Plinkomatic

I'd pick the Air Force

Simeon Simeonov — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:35:19 +0000

I can fight in Pakistan w/o ever leaving Las Vegas.

I head to Cheddars for my favorite sandwich

Simeon Simeonov — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:48:11 +0000

When you want an unusual sandwich experience.

They are the sandwich Nazis. A Greek family that is too much fun.

Make sure you know what you want to order!!!

Greek rollup is the best.

Three overplayed songs I love anyway

Simeon Simeonov — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:32:14 +0000

I have XM Satellite 20on20 going on in the car much of the time so I'm blasted with repeats of the latest "greats". A few a worth listening to, though…

What’s My Name by Ting Tings

I like the Ting Tings because they are silly.

Sugar by Flo Rida

The theme from "I'm Blue" is addictive.

Boom Boom Pow by Black Eyed Peas

Despite all the years they haven't gotten stale.

Stuck in an elevator with James Bond

Simeon Simeonov — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:47:20 +0000

James Bond
His watch will help us get out.

My song about Toms River, NJ

Simeon Simeonov — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:33:22 +0000

This is from my friend Steve…

large town with 4 highschools

Three overplayed songs I love anyway

Simeon Simeonov — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:53:45 +0000

Like a virgin by Madonna

Madonna is cool.

25 or 6 to 4 by chicago

Guitar solo is awesome.

love song by sara bareilles

catchy

Advice From a Sage VC

Simeon Simeonov — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 01:55:10 +0000

I'm not sure who first said it, but I heard it years ago from an old-time venture capitalist. It makes sense and it ties to the "always try to raise money when you don't need it."

Dollars ! by Paul Falardeau (pfala)

"If you want money, ask for advice. If you want advice, ask for money."

Fighting The Berry Addiction

Simeon Simeonov — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 01:51:03 +0000

I resisted getting a cell phone for a very long time. My first device was a Nokia 6160. What a tank! It even survived a plunge in the Charles River. Then I got a MOTO flip phone. Good HW, the worst SW imaginable.

My first Blackberry could only do email. Remember those? So many years ago… This is when the addiction began. I much prefer asynchronous communication (like email or IM or texting) to phone calls which are rudely interrupting. Rrrrriinnnnggggg. Stop what you are doing and pay attention to me. Not quite.

When my Berry also became a phone it became hard to leave home without it. I have spent a day without it but only if I'd forgotten it.

Lots of smartphone users have shared tips on fighting the addiction. In my experience this is a common topic of conversation on BOS-SFO flights. It is not that hard, actually. Step one is to limit the interruptions the device emits into your life. I have several custom profiles. At work, calls, text messages and meeting reminders vibrate but everything else is quiet. At home, calls vibrate and meeting reminders and text messages turn on the indicator light. If I want space from the device, I just put it on its charger.

What about the iPhone? Mine is permanently on vibrate. I use it as a portable browser and app desktop. The battery life cannot handle my normal business use without all sort of battery dongles that just look funny.

And my G-1? Often in my bag and off as a spare. I have an early build of the voice search on it and it simply rocks.

Hint: A trip to Caneel Bay would be nice this Valentine's Day

Simeon Simeonov — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:12:44 +0000

Caneel Bay
Mmm, Caneel Bay on St. John. Where I went on my honeymoon. Scotts Beach. The turtles. Yeah, that would be great.

Chopper Ride to the Vineyard

Simeon Simeonov — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:03:22 +0000

I've lived 12 years in the Boston area but I've never been to the Vineyard…. So, it'll be a nice treat to take a chopper ride down there and check out the island's nooks & cranies. Too bad it's winter.