TED2006

TED TED TED. What more can I say. It is by FAR THE BEST brain charging, mind-boggling confernece I have ever been to. It’s a life changing experience that is hard to explain. I’ve been fortunate to attend the last 4 TEDs (Technology, Entertainment, Design) and just returned from TED2006. Instead of writing about every single amazzzzing event, I’ll link to some other blogs articles on the conference. Otherwise, some of my highlights were:

1. AL GORE (he is seriously funny)
2. Tony Robbins (what an energizer)
3. Ken Robinson (Man with wonderful words)
4. Playing in a Drum circle at midnight with a bunch of CEOs, Directors, managers, all from fortune 500 companies.
5. Drinking, eating, chillin, with those same people at a private monterey aquarium party.(FABULOUS!)
6. Drinking, chatting, brainstorming with the same peeps at the bar across the street.
7. Watching, listening, laughing, at Charles Fleisher. (Probably one of the most talented, smartests, and funny people on earth)
8. Listening to an 11 yr old violinist zip through some tough classical pieces.
9. TOM RIELLY (As always, a man that sees it all)
10. Beach Party. Great converesations, great weather, great people!
11. Being amazzed at Dynamo.
12. Sitting next to Sergey Brin, Charles Fleischer, Danny Hillis, Peter Gabriel, and Chee Pearlman, all at the same time, watching a session.
13. Watching the Children of Uganda dance!!!!! Unbelievable!!!
14. Listening to Larry Brilliant. Watch the webcast with the other 2 winners.
15. Realizing I was at TED again…TED’s a knowledge heaven that really exisits.

Too many highlights to talk about, but here are some other blogs to check out.

TED blog
Ethan Zuckerman
Bruno Giussani
Tom Guarriello
Lone Ronin
Kate Trgovac
Loic le Meur
Renee Blodgett

Multi-Touch Screen

This video has surfed the web for the past few weeks, but I had the wonderful opportunity to meet and hear from the creator, Jeff Han, about his multi-touch screen interface at the TED conference. Check out the video and be prepared to be awed.YouTube video

update:  a nice article on Jef’s developement with the multi-touch screen from FastCompany which includes an exclusive video on the newer larger version here.

off for a bit!  adventure

Heyall…if anyone actually reads my blog, thank you…but in about 3 hours I’m boarding a plane for a bit of an adventure…. within my adventure, I’ll be attending the TED conference, but otherwise, hopefully I’ll have more uberish stuff to blog about then, and perhaps more readers.>>cheers,
_tango!

bob and timmys yummy calamari

I Looooooooove great restaurants.
Here are a few in the boston area that top my list:

Oishi– Probably the best sushi rolls and presentations I have seen. Great environment.
Ole Mexican Grill– Incredible vibrant environment, and their food plain rocks!!!!!!!
Cambridge 1– Yummy thin crust pizza, salads, and wines. Interior designed by some GSD kids.
Helmands– Great Afganistan food!!! Dishes I have never herd of, but taste incredible.
East Coast Grill– Great lively environment and seafood. Also some great BBQ.
Bob and Timmys– By far my favorite pizza. Thin, simple, lots of selection, great environment, and a hidden gem. Providence, RI
Cuchi Cuchi– Tapas, Tapas, Sangria…a bit pricy, but interesting space.
Koreana– Yummy BBQ and a variety of other Korean dishes. Great space for a group of friends to relax and have fun.
Enormous Room– This is more of a lounge, with a bar, and a few simple, but delightly dishes. Lively music and large rugs to lay down on make this a hotspot for college kids.
Craige Street Bistro– Unbelievable food with wine combinations and a cozy environment. Be prepared to pay a bit more here.
Tamarind Bay– Spice, Spice, Spice…..a refreshing and cozy space with great indian food.

BostonChefs– a great resource of Boston area restaurants. Has pictures, menus, etc.

A few I have not tried, but am craving to go:
BlueGinger (chef Ming, an Iron Chef!)
Oleana– Many people say this is the best!
Dali’s– Fun tapas, spicy environment!
Spire – Fancy, Bold, pricey.
Midwest Grill– Brazillian BBQ

For more reviews, hit up my Yelp reviews.