Most insightful discussion of newspapers' predicament
To anyone who reads online extensively, it is clear that we value certain content more than others and, when possible, we would be more than happy to help sustain the provider of such content (e.g. iTune's $.99 apps). Also, as individuals, we instinctively treat different kinds of information with a different attitude. So how can a publisher exploit these tendencies? This article breaks content down to four categories - art, scientific, practical, and financial - and analyzes the appeal of each. Regrettably, it offers only a vague suggestion on monetization ("The trick is to connect both editions and try to bridge the transitional survival phase in which news currently is"), so I await further analysis down this promising path.
Sexiest song from a boy band
For those of you who haven't heard of Flight of the Conchords, rest assured that you're life is going to be dramatically improved. They are a singing duo from New Zealand with a drama series on HBO. Season 1 of their show, abbreviated as "FOTC" by their legions of devoted fans, is one of my favorite DVDs in years (up there with Spaced). It is difficult to explain their appeal in less than 1,000 words because their humor is highly complicated, employing references to popular culture, displaced context, geopolitical sensitivities, gender stereotypes, etc.
I am currently watching the second season of FOTC. With just ten episodes this season (it's unclear if the duo would do a third season), I'm limiting myself to a maximum of two a day. But it's HARD. The above song came in the second episode and is an homage to the misogynistic masterpiece by Black Eyed Peas. I laughed so hard that my voice went coarse.
Most informative summary of the sentiments of Chinese net citizens
Most useful how-to for those of us living in China
Enough said. It's a pity that the underlying blog posts seem to have been erased.
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- The Value of Information by Information Architects Japan
To anyone who reads online extensively, it is clear that we value certain content more than others and, when possible, we would be more than happy to help sustain the provider of such content (e.g. iTune's $.99 apps). Also, as individuals, we instinctively treat different kinds of information with a different attitude. So how can a publisher exploit these tendencies? This article breaks content down to four categories - art, scientific, practical, and financial - and analyzes the appeal of each. Regrettably, it offers only a vague suggestion on monetization ("The trick is to connect both editions and try to bridge the transitional survival phase in which news currently is"), so I await further analysis down this promising path.
Sexiest song from a boy band
- Suga Lumps, from Season 2 of Flight of the Conchords
For those of you who haven't heard of Flight of the Conchords, rest assured that you're life is going to be dramatically improved. They are a singing duo from New Zealand with a drama series on HBO. Season 1 of their show, abbreviated as "FOTC" by their legions of devoted fans, is one of my favorite DVDs in years (up there with Spaced). It is difficult to explain their appeal in less than 1,000 words because their humor is highly complicated, employing references to popular culture, displaced context, geopolitical sensitivities, gender stereotypes, etc.
I am currently watching the second season of FOTC. With just ten episodes this season (it's unclear if the duo would do a third season), I'm limiting myself to a maximum of two a day. But it's HARD. The above song came in the second episode and is an homage to the misogynistic masterpiece by Black Eyed Peas. I laughed so hard that my voice went coarse.
Most informative summary of the sentiments of Chinese net citizens
- 网友颁布一批新汉字 by 和菜头
Most useful how-to for those of us living in China
Enough said. It's a pity that the underlying blog posts seem to have been erased.
Website with the best UI design
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