Thursday, December 22, 2005
Extraordinary Machine by Fiona Apple on Yahoo! Music
Apple has album of the Year in Extraordinary Machine? The critics seem to think so, and I am coming to like it quite a lot. Extraordinary Machine by Fiona Apple on Yahoo! Music
Ex-Marine Says Public Version of Saddam Capture Fiction
This doesn't seem too surprising. It would be interesting to see a reputable news source verify this. It's right in line with WMD, Mission Accomplished and all of the other half truths fabricated the current administration. 13WHAM-TV || Rochester - Ex-Marine Says Public Version of Saddam Capture Fiction
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Schneier on Security: The Security Threat of Unchecked Presidential Power
A comprehensive overview of where the president has overstepped the executive boundaries and the precedent it sets. Schneier on Security: The Security Threat of Unchecked Presidential Power
Yahoo! Music Engine: rip, play, burn, manage and explore music ? for FREE
I love this service from Yahoo! Download just about any music you can imagine for $4.95 a month, with a personalized radio service which makes great recommendations based on your preferences and profile. Yahoo! Music Engine: rip, play, burn, manage and explore music ? for FREE
The 10 Best Tech Podcasts of 2005 at BenBishop.me.uk
This is cool... definitely some podcasts I'll be listening to in the near future. The 10 Best Tech Podcasts of 2005 at BenBishop.me.uk
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Why Apple Is The New Sony
This is an interesting commentary on Apple. Yes, they actually do appear to be the new Sony and Sony is looking a lot like Apple about five years ago. If Apple can stay on its current trajectory they should be able to fill the niche for consumers who demand high quality and a more complete product experience.Why Apple Is The New Sony
Get a Treo 650 for $99
I took advantage of this deal in September, when it was available for two days. It was a great investment and my Treo is the most useful electronic tool I've ever owned
Treo 650 + Earthlink Service...$99Everything Treo Store >> Treo Smartphones >> Treo 650
Treo 650 + Earthlink Service...$99Everything Treo Store >> Treo Smartphones >> Treo 650
Amazon.com: Ridata 8x 4.7 GB DVD+R Spindle (100 Discs): Electronics
Amazon has the Ridata 8x 4.7 GB DVD+R Spindle (100 Discs) selling for $37.99 with a $25 rebate (exp. 12/31/05) making your cost $12.99 with free shipping. Apply coupon code CUSTAPPRSAVE (5% off - exp. 12/20/05) at checkout making your final cost $11.09 after rebate.
Monday, December 19, 2005
Downloading Movies Re-Visit
Okay, I've been downloading movies now for a week after cancelling the online blockbuster subscription service and now I've discovered the reason that these services (CinemaNow, MovieLink, RealPlayer MoviePass) are not ready for prime time. They don't have the most recent DVD's available at your local blockbuster or through Netflix/Blockbuster. I'm not sure why they would not have the same type of access to recently released videos, and I can't imagine it will be too long before we see the same type of offerings, but for now it's a a big shortcoming. Netflix is supposed to be offering downloads any time now and when they do I might return as a customer. Hopefully we'll see someone offer $.99 for any download, which would be a real winner for consumers and should be possible by eliminating the shipping and processing costs that the current subscription business eat.
What to expect from Web 3.0 | Software as services | ZDNet.com
Why Web 3.0?
Well, here's an article that leapfrogs the whole Web 2.0 questions altogether. Interesting article which implies that the web services, API's and new clients are the foundation for a 'Web 3.0'. I think this only contributes to the confusion by not asking or pointing to what we can do now, but instead implying that it's not here now.
If you look at Yahoo Widgets on your desktop and Microsoft Gadgets in Live you'll see Web 2.0 happening now and you can start putting it to use today. For developers it appears to be an exciting time, with incredible new possibilities.
Well, here's an article that leapfrogs the whole Web 2.0 questions altogether. Interesting article which implies that the web services, API's and new clients are the foundation for a 'Web 3.0'. I think this only contributes to the confusion by not asking or pointing to what we can do now, but instead implying that it's not here now.
If you look at Yahoo Widgets on your desktop and Microsoft Gadgets in Live you'll see Web 2.0 happening now and you can start putting it to use today. For developers it appears to be an exciting time, with incredible new possibilities.
? Web 2.0? It doesn't exist | IP Telephony, VoIP, Broadband | ZDNet.com
It's a common thing now for pundits to dismiss and criticize the notion of 'Web 2.0', which is a lot easier than taking the risk of trying to explain what it could mean and how it might prove to have value for consumers and businesses.
One thing that the pundits can't deny is that the concept of the desktop is disappearing and if you use sites like 'Live.com', Google Desktop or the new Yahoo Widgets you'll find that they do a great job of replacing the traditional desktop. They also provide networked services, a development platform and pushed content. This new set of services is a watershed for the Internet and is transforming the way consumers, developers and business thinking looks at what a year ago was the browser and pages.
Instead of dissing Web 2.0, why don't these pundits get excited and add to the dialog about how it can continue to coalesce and grow. I'm excited by what should prove to be a completely new OS and transformation of the web client over the next two years. The hard part is going to be tracking which of the competitors is doing the best job, who developers are gravitating toward and which one businesses are betting on...
One thing that the pundits can't deny is that the concept of the desktop is disappearing and if you use sites like 'Live.com', Google Desktop or the new Yahoo Widgets you'll find that they do a great job of replacing the traditional desktop. They also provide networked services, a development platform and pushed content. This new set of services is a watershed for the Internet and is transforming the way consumers, developers and business thinking looks at what a year ago was the browser and pages.
Instead of dissing Web 2.0, why don't these pundits get excited and add to the dialog about how it can continue to coalesce and grow. I'm excited by what should prove to be a completely new OS and transformation of the web client over the next two years. The hard part is going to be tracking which of the competitors is doing the best job, who developers are gravitating toward and which one businesses are betting on...
Sunday, December 18, 2005
Movie Reviews, Music Reviews, TV Show Reviews, Game Reviews, Book Reviews - Metacritic.com
My first encounter with this review aggregation site. Looks good.
CBS News | Poll: Creationism Trumps Evolution | September 27, 2005?09:34:43
65% of Americans are in favor or teaching creationism and evolution in schools?
I really think that it's time to divide the red and blue states into two different countries.
Let all of the red states do their thing (teach creationism, stop stem cell research, promote very large families and focus on fundamentalist pursuits) while letting the blue states pursue their beliefs (freedom of thought and speech, let women control their own bodies and let those who are in love marry, pursue science and not dogma, create egalitarian society). Then we could see how different the two countries are after twenty years and decide if it was the right path... Of course you'd have to include Canada with the blue (socialized medicine, care for the young and elderly, legalized marijuna...) so that there was a common border.
Amazing Deal at Amazon.com: on AudioSource IC8S Round Ceiling Speakers: Electronics
If you want to install high quality speakers into your ceiling or walls, you can't miss this deal at Amazon... $200 off list. I bought two sets. 
$49.99 (80% off!)
$49.99 (80% off!)
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