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Category Archives: Ideas to Revisit

We’re Not the Source of Waste

If we actually want to reduce waste and encourage reuse, retailers need to be responsible for disposing of the packaging and waste from the products they sell.

Posted byGarrick van BurenOctober 15, 2007Posted inIdeas to Revisit5 Comments on We’re Not the Source of Waste

Wanted: An iTunes Alternative

iTunes just asked me if I wanted to update to v7.3.2. Knowing the update is to “improve stability and performance” of features I probably don’t use, I started thinking about my ideal media player. Features of the iTunes alternative: Things it can do: Play mp3, aac, mov Create ‘smart’ playlists – based on multiple attributes …

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Posted byGarrick van BurenAugust 7, 2007Posted inIdeas to Revisit, iTunes

Looking for an app that tracks un/friend…

Looking for an app that tracks un/friending like buy/sell stock market gestures. I think Eric Rice mentioned this idea a while back. I’ll query his blog in the morning.

Posted byGarrick van BurenJuly 15, 2007Posted inIdeas to Revisit, Social Networks3 Comments on Looking for an app that tracks un/friend…

Which Car Should I Buy?

Repairs on the ’98 Neon are approaching it’s value and I can’t rely on it the way I was once able to. It’s been a great car, but I can see the day when it won’t serve us anymore. With that in mind, I’m starting the search for a new vehicle to replace it. From …

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Posted byGarrick van BurenJune 14, 2007Posted inCarbon Offset, Cars, Ideas to Revisit, iPod8 Comments on Which Car Should I Buy?

I wish NetFlix had a ‘shuffle-your-queue’ button.

Posted byGarrick van BurenMarch 22, 2007Posted inIdeas to Revisit5 Comments on I wish NetFlix had a ‘shuffle-your-queue’ button.

Sunday, March 4, 2007 10:12:22 AM

I’m using Basecamp for a couple of client projects – and my biggest issue with the very popular project management system is that I can’t reply to the email alerts. WordPress has post-by-email. So, I wonder if WordPress (and WordPress mu) could be a more flexible alternative for web-based project management.

Posted byGarrick van BurenMarch 4, 2007Posted inIdeas to Revisit4 Comments on Sunday, March 4, 2007 10:12:22 AM
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