February 2012
13 posts
Who I Look Like
Ben Gold just told me I look like a “less obese Kevin Smith”. Thanks Ben!
High Scalability: Tumblr Architecture - 15 Billion... →
Hey Tumblr engineering candidates—— read this.
Adding Scala to Your Company's Software Stack
mobocracy:
The ny-scala meetup this Monday will be discussing Scala adoption in a business environment. I’ll be on a panel along with folks from Foursquare, Meetup, Tadpad and The Ladders discussing our various experiences. Hope to see you there. Oh, here is the link as well.
Effective Scala →
derekg:
I have been waiting for this. Nice shout out to Blake in the credits.
I'll Take It!
Friend just now: “My wife just told me to tell you she thinks you are sexy.”
Me: “You’ve got to be kidding.”
Friend: “No, it’s true, although she’s been drinking.”
Me: “Well, find out my 3 sexiest traits.”
Friend: “Ok, I’m asking her… she said your razor sharp wit, your laissez-faire attitude..”
Me:...
Recruiting with the Company's General Counsel
Recruiting this week at Harvard and MIT. Taking our lawyer with me has provided some “salty” information sessions and elevator pitches. And not salty in the way food can be salty.
January 2012
17 posts
MURK AVENUE: I FOUND ICE CUBES 'GOOD DAY' →
This is ‘inspired’.
markcoatney:
murkavenue:
CLUE 1: “went to short dogs house, they was watching Yo MTV RAPS” Yo MTV RAPS first aired: Aug 6th 1988 CLUE 2: Ice Cubes single “today was a good day” released on: Feb 23 1993 CLUE 3: ”The Lakers beat the Super Sonics” Dates between Yo MTV Raps air date AUGUST 6 1988 and the release…
I would have also looked for “Days...
derekg:
I am feeling great about the engineering team we are building at tumblr - new friends and old are making happen - btw we are still hiring - www.tumblr.com/jobs
Hiring a new Designer
Well, it’s that time again. Tumblr is looking for a new designer to be ordained into our Ministry of Design.
Apply here!: http://tumblr.theresumator.com/apply/uhHo50/Designer.html?source=Tumblr+Jobs+Page
(And for the love of God, unlike last time, please no one show up unannounced and uninvited to our offices).
“There is a winner and there is a loser and when you lose, you have to suck it up...”
– Ray Lewis
Staring Contest
I’ve never seen a dog “throw a punch” before.
animalsbeingdicks:
Ricky’s techniques were a bit unorthodox, but you don’t become world champion starer without using a few tricks.
Tumblr Office Tour
http://www.businessinsider.com/photos-tumblr-office-nyc-2012-01#the-kitchen-is-found-in-the-middle-of-the-office-18
And the only evidence of my existence as an employee is my back to the camera “poking around in the fridge”. That sounds about right. I am, “the refrigerator raider”.
December 2011
18 posts
ben asked: CONGRATS!
Today is my wedding day
My entire life, I really thought that when I’d finally get married, it would be like that thing in junior high when the class was forced to square dance. Like how everyone would immediately pair up with someone else and I would get stuck trying to get a partner from everyone left over.
I am relieved, among other things, that this didn’t turn out to be the case. Katie- I love you...
Another issue brought up- why is the media... →
How to get hired by a start-up as a developer →
Susan Bachmann's Campaign is Heating Up
This is from my sister, who works at Barnes & Noble:
Couple comes in tonight asking for the “Susan Bachmann book.” I looked it up— nothing. They said “oh, well now, I guess it’s obvious that Barnes and Noble is slanted. The truth comes out! I didn’t think that they’d be so obvious with it.” To which I said, “Wait, what is this...
National Bone Marrow Registry
8 or 9 years ago, to impress a girl in college and show her that I am “compassionate” (it did work by the way) I donated blood and put myself into the National Bone Marrow Registry during an on-campus drive. I just got a call over the weekend that I’m a match to a 14 year old girl with leukemia and will be going through the process of donating bone marrow.
I’ve never...
25 People Who Thought Lil Kim Died →
john:
nycdigital:
Tumblr’s David Karp speaking at the announcement of the new Cornell-Technion NYC Tech Campus
“Mike so good to see you again!” - David says hi to the Mayor
Pitch for Coors Light
SuperBowl commercial idea I just came up with: Tim Tebow, on a mount (the Rockies). He turns water into Coors Light for all of the fans to enjoy on Sunday. The ball is in your court, Coors.
“[Domains] aren’t engaged in the infringement. They’re not doing it. They’re not...”
– Tumblr’s new Vice President, Andrew McLaughlin via Betabeat (via rachelfershleiser)
A Coach on the Giants Looks like Liam from the Big...
My alias
when not using my real name is, “Tim Faketon”
November 2011
16 posts
RIP Patrice, One of My Favorites
