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about ken rossi
I am Creative Director for Advanced Media at the USTA (United States Tennis Association). During vampire hours, I spend my time working on various projects. Connect on Linkedin Follow me on Twitter -
what i am working on
US Open United States Tennis Association PlayTennis.com Tweets of the Union Calcedonia (Etsy Shop) Designer Fight Club (shhh!) OPML Icon Project Kasei Sports We Love Handmade (IN PROGRESS!) Other Projects - dates just to keep expectation levels really low ;) Design Everywhere (launching January 2015) Journal Hacker (launching January 2016) UX Hacker (launching January 2035) Web Icon Kits (launching when people are living on the moon) Sports World Careers Sports World Advertising Sports World Mobile -
Archives
140 character thoughts 2011-12-23
Dec 23, ’11
9:24 PM
- “@darthvader: Just hope North Korea doesn't bust out the Ewoks & fireworks for the funeral. #KimJongIl #
- http://t.co/BobbcQeX anyone slightly worried yet? #
- ding.. new email… ding… new twitter… ding… new IM… ding… SMS… ding… nothing done… ding…go to sleep and begin again #
- Tweak Mac OS X Lion 10.7 – Hidden Folders, Dock, Launchpad, iCal and Address book design – http://t.co/2TDfxl5H #
140 character thoughts 2011-12-09
Dec 9, ’11
9:24 PM
- Ship has been burned…Possibly even sunk by a nuclear weapon. A brave new world is upon me and all future destinations are unknown. #
- @EDDashD This should bring you back – Slick Rick – "Need some bad" http://t.co/8vJIPWMr click the weird little play icon… #
- @pritibali nice link. I like startup America a lot. #
- anyone know the name of a bar/lounge/club that was a furniture/retail store by day in nyc? almost 8 yrs ago and may no longer be in business #
140 character thoughts 2011-09-23
Sep 23, ’11
9:24 PM
- @culturedcode it's been almost a month and my patience is getting really short. CMON ALREADY!!!!!!! #
- I just can't get comfortable… I am wondering if it's the pillow… or just me…. #
- finally get a comfy seat and every single outlet is taken… jeezz #
- @culturedcode @Marxamus is there anyway at all to set up alerts? or a notification? or allow growl to pop up? #
- @culturedcode does the app need to be loaded for that to happen? #
- @culturedcode also under my regular iOS notification settings.. things isn't listed as an app #
- out of 50 laptops here… I counted 2 PCs… 1 netbook… #
- @AltaThaxton9457 yeah thanks however. I don't need a shitty dell. #
- @pritibali cigarette jeans anyone? #
- you know it might be time to move on when something makes you this physically ill…. #
- @pritibali #hipsters have a lot of #fwp #039;s oh what crappy trend will they set next? #
- ah yea… 3 hours of meetings = zero productivity today! #
- @pritibali how about MC Hammer pants? #
- @pritibali @arfeldman roflmao. I think the snark society needs to meet IRL for drinks to discuss #fwp #hipsters #irony #bowties #usopenlove #
- Webit is searching to endorse the Most Influential People Online. Maybe you are one of them. Explore your influence http://t.co/tFsGKsfN #
- Just posted a photo http://t.co/GqrDPSZy #
- Just posted a photo http://t.co/mNuIWrut #
- Just posted a photo http://t.co/5gSIelcO #
- @Phreeksta whats THL and do you have access to their iOS beta already #
- social networks are supposed to make us more social and connected however, I only feel connected to my phone.
# - @Phreeksta wunderlist has almost everything I need I just can't get used to the user interface. #
- @pritibali @arfeldman Feldman is already too much for the world to handle. #
- I think I'm going to look for some trouble tonight
# - so supposedly Facebook is announcing the changes they made yesterday.. http://t.co/CUwgMpFs #
- so this big reveal happened yesterday… however they are saying it will happen today… http://t.co/QSrrglQ7 I am very confused #
- On Thursday, developers will be elated, users will be shellshocked and the competition will look ancient. #
- Facebook will be reborn. Prepare yourselves for the evolution of social networking. ???!?!?!?!?!?!?! eh mashable got it wrong on this one #
- and its bullshit #
- wow nic felton at Facebook… this is probably going to be awesome #
140 character thoughts 2011-09-16
Sep 16, ’11
9:24 PM
- GoPro HD: Jamie Sterling Big Wave | Cool Material – http://t.co/d8307fy #
- @ndoshi1 que? #
- @AMaini1 @usopen thanks Arjun. #
- @arfeldman @jbrown321 @tennisreporters yup. http://t.co/eNyRZbPL #
- @arfeldman @jbrown321 @tennisreporters just announced today http://t.co/eNyRZbPL #
140 character thoughts 2011-09-09
Sep 9, ’11
9:24 PM
- @jbrown321 @arfeldman I don't know which one of you is the bigger clown #
- @jbrown321 @arfeldman this was made just for you http://t.co/YjJdZci #
- VIDEO: ESPN Video: Getting Ready After the Storm #USO11 http://t.co/Qe8v7b6 via @usopen #
- oh please please let this not go to 15 or 16 days…why couldn't you have rained the first week!!?!?!?! #
- Mac vs. Windows? Canon vs. Nikon? These sweet posters will make any fanboy look twice. http://t.co/JXUJ00k #
- Revision on last link – Brandversations – http://t.co/oq2Xuvc This is fantastic! #
140 character thoughts 2011-09-02
Sep 2, ’11
9:24 PM
- 2011 US Open Checklist http://t.co/8UO7UQ1 #
- So my last 2 checkins have been natural disasters now I am really just waiting for the real apocalypse. http://t.co/LsdoCh6 #
- @culturedcode Things – best task manager for Mac culturedcode.com/things/ – patiently waiting day 8 #
- I just unlocked the "Super Swarm" badge on @foursquare! http://t.co/FJ7EprW #
- I just unlocked the "2011 US Open" badge on @foursquare! http://t.co/yyfbc1A #
- I'm at Arthur Ashe Stadium – USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (Flushing Meadows – Corona Park, Flushing) http://t.co/mXko2X2 #
- You know better than this #aroundthewayproblems #
- @jbrown321 @elbloombito @arfeldman @justinmstreet @ndoshi1 hahaahha that guy is awesome. #
- It's just not that romantic when you open up the Welch's. #
- #GoNextContenders @americanexpress http://t.co/PRZkk9o #
- Retweet this –Each tweet = $1 from American Express to build fresh courts for kids. #GoNextContenders @americanexpress http://t.co/PRZkk9o #
140 character thoughts 2011-08-26
Aug 26, ’11
9:24 PM
- The best laid plans o' mice and men oft go awry. Fuck it. #
- @EDDashD why do we torture ourselves with this team? #
- Around the way night with #aroundthewayproblems ridiculous. #
- Via @kim: 50 Fonts For Ya (Nice & Free) http://t.co/UYNPlEU #
- @EDDashD Well, I'll get your stupid paper but you just better start showing me a little appreciation around here, Mr. MAN! #
- @culturedcode waiting for iOS beta invite #
- @culturedcode its about 8:45pm in germany and there is no announcement/blog post/twitter/invite email #sticktoNOTannouncingdatesyoucanthit #
- @culturedcode crying while waiting for my invite….. #
- @BarryMcBride @culturedcode they never send anyone early invites. just have to wait in line..waited 2 years I guess I can cry another day #
- @BarryMcBride @culturedcode I just checked it took 2 months to get the invite for mac to mac. I am about to jump out a window right now. #
- @culturedcode: Things Cloud Sync Beta for iOS begins: http://t.co/bMp8xs8 no invite yet but will still promote things over other GTD apps #
- I'm reading – YouTube’s Now The Latest Place To Start Your Hangout http://t.co/L4wErz6 #
- I'm reading – Beware: Europe's 'unitary patent' could mean unlimited software patents (Richard Stallman/Guardian) http://t.co/VAzUceP #
- @culturedcode appreciate all the attention. It makes me feel special. an email to iOS beta would be even more special
#hopeisstillalive # - @culturedcode I waited this long…hopefully it won't be 2 months #
- I'm at Earthquakepocalypse w/ @daevans @bsbnyc @justinmstreet http://t.co/l9MR2Hc #
- I just unlocked the "Epic Swarm" badge on @foursquare! http://t.co/4cpy1JI #
- @KennyCamposNYC @bri222 @athenahoya you aren't allowed to get the epic swarm badge if you weren't here
# - @KennyCamposNYC @bri222 @athenahoya #
- “@joeljohnson: New York earthquakes are better because of our thinner crust.” #
- @culturedcode Things – best task manager for Mac http://t.co/Qt258ww – patiently waiting day 3 #
- @culturedcode @naquada Is 1.5.1 available through the regular update mechanism in the app? I didn't download things through app store. #
- @culturedcode thanks. #
- Nice Find @missdesigncom: Motion graphic treat from BBC http://t.co/O68xTJi #bbc #design #motiongraphic #
- I am reading: Introduction to Design Studio Methodology on UX Magazine (@uxmag) http://t.co/7xpE8va #
- @pritibali @time @daamoth hahaha this is awesome!!! #
- @TIME: RT @daamoth: Anyone have any interest in petitioning to get the hurricane renamed iSteve? #
- @culturedcode Things – best task manager for Mac culturedcode.com/things/ – patiently waiting day 4 #
- can you dig it? can you dig it? cannnnnn youuuuu digggggg itttt!!!! #
- ROFLMFAO @arfeldman: Sounds like my apartment, eh @ndoshi1? First round @usopen women's round: Israel's Shahar Peer v. India's Sania Mirza #
- @DuaneKing @fchimero @kemistrygallery who died? #
- @DuaneKing aaaahhh… #
- I'm reading – feedly for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store http://t.co/1Ib4qGJ #
- IREEEEEEENNNEEE!!! http://t.co/NP5phAM via @peterdopkin #
140 character thoughts 2011-08-19
Aug 19, ’11
9:24 PM
- @arfeldman @alkat overhead in central today "despite the economy people are still showing up to ballet practice" #firstworldproblem #
- @BrotherJimmys I have had TV dinners that have tasted better. FYI plantation punch is racist. #
- @arfeldman @alkat really Feldman? Really? #
- I'm reading – Supply Line Troubles To Delay iPad 3 Launch? http://t.co/TydAmrd #
- Ride For Your Life: In Barcelona, Bike Sharing Saves More Than Gas http://t.co/eqXTPVE (@GOOD stuff) #
- @pritibali I am definitely wearing it. It is a big one to lug around too. #
- @arfeldman just for you feldman http://t.co/d3axNVN #
- @arfeldman hmmm…what polka dot bow tie should I wear today? #firstworldproblem #
- via @FirstWorldPains: Google maps doesn't have an "avoid ghetto" option. #firstworldpains @arfeldman #
- @arfeldman teaching me about #firstworldproblem 's http://t.co/9SoeOPv #
- I'm reading – Bits Blog: Foursquare Lets Users Check In to Events http://t.co/ihnxkuW #
- I'm reading – No is the New Yes by James Shelley http://t.co/8OHH0ev #
- @jasondunn @firefox @evernote the prob with this quick FF release schedule is that all our plugin devs will never keep up with this pace #
- @jbrown321 Haven't you realized that you have been my test subject for almost 5 years? #
- @arfeldman @jbrown321 right….. http://t.co/SdilkLM #
140 character thoughts 2011-08-16
Aug 16, ’11
12:59 AM
- @arfeldman @alkat really Feldman? Really? #
- @BrotherJimmys I have had TV dinners that have tasted better. FYI plantation punch is racist. #
- @arfeldman @alkat overhead in central today “despite the economy people are still showing up to ballet practice” #firstworldproblem #
- I’m reading – Velveeta Does Hamburger Helper http://t.co/WuS2dnI #
- I’m reading – Apple pico projector patent application makes shared workspaces fun again http://engt.co/nnB7OL #