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Re: Present a login screen before the tab bar controller in a UITabBarController based app [Objective-C and Swift]

propstm — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 10:45:24 -0000

Is it possible to go back to the login screen after we've changed the root view controller? There isn't any navigation structure that allows the user to go "back" to the login screen.

Re: Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bourbon Review

propstm — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 11:40:11 -0000

Good review. I'm interested in what batch you had?

Re: Bourbon iPhone Skins Prototype

propstm — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 10:10:04 -0000

Right now the iPhones most people have are 4s and 5. The issue here is two different form factors. Also it seems like Apple may be releasing a new iPhone in the fall. It might be worthwhile to poll folks to find out what sizes you would need to have created?

Re: Mysterious Black & Gold Wax Maker’s Mark Bourbon Review

propstm — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 15:43:38 -0000

It really makes me wonder about Maker's if they threaten to lower the proof point of their standard product yet had produced these for international markets. I can't really pass judgement, but it seems like they'd be able to grow their US market if they made these more interesting releases available to their already engaged fan base. Amazing article Rush!

Re: Beer Fashioned Cocktail

propstm — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:47:26 -0000

I've never considered using beer in an old fashioned, but this sounds delicious!

Re: Wishing you all a Merry Xmas and Happy Holidays!

propstm — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 13:06:39 -0000

I've been hanging onto a Drinks by the Dram bottle of William Larue Weller 2011 release. I think I'll crack that open on Christmas Day.

Re: Final Attitash / Wildcat Contest - 3 Winners!

propstm — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 11:38:49 -0000

SHRDP0W

Re: Whisky Newsflash for Nov 16th 2012

propstm — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 14:30:32 -0000

I love the idea of the Whisky Advent Calendar, but considering shipping to the US is already about $30, I'd love to see a slightly more budget-friendly version of the Advent Calendar next year.

Re: I’m giving away 20 autographed copies of Guy Kawasaki’s book, Enchantment

propstm — Thu, 05 May 2011 14:36:33 -0000

This is an awesome contest. The site's had great content. keep it up!

Re: Bwin: FTP and PokerStars Will Not Be Granted US Licences

propstm — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:23:18 -0000

Reasonably I cannot see PS and FTP being deemed illegal after the fact, considering the large number of US players and therefore possibly taxable dollars for the government. Sorry to say it but i think the Bwin folks will end up being the guys saying 'nice guys do finish last'. It's unfortunate because it seems that they truly did try to play by the rules.

Re: Twitter Spam Review

propstm — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:39:39 -0000

I've found the most "spammy" i've found twitter is when I've tried to search. When i look for legit information on topics such as marketing and SEO, in particular, There are no quality results and i find it even harder to find quality users to follow and try to gain information from.

Re: We Hear: Leo Burnett Detroit Layoffs (Updated) - mediabistro.com: AgencySpy

propstm — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:56:04 -0000

"While it is always difficult to let people go, these adjustments are necessary to keep staffing in line with business needs...."

That just means our budgets do not allow us to keep these folks... and that is the exact reason I moved out of Metro Detroit in March. I was unemployed in Metro Detroit for 6 months. After moving to the Pacific Northwest it only took me 1 month to find work. I love the Detroit area but it seems to be hemorrhaging jobs, still.

Re: Buick's New Tagline: "The new class of world class." - mediabistro.com: AgencySpy

propstm — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:12:54 -0000

The problem with that slogan is simply the fact that since when is "world class" divided into subclasses? And I'd also like to ask, so people can have world class, or they can have a Buick?

If the newer Buick vehicles truly push the limits then this may be a legit slogan, otherwise it is just more $$$ being spent on marketing.

Re: The Tweet to Beat: Paying $3 Per Twitter Follower

propstm — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:32:37 -0000

Great idea Tim! I've written an email explaining Twitter and your project and sent it along to several past professors and teachers as well as my parents, both of which work in schools. Also I've sent out the info via twitter and facebook! Best of luck!

-Matt Propst
@propstm

Re: The Beauty of Pirate Ships

propstm — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:42:47 -0000

I think we can beg the question of when/is/should it be acceptable to jump ship off the "larger vessel" and become a pirate? Bigger companies, err... vessels, can take on more turbulence, but the pirate ships have streamlined their processes to get done the tasks that truly matter.

Dare I say pirates are micromanaged less, and they do work that matters?

Re: The Weekend Retirement Test Drive: Groundhog Day and the Rest of Your Life (Plus: Competition)

propstm — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:26:22 -0000

Tim,

I'm a bit taken back by your wording here. I've found more value in your book for the ways that it's made me reevaluate my goals and my processes which i use in my life than for any other reason. I've lent it out to several friends to read, all of whom have found it at least "interesting."

Now hoping to win a book for a potential signature and the value of that signature, seems very materialistic. I hope no one enters for that reason alone. The book is far too valuable.

(Yes, this post did make me check my book and it is a First Edition, however I wouldn't think of selling it.)

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Hi Matt,

Thanks for the comment. By the wording, I assume you mean the ethical bribe part of the competition. Or the e-mail? In either case, I'm very happy that different people get different things from the book. For the competition, I'm just giving a little incentive to those who need the push, and it doesn't hurt me to offer the books, so I figure: why not?

I want people to take disruptive action, but there's a lot competing for attention, so I throw a bit in the mix to make it more compelling. Most won't do it for the books, but a few will, and once they test the concepts, they'll find the rewards from that to be the main motivator.

I just need to get their foot in the door.

It's all just a big experiment, so we'll see how it pans out :) Have a great weekend...

Tim

Re: How to Survive a Physical Attack: Punches and Chokes

propstm — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 10:02:50 -0000

Tim, what about small joint manipulation? While technically illegal by traditional wrestling terms, I'd read of martial arts where by controlling the fingers or thumbs or your opponent you can control their arm movement to help defend an attack.

Re: Listening to Satellite Radio…

propstm — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 15:51:53 -0000

Robert, I too believe that you should be paid in some form for the value you are bringing to a company or site, but in terms of outcome I'm at a loss. Going with netscape's idea to pay those who give them the most content... Well how much of that will be garbage? For example, I'm a fairly regular poster over at Microsoft's ProjectOrigami forums, and well despite sheer number of posts i'd say that 30% or so of them were responses to something in a thread, and maybe not the most informative.

Now in terms of the way a person is paid or rewarded, do you say per post, per click, per comment? I'd much more see a person who rarely updates but always has an interesting bit of news or advice over the kid who posts countless times a day about irrelevant stuff.

Do you reward someone who creates greater volume of content, or someone who provides higher quality content? I think that is the issue here really.

Re: It’s a bloody big ad

propstm — Sat, 12 Nov 2005 21:49:02 -0000

That's what the Aussies can do.
I fear what Seattle coffee drinkers would do if they came up with a marketing idea of that magnitude.

I fear that ad caffeine. :-/

Re: Little Scoble starts his blog

propstm — Thu, 27 Oct 2005 21:45:26 -0000

Kevin i really like the new layout :-)