they’re doing. The best workers become part of a select 100.
  • Execs don’t get a free ride. They aren’t allowed “reasons” or “excuses” for not doing their jobs.
  • Accountability everywhere: Jobs gets a weekly review of everything going on, all projects have a specific, responsible individual.

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iPad App Review: Supermarket Mania 2 HD

May 12th, 2011

Help Nikki run a busy grocery store in this colorful, quick-paced time-management game.

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Movie Notes: The Gold Rush

May 10th, 2011

The Gold Rush

Synopsis

The Tramp (Charlie Chaplin) finds more than he bargained for while searching for gold in the Alaskan wilderness.

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