Monthly Archives: June 2005

:30 second rule – We need some clarification

:30 second rule – We need some clarification: Due mainly to the Dave Winer point this way (drive safely, Dave), the post yesterday regarding the reported (by the Wall Street Journal) “agreement” Apple has with record labels allowing podcasters to … Continue reading

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Fish tale

Fish tale: AP news item – “Thai fishermen caught a 646-pound catfish believed to have been the world’s largest freshwater fish ever recorded, a researcher said Thursday.” If that picture is real, it’s the most real picture I’ve ever seen … Continue reading

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My recommendation for a Tennessee license plate

My recommendation for a Tennessee license plate: I was traveling last week and missed the announcement of a new Tennessee license plate. I suggest the state bring back this plate, one of the very few, true classics in license plate … Continue reading

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Magazine news from the Onion

News from the Onion: I can see where a scholarly journal like this is needed. (Thanks Bill)

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Philosophical marketing?

Philosophical marketing? At Newsweek, an interview with Honda’s U.S. chief engineer includes this exchange: Does your research now show that people care about gas mileage? If you are talking about large SUVs, yes, they are giving some lip service to … Continue reading

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Or, it may not

Or, it may not: This headline on a Wired news story says the Grokster decision may haunt podcasting, however those interviewed in the article say it won’t.

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Free Starbucks ice cream day

Free Starbucks ice cream day: Wired Wednesday. Thanks, Mr. Roboto.

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30-second rule?

30-second rule? From “Podcasting for Dummies” in today’s Wall Street Journal (subscription required): “Mr. Jobs says Apple has an agreement from music companies that allows podcasters to play 30-second song clips in their shows.” I have not seen that before, … Continue reading

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This just in

This just in: The NY Times’ John Markoff is reporting there’s a lot of user-generated content on the Internet. Quote: From photo- and calendar-sharing services to “citizen journalist” sites and annotated satellite images, the Internet is morphing yet again. A … Continue reading

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From the WSJ’s “econoblog”

From the WSJ’s “econoblog”: “From Rental Cars to CEOs: A Review of ‘Freaky’ Research” (a WSJ “freebie”)

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They’ll Miss America

They’ll Miss America: There are some folks in Atlantic City fretting about (the possibility of) Miss America moving to Nashville since CMT is now televising the show. (I’ve got an idea. Nobody tell them CMT is actually headquartered in New … Continue reading

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Double feeding

Double feeding: Note to self – as you subscribe to podcast feeds via iTunes, remember to unsubscribe to the same feed via NetNewsWire.

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Apple support

Apple support: How to create a podcast using GarageBand. Not quite my suggestion for a GarageBand – Podcast Version with new metaphors, but a start. (via: NorthWest Noise)

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iTunes 4.9

iTunes 4.9: How’s this for a URL? www.apple.com/podcasting. Downloading now. Instant review: Needs a one-click subscription to podcasts not in the iTunes store. Podcasters who are not in the iTunes store need to educate their listeners how to subscribe under … Continue reading

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Bloggers Fighting Government Regulations

“Bloggers Fighting Government Regulations“: From an AP story: “Bloggers who built their Internet followings with anti-establishment prose are now lobbying the establishment to protect their livelihoods from federal regulations.”

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