Archive | February, 2009

Twitter Updates for 2009-02-27

27 February 2009

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I don’t often laugh out loud at stuff, but this is hilarious: http://tinyurl.com/aqp8ta # The further south we travel today the nicer people get. I think we should move. # coloring outside the lines # Retweet @motionblur: Apple introduces Safari 4 beta: http://bit.ly/jteBY # Looks like we’re going to have clear skies to observe Comet Lulin tonight. # WhiteKnightTwo to [...]

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The Crisis of Credit Visualized

27 February 2009

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Yes, you do have 10 mins today to watch this and you need to.  It’s okay, Facebook still will be there when you get finished watching. The Crisis of Credit Visualized from Jonathan Jarvis on Vimeo.

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Netflix To Offer ‘Streaming Only” Plans

26 February 2009

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Netflix Inc Chief Financial Officer Barry McCarthy said on Wednesday it plans to offer its online streaming service on a stand-alone basis. “We’re likely to do that in the foreseeable future,” McCarthy said at the Jefferies 5th annual Internet and Media conference in New York. via Netflix To Offer ‘Streaming Only” Plans .

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App turns iPhone into a credit card terminal – Springwise

26 February 2009

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As if phones didn’t already do enough, one of the latest mobile apps transforms iPhones and iPod Touches into portable charge card terminals. ProcessAway plugs into Authorize.net’s payment processing platform, allowing entrepreneurs to accept credit card payments anywhere they can access the internet. via App turns iPhone into a credit card terminal – Springwise.

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Some thoughts on Dollhouse

25 February 2009

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There is a new series on Fox called Dollhouse which I’ve been watching(at least the first two episodes). An organization keeps programmable humans that you can have customized for any purpose and “rent” for a large fee for whatever you want. The idea is pretty interesting.  As with most Sci Fi shows, the audience is expected to [...]

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Twitter Updates for 2009-02-20

20 February 2009

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Retweet @motionblur: Google Chrome for Mac is on its way. Here’s the first screenshot: http://bit.ly/3Ezh8 # 10 ways Microsoft’s Retail stores will differ from Apple stores. I like #3 and #5 best: http://tinyurl.com/brtan8 # Anyone have any thoughts on the costco executive membership vs the gold star? # Retweet @Veronica: New blog post: The Trilogy Meter [...]

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Twitter Updates for 2009-02-13

13 February 2009

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Having fun outsourcing, who woulda thunkit # Anyone know if the Kindle 2 has native PDF support? # Installing google sync: http://www.google.com/mobile/default/sync.html # Full moon tonight. Remember to load your favorite weapon with silver bullets just in case. # Move over Mozy, Sugarsync is here: http://www.sugarsync.com/ # The Kindle and the End of the End of History: http://tinyurl.com/br85an # Favre [...]

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Twitter Updates for 2009-02-06

6 February 2009

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I think its funny when I’m taking notes on my blackberry and get accused of not paying attention because its mistaken for emailing. # trying out google earth 5.0 # I really wish the apple app store approval process was shorter # I really wish I could attend the TED conference live # Searching for virtual research assistants with [...]

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American Knowledge Workers are in Trouble

5 February 2009

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I need some research done for a project at Imapenguin.com. We’re developing a database of popular Open Source software and instead of starting with a blank database, I wanted to research the top 150 or so projects to kick the database off. This requires at least a working knowledge of the technology space [...]

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