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Internet on its way to supplant cable TV


Think of an iconic television series. Shows like Seinfeld, Star Trek and I Love Lucy probably come to mind. Now, think of an iconic YouTube video — like that one where a panda sneezes. For some, it’s hard to see YouTube as a source of quality entertainment. Nevertheless, YouTube has a very different vision for […]

Online segmentation harmful to businesses


When it comes to self-expression, the Internet seems like a glorious free-for-all. There are endless ways to stake out a free piece of this territory, from getting a WordPress blog to posting pictures on Flickr. But some people don’t just see the Internet as a playground for creative types. Some people depend on the Internet […]

Digital not always the best choice in the end


This past week the bibliophile in me took a bit of a hit. Borders, one of the largest bookstore chains in the country, filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy and announced it will be closing around 30 percent of its stores. Having spent much of my youth inside stores like Borders, this was not pleasant news. How […]