"Instead of prayer, atheists have Scrabble." – Jonas Salk Did you see the cloud resembling a sideways walrus over Pine Hill last Thursday? Ask Sparrow "Ask Sparrow" is an increasingly regular feature of this column, in which the bewildered write in seeking answers. Dear Sparrow, My dear friend Nicol got married in style this past […]
Steve Jobs 2, Record Industry 0
Steve Jobs is a clever fellow. I know you, you probably know it, and he’s said that he knows it. Once in a while, he drops a bomb on all of us, and we are made to bask in his glow for as long as our cynicism allows (you know, before we start taking innovations […]
Obama Site to Use Social Networking, Blogs
Barack Obama said on video today that as he moves forward with the 2008 political race, he will need the help of his supporters–online. While he did not officially confirm a presidential run, Obama said in the video, "I’m excited about the possibilities of this campaign." The statement suggests that tomorrow, on February 10th at […]
The 2007 PLUG Awards
This Saturday marks the 2007 PLUG Awards. Big news for indie music. Probably not huge news for you, since it’s been sold out for weeks. I attended last year for PopMatters, and despite a free ticket and drinks, still found myself submitting a fairly scathing review. I’m hoping this year’s will be better. I’m hoping […]
First Ever Service Launches to Offer Affordable Legal Protection & License Protection for over 100 T
Professional Membership Society Eliminates Malpractice, E&O Insurance Loopholes, and also Protects those without professional insurance – Offers Up to $100,000 to Defend and Protect Against State & Federal Board Actions & Administrative Complaints BALTIMORE, MD – Architects, teachers, dentists, physicians, therapists, realtors®, and attorneys all have something in common: their careers and livelihood depend on […]
StrikeIron and O’Reilly Media Announce Mashup Contest at ETel
Developers invited to create new applications using multiple content and telephony technologies Research Triangle Park, NC – February 6, 2007 – StrikeIron Inc., the leading provider of live data and business functionality over the web and O’Reilly Media, Inc. today announced the first ever Telephony Mashup Contest to take place during the O’Reilly Emerging Telephony […]