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Posted by angryhanna, at 12:24PM 10/11/08 and by 1 others:
Sequoia Capital’s 56 Slide Presentation Of Doom
Note: We were able to track down the presentation that Sequoia Capital. gave to its portfolio company CEO's earlier this week (and so did VentureBeat. ) It's a long, 56 slide Powerpoint message of doom and gloom in Silicon Valley that we covered yesterday along with an email that angel investor Ron Conway sent. to his 130 active portfolio companies. The final text slide reads "Get Real or Go Home." Benchmark Capital jumped on the band wagon today with their own email to portfolio companies. The messages are all similar - companies need to stay ahead of the curve as much as possible. Cut costs now, and raise capital if you can. If there's someone out there willing to buy you, do it. Etc. Of course all this negativity helps create the very downturn that venture capitalists are warning their companies to defend themselves against, perpetuating a sort of vicious cycle downward. But that's ok, sometimes the hedge needs to be pruned. And this is what makes Silicon Valley its ugly, beautiful self.
Posted by afanley, at 11:24AM 10/11/08 and by 1 others:
PANIC DECLARED Empty store shelves, gas pumps, ATMs await. : Indybay
Note: PANIC DECLARED Empty store shelves, gas pumps, ATMs await. : Indybay
Posted by g8rrrry, at 11:22AM 10/11/08 and by 1 others:
Photo: Nearly 300 New Marine Species Found Near Australia
Note: Photo: Nearly 300 New Marine Species Found Near Australia
Posted by pkrf1end, at 11:12AM 10/11/08 and by 1 others:
Dice-K pitches Red Sox over Rays in ALCS opener (AP)
Note: AP - Daisuke Matsuzakas brilliant escape act bewildered Tampa Bay and put the Boston Red Sox on top in the AL championship series.
Posted by nettobubis, at 09:14AM 10/11/08 and by 1 others:
Calif. tries 'circuit of the future' to keep blackouts brief - CNET News
Note: A device called a fault current limiter will stop a surge to prevent damage to a utility's equipment, much the way a surge protector works on a personal computer.The New York Times A CNET article by Matthew L. Wald, . Published on October 16, 2007 9:31 AM PDT.
Posted by afanley, at 09:08AM 10/11/08 and by 1 others:
Ohio death row inmate appeals to US Supreme Court (AP)
Note: AP - Lawyers for an Ohio death row inmate who unsuccessfully argued that his obesity prevents humane lethal injection filed an appeal Friday with the U.S. Supreme Court to halt his execution, planned for next week.
Posted by afanley, at 09:06AM 10/11/08 and by 1 others:
Weekend Edition: Technology firms still face risk with third-quarter reports
Note: With the Nasdaq down nearly 25% so far this month to a six-year low, investors are wondering if there could yet be even more bad news next week when technology sector earnings get underway.
Posted by BAHRAMERAD, at 09:05AM 10/11/08 :
Roger Sanchez - Another chance - Original Mix (Music Video)
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ROGER SANCHEZ another chance ( Starlight & MHD SPIRIT RMX ).
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Roger Sanchez
Note: Roger Sanchez "Another Chance" Collection
Posted by freddiedubya, at 09:04AM 10/11/08 and by 1 others:
BBC NEWS | Science &Environment | Unbreakable encryption unveiled
Note: BBC NEWS | Science &Environment | Unbreakable encryption unveiled
Posted by digitalfever, at 08:37AM 10/11/08 and by 1 others:
6 Insane Ways to Destroy Your Credit Card
Note: Find out how to protect yourself against credit card fraud & discover how you could win a Sony HD Digital Camcorder worth £500.
Posted by lesleee_999, at 07:56AM 10/11/08 and by 1 others:
Sabres spoil Canadiens start to 100th season (AP)
Note: Ales Kotalik has become so successful in scoring shootout goals that the Buffalo Sabres forward is growing tired talking about them. You got something different, right? Kotalik said, wanting to change the subject. What mattered more is that he contributed in helping the Sabres open this season by accomplishing something they struggled with all last season -- winning a close game.
Posted by ry8nsac, at 07:52AM 10/11/08 and by 2 others:
105-year-old virgin says no sex the key to long life - Telegraph
Note: 105-year-old virgin says no sex the key to long life - Telegraph
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Posted by angryhanna, at 12:24PM 10/11/08 and by 1 others:Sequoia Capital’s 56 Slide Presentation Of Doom
Note: We were able to track down the presentation that Sequoia Capital. gave to its portfolio company CEO's earlier this week (and so did VentureBeat. ) It's a long, 56 slide Powerpoint message of doom and gloom in Silicon Valley that we covered yesterday along with an email that angel investor Ron Conway sent. to his 130 active portfolio companies. The final text slide reads "Get Real or Go Home." Benchmark Capital jumped on the band wagon today with their own email to portfolio companies. The messages are all similar - companies need to stay ahead of the curve as much as possible. Cut costs now, and raise capital if you can. If there's someone out there willing to buy you, do it. Etc. Of course all this negativity helps create the very downturn that venture capitalists are warning their companies to defend themselves against, perpetuating a sort of vicious cycle downward. But that's ok, sometimes the hedge needs to be pruned. And this is what makes Silicon Valley its ugly, beautiful self.
Posted by afanley, at 11:24AM 10/11/08 and by 1 others:PANIC DECLARED Empty store shelves, gas pumps, ATMs await. : Indybay
Note: PANIC DECLARED Empty store shelves, gas pumps, ATMs await. : Indybay
Posted by g8rrrry, at 11:22AM 10/11/08 and by 1 others:Photo: Nearly 300 New Marine Species Found Near Australia
Note: Photo: Nearly 300 New Marine Species Found Near Australia
Posted by pkrf1end, at 11:12AM 10/11/08 and by 1 others:Dice-K pitches Red Sox over Rays in ALCS opener (AP)
Note: AP - Daisuke Matsuzakas brilliant escape act bewildered Tampa Bay and put the Boston Red Sox on top in the AL championship series.
Posted by nettobubis, at 09:14AM 10/11/08 and by 1 others:Calif. tries 'circuit of the future' to keep blackouts brief - CNET News
Note: A device called a fault current limiter will stop a surge to prevent damage to a utility's equipment, much the way a surge protector works on a personal computer.The New York Times A CNET article by Matthew L. Wald, . Published on October 16, 2007 9:31 AM PDT.
Posted by afanley, at 09:08AM 10/11/08 and by 1 others:Ohio death row inmate appeals to US Supreme Court (AP)
Note: AP - Lawyers for an Ohio death row inmate who unsuccessfully argued that his obesity prevents humane lethal injection filed an appeal Friday with the U.S. Supreme Court to halt his execution, planned for next week.
Posted by afanley, at 09:06AM 10/11/08 and by 1 others:Weekend Edition: Technology firms still face risk with third-quarter reports
Note: With the Nasdaq down nearly 25% so far this month to a six-year low, investors are wondering if there could yet be even more bad news next week when technology sector earnings get underway.
Posted by BAHRAMERAD, at 09:05AM 10/11/08 :Roger Sanchez - Another chance - Original Mix (Music Video)
Posted by BAHRAMERAD, at 09:05AM 10/11/08 :ROGER SANCHEZ another chance ( Starlight & MHD SPIRIT RMX ).
Posted by BAHRAMERAD, at 09:05AM 10/11/08 :Roger Sanchez
Note: Roger Sanchez "Another Chance" Collection
Posted by freddiedubya, at 09:04AM 10/11/08 and by 1 others:BBC NEWS | Science &Environment | Unbreakable encryption unveiled
Note: BBC NEWS | Science &Environment | Unbreakable encryption unveiled
Posted by digitalfever, at 08:37AM 10/11/08 and by 1 others:6 Insane Ways to Destroy Your Credit Card
Note: Find out how to protect yourself against credit card fraud & discover how you could win a Sony HD Digital Camcorder worth £500.
Posted by lesleee_999, at 07:56AM 10/11/08 and by 1 others:Sabres spoil Canadiens start to 100th season (AP)
Note: Ales Kotalik has become so successful in scoring shootout goals that the Buffalo Sabres forward is growing tired talking about them. You got something different, right? Kotalik said, wanting to change the subject. What mattered more is that he contributed in helping the Sabres open this season by accomplishing something they struggled with all last season -- winning a close game.
Posted by ry8nsac, at 07:52AM 10/11/08 and by 2 others:105-year-old virgin says no sex the key to long life - Telegraph
Note: 105-year-old virgin says no sex the key to long life - Telegraph
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