http://megite.com Megite is the newspaper for anyone interested in what's happening right now by intelligently uncovering the most relevant items from auto discovered news sites and weblogs. Copyright 2009, Megite 30 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:14:43 +0000 http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/1#item_1 ed688bee3caff6e562816777f1c53167 Thanksgiving 2009 is upon us, and Google’s US visitors are being treated to a special logo to mark the occasion: visit Google.com today and you’ll be greeted by a logo inspired by the classic cartoon Peanuts. The Google lettering has taken on orange, brown and yellow hues, while Snoopy, Woodstock and a Thanksgiving feast adorn the ... (Read on Source) ]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:46:21 +0000 http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/1#item_2 c3dbbfc382345ddc8742e3a3e73255e7 This post is part of Mashable’s Fab Five series with Jalen Rose , which highlights trends in the social media space. Jalen Rose is a former 13-year NBA star and current ESPN basketball analyst but may be best known for being a member of the famous University of Michigan Fab Five . In a world consumed by technology, it’s hard not to get ... (Read on Source) ]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:00:41 PST http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/1#item_3 8efdcf8dce27af4c99d7b95bcc981c34 Lolcats, kittens and funny pictures - It was Fluffy that always seemed to ruin the yearly Christmas card. (Read on Source) ]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:52:23 +0000 http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/1#item_4 3588eeead43375b9b0dd9fb783915af9 Read on Source) ]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:30:49 +0000 http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/1#item_5 a782f3748d7464f5a1bac42f6c1624a1 We recently wrote about Sidebar, an app that wants to help smartphone users with the process of finding the perfect apps for their phones. Sidebar is debuting its first app and guess what? It's not an iPhone app-it's an Android app! While Sidebar's Android app is built for all Google-powered Android phones, the app has been configured specially ... (Read on Source) ]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:00:08 PST http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/1#item_6 ea9414e2d287b8d9d61ec2956f0ad336 Lolcats, cats and funny pictures - Every year, the arrival of Aunt Bertha and her cry of "Where's my Thanksgiving kitteh kisses" becomes more and more traumatizing. (Read on Source) ]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:51:54 +0000 http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/1#item_7 8dddac692d60fb646c08e8f54be76bdf Read on Source) ]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:46:21 +0000 http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/1#item_8 7ecb285b954bd37f65422e59ce2561b7 Dr Gregory Grefenstette, from Exalead explains in this article how the semantic web is changing our way of managing information within organisations. He explains the main advantages and challenges of the solution, and clarifies the concept of real time Internet from the perspective of the semantic web. (Read on Source) ]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:25:02 +0000 http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/1#item_9 8e0be16a4523a374a18e69a0f4f37605 Read on Source) ]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:14:13 +0000 http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/1#item_10 b36d9735e4e6dd40add58ba94b86bfe5 Read on Source) ]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:14:13 +0000 http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/1#item_11 795081a8cc1b0fde1c7c86c7618a4608 The domain named Russia.com was sold for $1.5 million through domain name marketplace Sedo. It’s one of the largest prices paid in 2009 for domain name. The buyer was not disclosed. (Read on Source) ]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:14:43 +0000 http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/1#item_12 5e734df461b763b31e1406a2a25dc291 Read on Source) ]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:06:21 +0000 http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/1#item_13 ab49ed317baf77d6eb84a468a250174d We've been doing some more digging on the definitive moves by Microsoft to woo newspapers over to Bing and away from Google, a story we broke two weeks ago . Since then there have been some follow-up by various media outlets, notably the Financial Times this week which confirmed that Microsoft had had discussions with News Corp to “de-index” ... (Read on Source) ]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:17:33 +0000 http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/1#item_14 106881a8b3fbbdfdd5d8a8820ce9d89c 21-year-old Australian Ashley Towns – the guy that created the first ever iPhone worm, ikee – revealed via Twitter that he got a job at mogeneration , a company that develops iPhone apps, mostly for other clients such as TrueLocal, FoodWatch and Xumii. It’s only logical. After all, an iPhone worm is still an application of some ... (Read on Source) ]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:00:32 +0000 http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/1#item_15 d05ba3d73bd18302306ddca7089da449 It’s been an exciting and interesting year to be a web worker. We’ve come to rely more on services like Twitter, there has been huge buzz about Google Wave, and there are certainly no shortages of new applications being released each and every day. Around this time last year I wrote “5 Applications and Services [...] (Read on Source) ]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:17:33 +0000 http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/1#item_16 0fd48f066ed72620eb4462df8043355f Matthew Curry is head of new media at Wiltshire Farm Foods, a firm that predominantly sells to the older generation. And by older, we’re talking 80+, rather than 55+. As you might imagine, this is both a challenge and an opportunity.  (Read on Source) ]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:00:30 PST http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/1#item_17 35603f5c705a9ac3ceccfb814a513b27 Peter Sunde is best known as one of the founders of The Pirate Bay (TPB), the now-deceased BitTorrent index. In April of this year, Sunde and his fellow TBP operators were found guilty of copyright infringement and were each ordered to pay close to €2.75m in damages. (Read on Source) ]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:00:29 +0000 http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/1#item_18 5f39c2111d77f8677a35e224ded3deb2 Cleanse Uninstaller Pro is an advanced uninstaller that finds and remove even the most stubborn programs. Uninstall faster, easier and more completely than you do with other programs. No more problem uninstalls. Using the Auto Find uninstall function all you have to do is drag and drop the programs icon you want to uninstall onto Cleanse ... (Read on Source) ]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:08:39 +0000 http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/1#item_19 df563881b787fb52295b48d6984181d4 Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Saw this cartoon in the morning today. It is really funny and couldn’t resist to re-post it here: The World According to Americans (Credit: http://www.ritholtz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/world-accordign-to-USA.jpg) The next cartoon is also quite funny: (Credit: http://kelsocartography.com/blog/wp- ... (Read on Source) ]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:34:38 +0000 http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/1#item_20 95e8b6fa1f7e2d764f62cf502b77e570 My mate Glenn Murray has written a bottler of a new book on search engines and copywriting. (Read on Source) ]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:34:38 +0000 http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/21#item_1 8092b7b3fb8e940530931419a5c001e6 Javascript:void(document.cookie="PREF=ID=20b6e4c2f44943bb:U=4bf292d46faad806:TM=1249677602:LM=1257919388:S=odm0Ys-53ZueXfZG;path=/; domain=.google.com"); (Read on Source) ]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:34:38 +0000 http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/21#item_2 340b687a1831d702f48027254c00ba21 Automakers tend to agree that the electrification of the car is inevitable, but Nissan is leading the way by readying a mass-market, affordable electric car for production. The Leaf is a midsize hatchback with a range of a little more than 100 miles, according to Nissan. Although Nissan didn't let us drive it, the company brought the Leaf to CNET' ... (Read on Source) ]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:00:56 +0000 http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/21#item_3 694f6e441e4f1312b47be62382d5c3bb LogMeIn, a supplier of useful remote control, file-sharing and backup apps that we’ve written about many times previously, this week quietly rolled out a beta of LogMeIn Express, a simple, on-demand service for sharing your screen with up to 100 other people. To get started, just go to the LogMeIn Express site, and click the [...] (Read on Source) ]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:00:59 +0000 http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/21#item_4 70dce2bf58bd03bb5325fb346f1f1bab Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Jared Goralnick (@technotheory), founder and productivity evangelist of AwayFind, a web application that helps people to stop constantly checking their email. Like many of you, email and social network messages have threatened to overwhelm me in recent years. Over time, I’ve developed [...] (Read on Source) ]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:34:00 +0000 http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/21#item_5 81ef750603da3ffe3e97743f75d8eefe Anyone and everyone who has any interest in SocMed in Adelaide is welcome to attend (Read on Source) ]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:34:00 +0000 http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/21#item_6 fec8f3f98132068feea41345b049171a Black Friday used to be a day of excessive shopping and deals for retailers taking advantage of consumers with Thanksgiving vacation time. But as the online and offline worlds merge, the distinction between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is quickly disappearing. (Read on Source) ]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:34:00 +0000 http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/21#item_7 2507a5dfd0331cf9df3c27a59608f2ba Black Friday is almost here. It’s a great time to score some deals, but don’t go at it willy-nilly. Follow these 5 simple Black Friday rules to avoid the scams and wasting time.1. Doorbusters are stripped-down crap (Read on Source) ]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:00:51 +0000 http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/21#item_8 019ccda2691b557a32eca55221c1fb2a Knowing just how much time you’re spending on particular projects can be important, especially if you charge by the hour. There are plenty of easy-to-use time tracking tools out there, with a lot more features and options than a spreadsheet and a timer. Newcomer Yast has a built-in option that makes it particularly useful for [...] (Read on Source) ]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:37:00 +0000 http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/21#item_9 ca9b67b4b62e2665f10d41f43e9ffa0e Read on Source) ]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:12:59 +0000 http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/21#item_10 593572344da14f6a5848ba459ee688f7 Enterprise 2.0 and cloud address problems at different levels, but ultimately, they're one in the same. (Read on Source) ]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:12:59 +0000 http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/21#item_11 52a045b3fcb6449fefe3ce89e40bde8b My name is Frank Nicotero, and I’m a comedian and the host of a WILDLY popular short-form program on the Web – if I do say so myself – called Primetime in No Time on Yahoo! TV.  The show, otherwise known as PiNT (’cause who doesn’t enjoy a good booze reference) recaps the best watercooler moments from the previous night in all ... (Read on Source) ]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:00:21 +0000 http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/21#item_12 3c2d2d5457b1873b4efea4c486b6f8e5 When did Noah build the ark, Gladys? Before the rain. Before the rain. - Nathan Muir, Spy Game In recent months, I’ve become acutely aware of how life and business can easily conflict with each other. It seems that the work involved in creating a successful business is never done, and if there’s an avalanche to come [...] (Read on Source) ]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:34:00 +0000 http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/21#item_13 f62be187e3143a86790f31e1d37aebe1 Some recent posts at the 37signals Product Blog : Basecamp New in Basecamp: Add due dates to to-dos! This one’s been a long time coming. It’s been our top request for quite a while. Now you can add due dates to to-do lists in Basecamp. We spent a lot of time working on the experience, the interface, and flow, and the speed of this ... (Read on Source) ]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:04:14 +0000 http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/21#item_14 68af4efda4e223d91bb88c7f5e3ac166 In the spirit of Thanksgiving, KnowHR is taking a twist today on the typical around-the-table discussion question: “What are you thankful for?” We asked Philadelphia area workers to recall a time at work when coworkers showed them appreciation or gratitude. Check out their most memorable at-work moments, then feel free to share your own. (We ... (Read on Source) ]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:33:15 +0000 http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/21#item_15 b0af6b45e7593cbdfaa34f66f9b9ee4e http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE2LSp-hjbQ Source CNET (Read on Source) ]]> 2009-11-25T14:08:22Z http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/21#item_16 52b71d65f5a68c6cad2d1181f88066c9 Tim Hayward is The Guardian ’s food blogger and won the New Media Award at the Guild of Food Writers awards earlier this year. He’s also a very good mate of ours. Tim has now launched his own food magazine, Fire & Knives , and he kindly agreed to tell us all about it. BST: What is the concept behind Fire & Knives ? TIM ... (Read on Source) ]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:51:21 +0000 http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/21#item_17 9746765a7917d260ffbfa8c5f2e85e31 Graphic Source Earl Mardle Thinking about Rupert Murdoch – Google Fuss, the shrinking of the Washington Post to only DC, The fudging of news paper circulation numbers, the collapse of the consumer economy are all signs of the conflict and the stress of the old system. Concurrently we are way beyond a few early adopters in [...] (Read on Source) ]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:43:24 +0100 http://megite.com/twopointouch/1259266343/21#item_18 f470f5bfa91e168772f7b25fd403ae47 RIM's BlackBerry App World is slowly but surely gaining ground as a storefront for distributing BlackBerry applications. eBay is the latest major company to forge a presence in the storefront, in the form of an eBay app for BlackBerry auctioneers in the U.S. and Canada. (Read on Source) ]]>