Category Archives: Off-Topic

Marketing Ramp Champ on the App Store

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Michael

Marco Arment wrote a great article on how the App Store is really two different stores. He doesn’t say it, but it’s really Wal-Mart and L.L. Bean in the same store. One is focused on low prices and volume while the other is focused on quality. Marco uses Ramp Champ as an excellent case study in how to approach these two stores. Continue reading →

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Fascinating ultra-high frame rate video

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Michael

Here are some extremely fascinating, ultra-high frame rate shots in High Definition courtesy of the SprintCam v3 showreel made for the NAB 2009 exhibition. They’re mostly shot at 1000 FPS but the reel ends with some video shot at 2500 FPS. I-Movix … Continue reading →

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Unofficial “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” soundtrack

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Michael

Here’s a list of the songs from the “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” soundtrack. John Hughes, the director of the movie, never bothered to put out an official soundtrack because he thought the selections were too eclectic. But, you can assemble most of your own by buying the songs from iTunes. Continue reading →

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