Not that I’m trying to become the search engine blog, but I found this post about Google using alternating algorithms interesting: Musical Algorithms What if there were no Google algorithm to game? Or more precisely, what if there were several different algorithms all being used at the same time – so that no specific tactics… Continue reading Google’s Engineers Must Be Star Trek Fans
Author: Michael
Improving Users’ Search Experience
Here’s an interesting look at some of the habits of users while searching for information online, complete with ideas on improving your site’s search usability. Here are a few of the things that stood out to me (my comments are in italics): Satisfaction of both casual users and the more experienced ones was reported at… Continue reading Improving Users’ Search Experience
Michael Moore to Publish Soldiers’ Letters
This should be an interesting book: “Fahrenheit 9/11” director Michael Moore has signed a deal with Simon & Schuster to publish a collection of letters sent to him by U.S. troops stationed in Iraq. Slated to hit shelves in November, the tome’s title will be “Will They Ever Trust Us Again?” The letters were received… Continue reading Michael Moore to Publish Soldiers’ Letters
Note to the Press: It’s ‘Weblog’, One Damn Word!
[rant]This has been bugging the sh!t out of me for weeks now, ever since all the media coverage over the convention bloggers. Why is it so difficult for the mainstream media to understand that ‘weblog’ is one word? It’s not “web log” or even worse “web blog” as I just saw in a NY Times… Continue reading Note to the Press: It’s ‘Weblog’, One Damn Word!
They’re Playing Bas-ket-ball…
If you’re a hip-hop and basketball fan go read this article about some of the ties between the two. It’s a good exploration of how the two have influenced each other, although I think the author gives Michael Jordan a little too much credit on the fashion tip. There’s definitely a chicken & egg thing… Continue reading They’re Playing Bas-ket-ball…
So That’s what StrangleBerry Does
PVRBlog reveals some details about StrangleBerry, the company that TiVo bought a while back. It looks like they have some powerful technology that may very well keep TiVo out of its death bed. (I’m sure the DirecTiVo’s won’t get this new functionality. -sigh-) There’s even more about this story in this Business 2.0 article (subscription… Continue reading So That’s what StrangleBerry Does
His Name is Prince and He is Funky and He Doesn’t Like Clowns
Pretty funny story about Prince: Prince doesn’t like the funny painted men with rubber noses and big feet, so word is he wouldn’t play on the Superdome stage last month unless Ronald McDonald hit the road first. What Prince wants, Prince gets. [read the rest} On a related note, big up to EJ (the DJ)… Continue reading His Name is Prince and He is Funky and He Doesn’t Like Clowns
Radio.Blog Tribute to Rick James – R.I.P.
Here’s a little musical tribute to Rick James, who passed away today. Thanks for the great music, you should see the smile on my face listening to these tracks. R.I.P. Songs are from ‘Bustin’ Out: The Very Best of Rick James‘ Update: AllHipHop.com has a five part series on Rick.
Diggin’ in the Crates: Naked Music
This is the Radio.Blog I wanted to do a year ago when I first wrote about this genre of music (whatever you wanna call it). Ever since a friend introduced me to Blue Six a few years ago one of these CDs has stayed in my CD player. In short, I love this sh!t! Track… Continue reading Diggin’ in the Crates: Naked Music
Tips on TiVoing the Olympics
PVRBlog has a post with some excellent ideas and resources for catching those Olympic events you want to see. Maybe we’ll be lucky and they won’t broadcast the US Basketball team getting trounced. And they also have a post about the apparent slow death of the X Games. I just noticed that ESPN has chopped… Continue reading Tips on TiVoing the Olympics