A Look at Blogging Software

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Blog Software Smackdown: The Big 3 Reviewed [Site Planning]

Mark Cuban vs. Sir Charles and Kenny Smith

Tempest in a TNT Pot

Besides finding this little exchange between the TNT crew and Mark Cuban amusing, I picked out a few important aspects. There's actual substance here, unfortunately the clash of personalities is what's being played up.

1. Blogs vs. television. Older forms of media have been trying to grapple with emergence of blogs. Now, the media backlash has a high profile example in sports. Charles and Kenny dont "get it" about blogs, or the Internet.

2. Computer statistical analysis. Examples of such analysis can be see at http://www.82games.com/ and The NBA Tries to Make Teamwork a Science. Again, the TNT analysts don't "get it".

3.NBA analysis shows. Mark blogged earlier: 'Watching the ESPN crew with Stephen A, Greg Anthony and Tim Legler is painful. They are a cliche a second. Same soundbites every single game, just the player names are changed. TNT isnt much better. At least Barkley is entertaining at saying nothing." Indeed. How about relevant lessons from Hoops 101, instead?

New Toy: iPod Nano

I now have an iPod Nano. Yes, it's awesome. Yes, it's covered with greasy finger prints, though that can be fixed.

Check out this interesting iPod nano review . Don't try this at home.

How can I iPod my car:
Offical accessories homepage
FAQ & Instructions: Aux Audio Adapter - From Selection to Completion

Living with Windows

Pepping Up Windows
Windows Spyware Survival Tools
How to Reinstall Windows Without Losing Your Data

Because Windows could be better.

Ten Tips for Better Blogging

The link below has some useful blog advice, especially if you want to be read by a wider audience. Even if the blog is meant for a handful of people, having good design and good practices just improves blog readability.

Boing Boing: Nielsen's top-10 blog usability mistakes