links for 2008-03-20

"Google Inc's share of the global Web search market dipped in February from January, despite a rise in its U.S. search share, an Internet industry analyst said on Wednesday, citing comScore data".

"They are prepared to spend literally hours a day to post, network and improve their blog. I would say a two-three hours a day is the minimum you'll get by on if you want a remarkably successful blog". It is more like a full-time job here at the moment!

I think everybody reading this knows where I stand on the issue - the more pictures and screengrabs the better! In fact, watch out for a new widescreen version of the site shortly, partly in order to accomodate wider images.

"But what about those cybersquatters who have purchased sites in the 2060's? Firstly, who are these people? And secondly, what will they do with the site once they hit old age?".

"The dwelling-in-the-past when it comes to Germany is by no means limited to Israeli shores. English tabloids have been pouring fuel on the fire for years, with Piers Morgan forced to grovel after the Mirror's 'Achtung!' front page during Euro 96".

In other news, if you do any survey that includes a significant number of 6 years olds, you'll get foggy results. I mean, seriously, do we *expect* six year olds to know the difference between Winston Churchill and Neil Armstrong?

Not only are my childhood years now costume drama (see 'Life on Mars'), but even relatively recent stuff in the field I work in has become the Paleo-Future. I'm feeling my age today.