Brian Carlo

Quick Hits Before Friday

• Biggest story of the day for me so far is Google’s foray into venture capital. There’s a 95% chance we’ll run this story in The Courant for Friday. That’s the kind of power I wield!
• I like this. It reminds me of this.
• It’s too bad the brewery I went to last weekend didn’t have a distillery, too. The West Coast is always ahead of the curve.
• I’ve been waiting for the right opportunity to highlight Hitwise’s awesome blog, but it hasn’t come along just yet. For now, check out this post on using the search term “homes for sale” as a barometer for the housing market. Might end up in the pages of The Courant at some point.
• The big dogs jump all over the story that China won’t bend its rules regarding Internet access during the Olympics. Post. Times.
• The Department of Defense issued archaeology-themed playing cards to the troops? Who knew? I want some.