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06 Jun 2009 10:49

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Tech: Weird! Everyone forgot to camp out for the Palm Pre launch!

This line of 12 in New York City was far more the exception than the rule – Sprint stores nationwide were hype-free. This ain’t an iPhone launch. source

05 Apr 2009 03:49

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U.S., World: North Korea launched their rocket. Obama is ticked. Ticked!

  • With this provocative act, North Korea has ignored its international obligations, rejected unequivocal calls for restraint, and further isolated itself from the community of nations.
  • Barack Obama • In a statement regarding North Korea launching that rocket they’ve been going on and on about because they’re annoying. Well, they launched it on schedule. Sigh. • source

04 Apr 2009 11:36

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U.S., World: We hear North Korea’s launching a new satellite. Here’s the latest.

  • soon The country’s official news organization, while being vague, said the launch was kinda sorta imminent.
  • no The U.S. does not support the launch of this missile. President Obama said something like that recently.
  • thoughts Well, if North Korea’s gonna do it, do it right – don’t forget to cover the thing with layers of glitter paint. source

24 Mar 2009 23:12

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Tech: Some creepy-looking guys want to sell you a new game console

They want to sell your kids candy. Candy in the form of a new cloud computing gaming device called OnLive. Hrm. source

24 Feb 2009 11:04

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World: North Korea wants a satellite in orbit

  • If this satellite is successfully launched, the space science technology of our country will take another major step for the nation to become an economic powerhouse.
  • Korean Central News Agency • In an announcement about the launch of a satellite. If they’re gonna do it, this is what they should aim for. Not this. • source

01 Jan 2009 12:06

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About: Let me explain what I’m doing

  • Hi, I’m Ernie Smith. I’m a 27-year-old journalist. I was recently laid off. So were a lot of my friends. It’s because the news industry is in decline. But news isn’t. So, maybe it’s time to figure out another road. Here’s one path.

01 Jan 2009 12:01

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About: A long list of thank-yous

  • My friends – You’ve kept me going. Elliot’s Fair Grounds in Norfolk – you let me be a vagrant in your coffee shop as I started coding this from scratch. (Can one be friends with a coffee shop?) Jim McBee, Megan Lavey and Brian French – you provided the spark of inspiration. Brianne Warner, Stephanie Bernat and David Putney – you gave me the structure and leadership I needed at Link. Jill Martin and Jon Woodruff – you’ve been amazing friends. Everyone who offered input – you turned this into something really great. Thank you all.
 

01 Jan 2009 12:00

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About: And one more thank you

This is me with my friend Hollywood. I’m putting her photo here because I can. (Nikki DiDomenico)