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Verizon goes Linux route

“We chose LiMo because it’s a collaborative effort. It’s not just one company runs the place. We like that. We like a collegial and collaborative effort, where there is no barrier to entry on the part of developers and, at the end of the day, there is no one entity that can say ‘OK, here’s how we were playing now. The rules are changed.’ “

I think that this is really great news. As long as we see carriers going towards open source, as consumers, we are going to have so many more options and functionality in the future.

via The Register

If you liked the original, you will love this one even more!

a NO TV

Do you have a NO TV?

Last year I didn’t have cable TV in my apartment. It was great. I rarely wished I had had it. You see, I get my news on my Google homepage, watch Daily Show clips online, and watch other online shows. I am uninterested in the large swathe of garbage many Americans seem to take delight in watching — mainly mindless reality shows, although I will admit they can be really fun to watch solely to make fun of. I recommend taking a look at what the internetz has to offer. There’s plenty of interesting, independently produced videos and shows that, I feel, have vastly greater entertainment value.

Here’s a small sampling:
The Burg
Revision3
Jake and Amir
The West Side

This year, my roommates and I decided to get cable TV. Watching Boston’s Celtics play in the playoffs is the exception. Other than that,I rarely watch much and hardly think Comcast deserves 100 bucks a month for the lack of selection we get.

I have a strong sense that when I am living on my own or raising a family one day, I might decide to go with a NO TV.

Edwards to endorse Obama!

via CNN

Hear that Hillary? It is your campaign’s death knell!

With Obama already campaigning and talking about the general election, as well as the media bolstering his unsurmountable position, I think we can safely say that we have our democratic candidate.

Now the real fun can begin!

A film student and good friend of mine, Frank Hanley, created this. I got a good laugh out of it.

Hilarious Pagan Festival Account

I am currently watching this video and had to pause midway through to share with you. It’s hilarious!
It’s over!

The West Side

I had seen this once before, but now there are three episodes. I watched all three and I really like them. It’s a blend between an old-style American Western set against the grit of an urban environment — brilliant! They recently won a Webby Award too.

Also, it looks like they’re using a DVX100! Makes me want to go out and use my DVX right now!

Watch the episodes here.

(via robhuebel)

Apparently it is possible for her to win! Why didn’t I see this?

Help Fight Child Abduction.. with your mobile!

I ran across this just now. Basically, you receive a text message in the event a child is reported missing in your area. All participating wireless carriers don’t even charge you for the txt. The program is called Wireless AMBER Alerts. According to the site, the first 3 hours after a child is missing are the most critical to getting them back.

It’s a pretty ingenious and effective way to alert people very quickly. It’s also passive — I just go about my day as usual. If I get an alert, I can be extra vigilant with whatever information they send.

By tapping the collective population of mobile phone users, this organization can actually get reasonable participation. I’d like to see more organizations try things like this.

I’m already signed up.