Monthly Archives: September 2008

IntenseDebate acquired by Automattic!

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Tom

It is with great pleasure that today we announced the acquisition of IntenseDebate by Automattic. This deal is an absolutely perfect strategic fit for both companies. Automattic gets an important upgrade to their commenting capabilities; WordPress-based publishers will soon see … Continue reading →

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Boulder & Entrepreneurialism

Posted on September 14, 2008 by Tom

Ben Casnocha wrote a great article on the spirit of entreprepreneurialism in Boulder. Ben pretty much hits the nail on the head as far as why I choose to live in Boulder. BTW, I also do believe that Arrington is … Continue reading →

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"Goals are the Plotline to our Lives": More on Athletics as Sources of Inspiration

Posted on September 1, 2008 by Tom

“Climbing is simple. Ascent is an ideal. Doing becomes understanding. I think of route names as story titles: rich, fleeting and individual. We tell these stories over our modern-day campfires – blogs, Web sites, books and catalogs – in equal … Continue reading →

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