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Zune couldn’t play Auld Lang Syne at midnight

Posted on January 2, 2009 by Charlie
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Apparently, a Microsoft Zune model couldn’t do the leap year calculation for 2008 and ending up freezing for it’s owners yesterday. In the WSJ, they reported that “… Zune owners flooded blogs and Internet chat sites to complain they couldn’t … Continue reading →

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The ROI of “social networking”

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Rufus Dogg
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I received a panic email from a graphic designer at a local city magazine yesterday who desperately needed some photos of a soccer tournament. “Anything you have showing local kids playing soccer!” she said. Since she was referred by someone … Continue reading →

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Congress getting ripped off by relatives

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Charlie
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According to the Wall Street Journal, U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel paid $57,500 from a campaign account to a Web-design company owned by his son over two years, paying more for Internet services than any other House member during the same … Continue reading →

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A funeral dirge for trade shows?

Posted on December 16, 2008 by Rufus Dogg
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Apple announced today that will no longer participate in Macworld Expo, the largest annual show for Mac enthusiasts. In a press release, Apple says: Apple is reaching more people in more ways than ever before, so like many companies, trade … Continue reading →

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How the US Postal Service blows its brand every December

Posted on December 14, 2008 by Rufus Dogg
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Every December, Santa hands the US Postal Service a shiny new opportunity to rebrand itself as a lovable, caring organization that is an integral part of all 43,000+ Zip Codes it services. Every year, the USPS blows it terribly. I … Continue reading →

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Sometimes, we’re not all about the dogs

Posted on December 14, 2008 by Rufus Dogg
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You suck! Your comment sucks!

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Rufus Dogg
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You write a blog post and post it. Someone comes onto your blog and has an alternative point of view. But, instead of engaging this commenter in a logical argument, you lash out at him, belittling his point of view … Continue reading →

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