Marc’s Blog

Web 2.0 News and Wrapping Up Real-World Ajax 
Linux World - Mar 19 5:14 AM
It\’s been a busy, busy week indeed in the Web 2.0 and Ajax space. Never mind the interesting discussions and news that came out this week on the Web, I\’ve been traveling and indeed will be traveling to various Web 2.0-related events for the next week or so. Expect lots more coverage as I start to dedicate more time to detailed blogging here. At least for those of you who may not be able to attend Save to My Web

Forward Thinking 
St. Petersburg Times - Mar 20 3:23 AM
An entirely subjective look at the week ahead. On Tuesday, South Park fanatics can add Season 7 of the gleefully scatological, satirical cartoon series to their DVD collection.Save to My Web

A mainstream-media snapshot of what\’s hot (and what\’s not) in the ever-widening world of web logs. For full links go to  
Newsweek - Mar 18 11:03 PM
March 27, 2006 issue - Humanrightsfirst.org is blogging the trial of one of the dog handlers at the notorious Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. Celebs, beware.Save to My Web

Bloggers Behind Glass 
New York Magazine - Mar 20 2:32 AM
Gawker Hawker opens storefont.Save to My Web

They blog hard for their money… 
CyberJournalist.net - Mar 20 6:19 AM
Some Washinton Post reporters get paid for blogging, others don\’t. Executive Editor Leonard Downie Jr. says the Post needs to become \”platform-agnostic.\” Notes the Washington City Paper, \”When your 63-year-old… Save to My Web

Gates Talks Up The Next Version Of Office 
Optimize Magazine - Mar 21 11:05 AM
It\’s hard to get excited about Microsoft\’s 20-year-old Office desktop applications, which seem to get less interesting with every nifty new Web alternative. Alongside Google Search, AOL Instant Messenger, and Apple iTunes, Office seems like the stodgy chaperone on a field trip to software\’s future.Save to My Web

Blog takes grind out of coffee search 
Denver Post - Mar 19 10:21 PM
Dear God, am I sick of Starbucks. No, it\’s not Starbucks\’ fault. Familiarity, it seems, breeds contempt. And it\’s not that Starbucks is a corporate giant or that its coffee isn\’t first-rate. It has plenty to offer consumers or it wouldn\’t be thriving - speedy service, high standards and recognizable products.Save to My Web

PersonalDNA … SF/SV PR MeetUp … Blogging Right 
WebProNews - Mar 20 11:56 AM
You know, doing the PR blogger tour - or, well, just meeting other PR bloggers at a few past PR events - people ask me \”why are you so hell bent on issues\” or \”what does it matter\” when speaking about PR blogging, and the purity and honesty I demand from myself (at least try) and I demand of others.Save to My Web

Interview with a Lifehacker: Merlin Mann 
Lifehacker - Mar 17 2:35 PM
Merlin Mann is the first geek I knew to read a book called Getting Things Done. About two years ago, he started blogging about it, compiling all the tips and tricks he picked up along the way. He\’s…Save to My Web

BestBlogsMedia LLC Launches Innovative New Community Blogging Network 
SYS-CON Media - Mar 20 12:11 PM
BestBlogsMedia LLC today announced the beta launch of its network of over 30 consumer industry weblogs, focusing on niche vertical markets such as food, travel, entertainment and family. BestBlogsMedia promises to expand the audience for bloggers who choose to syndicate their work in network, while providing blog readers convenient access to blogs organized by category.Save to My Web

ZTBL asked to recruit 500 officials 
Daily Times - Mar 20 2:53 PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime minister Shaukat Aziz has directed Zarai Taraqiati Bank Ltd (ZTBL) to recruit 500 officials in order to expand its outreach programmes and to assist the farmers with proper utilization and repayment of agricultural loans, according to a press release. The prime minister has saidSave to My Web

Real Estate Trust to be formed in a month: Salman Shah 
Daily Times - Mar 18 3:20 PM
Staff Report KARACHI: Dr Salman Shah, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs and Statistic, has said a Real Estate Trust will be formed and announced in a month which will further help the economy to grow at higher pace. Talking to reporters after inauguratingSave to My Web

Basic amenities for Kahuta estate demanded 
Daily Times - Mar 20 2:53 PM
ISLAMABAD: Established six years ago, Kahuta Triangle Estate still lacks basic facilities. Abdul Rauf, President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI), told a delegation led by Nasir Qureshi, a local industrialist. According to a statement issued on Monday, Mr Rauf has asked the PrimeSave to My Web

Salvation Army to honor Enea at its 100th anniversary dinner 
Herkimer Evening Telegram - Mar 17 8:18 AM
HERKIMER - Harry Enea Jr. has been assisting the Salvation Army in Herkimer in a variety of ways ever since he started in the local funeral home business in 1969.Save to My Web

Families Find Farewell Uplifting 
The Tampa Tribune - Mar 17 10:02 PM
PINE ISLAND - Thelma Signaigo wanted her ashes scattered at the beach.Save to My Web