September 2011
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Google Plus Problems: Users' Biggest Issues With... →
Everyone has a problem with something. I like it just fine…except for the fact that only like 8 people I know are on it…that is.
“One of his life philosophies was that we should love people not for their...”
– Brian Henson about his father.
How amazing is this? If only we could all do it!
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Netflix Announces Qwikster, A DVD Service That... →
I love this Article.
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http://blog.netflix.com/2011/09/explanation-and-som... →
I messed up. I owe everyone an explanation.
That’s how the blog post from Reed Hastings begins. Finally! I mean this is what we’ve been waiting for! It gets better:
In hindsight, I slid into arrogance based upon past success. We have done very well for a long time by steadily improving our service, without doing much CEO communication. Inside Netflix I say, “Actions speak louder than...
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Tech Week in Review 9-17-2011
At its Build developers’ conference this week, Microsoft shed some light on its upcoming Windows 8 operating system—the first to work on tablets with touch from the start, and by all accounts a dramatic shift from its current Windows version.
The Windows 8 prebeta version is technically designed for developers. But no registration is required, so anyone can download and install...
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Facebook's Subscribe Button: A Getting-Started... →
This is called…”We’re trying to copy Google Plus, but we’ll never admit it.” Phase I think.
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"Tatooine" Discovered In Space; Emma Stone And... →
Uh…I’m pretty sure Emma Stone can make anything look hot.
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Class Action Repeat: Groupon Sued by Its Own... →
A lawsuit was filed in Chicago last week by former Groupon salesperson Ranita Dailey that claims that the company owes three years of unpaid overtime to staff, and is therefore in breach of federal and state labor laws.
Yeah….I don’t mean to be a party pooper or anything, but those little things…like paying people…are kind of important. Just saying.
Who wants the...
Mel Gibson Sparks Debate Over Judah Maccabee Film... →
Mel Gibson Sparks a debate for breathing now. Not saying he doesn’t deserve it, but still.
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Gowalla relaunching with travel guide focus |... →
Interesting direction. I’ll be honest, I tried to use Gowalla for about a week and chose Foursquare instead, but the next time I hit the city maybe I’ll give her a quick download.
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“AT&T calls Cricket Wireless and MetroPCS “innovative startups.”...”
– AT&T Offers Lame Response To DOJ Lawsuit - Mobility - Mobile business - Informationweek
Holy Crap is that right! AT&T is so full of crap on this one it’s not even funny!
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TechCrunch founder Arrington leaves AOL - Sep. 12,... →
I can’t really say that anyone is too shocked by this, but come on…that shirt is awesome.
Also, I dislike Arianna Huffington….a lot.
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Comic-Con: Voltron Game Details, Trailer - Xbox... →
Hell yeah! I just need four more friends to play with! Who’s in?
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Tech Week in Review 9-10-2011
Carol Bartz was fired this week from her job as Yahoo CEO, but she didn’t leave quietly.
In a note sent to Yahoo employees Tuesday, Bartz said the company’s board had fired her. “I am very sad to tell you that I’ve just been fired over the phone by Yahoo’s chairman of the board,” Bartz wrote. “It has been my pleasure to work with all of you and I wish...
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'DC Universe Online' Recruits Green Lanterns and... →
AWWWWWWWWWWWWW Yeah!
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Sprint Said to Plan Unlimited Data With IPhone -... →
Awesome! Now I can have a iPhone with unlimited data on a network where I can never get signal!
That’s the best.
I love being on the old Verizon plan. I get what Sprint is giving, but I can actually use it outside of a major city.
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Carol Bartz Rips Yahoo Board: 'These People F----d... →
I love Carol Bartz! Here are some words of wisdom from the past three years…
“I don’t want to hear any crap about something magical that the fine people of Yahoo are supposed to do in this short time so f— off,
OR…
What do I look for when hiring? Well, let’s get past the assumption that they can do the job. There has to be a no-a—— rule. We’ll go through the whole interview,...
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Rockstar Games Set To Release A Mobile Max Payne... →
S#$%! More reasons to get yelled at for not paying attention to anyone at dinner.
Thanks Rockstar Games.
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Google to Buy Zagat - NYTimes.com →
Sniff, Sniff…do you smell that? It smells like Google is gearing up to destroy Groupon.
Zagat gives you a ton of access to local markets, and yes I know that Groupon does more than just food, but you have to admit…
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UPDATE 2-Major Yahoo shareholder calls for new... →
Daaaaaaaaaaamn.
This is my favorite so far…
Third Point said it had held discussions with a number of potential replacements for current directors.
Yeah, you suck so bad we’re going to go ahead and interview replacements on you behalf…cause you suck…did we already say that? Well good.
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Amazon.com Says It Is Testing Website Redesign -... →
Yes, instead or “recommending” stuff, now it just picks it out for you and puts it on your saved credit card.
That’s! OK…just no dramas….I hate dramas.
Quote of the Day
My wife: so Vivi are you excited for school or nervous?
Vivi: Excited. So excited I wannabe punch myself in the face!
My wife: You don't have to punch yourself in the face Viv!
Vivi: OK then just excited.
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Tech Week in Review 9-3-2011
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed suit in a federal court to block AT&T’s proposed takeover of T-Mobile USA.
The Justice Department said in its filing with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia that the deal would “substantially lessen competition” in the wireless industry, and thus, should be blocked from approval. The lawsuit went on to say that...
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Starz's Netflix Contract To Expire February 2012,... →
And the hits keep coming.