Today’s post is going to be different in a few ways. First, I’m going to be brief. Second, I’m going to go a lot closer to that political thing we avoid here than usual. Third, I’m not going to hide my distress about the topic. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Reality checks
Stolen Cars
Suppose someone steals your Escalade. Your car is important to you in many ways beyond the thousands of dollars it cost you. It might get you to work so your livelihood depends on it. You use it to go to the store. You drive to pick up your kids. It’s important, right? Let’s further suppose that you have OnStar activated in the car and you’ve paid your $200 for the yearly subscription. The good folks at GM will use the system to help the police find your vehicle since not only have they sold you the car and taken your support money but they have a vested interest in you remaining a customer when you go to buy your next vehicle. Common sense, it seems. Well, based on this article from yesterday’s NY Times, apparently not to everyone. Continue reading
Filed under Helpful Hints, Huh?, Reality checks
Backwards
The latest Nielsen Three Screen Report is out this morning. In a nutshell:
During 2nd Quarter 2009, the number of people watching mobile video increased 70% from last year and people who watch video on line increased their viewing by 46% compared to a year ago. In addition, the average American TV consumption remains at an all-time high (141 hours per month) compared to the same time frame last year.
Great, except they’ve got it backwards. Continue reading
Filed under digital media, Helpful Hints
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