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Monthly Archives: October 2008
Google Settlement
At least at first blush I feel happy about the Google Book search settlement – though I haven’t thought long and hard about it yet Mainly, I want to get my hands on those books!!! Save some trips to the … Continue reading
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Just finished
A draft of my first piece for The New Republic, a review of Jonathan Zittrain’s book, The Future of the Internet (and how to stop it). Here is an excerpt that might not make the final cut: I’ve known Zittrain … Continue reading
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Giving gifts to the Gatekeeper
The man, who has equipped himself with many things for his journey, spends everything, no matter how valuable, to win over the gatekeeper. The latter takes it all but, as he does so, says, “I am taking this only so … Continue reading
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Was the Penguin trying to kill Obama
“Both individuals stated they would dress in all white tuxedos and wear top hats during the assassination attempt.” That’s not a white tuxedo, but close.
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Joe the Economist (Greg Mankiw)
Economist Greg Mankiw has a post that fascinates me. As a professor who makes over $250,000 a year, he notices that under Obama’s tax plan he may make less money, and pass on less to his children. Since he’s pretty … Continue reading
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I voted for Barack Obama
on Friday, in New York city, at the borough office. Call me a cultist, but in my voting life I think this ballot was the most satisfying. From canvassing in Iowa onwards through our big Obama fundraising party, and Texas … Continue reading
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I adore my 64
Actually I adored my Apple II. However I must admit the 64 had a better theme song My 64 My 64 1
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Great Free Press party
Last night. Thanks to Kathryn Tucker and to Josh Silver for having faith
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Hooray for the FCC
White Spaces – this FCC is proving itself a champion.
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Alphaville
In Murakami’s After Dark the hotel was named alphaville – where this eye comes from
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