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MySpace shuts down SingleStat.us

June 16, 2006

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 MySpace sent a cease and decist order to SingleStat.us. Essentially SingleStat.us let you know the relationship status of people on MySpace….  abit desperate – but thats another discussion. With all the heat MySpace has been getting by the media for Predators this doesn't come as a major surpris. Third Parties making mashups of something like… [Read more…]

Digg & Netscape: Imitation is the greatest form of flattery.

June 16, 2006

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Netscape (AOL) recently released a public beta of their Netscape Homepage - its obviously Digg influenced. I’ve been quite open about my enjoyment (and usage) of Digg – I think it’s better than anything Slashdot has been in years. The problem with Digg is that it often becomes a heard mentality with Digg users jumping… [Read more…]

Remember this innocent-looking equation: 178212 + 184112 = 192212

June 15, 2006

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You probably don’ t, but you most likely have seen it….. on the Simpsons. I found this article through Digg… all about the amount of math trivia hidden in Simpson Jokes through many episodes. A great read for people like me who never noticed and for those who did. read more | digg story

BBC News publishes live traffic stats

June 13, 2006

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I'm a big fan of the Web initiatives of the BBC. From their podcasts (full shows!) to their streaming media, to offering shows for local residents, etc. etc. They just plain get the opportunities the Internet offers and have expanded their service offerings as more of their users get broadband. One thing I hadn't noticed… [Read more…]

Digg Not Just for Geeks Anymore

June 12, 2006

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Mark Rose speaking at the ebay Developers conference has announced that Soon, Digg won't just be for Geeks Anymore. About time. I've been calling for this in digg posts for months and it's a bit of Mark et al. playing catchup. News and political stories have been hitting the front page more frequently recently and… [Read more…]

A Ring Tone That Adults Cannot Hear (with MP3)

June 12, 2006

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I’d heard about this ring tone a few weeks back but dismissed it as a joke. Essentially, this ring tone can only be heard by those roughly under the age of 25. I’ve played the ring tone (see link below) at least 10 times and other then a small whine – similar to what a… [Read more…]