Beyond Development

Thoughts on life, software, technology, politics, faith and the arts by Joseph Hurtado. Not your typical company blog.
Nov
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Steve Jobs named CEO of the Decade by Fortune Magazine. What can I say, but that he truly deserves the honor. This man didn’t just gave us amazing products to enjoy making a phone call, or doing our job in front of the computer, he also gave us inspiration to live our dreams, see the big picture. Congrats Steve, may God bless you with long life.

Steve Jobs named CEO of the Decade by Fortune Magazine. What can I say, but that he truly deserves the honor. This man didn’t just gave us amazing products to enjoy making a phone call, or doing our job in front of the computer, he also gave us inspiration to live our dreams, see the big picture. Congrats Steve, may God bless you with long life.

Oct
28th
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So true. Moments make up our happiness.  (via afifah)

So true. Moments make up our happiness.  (via afifah)

Oct
26th
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What we cannot speak of we must pass over in silence.
— Ludwig Wittgenstein; mathematician and philosopher. Author of the Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus.
Oct
19th
Mon
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Barry Schwartz - The Paradox of Choice.

After listening to his wise advice, this was my humble conclusion:

“Paradox: The secrets to happiness are low expectations, less choice, and less freedom! No kidding!” Joseph Hurtado
Oct
10th
Sat
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There is no sight on earth more appealing than the sight of a woman making dinner for someone she loves
— Thomas Wolfe
Sep
28th
Mon
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100 GREATEST HITS OF YOUTUBE IN 4 MINUTES.

You are guaranteed to recognize at least 10 of these, very funny, shocking, or just bizarre. Social, Viral, and low budget. Here they are.

Sep
22nd
Tue
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Whenever relationships become meaningful, response is inevitable. Remember that. (via bitchville)

Whenever relationships become meaningful, response is inevitable. Remember that.

(via bitchville)

Sep
21st
Mon
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No Such Thing as Riskless Venture Capital

Excerpt: 20% of U.S. gross national product is created by companies that were formed through venture backing. They include Intel, Apple and Google. How policy makers treat venture capital is a measure of the amount of innovation and enterprise that happens in an economy, with more regulation leading to less innovation.
Sep
17th
Thu
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Listen to many, speak to a few.
— William Shakespeare. It is a timeless quote, and also the best Twitter advice ever.
Sep
16th
Wed
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Patrick Swayze 1952-2009. He will always be remembered as a talented, dancer, actor and performer whose light we had the privilege of beholding. Photo: Life.com from a scene in Ghost, many more images here.

Patrick Swayze 1952-2009. He will always be remembered as a talented, dancer, actor and performer whose light we had the privilege of beholding.

Photo: Life.com from a scene in Ghost, many more images here.