February 2010
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“See, customers lie about what they really want. Truth is, they don’t know what...”
– Scobleizer: Palm’s small-screen bet doomed the Pre
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9% of Mobile Web Page Views are Google Search →
I was not aware of this - there’s a lot to be figured out over the next few years with Mobile Search.
jchin21 recommended an interactive graphic :... →
Graphics editor Joe Ward and gold medalist Ted Ligety explain how skiers prepare for the downhill with a pre-race course inspection.
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How Shaun White Won 2nd Gold - Interactive Graphic... →
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Weatherman Bob Ryan leaving NBC4, possibly paving... →
I grew up equating weather with Bob Ryan.
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Soulver | Acqualia →
Anyone use this? Seems ‘spensy for $20.
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WatchBen de la Cruz, who heads documentary videos at the Washington Post discusses the popularity of the embedded ‘Pearls Before Breakfast’ videos within an article.
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WatchThe Quantcast Media Program
Todd Teresi - Quantcast’s Chief Revenue Officer explains why Quantcast is better than other measurement companies.
“Here’s what he said on his ESPN Radio show last week, after watching Storm...”
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Reliable Source - ESPN suspends Tony Kornheiser for on-air comments about Hannah Storm’s clothes
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WatchFlickr Video Embed: Mavericks 2010
Holy crap those are some huge waves.
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City Paper’s Wemple Will Edit Allbritton’s DC... →
[Erik] Wemple, the high-profile editor of alt-weekly Washington City Paper for the last eight years, will be the new enterprise’s editor, reporting to Brady, president of digital strategy for Allbritton Communications. Brady promises to announce the name of the new outlet in early March.
Slideshow - Google Chrome extension gallery →
Nice extension to browse Flickr, Facebook and Picasa.
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Watch Video @ paidContent 2010: New York Times Execs On Metered News And More | paidContent
Sulzberger insisted the new model isn’t intended to choke off traffic and new users, while Nisenholtz said the challenge is creating a model that charges while growing advertising—and Robinson tried very hard to convince people a meter isn’t a paywall. The Q&A includes exchanges with The Guardian’s Emily...
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I need headphone recommendations
I need a recommendation for noise-canceling headphones. Any suggestions?
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WatchThis looks awesome and better than the NY Times iPad app.
Which Social Platform Works Better For Marketers? →
Good reference if you were ever wondering where to focus your efforts
Nieman Journalism Lab →
Study looks at publishers online money-making efforts, ie: WaPo’s point system creates strong base for a paywall http://j.mp/9C0waI
Interesting round up of all the major news outlets and how they are/plan to charge for content.
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2010 Olympics - Schedule - Yahoo! Sports →
Ahh - so this is where the schedule is. Couldn’t find a good one anywhere.
From ABBA to ZZ Top, All the Good Bands Names Are... →
When former Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones recently formed a new rock band, the music flowed easily. The struggle: inventing a name for the group.
Domino's Tracker →
Domino’s Tracker
Source: tracker.dominos.com
just ordered a pizza. domino’s tracker is awesome.
“I’ve accepted the position of senior deputy managing editor for the Wall...”
– WaPo’s Krim to WSJ.com - mediabistro.com: FishbowlDC
Sad to see him go, but best of luck…
Watchsarahschneider:
All-Prizes Cereal, a hilarious idea from Pat that he and I wrote and Josh directed. These child actors totally nail it.
Wish they had this when I was growing up.
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“Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Watch your words, for they become...”
– Frank Outlaw (via mareen)
Good words to live by.
The Ninth Annual Year in Ideas - Magazine -... →
The Ninth Annual Year in Ideas - Magazine - NYTimes.com
Source: www.nytimes.com
, The Times Magazine looks back on the past year from our favored perch: ideas. Like a magpie building…
$20 for $40 Worth of Sunday Brunch at Eventide →
$20 for $40 Worth of Sunday Brunch at Eventide Source: www.groupon.com $20 for $40 Worth of Sunday Brunch at Eventide Help! I keep buying Groupons!
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Watch2010 Winter Olympics: 10 things you need to know about Team Canada - ESPN
Can just Sidney Crosby lose? Otherwise, go Caps! (I mean Russia)
“Lily, if one of the Vancouver Canucks walked in here my panties would drop so...”
– Robin Scherbatsky - HIMYM 5x14 The Perfect Week (via illbethereforu) (via howimetyourmothersource)
I laughed out loud when she said this. Great line.
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