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  1. Posted by aweissman

    “ Are virtual relationships shallower than face to face relationships? Do virtual relationships enrich or detract from face to face relationships? What is the trade-off between quantity and quality in relationships? To what extent can virtual relationships support the communication of tacit knowledge? Do we seek out virtual relationships that merely reinforce our existing points of view or that expand our perspectives? ”
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  2. Posted by johnborthwick

    A nice review of Firefly from Hello Kitty Junkie 
    A nice review of Firefly from Hello Kitty Junkie 
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  3. Posted by johnborthwick

    Chk out the information page for this bit.ly link
http://bit.ly/20QnpZ

    Chk out the information page for this bit.ly link

    http://bit.ly/20QnpZ

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  4. Posted by aweissman

    Bryce Roberts
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  5. Posted by aweissman

    “ Profanity in the workplace may be considered taboo at most companies, but a new British study shows that office expletives might actually help boost morale. Swearing can help develop and maintain solidarity among workers, as well as relieve stress, according to the study ”
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  6. Posted by aweissman

    “ As much as the RIAA might like to think they can sue everyone to stop piracy, and as much as we all might like to think we are good people who would never steal music, neither positions reflect reality. ”
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  7. Posted by aweissman

    News

    Lotame, which runs an ad platform aimed at social networks, has raised a $13 million Series B round, led by new investor Emergence Capital Partners.

    Alley Insider

    Wow lot of money raised.  They have lots of revenues, so it is well-deserved, their business is exploding, like Lookery, which does things very differently.  I guess this is a now a betaworks company that has grown up.

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  8. Posted by aweissman

    “ This is like complaining that the GPL is too “political” to be a software license because it “restricts” users’ “freedom” to take without giving back. You’re missing the point; the GPL is designed to be a political manifesto (cleverly disguised as a software license). ”
    diveintomark (via Alex)
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  9. Posted by aweissman

    “ When you have a fast enough connection you can unbundle discovery and transaction and get the best of all worlds. ”
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