Facebook Launches “Places” Feature »

Facebook Launches “Places” Feature

Today, Facebook made a much waited for announcement about their entry into the geo-location game. They’ve announced Places, with a  focus on finding friends, checking in and building stories. They’ve partnered up with other exsisting companies that already play a major role in geo-location, like Gowalla, Foursquare and Yelp. Should be nice, now Facebook pages [...]

No Such Thing as a Free Internet or Fans of Hugs »

No Such Thing as a Free Internet or Fans of Hugs

I must say something about hugs. I can’t really buy into becoming a “fan” of hugs. First of all, it is too all-inclusive. Who would admit to not liking hugs? It’s like being a fan of winning World War II. Second, and my main gripe, is that it is not specific enough. Now if you [...]

Facebook Unfriended »

Facebook Unfriended

Today I got unceremoniously dropped as a friend from Facebook. I always wondered what would happen if I dropped someone. Would they be notified immediately? Would a little shock come through my keyboard as I dared to defy Facebook and its very reason for existence? Would the ex-friend be pissed? In real life you can [...]

Too Bad Their Burgers are Half as Good »

Too Bad Their Burgers are Half as Good

Like everyone else with a mute button and/or a DVR, I avoid TV commercials at all costs. Generally, after all these years they continue to suckle at the teat of Pandering and Tedium. However, I admire creative advertising – even if I cannot relate. Case in point, this Burger King web campaign. Ditch your Facebook [...]