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Monthly Archives: December 2004
bloggers without borders
A great idea: I hope this takes off. Jeff Jarvis has a huge list of tsunami related links.
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St. Louis Journalist Loses Job because of Weblog
This story has a few twists to it however. Read more at Burningbird.
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My old boss collecting screenshots of companies that care
Rajiv Pant, my former boss at Knight Ridder, is collecting screenshots of companies that have made an effort to help with relief efforts in Asia. If you have any, let him know. I’m blown away by these companies. Amazon, Apple, … Continue reading
I’m interviewed by Ed Cone
I had the honor of answering some questions from Ed Cone about Philly Future. I gotta tell ya, it’s pretty neat being interviewed. You can read it here.
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The BitTorrent Effect
For all too many I know, it doesn’t exist unless it’s mentioned in Wired. Hopefully this will peak their attention since some software engineer talking excitedly about what’s coming down the pike isn’t as effective (errr…). …Like many geeks in … Continue reading
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Over 60,000 now, and CNN must have been listening to the blogosphere
The scope of this is just too much to comprehend. I have friends with family in the affected regions of India. They are OK and were just out of danger. As an aside, it looks like CNN has gotten the … Continue reading
Over 23,000 now dead. Send donations to the Red Cross
Information can be found here.
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Words can’t express
The tragedy unfolding in Asia just grows worst and worst. Wikipedia has the most thourough summary so far. The silence from our news networks is contemptable.
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Merry Christmas
A few hours early, but I’m sure you understand. I’m off the net tomorrow.
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This Xmas season
This Xmas season, it’s severely cold here, and snowy across the middle of the US. I will make my yearly plea that we all go out of our way to think of those in need. The homeless can make efficient … Continue reading
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