Tuesday, March 31, 2009
The changing face of social networking
MySpace shrinks as Facebook, Twitter and Bebo grab its users | Technology | The Observer
MySpace had 124 million monthly unique visitors last month, a decline of 2%, according to the marketing research company comScore. Facebook, by contrast, racked up 276 million unique visitors, an increase of 16.6%
MySpace had 124 million monthly unique visitors last month, a decline of 2%, according to the marketing research company comScore. Facebook, by contrast, racked up 276 million unique visitors, an increase of 16.6%
Sunday, March 29, 2009
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Friday, March 27, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
'Big Brother' in the UK targets Facebook
Now 'Big Brother' targets Facebook - UK Politics, UK - The Independent
Minister wants government database to monitor social networking sites.
Minister wants government database to monitor social networking sites.
Tiime to let the media conglomerates fail!
WesternGrit: Time to Let The Media Conglomerates Fail <read full post
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How is a "bailout" of "friendly" media chains ANY different than handing over cash for positive coverage? How? Oh, please do, tell us how, this is not some sort of conflict of interest... Something that borders on the heinous?
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We have some large media chains, run by large multi-national corporations, who are very obviously "friendly" in their "editorial content" (loosely disguised as "journalism") to the governing party.
We have a proven history - and research (see McGill study) - showing how this governing party benefited from amazingly slanted positive "news/editorializing" from said chains...
...How is a "bailout" of "friendly" media chains ANY different than handing over cash for positive coverage? How? Oh, please do, tell us how, this is not some sort of conflict of interest... Something that borders on the heinous?
Let the Right One In - Lost in translation
Let The Right One In: Why Is The Let The Right One In DVD For Dummies?
According to reports, the translation, on the U.S. DVD, is somewhat lacking in its subtitles.
More details here at Icons of Fright
According to reports, the translation, on the U.S. DVD, is somewhat lacking in its subtitles.
More details here at Icons of Fright
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Is the food still good?
StillTasty: Your Ultimate Shelf Life Guide - Save Money, Eat Better, Help The Environment
Look up foods and find out how to store them so they won't go bad, and, find out if something has gone bad or not.
Look up foods and find out how to store them so they won't go bad, and, find out if something has gone bad or not.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Surprising things that affect memory
Surprising Things That Affect Memory - Forbes.com
While many know the basics when it comes to keeping their minds sharp (stick with those crosswords), a crop of new research is showing that lifestyle choices may play an even bigger role than people realize, particularly in terms of memory. Factors--some positive, some negative--range from diet to unlikely medications and hormonal changes.
While many know the basics when it comes to keeping their minds sharp (stick with those crosswords), a crop of new research is showing that lifestyle choices may play an even bigger role than people realize, particularly in terms of memory. Factors--some positive, some negative--range from diet to unlikely medications and hormonal changes.
