Daily Archives: Monday, August 22, 2005

Google talk

Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 by Rex Hammock

Google talk: Om Malik has a theory about rumors regarding Google introducing an instant messaging client. If Om is correct, Google will use Jabber technology which will enable its users to have voice conversations with users of AOL IM and … Continue reading →

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RSS feeds and podcasts from state and federal sources

Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 by Rex Hammock

RSS feeds and podcasts from state and federal sources: A while back, I pointed to this directory of RSS feeds provided by federal agencies. In looking for it tonight, I ran across a couple of other helpful resources for policy … Continue reading →

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32

Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 by Rex Hammock

32: I noticed in the photo of Pacman Jones at practice today, he’s wearing #32. Of course, when I think of that number, I immediately think of the great NFL stars who have worn it, Hall of Fame players like … Continue reading →

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On Target

Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 by Rex Hammock

On Target: AdAge’s Jonah Bloom explains why Target’s take-over of the current issue of The New Yorker was a brilliant move…and why it’s nothing new. Quote: The idea of a presenting sponsor taking ownership of a media channel is not … Continue reading →

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Oh, yeah?

Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 by Rex Hammock

Oh, yeah? Now, if I were trying to be funny, I’d get into some trash talk feud with Jonathon Rheingold over something he’s said. Rheingold is the publisher of the hip hop magazine, XXL. In talking about the custom published … Continue reading →

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Geezercasting

Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 by Rex Hammock

Geezercasting: I’ve discovered why I like podcasting. It’s because I’m over 45. Quote: A survey of over 8,000 American consumers by pollsters CLX has revealed that podcasting is most popular with those over 45, with 21 per cent of those … Continue reading →

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Miss Pacman, no more

Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 by Rex Hammock

Miss Pacman, no more: Cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones practiced for the first time (WTVF, Tennessean) since a contract holdout kept him on the sidelines for three weeks of drills.

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Lists of blog lists

Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 by Rex Hammock

Lists of blog lists: Blog listings that Josh Hallett would like to see rather than the “top bloggers” kind: Bottom 100 Blogs Nobody Reads But Should Top 1000 Overated Blogs Top 10 Blogs From Bloggers Who Shouldn’t Blog Blogs I … Continue reading →

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What Jon Friedman says

Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 by Rex Hammock

What Jon Friedman says: “The New Yorker is right on Target. (temporary link)” (Jon obviously gets it.)

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Samir asks

Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 by Rex Hammock

Samir asks: Are newsweeklies necessary? Quote: Husni says newsweeklies should return to their roots and cover and analyze events in ways that other outlets have not done.

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Gaggle of Google stuff

Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 by Rex Hammock

Gaggle of Google stuff: There is a Google tool bar someone other than me can use on a Mac (Firefox), but there’s not a Mac version of the Google desktop tool. For some reason, I don’t feel left out. And … Continue reading →

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