I always suspected text message pricing was a ripoff. But this scientist proved it.
Space scientist says texting is four times more expensive than receiving scientific data from space
The maximum size for a text message is 160 characters, which takes 140 bytes because there are only 7 bits per character in the text messaging system, and [...]
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I just started playing with Bitstrips. Very cool new site. Created this comic in about 5 minutes. Let me know if you like it.
My big endorsement deal with Union Square Ventures
Posted in Business, NextNY, facebook, fun, howardgr, social media, social networks, socialmedia on Apr 7th, 2008
Seems I’m endorsing Union Square Ventures on Facebook**. Tip of the hat to Michael Pinto, who was served this wonderful ad.
Fred, Brad, call me. Let’s do lunch. Who knows how big this can get…
(**Of course I knew this could happen when I became a “fan.” That’s why I’m only fans of products I [...]
Not all Dark Chocolate good for you…drat!
Posted in Food, Random Thoughts, fun on Apr 3rd, 2008
Found this article on the Cardiophile’s blog, after checking him or her out. He or she subscribed to my Twitter feed, so I figured I’d check his profile. Interesting use of twitter - teaching people how to be heart-healthy in 140 characters at a time. I applaud it!
All ‘dark’ chocolate not good for heart
As [...]
A Chat and A Song, Halloween Edition
Posted in Podcast, a chat and a song, achatandasong, fun, howardgr on Oct 31st, 2007
Direct Link to Media File
Or, Check it out at AChatAndASong.com.
In this episode a chat from me, and 3 count ‘em 3 songs, to keep you in the Halloween “spirit”
Episode Notes:
Episode 17 - This is a show for my friends, and friends I don’t [...]
If Supermarkets were Web 2.0 compliant
Posted in fun, geeky, marketing, social media on Aug 10th, 2007
Excellent video, which might not be funny if you’re not part of the ‘in crowd’ for Web 2.0, but which appeals to my sense of humor.
Glumbert.com - Supermarket 2.0
(I tried to embed it but it is too wide….)
BlogPhiladelphia
Posted in blogging, blogphiladelphia, fun, geeky, howardgr, social media, unconferences on Jul 17th, 2007
I really enjoyed visiting Philly on Phriday of last week for BlogPhiladelphia.
I posted pictures at Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/howardgr/sets/72157600805007220/
Also shared my slides from my “Introduction to Social Media” talk:
http://www.slideshare.net/howardgr/what-is-social-media-blog-philadelphia/
Great seeing everyone. Thanks, Annie and team for a great job!
As if there were any doubt
Posted in fun on Dec 31st, 2006
Your results:You are Green Lantern
Green Lantern
75%
Iron Man
70%
Spider-Man
65%
Superman
65%
Hulk
65%
The Flash
60%
Robin
50%
Batman
50%
Supergirl
48%
Wonder Woman
43%
Catwoman
35%
Hot-headed. You have strong will power and a good imagination.
Click here to take the Superhero Personality Test
New Apple Software for Hannukah!
Posted in fun on Dec 15th, 2006
In the spirit of Hannukah, The Unofficial Apple Weblog has posted some great new programs for your Mac.
iGevalt: Apple’s new data recovery program. It doesn’t work particularly well, as the software has a tendency to dramatically throw up its hand and sulk in the corners of your desktop so you’ll feel guilty about having [...]
So you always wanted to be a radio DJ? (I did. Anyone who knows me knows I’ve been one, and still do a little annoucing now and then.) I just met the Spot Dj guys at the Web 2point2 event, and I’m excited.
Spot DJ is a plugin to iTunes that plays YOUR music, and [...]