Wednesday, January 6, 2010
First thing I thought of when I heard Nexus 1 was Blade Runner. Google should pay Dick's estate. Only fair.
First thing I thought of when I heard Nexus 1 was Blade Runner. Google should pay Dick's estate. Only fair.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Thanks @iamGarth www.hellomay.com for these wonderful ThisWeekIn.com designs! #twist
Thanks to Garth from www.hellomay.com for working on these wonderful
ThisWeekIn.com designs! #twist
NOTE: Parents, please do not tattoo your kids. http://bit.ly/6C03pM
Georgia couple charged for tattooing their kids.
http://www.mahalo.com/couple-charged-for-tattooing-children
Epic debate on middle east region in relation to human rights continues
I've been having an excellent, perhaps even productive, debate with my
freedom-loving brothers and sisters in the middle east since my off
the cuff remarks about the region in my "top tech products" email/blog
post. Please join this debate:
http://jilliancyork.com/2010/01/04/jason-calacanis-shows-his-horribly-bigoted-stripes/ My latest comment (not yet approved) I’m not a bigot or a crook–I’m honest. Here are the basic facts: 1. The *majority* of the middle east region is hundreds of years
behind the rest of modern civilization when it comes to basic human
rights. Raping, beating and torturing women, gays and free thinkers is
the norm in majority of the middle east. 2. There has been progress in various countries including Jordan and Bahrain
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_rights_in_Bahrain
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_rights_in_Jordan 3. There are intelligent, considered, freedom fighting individuals in
countries like Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, etc. These
individuals are, in large part, hiding in fear, have been murdered or
are locked in prisons where they are, in all likely hood, being
tortured. 4. The middle east is the only significant region on the planet that
practices brutal things rapes, amputations and lashings as part of
their justice system. Is there anything I’ve said above that is factually incorrect? I don’t make these comments flippantly–I make them FACTUALLY. It’s
time for a real discussion about the brutality that is systematic and
accepted in these countries. If you simply object to me referring to the “middle east region” with
one brush, I can refine that statement to say “most of the middle east
region” or make a list of specific countries. Would that make my
statements less offensive to you? I’d honestly like to know because
this is an important dialogue. all the best, Jason
freedom-loving brothers and sisters in the middle east since my off
the cuff remarks about the region in my "top tech products" email/blog
post. Please join this debate:
http://jilliancyork.com/2010/01/04/jason-calacanis-shows-his-horribly-bigoted-stripes/ My latest comment (not yet approved) I’m not a bigot or a crook–I’m honest. Here are the basic facts: 1. The *majority* of the middle east region is hundreds of years
behind the rest of modern civilization when it comes to basic human
rights. Raping, beating and torturing women, gays and free thinkers is
the norm in majority of the middle east. 2. There has been progress in various countries including Jordan and Bahrain
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_rights_in_Bahrain
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_rights_in_Jordan 3. There are intelligent, considered, freedom fighting individuals in
countries like Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, etc. These
individuals are, in large part, hiding in fear, have been murdered or
are locked in prisons where they are, in all likely hood, being
tortured. 4. The middle east is the only significant region on the planet that
practices brutal things rapes, amputations and lashings as part of
their justice system. Is there anything I’ve said above that is factually incorrect? I don’t make these comments flippantly–I make them FACTUALLY. It’s
time for a real discussion about the brutality that is systematic and
accepted in these countries. If you simply object to me referring to the “middle east region” with
one brush, I can refine that statement to say “most of the middle east
region” or make a list of specific countries. Would that make my
statements less offensive to you? I’d honestly like to know because
this is an important dialogue. all the best, Jason
Monday, January 4, 2010
Anyone know about Salt Lake pay-to-pitch conferece by "Wayne Brown?" Feels like a scam
Just got this anonymous tip... anyone know about these guys?
---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 2:38 PMHi Jason, I just received an invite to a Pay-per-Pitch event here in the Salt Lake City Area (in Midway, Utah, near Park City). I thought your readers might want to be aware. The group, when asked, insists it's not a pay-per-pitch event, but if you are "selected" to present, you are required to pay $500. The event alone costs $195 to register - here's what their website says:
Date: Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 2:38 PMHi Jason, I just received an invite to a Pay-per-Pitch event here in the Salt Lake City Area (in Midway, Utah, near Park City). I thought your readers might want to be aware. The group, when asked, insists it's not a pay-per-pitch event, but if you are "selected" to present, you are required to pay $500. The event alone costs $195 to register - here's what their website says:
"Submission is no guarantee of presentation. If selected to present, a $500 Presentation Fee will be due."
Applicants are then required to pay a $195 entrance fee to attend the event. I don't know your definition, but that sure sounds like pay-per-pitch to me. The group hosting the event is called the "Wayne Brown Institute". It's called the "Investors Choice Venture Capital Conference", and takes place in Midway, Utah on February 11, 2010. The event boasts such Sponsors as EPIC Ventures, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Morgan Stanley, Utah Fund of Funds, CFO Solutions, Canopy Ventures, UStar, Zions Bank, and many others. You can read more about it at http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=11207d4d-a99a-49b0-be41-a19e2eaf8338.
I'm not an expert in Venture Capital, but as an entrepreneur I don't understand why someone has to pay to present at such events. It would seem to be much easier to just apply and get a free appearance in front of Angels and VCs in the area. However, for Utah, the list of sponsors concerns me, as these are some of the biggest VCs in the area all supporting this event (and if it has so much money behind it, why are they charging in the first place???). Are they bullying entrepreneurs to attend the event because there are so many of them in one place?
I figured you were the expert in this and maybe you could help shed some light on it. If it's wrong, how can little entrepreneurs, trying to seek funding, help put an end to this stuff? Can we do anything here in Utah to help support your OpenAngel Forums initiative?
Anyway, due to the large VC base behind this I appreciate you keeping my name anonymous. I appreciate your advice!
Sincerely,
Concerned Utah Entrepreneur
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