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This is my interstellar craft of truth and wit. Buckle up. If you want celebrity gossip, this is not the blog for you. If you want comfortable postings that’ll fill you with happy fuzzy thoughts about the world at large, or self-help guru shit, this is not the blog for you.
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Category Archives: internet
I’m not following the Facebook IPO offering. I’m also not an expert, or even very knowledgeable about the present world of stock buying and selling. But I know a dumb bet when I see one. Much like Groupon’s IPO, I wouldn’t buy this stock if I did have all the money in the world. Why? Because [...]
Also posted in Current Events, Facebook, Opinion (Editorial & Commentary) Tagged facebook, foolishness, ipo, stocks 1 Comment
So, I cracked the depression nut in a rant on the weekend that had a lot of positive response from people who’ve been there, with more than a few quietly thanking me for saying what needed to be said: People usually don’t choose to be depressed. Now, apparently my tone was full of “hate,” according [...]
Also posted in Communication, Depression, Dimestore Philosophy, keeping it real, Opinion (Editorial & Commentary), Psychology & Moods, Society, Specifically Steff, writing Tagged audience, clarity, depression, gravity, interpretations, perspective, understanding, voice, word choice, writing Leave a comment
Well, it’s all coming down. Another 10 days, and I can start looking in earnest for March 1st rentals in Victoria. Holy choices-to-make, Batman! Here’s what I know. I know roughly where I want to live. And while I’m working from home, I want to be less than 15 minutes’ walk to my local gym, [...]
Also posted in Consumerism, Moving, Product Reviews Tagged apartments, finding a new home, finding apartments, home rentals, house-hunting, looking for a place, moving, renting Leave a comment
Nov
14
2011
Kicking Klout When They’re Down
Of late, several friends have shared stories that are rallying against Klout. I’ve bitched about the website/metrics system since its launch, despite my supposedly “having” some Klout and receiving several “rewards” for said AWESOMENESS. Ha-ha, I have KLOUT, bitch! But it’s all bullshit. It really is. Klout doesn’t know fuck all about what people really [...]
Also posted in keeping it real, Media, Society Tagged facebook, internet, klout, metrics, popularity, ranking, social media, Twitter, whorey Leave a comment
In a parallel universe, I’d love a career in radio. Unfortunately, the way things are going, it seems like some of the folks running radio stations don’t have a clue about how to survive in a New Media World, and who knows if Radio As It Is will continue well into the future. Especially if [...]
Also posted in keeping it real, Media, Opinion (Editorial & Commentary) Tagged bad social media, classic rock 101, corus network, fucking up, radio 2 Comments
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