Click and read all the kind words Wired has to say about ASTRO’s Scout Backpack. It’s a virtual ode to Scout’s versatility and style.
Scout how I love thee, let me count the ways...
Norio and a small crew of ASTRO peeps are off to the IDSA Conference in Portland this week, and they will not be showing up empty handed. ASTRO and Norio donated this limited edition skateboard bedecked with an original image created by Norio to be auctioned off at the conference. All proceeds from the auction will benefit The Design Foundation, a public charity that advances education in design by funding scholarships and rewarding educators.
It's not World Cup fever that has us feeling sporty these days, it's the armload of trophies. Zune HD won the Gold in the category of Interactive Product Experiences and a Bronze in the category of Entertainment. While trotting off the field we also picked up a couple finalist mentions for the Ooma Telo and the Astro Gaming Scout Backpack. Score!
Chris, Andres' and I strode underneath our umbrellas through the unseasonably rainy streets of our beloved Soma one recent afternoon heading to The Rainbow Way Restaurant and Bar: a friendly neighborhood lunch spot with some street cred for its kooky charm. Upon entering the restaurant it felt like we walked into someone's home, complete with living room, kitchen, master bedroom and all.
Chris, Andres' and I strode underneath our umbrellas through the unseasonably rainy streets of our beloved Soma one recent afternoon heading to The Rainbow Way Restaurant and Bar: a friendly neighborhood lunch spot with some street cred for its kooky charm. Upon entering the restaurant it felt like we walked into someone's home, complete with living room, kitchen, master bedroom and all. We chose the 2nd bedroom on the right and I really liked being secluded from the rest of the patrons. So many Soma eateries have you butted up too close to other tables. Our room had a karaoke machine with microphones and I found myself daydreaming about the last time I sang "Lady" by Kenny Rogers to a group of spunky senior citizens in Reno. Thankfully the owner/waitress interrupted my daymare as she approached our room and took our order. I chose the Bung Thit Nuong, (bbq pork and imperial rolls over vermicelli noodles and salad) and Chris had the Pho Thai. Both dishes were good but we had plate envy over Andres' Com Ga Nuong Xa (bbq lemon grass chicken over rice), the tastiest plate of the three. The food at Rainbow is solid, no frills Viet cuisine, but there is a slight shroud of mystery hanging over the night time goings on at Rainbow Way, maybe it's the karaoke machines in the bedrooms, maybe it's the copious bottles of Hennesy, but when I asked the owner about night time at the restaurant she said kindly, "separate owners". The real appeal to Rainbow is how instantly disarming the owner and chef are. I'm going to go at night and report back, but the owner told me that when I come back for lunch she will cook me anything I want, even if it isn't on the menu. I'm thinking a burger version of the traditional Vietnamese sandwich would be crazy good. So if you are looking for some really sweet people, a comfortable and funky atmosphere with good Vietnamese food, get on down to the Rainbow Way.
We just wanted to take a minute to give Boxee a big shout out for being named one of this year’s Top Ten Most Creative Small Businesses by Fast Company. From this year’s list of 100 Most Creative People in Business, Fast Company has derived a top ten list of small but powerful companies that demand attention. Nice work Boxee! Double congratulations to Boxee’s CEO and Cofounder Avner Ronan for being #84 on the Top 100 Most Creative People list.
Here’s to further collaboration in the near future!
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