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Google Calendar said to be close to launch. Rumors have been swirling for awhile that Google is preparing an online calendaring and scheduling service. Many blogs and news outlets predicted it would hit last week, but several search related industry events that were thought to be launchpads came and went without a Google announcement. More… Continue reading Google Calendar said to be close to launch

The end of a year. Web design/development firm Forty Media is coming up on the one year anniversary of the launch of their business. James Archer takes a look back at the first year and gives some good advice for those just starting out. via Stylegala   [microISV]

Autonomy Buys Verity. Somehow I missed this announcement. I was doing a little research on FAST, the search engine used by Lexis TotalSearch, when I came across their offer to be a “safe harbor” for Verity customers who are concerned about the future of the Verity search engine because of Autonomy's (currently pending) purchase of… Continue reading Autonomy Buys Verity

How Safe Are Nanoparticles?. Lots of new products, from toothpaste to khakis, use nanotechnology. But some say we don't know enough about the health and environmental risks from the particles tiny enough to penetrate cells in lungs, brains and other organs. [Wired News]

The Firefox Hacks You Must Have. With a new version of the open-source browser out, we offer our guide to the nifty, fun Firefox extensions that will change your life. By Quinn Norton. [Wired News]

2006 Web Predictions. Andy Budd’s Web Design and Development Trends for 2006 (“Designs will soften, with more rounded corners, pastel colours and hinted boxes.” and “2006 is going to see Ruby on Rails development take off in a big way.”). And Bold predictions for the savvy designer, 2006 edition ~ Authentic Boredom (on “that Fisher… Continue reading 2006 Web Predictions

Simple means launching something. We’ve been talking about launching a Basecamp affiliate program for a few months now. I’ll stress talking. Talk, talk, talk. No walk. Why? Cause what we had in mind was pretty complex which means we’d never get around to doing it. It meant research and research isn’t our thing. So yesterday… Continue reading Simple means launching something

James Fallows on Mac thinking tools. Mac Programs That Come With Thinking Caps On – New York Times The Atlantic’s James Fallows — who also wrote one of my favorite pieces on The David — has done a piece for the New York Times on the various “thinking tools” for the Mac. He covers all… Continue reading James Fallows on Mac thinking tools

Please hold. I don't get it. It's the holiday season. Ho Ho Ho. Spend spend spend. Companies spend a fortune to get you to call. Call 800 CLUB MED to book a room. Call 1-800-WWW-DELL to buy a computer. And it's not just consumer marketing. They want you to call to buy insurance, business travel,… Continue reading Please hold

Newly Bankrupt Raking In Piles of Credit Offers. Credit card companies are soliciting the more than two million Americans who rushed to file for bankruptcy this year before a tough new law took effect. By TIMOTHY EGAN. [NYT > Home Page]