Joost to Reinvent Itself - Again

Hype or not, it's tough being an online video startup. Joost to attempt another reinvention: http://bit.ly/2Ecbw.

Boom, Bust & Blame

Boom, Bust and Blame - the inside story of America's financial crisis, from CNBC. Good reading and video: http://bit.ly/o2JN.

The Story of Shiner Beer

It's no secret that Shiner Bock is @lancearmstrong's favorite beer. A Business on Main episode on Shiner's story: http://bit.ly/efEKN.

Post Offices Under Pressure

A sign of the times - nearly 10% of USPS post offices may be shuttered within the next several months: http://bit.ly/Zt8Uc.

Jack Welch and Connect by Hertz

Former GE CEO Jack Welch coaches Connect by Hertz execs through one of his legendary "workouts." http://bit.ly/19syWS

The Proposal

Went to see The Proposal last night. Good summer romantic comedy...pretty funny and selling lots of popcorn: http://bit.ly/MAxli.

Lisa Marie on Life with Michael

Lisa Marie Presley's blog post on MySpace provides a LOT of insight into her life with Michael Jackson: http://bit.ly/5wR7p.

Smart Phone Smackdown

On June 2 I tweeted about a "Smart Phone Smackdown." Now it's a headline on MSN. Hmm: http://www.msn.com.

Better Place, Hawaii

Great article about how Better Place is planning to set up its electric car infrastructure in Hawaii: http://bit.ly/2BhrS.

Golfers with Painter's Hats

Ricky Barnes struggled and lost the U.S. Open earlier this week. I'm wondering if the painter's hat had anything to do with it: http://bit.ly/VgL2P.

Linked In's Reid Hoffman on Entrepreneurship

Reid Hoffman on entrepreneurship: it's like jumping off a cliff and then figuring out how to assemble an airplane.

On Oahu

My day today: fly to Honolulu, surf, get some work done and prep for about 25 more hours of work in the next two days...

Rail Bumpin' in Waikiki

Sunday afternoon surf session at Canoes off Waikiki in what can best be called a traffic jam. Rail bumpin' fun!!!

Chris Matthews Watches Pink Panther II?

Was on the plane to Dulles with Chris Matthews of "Hardball" fame. Can't be 100% sure, but I think he was watching "Pink Panther II."

Jetty, Wedgy, Drainy

Friday evening surf session launched my short weekend. Head-high jetty, wedgy, drainy things. Good but you had to want it.

Cubs Game Next Thursday

Just got my Cubs ticket for next Thurs. Didn't get gouged too bad. STOKED to be going to Wrigley Field!!! http://tinyurl.com/n93gon

McKinsey's New Normal

McKinsey: the business landscape has changed considerably, and there's a "new normal." http://tinyurl.com/dngvom

The Facebook Name Claim is On

The Facebook "name claim" is on: this Saturday, "vanity URLs" become available: http://tinyurl.com/ml3s7h.

Time to Count Surgical Masks Again

This swine flu thing won't seem to go away. Am headed back to the airport on Sunday...will count surgical masks again: http://tinyurl.com/m8ule3.

Customer Service Hall of Shame

MSN Money just released its annual Customer Service Hall of Shame. We'll all recognize some of the selections: http://tinyurl.com/larogw.

The State of Surfrider

CEO Jim Moriarty checks in with a report on the state of the Surfrider Foundation: http://blip.tv/file/2162490.

Orlando in Summer

Talked to a colleague today who doesn't get the lure of Orlando in the summer. Found himself on the tee with a 7 iron in a lightning storm. Hmm.

Tim Floyd Resigns at USC

In college sports, it's said that if you're a coach and you're not cheating, you're not trying hard enough: http://tinyurl.com/kwsjgf.

Own the Car, Not the Battery?

Shai Agassi has a fundamentally different approach to the electric car challenge - own the car, not the battery: http://tinyurl.com/nknuvt.

Flea's Waimea Wipe

'Flea' Virostko has taken some of the heaviest wipeouts ever. Here's one from Waimea Bay a few years back: http://tinyurl.com/ledyls.

One and Done on Twitter

A few funny posts from the "One (Post) and Done" crowd on Twitter, courtesy of Slate: http://tinyurl.com/lljny7.

Wrigley Field Here I Come!

Just found out I'm going to be in Chicago next week and the Cubs are in town. Shopping for a seat at Wrigley, while avoiding "limited view."

Steve Ballmer on the Economy

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer on the current economy: "I tell our guys maybe we should think of today as normal." http://tinyurl.com/lscca9

Jose Canseco: MMA Comedy

An untrained Jose Canseco (unintentionally?) provides some comic relief at a recent MMA event in Japan: http://tinyurl.com/qmwvot.

Less Legroom on Airlines

Airlines cutting legroom on new planes: http://tinyurl.com/ofpesz. Am surprised more haven't followed United's lead with Economy Plus.

Long Rather than Tall

At what point did basketball players become "long" rather than "tall?" "Long" seems to be the hoops analysts' latest buzz word...

Angelo Mozilo - Criminal or Just Stupid

Angelo Mozilo's legacy will include an SEC investigation to determine whether he was a criminal or simply stupid: http://bit.ly/a4qGW.

Doogie Howser - First Blogger?

Got into a spirited discussion yesterday about whether or not Doogie Howser was the first blogger: http://bit.ly/m5yl.

National Doughnut Day

Just found out that today is National Doughnut Day. And my recent weight-loss program was going so well: http://bit.ly/iu8zr.

YouTwitFace

Conan O'Brien: In the future, YouTube, Twitter & Facebook will merge to form one giant, time-wasting web site: YouTwitFace.

Bulls vs. Bears

Market ultra-bears are saying the S&P goes to 400. In the meantime, ultra-bulls are saying S&P 5,000. Who's right? Neither.

Pearl Jam on Conan

Pearl Jam lights up Conan O'Brien's new Tonight Show studio at Universal. Here's the video: http://tinyurl.com/psvnt4.

Smartphone Smackdown?

Smartphone smackdown? "The (Palm) Pre eats iPhones for Breakfast" - Roger McNamee of Elevation Partners at the D Conference.

Twitter Grader

I believe it only takes about 80 followers to get into the top 10% tile on Twitter Grader: http://twitter.grader.com.

Zipcar & GM

Zipcar CEO Scott Griffith to CNBC: users have never made requests for any GM cars. Yeeouch! More on Zipcar: http://www.zipcar.com.

That's Why They Play the Games, Stu

Wonder if ESPN's Stuart Scott has apologized yet for basically congratulating Cleveland on winning the title after the Atlanta series.