June 2010
Apple introduces Safari Reader in Safari 5 addressing reader experience Safari Reader removes annoying ads and other visual distractions from online articles. So you get the whole story and nothing but the story. Does this mean we won’t see those awesome, oops I mean annoying Apple banner ads on New York Times anymore? Also, could
Newsweek Tumblr Dashboard?
I follow Newsweek’s Tumblr: newsweek.tumblr.com But I recently accidentally typed in this url: tumblr.com/newsweek And that looks like a ‘Newsweek Dashboard’ including Newsweek tumblrs (they have a ’rumblr’, too?) and tumblrs by people associated with Newsweek. Hm. I must have missed the memo on this? UPDATE: Very cool idea!
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Nice Ride Nice Ride is a non-profit organization, and anyone can become a subscriber. Simply take a bike when you need one, and return it to any station in the system when you arrive at your destination. It’s quick, easy and affordable. $60/year: niceridemn.org adambez: Nice Ride MN – The non-vandalized version near Birchwood Cafe. (via
Okay. I think I understand now why Twitter wanted to do something about retweets. I’ve never gotten very many retweets in the past, so I was very surprised to see all of these in my filter for @bigboxcar mentions. Twitter seems to be doing a good job of filtering OUT the retweet button initiated retweets,
Analyzing clicks and retweets of a BP gas station sign photo
Yesterday (June 4), I sent out a tweet: “Sign at BP gas station: ‘WARNING: Do Not Leave Pumps Unattended. You Are Responsible For Spills.’” It included a link to a photo of a BP gas station sign, and the hashtag “#irony”. It was quickly retweeted by a handful of my followers. And then by people
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On ‘Bike/Walk to Work Day’, stop by ‘Brake for FREE Breakfast’, June 10, 2010 7-9am Join The Green Institute and Friends between 7 and 9 AM on June 10th. We’ll be serving FREE hot breakfast and Peace Coffee and giving away door prizes at the Phillips Eco-Enterprise Center (2801 21st Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN) I’m