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09 Nov 2009 22:40

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Biz, Tech: Google admits its mobile ads aren’t working, acquires AdMob

  • $750 million for the mobile golden goose source
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09 Nov 2009 22:36

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Tech: John Carmack: Working with Apple either “Commander Keen” or “Doom”

  • At the highest level of Apple, in their heart of hearts, they’re not proud of the iPhone being a game machine, they wish it was something else.”
  • id Software co-founder John Carmack • Describing the relationship he’s had with Apple over the years. Carmack in general says it’s been a roller coaster, filled with ups and downs – a situation that hasn’t improved, even with Carmack’s former collaborator, Graeme Devine, working at Apple’s iPhone gaming division. Carmack thinks it’s because Apple genuinely doesn’t like gaming. Too bad. So sad. • source
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09 Nov 2009 22:21

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Music: Like supergroups? Check out Them Crooked Vultures. Now.

  • The hardest drummer in rock. One of modern guitar’s greatest heroes. One of classic rock’s greatest bassists. Them Crooked Vultures gets the best of Dave Grohl, Josh Homme and John Paul Jones to create a truly compelling mix of modern rock. Their full album comes out next week, but listen to the full thing at NME. source
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09 Nov 2009 22:02

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Culture: Jennifer Lopez has a sex tape she doesn’t want anyone to see

  • $10 million lawsuit to keep J. Lo’s “home video” at home source
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09 Nov 2009 21:52

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Culture: Twitter account @shitmydadsays funny enough for a TV deal.

  • “The comedy’s title will change if it gets on the air.” TechCrunch reports that one of Twitter’s funniest accounts, @shitmydadsays, is getting a TV deal. Which means such gems as this will have an audience beyond the 708,371 followers the account already has: “Sometimes life leaves a hundred dollar bill on your dresser, and you don’t realize until later that it’s because it #)&!)! you.” Freaking awesome. source
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09 Nov 2009 21:32

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Tech: Not news: Apple does something stupid with the iPhone app store

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  • Are these caricatures offensive? Apple seems to think so. And poor Tom Richmond’s got hundreds of hours worth of hard work wasted thanks to the decision. Richmond, an illustrator, helped design a political app called “Bobble Rep” which shows every member of congress (even poor non-vote-getting Eleanor Holmes Norton!), or 540 (!) in total. And Apple rejected the app because they said Richmond’s drawings could “be considered obscene, pornographic, or defamatory.” And politics isn’t even the issue – the app is non-partisan. Worst decision Apple’s ever made? Maybe. source
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09 Nov 2009 21:16

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Culture: Critic: “Sesame Street” isn’t looking so hot at 40, in a midlife crisis

  • When we sat down to watch the screener of the first episode of ‘Sesame Street’s’ 40th season, Eleanor, 2, threw a mini-tantrum: ‘I want Dora!’
  • Boston Herald columnist Jill Radsken • Describing her daughter’s reaction to the new season of “Sesame Street,” which she reviewed. Radsken says that the show is not totally different and loaded with celebrities that the show never got originally, such as Michelle Obama (!). Comparing how it holds up to the original, she says: “Parents who grew up with ‘Sesame Street’ wouldn’t recognize – or like – much of the show these days.” Harsh. • source
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09 Nov 2009 20:22

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U.S.: Old people get shafted less with the House health care bill

  • $3,169 the average premium 20-year-olds would have to pay with the House health care bill; this is up from what health care companies charge now
  • $6,339 the average premium 60-year-old would have to pay with the House health care bill; usually, this is five to six times what 20-year-olds pay source
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09 Nov 2009 10:55

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Biz: Daily poll: Is Comcast’s possible buy of NBC Universal good or bad?

  • By the end of the week, it’s likely that GE and Comcast will have agreed on a deal to give most of NBC Universal to the cable company. Owning a chunk of the content pie is something that Comcast has been angling for – most famously, they tried making a deal for Disney back in the day. But is it good for consumers? Vote above. source
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09 Nov 2009 10:38

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World: Ida’s looking less dangerous, but has already left an awful toll

  • 70 mph the current speed of Ida, which has slowed down to a tropical storm
  • 124+ people died in flooding, and mudslides caused by Ida in El Salvador source
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