“I think there is a huge appetite for people to be able to publish easily to the web. I think there is a question in my mind as to whether or not blogs as they exist today are in fact that medium. I think they come today with a lot of conventions: You need to… Continue Reading

Topix’s Rich Skrenta’s got an outstanding post on citizen journalism, alogrithmic news, and media going on–a must read. Some snippets: “The quality of journalistic output today is, for the most part really really good. In fact it’s too good. The product costs a huge amount to bring to market, and what the Internet enables is… Continue Reading

“…the tech industry is trying to be the new media industry, and very few people in the tech industry understand what?s really happening to the economics of media… (snip) …What the user needs is help allocating a finite amount of attention. And the solution needs to be personal ? perfectly tailored to each user?s needs.… Continue Reading

Scott Beale’s got a picture of The Slanket–a blanket with sleeves meant for couch potato pleasures. (Via jasonspage). The fact I want one means I have become a TOTAL nerd.

So I went to Napa this weekend with three friends to get mud baths and taste wine. Last weekend, I had a party for my birthday. Blogging has been slow because, well, I’ve been focusing on other things going on–the new job, the social celebrations, the friends and family thing, the divorce papers getting signed.… Continue Reading

“…just a year ago most of the people at that table were celebrities to me – people who I knew through their writing but never really thought I’d ‘know’. They are my friends now, they include me in their conversations and occasionally ask for my advice. It’s thrilling, and I still feel a bit overwhelmed… Continue Reading

Is Kevin Burton right and Yahoo is buying Digg? If yes, that’s going to pile Y’s social media shopping cart pretty high. Kevin says, if yes “Yahoo is going to own Web 2.0.” Digg says no, not the focus, but that’s what they usually say, right? (Note: The discussion of this on digg is priceless.)

“As of June 2005, an estimated 33.2 million people between the ages of 50 and 64, were online just in the U.S. alone. It’s not surprising to find divorced and widowed seniors are also turning to online relationship sites to find love and companionship.” Duane Dahl, Founder/Chief Executive Officer of PerfectMatch.com MediaPost: Sisterwoman’s social network… Continue Reading

So this is day #3 of my new job at Yahoo. It says something about the culture of the company that the halls are–literally–filled with candy–Red Vines, chocolates, gum, etc–it’s everywhere. Niceness also seems a part of the culture–there’s an emphasis on grace and courtsey that reminds me of my kid’s Montessori school–but hey, I’ll… Continue Reading

Just announced: Gemstar-TV Guide’s created a product team to build–what else–products–for the brands. The press release says “The mandate of the group will be to enhance existing product plans at the company and to develop new products and services to further Gemstar-TV Guide’s strategy to be the leader in television guidance across multiple media platforms.… Continue Reading