Questions for Itensil CEO
Keith Patterson is the CEO and visionary behind Itensil, Inc., a web 2.0 software firm that develops web 2.0 user interface technology and provides a hosted service called Itensil Team Activity Manager.
GZip vs. Deflate – Compression and Performance
After I wrote about a HTTP compression module in ASP.NET 2.0 one of my colleagues pointed out that the Deflate compression is faster than GZip.
The IM Gap & Contextual Relevancy
As a 28 year-old writing professional, instant messaging is a foregone conclusion to the scope of my work. Every moment of my working day is spent logged in to the IM client that we employ to communicate with each other here in the office, as well as to get quick quotes and information from sources.
Google To Put You To The Test?
A new Google service has been spotted; it might issue tests and exams to students. The service could quiz potential job candidates, as well. Or it could do something else entirely, or even die before it ever makes it out of the developmental stage, but screenshots of Google Online Assessments have proven that the service is, in fact, real.
FTC Goes To The Public On Net Neutrality
What was pretty much a non-issue less than a year ago has the Federal Trade Commission scratching its head and asking for guidance – finally. The FTC announced it would be hosting a public workshop on “Broadband Connectivity Competition Policy” in Washington, DC in February.
Scrooge Returns, Opens Shop On eBay
Of all the humbug things to do at Christmas. A seller on eBay taught his kids a lesson last year (one they’ll be describing to a therapist one day) by putting an empty Nintendo GameCube box under the tree, wrapped up in sadism, and is encouraging others to do the same to fix their spoiled kids. This year, he’s selling a Wii box. The starting bid is $1.29, plus $20 for shipping the rocks that come with.
OMG! Teens Prefer Instant Messages To Email
An AP-AOL study reveals some surprising, and not so surprising, data about instant messaging.
Top Ranking in Google But Nothing in Yahoo!
SEO Question: I rank #3 in Google for one of my core keywords and yet I am nowhere in it for Yahoo!. Why?
Google China VP Poised To Jump Ship
Only last week, the president of Yahoo China resigned. Now Johnny Chou, the vice president of Google China, is making a similar move. Chou has arranged to leave the company on December 31st.
Jeff Sandquist Scores one for Microsoft
I told you Jeff Sandquist is smart and is one guy I could rely on at Microsoft to get shit done (he was my boss when I was at Microsoft).