February 2004
I'm in Alberta. Photos are here
Posted by on Saturday, February 21, 2004
Buying a Building
Posted by on Monday, February 16, 2004 - 4 comments
When silverorange first started we began by renting space smack-dab in the middle of the industrial suburbia of our city. We were close to Wal-Mart, a gas station, a few car dealerships, and of course to top off the list, a large party-tent rental shop. • As the business grew the need for space …
I’m Dan James and I’ve Approved These Messages:
Posted by on Friday, February 13, 2004 in - 2 comments
My bid to maintain my Presidency of the Internet has been eagerly picked up by net citizens. I wanted to officially approve the sites and friends below and provide future supporters access to my official approval message. • Melda Gibson • Pixeldown.net • Steven Garrity • Bradsucks.net …
What is My Role in the Open-Source Movement?
Posted by on Thursday, February 12, 2004 in - leave a comment
Because I'm surrounded by people actively contributing REAL and tangible pieces of work to open source projects I had to ask myself the question, what is my role in the open-source movement? More abstractly, what business is there to give in the open-source movement?
The Art and Science of a Great Team
Posted by on Thursday, February 12, 2004 in - 6 comments
One of the great mysteries in the corporate world is how to become, own, have access to, or create one of those teams. Everyone is trying to create or buy the team that clicks, performs, outperforms, is super creative, super reliable, super productive, and just “has it’. silverorange, luckily, has …
The Oval Inbox
Posted by on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 in - leave a comment
As the current President of the Internet I realize that it is important to maintain close relations with the Net’s constituents and to also provide to them an avenue to deliver compliments, complaints, suggestions, etc. Today I’m unveiling the official Oval Inbox. This is where you can complain …
The President of the Internet
Posted by on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 in - 84 comments
Recently there has been some debate as to who the President of the Internet is and how they came to power. The concerned parties mutually agreed that because Google is unbiased and somewhat democratic it would be used to determine the current President of the Internet. Whoever holds the top search …
The Internet explained: A world of ends
Posted by on Wednesday, February 11, 2004
The First Lady of the Internet
Posted by on Monday, February 9, 2004 in - 15 comments
Just before Christmas in the middle of writing up my OB adventure there was a significant development in my personal life. I acted on a decision made during my “solo days” in the mountains. I asked my most wonderful girlfriend Becky to marry me. Thankfully she agreed and she is set to become the …
Posted by on Monday, February 9, 2004
Back to Normal
Posted by on Monday, February 9, 2004 in - leave a comment
When I began writing up my Outward Bound adventure I thought I would only take me a few weeks to write. It ended up taking me over three months. Thank you so much for the encouragement to keep going and the patience to wait. For those of you who read this blog for the business savvy and not the …
Congrats to the mozilla foundation on the release of the newly branded firefox browser (previously firebird). Also, congrats to Steve who led the rebranding team.
Posted by on Monday, February 9, 2004
Outward Bound - Day 21 of 21
Posted by on Monday, February 9, 2004 in - 10 comments
Local Time: 5:30 AM September 27 • Home Time: 9:30 AM September 27 • I’ve gotten quite apt at hearing my almost silent watch alarm. I could hear it chirping away announcing the dreaded early morning wake up. This morning, our last, is what Matt and Jasmin have been calling a “mini-marathon”. A …

