Things that are useful: Jason Markk

by jeremiah on April 2, 2012

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As a fan of vintage sneakers (I refuse to tell you how many I have) I have two problems when I get a pair I really love. If I wear them too frequently I will wear them out and how do you keep a pair clean living in the wet and dirty Pacific Northwest. So I was thrilled to learn about the Jason Markk Premium Shoe Cleaning kits a couple of months. back.

The cool thing about the kits is that it makes the usual job of keep your shoes fresh a snap. I am not sure what is in the solution they send, I understand is a mixture of soap and some oils, but it will keep your shoes looking and smelling great. According to the site the cleaner does not contain any harsh chemicals or abrasives, is 98.3% natural, and is completely biodegradable. Good for sneakers and good for the environment.

I know for a lot of sneaker lovers like me, you want to keep them dead stock, but what is the fun in that. Shoes were meant to be worn. I highly recommend you keep this in your kit of essentials at home so your shoes are always fresh and clean.

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Mission Workshop: Arkiv System launch video

by jeremiah on March 20, 2012

Anyone who has talked to me about travel and work in the last three years knows what a fan I have become of the Mission Workshop bags. Easy to clean and super durable for travel or daily use. I am amazed at how much stuff I can cram in my bag.

I came across a video yesterday (H/T Hypebeast) of a new line they are launching with a unique closure system and special military spec MOLLE system for adding modules. Check out the demo video they shot. I can’t wait to see what bags will be in the line up and might be worth checking out as a future pack.

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What Makes for a great digital strategist?

March 19, 2012

Every strategy begins with a business goal and persons responsible for those outcomes. When we think about how to hire or even how to be a digital strategist, I often wonder what qualities we should be looking for in those individuals. I decided a while ago I should make a list. I keep refining it, [...]

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The Lana Del Rey Album we have all been waiting for

March 13, 2012

“Gonna blast squeeze first ask questions last so-called gangsters pass” Last week marked the 15th anniversary of the death of the Notorious B.I.G. and somewhere in Austin at SxSW a white nerd is pouring a 40 in 6th ave in his honor. As for me I have had this mashup playing non-stop. I was disappointed [...]

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Hacking edu: Some good places to learn

March 12, 2012

Education is hot space in the startup scene right now. There isn’t a week that goes by that I don’t see some new startup on Hacker News that is focusing on education or learning. I won’t get into the politics of it, but it is clear that it is a space ripe for disruption. I [...]

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Less is more.

February 21, 2012

Photo by Stijn De Clercq used under Creative Commons I was staring at a spreadsheet tonight created by someone else to track progress and was in awe about how so much information could tell me so little about what was going on. Thinking about this and some other things going on in my business life [...]

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UE Surprise Show in Austin with Panic at the Disco

February 3, 2012

I flew out to Austin in December to help with this little show we put together. These guys put on a great live set and they were very cool hanging out for a few hours after the show with their fans. Check out the video below we put together for the event: If you get [...]

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Four Seasons blew $18 million on this.

January 13, 2012

I travel a lot. I have learned to love hotels. Especially really nice hotels. So when I read an article by on the eConsultancy website explaining that the Four Seasons Luxury hotel chain had just launched a new mobile friendly upgraded website. I had to check it out. Hotel websites, like restaurants and luxury brands [...]

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Question: Why do luxury brands have websites that suck?

January 9, 2012

There is something that has been bugging me and I want to bring it to your attention for a little help. Why do luxury brands have websites that suck so bad? Maybe in this time of austerity it is superficial to care so much, but I find it really shocking that brands that are known [...]

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All the Vintage: Nike Shoes Cortez OG

January 9, 2012

I have a google alert for “vintage nike”, and a few other vintage shoe brands. My collection is large, clean and in duplicates. I have been told I have a problem. Thats because to get some of these shoes I have paid more in shipping than for the shoes. The latest thing to show up [...]

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