http://www.yuppieguide.com Wed, 02 May 2007 18:56:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Seems pretty interesting.  Dodgeball  is a NYC startup that lets you keep in touch with your friends and friends of friends via text messaging.  Some of the capabilities are listed below.  I am going to sign up, and I'm sure there will be more to come on this Web 2.0 ... http://www.yuppieguide.com/2007/05/02/dodgeball/ Its about time.  Sony has finally upgraded to a 6x Optical zoom digi for your snapping pleasure.  Pending May release means that you will be able to get up and close to whatever this Spring.  Shakes from the night before?  Not to worry, this bad boy is image stablized and ... http://www.yuppieguide.com/2007/04/27/sony-digital-camera-6x-zoom/ Most people want to be smarter.  Those who don't probably aren't smart enough to realize there stupidity in the first place.  Some educations cost a fortune, while others can be obtained with nothing more than an internet connection.  In a series of posts to come, tagged under 'Get Smart', I ... http://www.yuppieguide.com/2007/04/27/hacking-knowledge/ Get your life in order!  BackPackIt lets you keep your to-dos, notes, ideas, and schedule online.  All the hip kids these days are keeping track of their lives with trendy moleskins, but think about all the time you waste transferring your ideas to the web, not to mention the unsightly ... http://www.yuppieguide.com/2007/04/26/backpackit/ Joshua Green, a senior editor for "the Atlantic" assumed the position as lab rat for Wired Magazine, documented an interesting story that scratches at the surface of man's quest to better himself.   Over a four week period, Joshua put his body and brain through a series of tasks to learn ... http://www.yuppieguide.com/2007/01/04/4-week-quest-to-be-smarter-2/ Joshua Green, a senior editor for "the Atlantic" assumed the position as lab rat for Wired Magazine, documented an interesting story that scratches at the surface of man's quest to better himself.   Over a four week period, Joshua put his body and brain through a series of tasks to learn ... http://www.yuppieguide.com/2007/01/04/4-week-quest-to-be-smarter/ An interesting thing happened today. In my prelunch carb crave, I was reading an article in Buisinessweek about young American entrepreneurs. Most had very interesting stories, and more importantly interesting ideas. following my five minute info fix, I put on my coat and made my way for ... http://www.yuppieguide.com/2006/12/21/gomobo-and-go-for-a-walk/ To All: It's been a while. I've been working on some other projects and have regretfully neglected my little yuppiguide. On the topic of "things neglected," I should mention the fact that I haven't shaved in a few weeks. Luckily, I haven't had any meetings to go to, ... http://www.yuppieguide.com/2006/11/29/things-neglected/ The Wall Street Journal recently did a study that showed men's business clothing is gaining more and more market share. The casual flip flops, ripped jeans, and vintage tees that we have all come to love over the past few years are being replaced by a band of Brooks ... http://www.yuppieguide.com/2006/11/17/dress-for-success/ Who wouldn't want to wake up, play 18 holes of golf, grab a Corona and head to the beach cabana until your six o'clock date with a few pina coladas and fresh crab legs? How sweet life would be. But, the modern man knows that sunday night marks ... http://www.yuppieguide.com/2006/10/27/mondays-suck/