[Hat Tip: Nan Palmero - Jeff & Erin's Cinema]

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According to the DIRECTV website, multi-room viewing (MRV) provides a single, combined playlist of all your recorded programs on any connected TV. You can also record and delete shows from any TV connected to an HD receiver, not just the one connected to the HD DVR.

The folks over at DBStalk.com have been testing the service for several months now, and provided their readers with a First Look (pdf link) of the service with some details of their findings and some tips and tricks for future beta testers.

The kicker is that DIRECTV plans to charge for the service. Hey. It’s a great service, but not one worth paying for in my opinion. Regardless of what I think, keep the enhancements coming, DIRECTV. Especially to Video On Demand.

[Hat Tip: DBStalk.com]

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Once I got it on my phone, it didn’t work properly. CaptureIt was saving the screenshot as a blank white screen. Here’s how you fix it:

Go to Settings > Options > Applications.

Select the CaptureIt application and then select Edit Permissions.

Make sure all permissions are set to “Allow”. In this case, my Interactions permission was set to “Custom”. Click the return button, and your BlackBerry will prompt you to Save your changes. Once you’ve made and saved these changes, you can produce screenshots for days.

You can download the CaptureIt app for BlackBerry. Just go to m.thetechmogul.com from your BlackBerry browser.

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We’ve all seen Tim Tebow react to similar situations with intensity, emotion and class.

You can always expect the same from Colt McCoy. Best of luck next year, buddy.

Peter Thamel of the New York Times reflects on The Agony of Colt McCoy.

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Got a PowerPoint® presentation coming up? Imagine having the ability to leave your laptop at home, and delivering the entire thing from your BlackBerry. That will soon be a reality.

Sometime this year, Research In Motion will deliver its BlackBerry Presenter, which will allow you to do just that…present…wirelessly. Plug it in to a monitor or projector, and slides come out of the magic box. It will also offer a variety of features including a loop mode and a freeze mode. What would be even better is the ability to ‘present’ a slideshow of photos or videos, which it does not currently do. Looks like it’s only PowerPoint® slides for now. According to shopblackberry.com, it will cost $199.99 when it is released (go there to sign up for updates on availability).

Compatibility includes most BlackBerry smartphones with at least v4.6 of the OS to include the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8520, 8530 and 8900; BlackBerry® Bold™ 9000 and 9700; BlackBerry® Storm™ 9500, 9530 and 9550 (Storm2); and BlackBerry® Tour™ 9630.

It’s no pico projector, but it’ll do.

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Will Grandma Millie & Grandma Fran join the ranks of past Internet sensations? I have no idea, but I can’t stop watching this. It’s Internet gold.

[Hat Tip: Joanne Casey]

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Kindle For BlackBerry Coming Soon

Amazon has finally added a page dedicated to the BlackBerry app’s release. By adding your email address to the “Notify Me” field, you’ll be notified when it is ready to download. The app is already available for the iPhone via Apple’s App Store.

Quick Facts About Kindle For BlackBerry:
– Search and browse more than 390,000 books
– Books you purchase can also be read on a Kindle, computer, or other Kindle-compatible mobile device
– Kindle newspapers, magazines, and blogs are not currently available for Kindle for BlackBerry

So while Sony & Amazon try to decide who’s best and a rumored iSlate Apple reader tries to find its way to fruition, why not use your existing device to fulfill your reading needs…until, of course, you can decide on a proper reader.

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The O’Brien honors the nation’s best college quarterback of the year and inspires student-athletes to triumph both on and off the field. By recognizing and honoring athletes who excel in both sports and academics while exhibiting strong character and leadership, The O’Brien aims to help instill a lifelong moral fiber in each candidate.

Christian Ponder – Florida State Seminoles | GETTY—–

So what if Florida State’s record is 3-4.

Ponder has racked up impressive stats. The junior signal caller from Colleyville, Texas has passed for 2,176 yards (6th) and completed 70 percent of his passes (4th). And while he struggled with turnovers last season, he has only thrown 1 INT this season (vs. 13 in 2008). His direction has resulted in 12 scores through the air, and 2 on the ground. His 155.8 passer rating ranks tenth in the nation.

Fans can still help determine which of the semifinalists advance as finalists by voting at voteobrien.org. Fan votes account for 5% of the process in each round. So far, Jake Locker leads the fan voting with 24% of the vote. By the way, Washington is 3-5 this season.

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The high-resolution display features over 65,000 colors. The new trackpad will undoubtedly be a refreshing upgrade to the trackball, which has a tendency to get stuck.

AT&T and T-Mobile were among the few carriers that also announced they would be carrying the phone sometime in November. For more information and a list of features on the 9700, visit blackberry.com/bold9700.

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Bob Lutz issued a challenge. Journalists accepted. Run What You Brung, GM!

Auto blog, Jalopnik, quickly jumped on the opportunity. And now everyone will have a chance to do the same. The CTS-v Challenge will take place on October 29, 2009 at the Monticello Motor Club in Monticello, NY. To sign up, visit ctsvchallenge.com. More information is also available on the GM Fastlane Blog.

Who knows…maybe a Porsche Panamera will be available.

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This college football season has been enigmatic at best. But the uncertainty has also realigned the Heisman race…not to mention two of the three top Heisman candidates suffered serious injuries early on, and Colt McCoy started off slower than anyone expected.

A new group of candidates has emerged. Ok…let’s not use “emerged”. Based on their performances last season, Colt McCoy, Tim Tebow and Sam Bradford were placed on the pedestal before the first snap was taken. But now those that were destined to be noticed are getting the attention they deserve. Despite the discernable nepostism in the beginning, we can focus on some new candidates for now.

My Top 5 Heisman candidates through Week 5:

[5] Jahvid Best. There’s no denying his talent. His acceleration is second-to-none. His video game moves are responsible for many broken ankles. (Random stat warning) He’s second among active players in number of career rushing attempts of 70 or more yards [thanks, HP]. But Best’s Heisman run is quickly coming to a halt. Oregon held him to 55 yards and USC to 47 yards…both resulting in only 3.4 yards per carry. Assuming he and his team can get back on track, he’s still worth a top nod. One more poor performance would definitely knock him off his perch. Next opponent: UCLA (3-1)

[4] Colt McCoy. Colt may have had a sluggish start, but the gunslinger is beginning to show his true colors once again. Coming off a bye week, McCoy doesn’t boast the huge Heisman stats in yards and TDs. Despite 5 picks to date, he has completed 71.0 pct of his passes, which is second in the nation. And he’s still sitting on a respectable passer rating of 151.0. Next opponent: Colorado (1-3)

[3] Tony Gerhart. Tony who? Tony “Leads The Nation In Rushing” Gerhart. With 650 yards rushing and 8 TDs, he’s the current pacesetter for rushing yards and only two scores away from the touchdown title. It’s also worth pointing out that the Stanford running back shares a conference with three other names you’ve probably heard: Jahvid Best, Joe McKnight and Jacquizz Rodgers. And don’t forget the exiled LaGarrette Blount. It’s probably safe to say that Stanford is 4-1 as a result of Gerhart’s efforts not to mention they’re #1 in the Pac-10. Next opponent: Oregon State (3-2)

[2] Tony Pike. While it may be surprising to most college football fans that Cincinnati is undefeated and ranked #8 in the nation, it’s more surprising that they’re the highest ranked team in the state of Ohio. While the debate for the best team rages on, there’s no debtate as to which Ohio QB is better. Pike has racked up nearly 1,500 yards through the air resulting in 13 TDs. No. 23 South Florida will arguably be Pike’s stiffest competition. This natoinally-televised matchup will be his best opportunity to impress voters. Next opponent: University of South Florida (5-0)

[1] Jimmy Clausen. Jimmy’s got a gun, and he’s definitely on a run. Despite the fact that the Irish can thank their lucky charms that they’re 4-1 (last three wins by 3, 2 and 7), Jimmy continues to shine brightly beneath the watchful eye of Touchdown Jesus. He boasts the highest passer rating (179.3) and is fourth in passing yards (1,544) with nearly 40% of those coming from playmaker, Golden Tate. But most impressive might be the scarcity of turnovers. He’s thrown 2 INTs to his 12 TDs thus far. Next opponent in 2 weeks: USC (4-1)

Don’t Forget These Guys. When your three sexiest Heisman hopefuls don’t pan out, the Heisman race becomes such a crap shoot. The five guys on the list above might be the most photogenic, but there are a handful that are making their case week after week. Up until last night, Missouri QB Blaine Gabbert had impressed fans and experts with his athleticism. University of Miami QB Jacory Harris reminds me of Pat White — a great talent that just doesn’t seem to attract enough Heisman attention to make a case. If you ask him, he’s definitely made one.

Jake Locker is more than just the signal caller for the University of Washington. He’s their leader…their savior. As he goes, they go. He plays well under pressure and is unphased in big game situations. While he may not garner Heisman consideration, he’ll undoubtedly be one of the most sought after QBs in the upcoming NFL draft.

While Jevan Snead was destined to do big things at Ole Miss, teammate Dexter McCluster has shown why he’s just as important to that offense. Neither will separate themselves as the superstar, but their team better for it. Alabama should give them every opportunity to highlight their respective talents.

University of Houston QB Case Keenum may make the best case to be in that list above. He’s already passed for nearly 1,700 yards and 13 TDs…the only blemishes on his stat sheet are 2 INTs. The Cougs suffered an unfortuntate loss to UTEP last week after two impressive wins against Oklahoma State and Texas Tech. The remainder of their schedule gives Houston an opportunity to bounce back and therefore Case another moment in the spotlight.

Alabama QB Greg McElroy—–

Under The Radar…For Now. Alabama QB Greg McElroy has flown way under the radar. It’s probably because his numbers aren’t eye popping. But his passer rating of 165.5 ranks fifth nationally. Tim Tebow isn’t the only leader to use an eye bulging, red-faced “talkin’ to” to get his team fired up. McElroy used some choice words in their win over Kentucky before leading them down the field on a 97-yard scoring drive.

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Looking for a great smartphone application to provide live box scores and stats (perfect for fantasy football)? Look no further. TheScore.com offers such an app for free. The app is available for most BlackBerry smartphones including the Tour, and, of course, it is available for download on the iPhone.

As a sports fan, this should definitely be included on my list of must have BlackBerry apps. I also use it to stay current on college football scores.

To download this app to your smartphone, visit thescore.com from your phone’s browser. It is also available on BlackBerry App World.

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Don’t forget about Zac Robinson. He won’t let you.—–

Quarterback is perhaps the most prominent position in today’s football game. Focus on the spread offense has resulted in a reduced number of carries for running backs placing the outcome of games squarely in the hands of the field general. Perhaps that is why more and more often, the frontrunner Heisman candidates are QBs.

This year we see three familiar faces leading the Heisman race: Colt McCoy, Tim Tebow and Sam Bradford. They’re certainly deserving of the attention. Unfortunately a handful of great players will be overshadowed by their amplitude.

Zack Robinson, Oklahoma State. The 6-3, 218-pound QB showed made his statement as a dual threat. He complied 3,064 passing yards and 562 yards on the ground. With the exception of the game against Texas Tech in 2008, Robinson scored through the air or on the ground at least once per game. And speaking of hot water, the Cowboys will open its season against one of its formidable opponents of the season at home against Georgia.

Williams will keep opponents on their heels.—–

Juice Williams, Illinois. In 2008, Juice amassed 3,173 yards through the air and 719 more on the ground. That’s more passing yards and rushing yards than Tim Tebow and Colt McCoy respectively. He also threw for 22 TDs, which could conceivably get a boost with WR Arrelious Benn at his side (see 7-to-9.com). Hopefully the team can put the 5-7 2008 season behind them.

Jevan Snead, Ole Miss. Is it ridiculous to assume Jevan will compete with Colt McCoy once again? This time it’s for the Heisman. The native Texan, and former Longhorn, got better with age throughout the 2008 season. After his Rebels knocked off the Florida Gators, they had two disappointing loses. Ole Miss proceeded to win its last five games as well as a Cotton Bowl victory against Texas Tech. In those final six games, Snead threw for 16 TDs and only 3 picks. Now that he’s finally settled in Oxford, perhaps he can carry that momentum into this season.

The Rest. After the three QBs listed above, there are several others worth watching. Terrelle Pryor of Ohio State didn’t have extraordinary stats in 2008. But he did lead the Big Ten in passing efficiency. Penn State QB Daryll Clark will be another Big Ten standout. He kept picks in the single digits and passed for over 2,500 yards. Arkansas QB Ryan Mallett has the potential to flourish under Bobby Petrino’s offense. Robert Griffin at Baylor boasts a wealth of athleticism. A tough conference schedule will likely keep him out of top player consideration, but he’ll be exciting to watch. There are others that have definitely garnered some attention, but these preseason favorites shouldn’t disappoint.

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See the entire list below the break.

Arizona Cardinals

Ali Highsmith @Ali_Highsmith7

Antrel Rolle @antrelrolle

Chase Bullock @chasebullock

Darnell Dockett @ddockett

Larry Fitzgerald @Lfitzgerald11

Atlanta Falcons

Chevis Jackson @DirtyByrd22

David Irons @dirons

Baltimore Ravens

Brandon McKinney @BrandonMack91

Domonique Foxworth @Foxworth24

Fabian Washington @FABEWASH31

Frank B. Walker II @tusk599

Jared Gaither @jaredgaither

Lardarius Webb @LWebb21

Le’Ron McClain BringdaPain33

Ray Lewis RayLewis52com

Ray Rice @RayRice27

Willis McGahee @WillisMcGahee23

Buffalo Bills

Aaron Maybin @AaronMaybin58

Andy Levitre @AndyLevitre

Brian Moorman @brianmoorman

Donte Whitner @DonteWhitner

Drayton Florence @DraytonFlorence

James Hardy III @JamesHardy84

Kawika Mitchell @Ka_Mitchell55

Lee Evans @leeevans83

Lydell Sargeant @lsarge10

Roscoe Parrish @scoe11

Shawn Nelson @shawnnelson89

Terrell Owens @terrellowens81

Carolina Panthers

Chris Harris @thatguy43

Corvey Irvin @CorveyIrvin

Everett Brown @EveretteBrown

Jon Beason @jonbeason

Jonathan Stewart @Jonathanstewar1

Kenny Moore @KennyMoore81

Matt Moore @MattEMoore

Rhys Lloyd @rhysjlloyd

Chicago Bears

Alex Brown @alexbrown96

Caleb Hanie @CalebHanie12

Devin Hester @D_Hest23

Fontel Mines @FMines89

Greg Olsen @gregolsen82

Jason McKie @Jmack37

Jay Cutler @jaycutler6

Matt Forte @chitownforte22

Tommie Harris @RealDeal91

Cincinnatti Bengals

Andre Caldwell @caldwell87

Ben Utecht @BenUtecht

Chad Ocho Cinco @OGOchoCinco

Chinedum Ndukwe @ndukwe

Dhani Jones @DhaniJones

Evan Mathis @ergoism

Frostee Rucker @SNOWMAN92714

Jamar Fletcher @JAMARFLETCHER

Jerome Simpson @rome089

Keith Rivers @rivers55

Pat Sims @PatSims90

Quan Cosby @Cosby12

Rey Maualuga @maualuga58

Roy Williams @Datboyie

Tank Johnson @TankJohnson99

Tom Nelson @ttnelso

Cleveland Browns

Abe Elam @abeelam

Chansi Stuckey @ChansiStuckey

D’Qwell Jackson @DQ52

Donte Stallworth @d_stallworth18

Eric Barton @ericbarton50

Eric Wright @ithinkurwright

Josh Cribbs @JoshCribbs16

Robaire Smith @bigpow98

Dallas Cowboys

Felix Jones @FelixJones28

Gerald Sensabaugh @Gsensabaugh

Jason Williams @jiwll6

Jason Witten @JasonWitten

Kevin Ogletree @KOforprez

Marcus Dixon @MarcusDixon92

Marcus Spears @mspear96

Marion Barber III @24MarionBarber

Martellus Bennett @Jupiters_Crunch

Mike Jenkins @mikejenkins21

Nick Folk @NickFolk6

Denver Broncos

Carlton Powell @CawsnProblmz

Champ Bailey @champbailey

Darrell Reid @Footz95

Eddie Royal @eddieroyal19

Jack Williams @G5Jack

Kenny Peterson @onlyoneme90

Knowshon Moreno @knowshonmoreno

Ronald Fields @PRESSURE91

Wesley Woodyard @LaGrangeRover16

Detroit Lions

Cliff Avril @cliffavril

Drew Stanton @drewstanton

Keary Colbert @kearycolbert

Kevin Smith @kevinsmith34

Louis Delmas @Louis_DaMissile

Phillip Buchanon @PhillipBuchanon

Stuart Schweigert @Schweigert39

Green Bay Packers

Jermichael Finley @JermichaelF88

Nick Barnett @NickBarnett

Ryan Grant @RyanGrant25

Houston Texans

Andre Johnson @johnson80

Antonio Smith @antoniosmith94

Cato June @CartoJune50

Connor Barwin @cbarwin

Duane Brown @76ondalef

Eric Winston @ericwinston

James Casey @jamescasey86

Mario Williams @Superjit90

Steve Slaton @ThaDoubleS

Zac Diles @zd54

Indianapolis Colts

Raheem Brock @Raheem Brock

Robert Mathis @98DGreez

Jacksonville Jaguars

David Garrard @davidgarrard9

Don Carey III @doncarey

Eugene Monroe @EugeneMonroe

Maurice Jones-Drew @Jones_Drew32

Quentin Groves @QuentinGroves54

Rashad Jennings @RashadJennings

Scott Starks @SCOTTSTARKS31

Kansas City Chiefs

Brandon Carr @brandoncarr

Brandon Flowers @BFlowers24

Derrick Johnson @superdj56

Derrick Johnson @Fryar34

Miami Dolphins

Sean Smith @seansmith4

Minnesota Vikings

Bernard Berrian @B_Twice

Bryant McKinnie @bigmacvikings

Jaymar Johnson @Jaymarjohnson

Percy Harvin @Percy_Harvin

Sidney Rice @sidneyrice

Visanthe Shiancoe @vshiancoe

New England Patriots

Jake Ingram @Jake_Ingram_LS

Laurence Maroney @LaurenceMaroney

Randy Moss @r81m

Vince Wilfork @wilfork75

New Orleans Saints

Billy Ingram @saints83

Chip Vaughn @ChipVaughn

Courtney Roby @robyslyfe

Darian Barnes @Darian_Barnes

Darren Sharper @sharper42

Drew Brees @drewbrees

Herb Donaldson @HERBDONALDSON40

Jeremy Shockey @JeremyShockey

Leigh Torrence @ltorrence24

Malcolm Jenkins @MalcolmJenkins

Pierre Thomas @Pierre_Thomas

Reggie Bush @reggie_bush

Roman Harper @Harp41

Usama Young @usama_young28

New York Giants

Antonio Pierce @AntonioPierce

Chris Canty @ChrisCanty99

Cliff Louis @crl6824

George Wrighster @curiousg87

Hakeem Nicks @hakeemnicks18

Kevin Boss @KevinBossman

Kevin Dockery @treyfive

Mike Matthews II @MikeMatthews88

Ramses Barden @rbarden11

Sinorice Moss @Humble83

Steve Smith @stevesmithwr12

Tutan Reyes @tutanreyes

William Beatty @willbeatty65

New York Jets

Bart Scott @MadBacker57

Damien Woody @damienwoody

Darrelle Revis @Revis24

Davis Clowney @davidclowney

Dustin Keller @DUSTINKELLER81

James Ihedigbo @JamesIhedigbo

Jason Davis @JasonDavis43

Jay Feely @jayfeely

Kerry Rhodes @kerryrhodes

Mark Sanchez @Mark_Sanchez

Nick Mangold @nickmangold

Reggie Hodges @Reggie_Hodges

Oakland Raiders

Darren McFaddin @dmcfadden20

John Bowie @JBowie35

Kirk Morrison @kirkmorrison52

Louis Murphy @murph918

Mario Henderson @mariohenderson

Thomas Howard @Mr53

Philadelphia Eagles

Lorenzo Booker @Book25

Macho Harris @MachoHarris

Max Jean Gilles @mjg62

Pittsburgh Steelers

Joe Burnett @Joe_Burnett

Lawrence Timmons @lawrencetimmons

San Diego Chargers

Antonio Cromartie @crimetime31

Cletis Gordon @cletgord24

Gartrell Johnson @gartrelljohnson

Jamal Williams @76767676

Kassim Osgood @kassimosgood

Legedu Naanee @LA_Naanee

Luis Castillo @LuisCastillo93

Marcus McNeill @MarcusMcNeill73

Shaun Phillips @ShaunPhillips95

Shawne Merriman @shawnemerriman

Steve Gregory @SteveGregory28

San Francisco 49ers

Dominique Zeigler @DZeigler17

Joe Staley @jstaley74

Kory Sheets @Sheets24K

Nate Clements @NateClements

Ricky Jean Francois @Freakyjean

Takeo Spikes @TakeoSpikes51

Vernon Davis @VernonDavis85

Seattle Seahawks

Aaron Curry @SeaHawk59

Cory Redding @credd94

Craig Terrill @TerrillMusic

Darryl Tapp @dtapp55

Justin Forsett @JForsett

Matt Hasselbeck @MatthewHass008

Mike Bumpus @MikeBumpus

Nate Burleson @Nate81Burleson

Rob Sims @robasims

TJ Duckett @DuckDeez

Walter Jones @BJRTH

St. Louis Rams

Donnie Avery @donnieavery

Leonard Little @LL91

Steven Jackson @sj39

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Earnest Graham @EarnestGraham

Julian Wilson @JUEJUE78

Yamon Figurs @yam16

Tennessee Titans

Alge Crumpler @getcrump

Chris Johnson @ChrisJohnson28

Jacob Ford @JacobFord78

Javon Ringer @JavonRinger23

Keith Bulluck @kbull53

LenDale White @THEREAL_LENDALE

Rob Bironas @RobBironas

Stephen Tulloch @stephentulloch

Washington Redskins

Chase Daniel @ChaseDaniel

Chris Cooley @thecooleyzone

Cody Glenn @txskerskin

DeAngelo Hall @Dhall23

Devin Thomas @devinthomas

Jeremy Jarmon @DoubleJJ99

Keith Eloi @Keloi16

Phillip Daniels @ThatBoyPhil93

Robert Henson @RedskinsLB58

Rocky McIntosh @rockym52

Trent Shelton @TrentShelton

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Pete Carroll enlisted the help of singer/songwriter, Bill Withers, to respond in kind to getting punked by his team. Withers impersonated an NCAA official to warn the team about a bone-eating fungus popping up in locker rooms everywhere. After revealing his identity, the team rejoices in its own version of ‘Lean On Me’. The song was followed by a special message given by Bill Withers.

“Don’t lose sight of this camaraderie that you have now. Because the later you go in your life, the less access you will have to this kind of friendship…” Amen, Bill.

VIDEO: USC Trojans sing Lean On Me

[Hat Tip: Gary Klein, LA Times]

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The NFL Network always has a little fun with the “Fantasy Files” commercials as the season nears. Most feature a player’s strength with some far-fetched footage (my favorite this year is the Andre Johnson commercial). But when I saw the following Adrian Peterson plug, I “Whoa”d like the ETRADE baby. AP looks ready.

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Today’s trending topics on Twitter included more than celebrity gossip, world news or some pointless meme. “Twitter Analysis” and “Tweets Are Pointless” were #1 & #2 respectively. Ryan Kelly of PearAnalytics completed a study of a 2,000-tweet sample over a period of two weeks to determine the breakdown of tweets. On the heels of Twitter’s recent acclaim as a viable news source, Kelly decided to dissect Twitter’s content.

The chart above reflects the study’s findings: 40.55% of the tweets were considered “Pointless Babble”, 37.55% considered “Conversational”, and only 8.70% had “Pass-Along Value”.

Perhaps more interesting were the following stats:

- 11:30a and Monday’s have the most frequent tweets with Pass-Along Value. If you want something re-tweeted, try it at 11:30 in the morning, or try it on a Monday. Maybe folks are feeling generous then.

- Spam seemed pretty consistent all day, everyday, but luckily was second-to-last on frequency.

- News seemed heavier at 2:00p and on Tuesdays. Note that we did not collect any tweets during the Michael Jackson news, in order not to skew the results.

- Conversational tweets were high between 2:00 and 4:00p throughout the study, and heaviest on Tuesdays. Most people are busy on Monday catching up with work, so perhaps it takes until Tuesday to get into the swing of Twittering again.

You can keep your babble. Robert Scoble interviewed Ryan Kelly this evening, which included an offer to perform the same study on @Scobleizer’s friends. The difference? Scoble recently dumped all of his tens of thousands of friends and then reinvested between 50-70 hours vetting his new list of friends to follow. The new list does include people he has met in person, but it’s probably safe to assume that Scoble’s list consists primarily of tweeters that initiate “conversation” and offer “pass-along value”.

Be sure to read the white paper on the PearAnalytics blog here and hear Robert Scoble’s exclusive interview with Ryan via FriendFeed.

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Kodak recently announced its new Zi8 pocket video camera. It not only offers more features than its predecessor, but appears to be heavy competition for the Flip UltraHD camcorder. It’s greatest feature isn’t even the fact that it shoots video in 1080p (1920 x 1080 at 30fps). It boasts an electronic image stabilizer, an expandable SD/SDHC card slot that can hold up to 32 GB, and support for both Facebook and YouTube.

There are a handful of other important features including help with low-light filming, face tracking, and compatibility with both Mac & PC operating systems.

The Zi8 will be available in three colors (aqua, raspberry and black) and will go on sale in September. MSRP is $179.95. You can pre-order your Zi8 now.

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