That's a solid definition of 'memes.' This will likely be the initial introduction of Google Hot Trends to many readers, too. clipped from www.guardian.co.uk Time magazine calls it the wellspring of net culture and its online pranks are world-famous. David Smith reports on the man who began the chaotic but powerful 4chan website from home…
How to Buy a Newspaper on the Cheap
Jeff's got some, as usual, interesting ideas for getting the newspaper industry on more solid footing. (Even when you know his heart is in shaking the papers awake to save themselves, you can see how they - the industry - would focus on the negative side ...) clipped from www.buzzmachine.com What do you buy when…
No Justice in Code Reviews
The DoJ is reviewing every feature and function of Windows 7 to ensure it's "in compliance." That's not Good for anyone: By the time the gov't gets around to declaring a monopoly, or doing something about it, much damage has been done. I joined IBM in 1994 - ~40 years into the "Consent Decree" -…
Big Step Forward for Transparent, Networked Journalism
Reddit's open sourcing of its platform(*1) creates exciting possibilities. There are other social news tools available for the taking; none, though, with the pedigree and backing the likes of Reddit / Wired / Condé Nast. With regard to our work at Parade.com - i.e. helping our 420+ partner news organizations become more profitable and productive…