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Nope, we never have fun on the GigaOM network

For all of those folks that think that everyone on the GigaOM network has a cake job, I have to point out just how wrong you are. Take for… Read More »

A new report from eMarketer says that with 67 percent of Internet users already seeing some form of video advertising online (in-stream, in-banner, or in-text) at least once a month, the audience has reached critical mass and video ads will become “ubiquitous” by 2012. By… Read More »

 
 

Lenovo Magnificent Mile charity needs your help

A friend of jkOnTheRun is an employee at Lenovo and his wife needs your help.  Lenovo (among others) sponsor the Lenovo Magnificent Mile race that raises money to fight Primary Lateral Sclerosis, a variant of Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS).  Our friend’s wife, the mother of… Read More »

  It is so great blogging on the HTC Advaantage.  Still no HDTV but the above is better than nothing (barely).  The Advantage camera is SO much better than the iPhone’s.  :) Read More »

Gotta get an HDTV!

  College football has begun and I MUST get a TV in here soon. Any recommendations? UPDATE: Good comments coming in as I knew they would and I now know evough to put some criteria in place for what I think I need.  The house has a… Read More »

  98 degrees in the stands Read More »

Make your own drug

Given the medical theme today it’s time for some off-topic fun.  You can go to getyourdrugon.com and make your own medication for what ails you.  It’s frivolous, meaningless and generally pretty fun.  Thanks to the Medical Quack for this one.  Here’s my drug of… Read More »

Kaltura Releases Video Plug-In for WordPress; version 1.0 of the white-label video company’s plug-in allows bloggers to upload video directly into their posts. (release) Hulu Adds Food Network Content; clips of Bobby Flay, Paula Deen and others whet your online appetite. (Hulu Blog) Philips Acquires the… Read More »

Tropical Storm Edouard has just made landfall north of Galveston and we’re getting ready for some heavy rains moving rapidly into the area along with 50 mph winds.  The storm did not make hurricane strength overnight which was a concern and we are very happy about… Read More »

Join me in a big "Happy Birthday" wish for our own Kevin Tofel who is careening full speed into a mid-life crisis!  Kevin hits the big 3-9 today and his fourth decade is just… Read More »

Sore need for a TV

Nice built-in space, nothing to call it home. So sad. Read More »

More Must Reads

A new study from Ipsos MediaCT reveals that viewers aren’t too keen on the notion of ads in UGC video — even if it’s free. They don’t mind ads in long-form content, and are even tolerant of them in short content like music videos and… Read More »

To those of you in the US Kevin and I want to wish you a very happy holiday!  Enjoy your day off and spend it with friends and family doing things that really matter.  Be safe and have a wonderful day! Read More »

In a surprise announcement today CBS is buying CNET in a deal expected to close in Q3 of this year.  CNET is the giant tech news empire that also includes ZDNET so I’ll bet buddy Matt Miller is wondering what this will mean to his… Read More »

Back in December of last year the music world lost one of the greatest songwriters and performers of my time and I have been remiss in paying my farewell respects.  Dan Fogelberg… Read More »

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