January 2012
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December 2011
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Dec 30th
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“They want to take over the Internet,” he said. “Can you imagine how much we’re...”
– Ron Paul, talking about SOPA and PIPA Presidential Candidate Ron Paul Slams SOPA | TorrentFreak (via fred-wilson)
Dec 30th
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Dec 29th
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10 things that rocked about music in 2011 →
Spotify’s US launch , Arcade Fire’s grammy , Adele’s break through, the Ben Folds Five reunion…..
Dec 29th
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Dec 29th
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Dec 29th
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“Big Bird is going to have advertisements, all right?”
– Mitt Romney discussing his plans to cut funding for public television
Dec 29th
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“The good news, bad news part about this industry is that it’s a little bit like...”
– Scott McNealy, co-founder and former CEO of Sun Microsystems (via brycedotvc)
Dec 29th
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The country of Samoa removed Friday from the calendar. I blame Rebecca Black.
Dec 28th
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If you watch Rudolf backwards, it's about an...
Dec 28th
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Dec 28th
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Dec 23rd
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'Tis The Season To Give: A List Of Tech Oriented...
If you’re looking for a last minute gift idea, seeking  a 2011 tax deduction, or are just looking to do good, you should consider making a charitable donation. Although there are tons and tons of deserving charities, the following list are organizations that have a geeky/startup connection.  FREE TO BE ME AND YOU Let’s face it, the Internet attracts some weird people.  Part of the beauty...
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John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats covers “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”
Dec 21st
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Dec 21st
NewtGingrich.com Has Been Taken Over
It seems as though an identified group has taken over the url NewtGingrich.com. Upon visiting that site, visitors are redirected to a number of web pages that present the GOP presidential hopeful in a less than flattering light. Among the sites are the Tiffany and Co homepage, the Freddie Mac homepage as well as dozens of negative articles about Gingrich. Currently, when you Google “Newt...
Dec 21st
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Dec 21st
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Dec 21st
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Startup or Pokemon? →
It’s not as easy as it sounds….
Dec 20th
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Your Emergency Hall and Oates Helpline
If you haven’t checked out “Call and Oates” yet, you’re missing out. Simply dial (719)26-OATES for a little mid day Hall and Oates goodness.  
Dec 20th
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HBO Cancels 'Hung,' 'Bored to Death,' 'How to Make... →
Netflix should rescue ”Bored to Death” like did with “Arrested Development“ 
Dec 20th
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Dec 20th
“This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create economic and educational...”
– Charles F. Feeney, the 80 year old Duty Free Store billionaire, just came forward as being the person behind the $350 million donation that will allow Cornell University to build an engineering and technology focused campus on NYC’s Roosevelt Island. The new campus is seen as being a key...
Dec 20th
Dec 20th
Klout: Why It's NOT A Metric For Influence →
(via Davaidavai)
Dec 20th
“We knew [Zynga’s] late-stage deal investors included “Morgan Stanley.” What we...”
– WHOOPS: Morgan Stanley Blew Up Its Own Mutual Fund Investors In Zynga (via pegobry)
Dec 20th
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Banksy Website FAQ
Q: Is Banksy just a big brand these days? Do you even paint your own pictures?
A: It’s not supposed to be a brand, which is why people in advertising think it’s such a good one.
Dec 20th
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Dec 20th
Vote For TennisSpin.Net
First off, apologies for the blatant promotion. One of my very good friends has an awesome tennis blog called TennisSpin.net. If you are in any way interested in the sport of tennis, I recommend checking it out. Her blog has been nominated for 2011’s Best Tennis Blog. If you get a second, please check out TennisSpin and cast your vote.
Dec 19th
"Scandinavian Butter Smugglers" would be an... →
Dec 19th
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The Onion Pays Tribute To Those We Lost in...
North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il, Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi, Family Circus cartoonist Bil Keane, al-Queda leader Osama bin Laden Something tells me that the memorial montage at this year’s Oscar ceremony is going to be very weird. (via The Onion) 
Dec 19th
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“It’s easier to be ‘digital first’ when your legacy business is not strong, when...”
– Justin Smith, President of The Atlantic, discusses how they were able to successfully transition the famed literary magazine into the digital age. In 2010, the 150+ year old magazine turned its first profitable year in decades due largely to their digital strategy. It’s nice to hear a story...
Dec 19th
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Dec 18th
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Google Easter Egg for December 2011
Google “Let It Snow” and watch your search engine results page get wintry When you enter the keyword “Let it snow”  into the Google search box, tiny snow flakes begin to fall from the top of the screen. Wait a few more minutes and the page will start to frost over. You can then either hit the “defrost” button to clear the winter easter egg or you can use your...
Dec 17th
“…If any of us eats those nauseating Post Toasties or Wheaties, for example, in...”
– The P.S. from a Dec. 16, 1953 memo that legendary Ad Man Leo Burnett sent to his company regarding company loyalty 
Dec 16th
What All Marketers Need To Know About SOPA →
Dec 16th
Stanford Cancels Plans For New York Tech Campus →
Dec 16th
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Dec 16th
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The Wish Book - God I used to love this as a child
Dec 16th
Be Creative Everyday- Draw A Stick Man →
Draw a stick man and watch the story unfold……
Dec 16th
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