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Random thoughts from a NYC entrepreneur and investor about start-ups, technology and the people that make it all happen. Also find time for good tunes and good food.

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fred-wilson:

Revenge (ft Wayne Coyle) - Sparklehorse

reblog thursday goes to Kirk who posted this a week or so ago. for some reason, i had not...

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Hong Kong’s High-Density Housing & Cramped Living Conditions

Hong Kong’s average housing prices is 12.6x the median annual household income,...

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Florence + the Machine - Try A Little Tenderness (Otis Redding cover)

I have two great cover songs this week, so here’s one a day early. This...

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Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers - “Moanin’” - Moanin’. This might be my favorite Lee Morgan trumpet solo. Kills me that I stopped playing trumpet...

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szymon:

Sweet Meats Plush toys from Lauren Venell

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The North Carolina Barbecue Society Historic Trail →

This is one epic barbecue trail regardless of your opinion on North Carolina ‘cue. I have sadly only been to a few of these places, and some joints are not what they used to be, but it would be one awesome road trip to hit all 24 spots in a week (with a few side trips for real Southern fried chicken to boot).