Archive Oct 5, 2004
Third Apology of the Day
Dave – you're a big teddy bear. I respect what you've done for me and the rest of this industry. Seeing you again, here in Seattle, woke me up to my possible earlier miscommunications. Sometimes my own vision gets in the way of my need to see the bigger picture. I don't ask for your [...]
Second Apology of the Day
Jake – You were right, unfortunately (about what shall remain between the two us). It's good to have you back aboard – as a partner, not just an employee. Your candor has always been abrasively direct, but that's why I love you. Thanks again, and I'm sorry for not being in touch with you earlier.
First Apology of the Day
Ponzi – I don't thank her enough. I totally forgot to add her to the Gnomedex blogroll, and I didn't even realize it until everything was too late. She's evolved into a business manager, but still loves me madly and deeply. Before I took down the Lockergnome “about us” page, I didn't add her – [...]
Microsoft Blogger?
We were given NDA absolution from Susan Dumais a few minutes ago. She presented a very interesting (unique, off-the-radar) utility that would definitely boost personalized Web searches on the desktop (not available for download, naturally). We heard from another researcher, Eric Brill, who is also from the same center; he demonstrated his work with natural [...]
For the Record
I didn't do it, but I did have a great time today (and tonight). Catching up with a VERY parky Don, a VERY scripty Dave, a VERY geeky Bink, a VERY “active” Buzz, a VERY hyper David, a VERY sucky Brad, a VERY thoughtful Jason, a VERY good Robin, a VERY stylush Marc, as well [...]
Championing Search
The last few days have been a whirlwind for us. Obviously, it's been difficult to post new entries here (and at Lockergnome). Gnomedex is over, but the next Gnomedex is already underway. We're in Seattle for MSN's Search Champs – a very tiny gathering of what seems to be the smartest minds in the industry. [...]
