Monthly Archives: June 2006

Not the way to write a note to our readers

Not the way to write a note to our readers: I don’t want to break my long-running practice of not blogging about politics, public policy or war, however, I find USA Today’s note to its readers a rather interesting challenge … Continue reading

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Sorry, double post

Sorry, double post.

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Why does iTunes start-up again whenever I shut it down?

Why does iTunes start-up again whenever I shut it down? Whenever I shut-down iTunes, it automatically starts up again in a few moments. Very annoying. I’ve checked (and unchecked) all the obvious preferences. I do NOT have any other software … Continue reading

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Custom publishing and blogs

Custom publishing and blogs: Jason Calacanis says that Weblogs, Inc., has a custom publishing group that helps companies launch their blogs. They’ve just helped AccuQuote launch one. I am happy that Weblogs, Inc., a part of the Time-Warner empire, recognizes … Continue reading

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A good marketer doesn’t have to advertise

What Matt McAlister said: “A good marketer doesn’t have to advertise.” While I think good marketers will be advertising for the foreseeable future, I agree with much of what Matt is outlining. Great marketing is great story telling. Great marketing … Continue reading

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Random music post

Random music post: Earlier this morning during a train ride from New York to DC, I read several newspapers (the actual on-paper kind) while listening to music on my computer. After finishing the papers, I jotted down the following random … Continue reading

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ContentNext/Paidcontent.org New York Mixer

ContentNext/Paidcontent.org New York Mixer: I don’t know how to describe the happening that took place last night at the Paidcontent.org mixer at the Union Square W Hotel. If you’re in the “digital media business” in New York, it was definitely … Continue reading

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Blog lite

Blog lite: I’m floating in and out of web-ness during the next 48 or so hours. I’ll be at the ContentNext Mixer in NYC tomorrow night. Hope to post some photos afterwards if the wifi gods are friendly.

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My last post on the subject of Radar Magazine

My last, last post on the subject of Radar Magazine: Long ago on this weblog, I used to blog about magazines that are announced (vaporzine) or return (even if briefly) after a hiatus (dejazine). I got bored with that, primarily … Continue reading

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I am not that Rex

I am not that Rex: I am NOT Rex Camino, the Murfreesboro blogger or Rex Noseworthy, the new gossip columnist for the Nashville City Paper. However, if I were going to be confused with either of the two, I’d rather … Continue reading

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Jason Calacanis ‘got his MBA by starting a magazine’

Jason Calacanis ‘got his MBA by starting a magazine’: “Some of the best entrepreneurs I know learned their skills by building a publication. It’s sort of like getting an MBA in my experience: you learn how to make a brand, … Continue reading

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Rambling thoughts on blogging, 2006

Rambling thoughts on blogging, 2006: Warning: This post contains lots of navel-gazing. And it rambles way too long. But that’s what happens when one has a four-hour flight and ones PowerBook battery stays charged longer than it ever has before … Continue reading

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Congratulations Rafat & Co.

Congratulations Rafat & Co.: ContentNext Media (the parent company of PaidContent.org) has received its first round of investment from the venture firm Greycroft Partners. I am happy I will be in New York on Tuesday evening for the ContentNext mixer … Continue reading

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Back in Nashville

Back in Nashville: I’ve got a way, way too long of a post I wrote on the flight back home. It needs a little editing before unleashing it to the ether. There are also lots of great posts I want … Continue reading

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First post script

First post script: I’ll probably use the plane ride home tomorrow to pull together some thoughts regarding the past two days. In the meantime, Dan Farber sums up Bloggercon IV in this post regarding Dave Winer’s exit from blogging: “Overall, … Continue reading

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