Blogdex Ever since Blogger took down their search, there's been no easy way to search across multiple weblogs. For a second, I thought Blogdex would allow that. Instead, this MIT project just lists the most popular links published by blog authors. As far as I can see. Still work to be done.#
Moreover Technologies demonstration news search Although Moreover's main focus is the corporate intranet market, we do still provide a demonstration of the power of the technology. Click to search across 3,000 sources in near realtime. Registration required, so we can market to you.#
Deconstructing "You've got blog" Further proof, were any necessary, of the self-referential loops of the weblog world. Analysis of Rebecca Mead's New Yorker article on Jason Kottke and Meg Hourihan and the their wonderful world of weblogs. I only just found this, even though it was posted back in February. How many layers of commentary before the foundation of fact crumbles under the weight? Disclosure: Jason and Meg have at times worked with me at Moreover Technologies. And Rebecca is a friend from university. More self-referential loops.#
Swissnetbank Forget about Paypal. Here's a secret Swiss bank account, available online, which links by Swift to a fleshworld account in any country. And all you need to start it up is a credit card.#
Moreover webfeeds Finally, live, a new online application that allows web developers to add live headlines to their sites. Customizable subject matter, look and feel. Pink headlines about Madonna, if that's what you want.#
Google Zeitgeist Search patterns, trends, and surprises - from Google.#
wednesday, august 1
So what do we do about the cesspool that is San Francisco? Finally, someone asks the question. Amazingly, it's the usually complacent San Francisco Chronicle. San Francisco is so mind-numbingly liberal that locals and recent immigrants dare not raise the homeless issue. Truth is that San Francisco has the most neglected, most in-your-face, most heartwrenchingly sick street people of any city I've ever lived in. There is something wrong with a local political system that can't respond to such widespread suffering - and disgust. Bourgeois? I don't care.#
Finally, someone asks the question. Amazingly, it's the usually complacent San Francisco Chronicle. San Francisco is so mind-numbingly liberal that locals and recent immigrants dare not raise the homeless issue. Truth is that San Francisco has the most neglected, most in-your-face, most heartwrenchingly sick street people of any city I've ever lived in. There is something wrong with a local political system that can't respond to such widespread suffering - and disgust. Bourgeois? I don't care.
