Googlenomics

Not to totally bite the title off of the latest wired article highlighting the company that has seemingly taken over the internet forever, it just seemed appropriate. I'm sure some of you have seen a preview of the new google application Wave, if not google it. It would look to be a networking tool that will seamlessly connect all of our social networks, while allowing to communicate with our friends at the same time via instant message. All in which I thought was very interesting as I have been having trouble as of late figuring how to marry my 3 blogs, Twitter and Facebook along with all of the other online content I keep track of via feeds. Not to mention my email address's (yes plural), I know its a problem. Wave could perhaps be the first step in bringing our online world together. I also found this interesting because of the data sets that google will be able to compile. Imagine the trend topics, personal preferences and algorithms this tailor cut 'wave' of information can withhold. Google did over 30 billion in ad revenue last year and it definitely doesn't look like they are slowing down anytime soon.

Would I would like to see developed is a space that compiles all of my published content seamlessly, including my social web - plugging all of my 'blogs' back into the communities that I'm offering up the content to. While also including my 'favorite' blogs, websites, and news outlets. Tumblr has come close, my incredible attention deficit has not yet allow me to find anything that brings the whole world of it together. Until then I guess I'll be waiting to catch the next wave or solution to bringing all of my content together in one application, forum, and place.

P.S. - For developers this is an amazing open source opportunity, Google is smart for allowing them to create products and applications while Wave readies for release. Almost in the same way that the iPhone has a million and one applications, the possibilities are endless which is exactly the way they like it.

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Brooks Brothers

Wow it's been minute since i've posted here, actually two months to the day. I actually recently started a Tumblr log which has been nice, but it doesn't seem to have the full posting capacity of blogger. Tumblr's more so if you want just a log of content such as video, pictures, links, music and even quotes. You can check out mine here, its been a nice seamless experience thus far.

As for this blog, I don't know if anyone actually reads it, haha. Either or I thought I would entertain myself with a little write up about my first Brooks Brothers experience. I am in a wedding this weekend, which required all of the groomsman to purchase a tuxedo, shoes and tuxedo shirt. While we are wearing a nice one button Marc By Marc Jacobs tuxedo, we decided to go very proper and traditional with Brooks Brothers pleated tuxedo shirt. I must say I love that store, as soon as you walk in you can feel the tradition and heritage of the brand. For me, that classic tradition holds the main selling point of the brand. You feel like you're buying more than just an article of clothing, but a piece that has a story behind it one that some of my "cooler" friends probably disagree with. Nonetheless, being measured and fitted for a proper tuxedo shirt at one of the most classic mens wear stores still standing was a really dope experience. I can't help but draw from it and want to recreate something of its liking for myself, with my own story, isn't that what it's all about.

All in all definitely looking forward to this wedding, going to be one for the ages. I'll have a slew of footage after this weekend.

In Wisconsin...

Whew, been a minute since the last post. Just coming off of a long weekend in Madison, Wisconsin for a bachelor party for my homie Virgil. All in all there was a lot of drinking of course, but it was nice to get away from the city into the college atmosphere for a little nostalgia and some rowdiness. Me and a couple of the guys - specifically Ben from The Brilliance and Virgils good friend Collin talked a lot about cycling, riding fixed gears and our overall love for being on a bike. Which lead us in to talking about Lance Armstrong and how dope he is. Pulled a couple of these videos for a little inspiration. Can't wait to get on the bike and get to work this summer - that's what its all about.

In Due Time...

A Virtue.

"In this there is no measuring with time, a year doesn't matter, and ten years are nothing. Being an artist means: not numbering and counting, but ripening like a tree, which doesn't force its sap, and stands confidently in the storms of spring, not afraid that afterward summer may not come. It does come. But it comes only to those who are patient, who are there as if eternity lay before them, so unconcernedly silent and vast. I learn it every day of my life, learn it with pain I am grateful for: patience is everything!" - "Letters to A Young Poet" Rainer Marie Rilke

Remember When

Def poetry was cool, when writing something for someone was accepted, when words inspired you. I definitely remember. Word.

Grinding!

Wow, what a good start to the year it has been. We're finally starting to shape things up for our first ever clothing release. It's an exciting time, as it has definitely been a long time coming. As we really start to pick up steam I will keep up with the updates. But I definitely have a good feeling about this year, tis going to be good. CHEERS!