This changes everything. For everyone who understands that broadband internet service in the US is pretty primitive, 15th when compared to other countries, here’s LightsSquared, a new company promising to blanket 92% of the US with 4G wireless coverage (as [More]
Why do I love A.O. Scott’s reviews? Because they’re really smart, well written, and witty. He also is the best I’ve read recently at telling you enough about the movie to give you a real sense of it, while not [More]
Last year, over 13,000 people attended FIGMENT, a free, all-weekend art event on beautiful Governor’s Island, moments from Manhattan and Brooklyn in the NY Harbor. [Directions to the Island] This year, it’s hoped that even more people will attend, and [More]
Jun 092010
I personally have had success using ooVoo, with smoother results for video conferencing than I’ve had on Skype. So, while I’m always skeptical about survey results, and double skeptical about results in Marketing pitches, you may want to give this [More]
I was shocked today to read a post from my friend about a site called Spokeo.com that collects all available public information on you in one place, offering some for free, and some for a fee. This site is a [More]
Apr 302010
FUN (not)FACTS: The former “British Petroleum,” changed its name to “Beyond Petroleum” in the year 2000. — In a related move, the UK decided to no longer be known at “Great Britain” but rather “Great Beyond”. They’re still changing the stationary.
From the clever people at my favorite music listening site, Grooveshark, came this “our site is down” message that I thought was brilliant. FULL TEXT. “To those of you who were redirected here, we apologize. In an attempt to befriend [More]
I had been saying that it would win Best Picture, but have since reconsidered, (sorry past-me of last week…) but here’s why I think “The Hurt Locker” will win Best Director. 1) It Won’t Help Avatar, but Will Help Hurt [More]