Sunday, March 22, 2009
Dirty Tricks: Newspapers Demand Google Welfare
Dirty Tricks: Newspapers Demand Google Welfare:
Write stories that people want to read, about things they care about and you don't need to cheat the Google system. Professional newspapers have staff (which I am one of), that means writers and editors. Clearly they should be able to compete against Bloggers - many of whom have no training.
"For years, newspaper executives whined that parasitic bloggers thrived by
merely linking to newspaper stories. But they're no longer linking enough:
Newspapers now demand Google rig its link-counting system in their favor"
Write stories that people want to read, about things they care about and you don't need to cheat the Google system. Professional newspapers have staff (which I am one of), that means writers and editors. Clearly they should be able to compete against Bloggers - many of whom have no training.
From The Hills To The Hill: TMZ Turns Its Focus To D.C.
From The Hills To The Hill: TMZ Turns Its Focus To D.C.:
I think this is a good idea. I love TMZ for its gossip news, if it can bring the same coverage to DC it might get more people interested in government.
"TMZ will soon be giving Lindsey Graham the Lindsay Lohan treatment,
as the company sics its 'reporters' and camera crews on politicians. Because if
there's one thing Washington needs, it's more frivolous reporting."
I think this is a good idea. I love TMZ for its gossip news, if it can bring the same coverage to DC it might get more people interested in government.
Baby Steps: Are Babies At The Heart Of What Makes Us Human?
Baby Steps: Are Babies At The Heart Of What Makes Us Human?:
It really makes sense that society would be more concerned about adapting for the weakest members. That would be children.
"Primatologist Sarah Blaffer Hrdy says that while most scholars believe our
evolution was driven by the need to fight, she believes that a human baby's need
for attention is what separates us from animals."
It really makes sense that society would be more concerned about adapting for the weakest members. That would be children.
Delayed Gratification: Study Says Commercials May Make TV Better
Delayed Gratification: Study Says Commercials May Make TV Better:
I of course disagree with this in theory, but in reality I understand the logic behind it and think there is a solid point to be had.
"New research on consumer behavior suggests that interrupting an experience can
make it more intense, which is why commercials may actually make TV more
enjoyable."
I of course disagree with this in theory, but in reality I understand the logic behind it and think there is a solid point to be had.
IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com: Indy's Proposal To Ally McBeal Confirmed
IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com: Indy's Proposal To Ally McBeal Confirmed:
Congrats to both of them, I wish them luck. It has been long enough coming hasn't it?
"Harrison Ford and girlfriend Calista Flockhart are engaged to be married,
sources close to the couple confirm exclusively to PEOPLE."
Congrats to both of them, I wish them luck. It has been long enough coming hasn't it?
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