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15 Oct 2009 11:07

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Tech: Some people are happy being social-networking neophytes

  • I have close friends – and I know how to reach them. People create arguments, actual arguments or disagreements as a result of Facebook. I am like, ‘Really? It’s a computer network?’ We need to stop.
  • 28-year-old Natasha Hawkins • Describing why she doesn’t use services like Facebook and Twitter – because it creates drama. Her friends are annoyed with her because it’s harder to keep her in the loop, but she’s steadfast about her beliefs. And she’s not alone. 85 percent of people between 18 and 34 used Facebook, MySpace and Twitter in August, but that means 15 percent didn’t. They may be living under rocks. They may be stubborn. Or they may just prefer human interaction. • source

15 Oct 2009 10:58

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Tech: Google is a massive freaking chunk of the Internet

  • 6% of the Internet’s traffic goes through Google source

15 Oct 2009 10:53

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Tech: Microsoft and T-Mobile recover most users’ Sidekick data. Hooray!

  • They didn’t save everyone’s data, though. The public backlash created by Microsoft’s mishandling of Sidekick data is a least a little softer after the company announced that they saved most users data. T-Mobile has been getting the brunt of the attacks even though it largely isn’t their fault. Either way, this mess isn’t looking good for the company, which wants to be on the same page as Apple in the mobile sphere. source

15 Oct 2009 10:47

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Music: Garth Brooks the new Wayne Newton? He’s heading to Vegas!

  • Great for him! We needed more populism in Vegas. And more mascara. (He’s coming back as Chris Gaines, right?) Either way, good for him! And for America! source

15 Oct 2009 10:33

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Culture: The voice of reason on Jon & Kate: Danny freaking Bonaduce?

  • It has nothing to with the camera. Blaming it on the show is not right. This is going to sound mean, but if the media is so concerned about the kids, then stop covering them. Then the kids won’t read it and nobody will know about it.
  • Former “Partridge Family” member/reality TV star Danny Bonaduce • Talking about the “Jon & Kate Plus 8” saga. Bonaduce says it’s not the reality TV cameras at fault with the relationship – it’s the cheating and general douchebaggery. With Jon blocking access to the family home from TLC cameras (because he’s a douchebag), it’s quite possible the show may not come back. We can only hope. • source

15 Oct 2009 10:32

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Biz: Goldman Sachs’ gains cancel out Citigroup’s losses

15 Oct 2009 10:22

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World: Pakistan is quickly becoming the new Afghanistan, guys

  • 37 dead in four separate bombings in Pakistan today source