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When You Put Data In, You Should Be Able to Get It Out | Smarterware

alexiskold — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:07:22 GMT

One of the most basic features a good software application offers is a way for users to get the data they put into the system out. Sounds reasonable, no? But that isn’t the way it works, especially for a a few notable webapps.

Road Trip 2009 hits 4,000 miles in Glacier National Park | Geek Gestalt - CNET News

CNETNews — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:06:35 GMT

This is where the odometer on the Audi Q7 TDI clean diesel SUV hit 4,000 miles. I was driving alongside Saint Mary Lake, in Montana's incredible Glacier National Park. (Credit: Daniel Terdiman/CNET) GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, Mont. --I'm kind of awestruck.

Judge tosses insider trading complaint against Cuban | Digital Media - CNET News

CNETNews — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:06:29 GMT

Mark Cuban A U. S. District judge in Dallas has thrown out the insider trading lawsuit filed against Mark Cuban, the Broadcast. com co-founder and owner of HDNet high definition TV channel. Cuban, who also owns the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association, may not be in the clear.

Who Does Twitter Love? Breaking Down The Twitter Suggested Users List

dannysullivan — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:02:59 GMT

In some ways, it’s the Who’s Who of Twitter — the Twitter Suggested Users list. These are the 241 people Twitter currently suggests that new people should follow. Below, a look at who makes it by categories, such as media or sports.

Raph’s Website » UGC comes to Rock Band

amyjokim — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:02:43 GMT

Rock Band® has announced that the game will support user-created tracks , creating a completely new indie distribution channel for musicians, one that potentially rivals iTunes in importance. They’re promising a cut of every sale, and help with promotion. Mix your multi track recordings.

RealNetworks' Rob Glaser: Social media 'not just for hot startups' - TechFlash: Seattle's Technology News Source

toddbishop — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:01:25 GMT

RealNetworks CEO Rob Glaser addressed the Social Media Club Seattle tonight, showing the new RealPlayer SP and its integration with Twitter and other online tools. Glaser ( @robglaser ) warmed up the crowd by saying that he doesn't see social media as a fleeting trend, but he earned some howls of protest when he said he's posted a mere 250 tweets "because I have a day job.

Unexplainable female driving ’skills’

theinquisitr — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:00:21 GMT

The title of this post is borrowed from the title of the video: we make no serious effort therefore to justify the fact as being true…but we liked the video none the less.

How #FollowFriday Works

mashable — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:00:07 GMT

Tweetmeme , the popular aggregator of the most retweeted stories on Twitter, has just released a variety of new features, some of which we previewed earlier this month. These updates are designed primarily for websites that use the Tweetmeme button (like Mashable), which makes it easier for visitors to share stories on Twitter.

Atlanta telecom expands in Bellevue, looks to hire 100 people - TechFlash: Seattle's Technology News Source

toddbishop — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:53:47 GMT

Atlanta-based Cbeyond plans to establish a regional headquarters in Bellevue, with plans to hire as many as 100 workers in sales and other functions. “It’s obviously a good business environment; there’s a lot of growth going on in Bellevue.

Tweetmeme Upgrades the Retweeting Experience

brett — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:53:08 GMT

The Future of the Social Web: In Five Eras « Web Strategy by Jeremiah Owyang | Social Media, Web Marketing

jowyang — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:53:00 GMT

“Looking at LinkedIn recommendations, they are puffery” I’m currently doing research on what skills marketers are looking for in their social media team, and interviewed one hiring manager yesterday. She told me she didn’t value the references on LinkedIn and told me that “Looking at LinkedIn recommendations, they are puffery”.

Why a Few Freelance Copywriters Make Most of the Money | Copyblogger

copyblogger — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:52:37 GMT

Yesterday Brian talked about the unfair advantage that good copywriters have when they’re marketing themselves. But a discussion in the comments broke out about whether or not good writers are a commodity. The counterpoint was that good writers are a dime a dozen.

Live Streaming Internet Broadcast - Chris Pirillo Lifestreaming Life Online

chrispirillo — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:05:19 GMT

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed I recently attended the WTIA Fast Pitch Forum & Technology Showcase. The conference featured two dozen of the hottest technology companies in Washington presenting their business in a competition for “Best In Show”.

Requested Recommendations on Social Networks: Why I Won’t Do It « Web Strategy by Jeremiah Owyang | Social Media, Web Marketing

brett — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:00:50 GMT

Kylie Minogue reportedly hit her boyfriend during a blazing public row

theinquisitr — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:00:19 GMT

Kylie Minogue slapped Spanish model Andres Velencoso in the face during an argument outside the B Bar, in New York, earlier this week. An onlooker said: “At some point, Kylie and Andres got separated. When Kylie found him, she slapped him in the face with a fan.

The Dirty Backstabbing Mess Called Betamax vs VHS - Betamax vs vhs - Gizmodo

Gizmodo — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:00:04 GMT

Are you looking for a big, impractical bag to carry your belongs in? One that'll give you shoulder problems and leave a big mark on your hip? Why not carry your stuff in a hollowed out TV? The TV bag is a repurposed Sony transistor TV that makes absolutely no sense to me.

As Twitter and Facebook grow, Google Reader copies features, adding clutter | Technology | Los Angeles Times

brett — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:58:58 GMT

Google Reader's increasingly cluttered interface ( larger version ). Google Reader is one of the best RSS aggregators out there. But with more blogs and newspapers broadcasting their content on Twitter and Facebook, RSS feeds are becoming less relevant.

Facebook and Twitter on TV: Hands-On with Verizon FiOS's New Widgets

sarahintampa — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:57:27 GMT

Last night, something amazing happened: Facebook and Twitter came to my TV. No, I didn't go out and purchase some brand-new internet-enabled "TV of the future," I just received an upgrade to my DVR. Thanks to Verizon FiOS and their new "Widget Bazaar," I can now access Facebook and Twitter using only my remote control.

Minority Report and Precrime arrives via a Facebook events page - for a BBQ

TechCrunch — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:55:03 GMT

Although we now have multi-touch interfaces via the handy iPhone, it appears the rest of the world promised by the Minority Report movie and its “ Precrime ” concepts has arrived sooner than we thought. Brit Andrew Poole organised a simple barbeque to celebrate his 30th birthday party.

TeachStreet | Chris Pirillo

chrispirillo — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:53:50 GMT