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Post-Microhoo Drama: TWX vs. YHOO vs. MSFT

Robert Scobleizer believes Microsoft is the real “loser” after bailing out of the acquisition of Yahoo. I disagree, I mean, you can’t dispute the facts. Investors invest because of longevity and ROI, and clearly Yahoo missed their mark.

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Microhoo: No Deal

Yesterday, Microsoft announced they have withdrawn their offer to acquire Yahoo. After much push and pull, the saga is finally over. On the other hand, Yahoo and Google appear to have solidified their partnership for online advertising.

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PWND: AOL, Real Networks, Yahoo Must Pay Licensing Fees For Streamed Music

As if times at AOL Radio weren’t bad enough, a legal decision will now require three of the Internet’s content distributors to pay for proper licensing to ASCAP for music they streamed to Web users. This decision serves as a legal precedent for enforcing licensing of music over the Web. I have a hunch that AOL Radio is going to either get fully stocked with ads or will punch out of the Streaming Music market — or both. More »

Consumer ADvocacy: Consumer Targeting Explained

In an effort to help people better understand what consumer targeting is and what it could become, I share some useful info for the average consumer. (Consumers in this context are Internet users.) More »

The Value of Social Networks

Social Networking is almost cliche these days because it’s often overused, duplicated and imitated several times over. However, in light of a few recent acquisitions, I intend to find out how does one define the value of a growing social network? More »

Consumer ADvocacy: Opting-Out Just Isn’t Good Enough

In response to consumer advocate groups supporting a “Do Not Track” database (to later be ran by the FTC), AOL and Google privacy executives OK’d opting out choices for consumers. In this entry, find out why this isn’t good enough to protect your privacy and security. (And how to fix it.) More »

Google: No Child Porn, No Evil and We’re FCC Pioneers

Google has been in the news a lot lately regarding their advancements to combat child pornography, remaining on higher ground for corporate decisions and only bidding in the 700MHz Band FCC auction for the goodwill of everyone. I’ll share my perspective each piece. More »

13 Ways to Improve Your Gas Mileage

In light a fragile economy, I’d like to talk about 13 tactics you can employ to save hundreds at the pump, without buying a Prius. We know gasoline prices have risen to economy-shattering levels, so what can you do about it? Fight it — use less, spend less and enjoy life more. More »

Calacanis Sheds Light on ‘Death by Blogging’ NYT Article

NYT jumped the snark by writing a piece on the stress of professional bloggers, leading the reader to believe blogging in itself leads to premature death. I disagree with this assumption, since blogging can be just much of a freeing and constricting feeling. More »

Microhoo: My Open Letter to YHOO On Possible TWX Acquisition

After the numerous attempts from Microsoft to acquire Yahoo, Yahoo makes a bold move to use Google’s advertising platform while they work things out. In addition to this, TimeWarner and Yahoo have been in talks and it’s expected an offer may come out next Wednesday for the shareholders: YHOO + TWX or YHOO + MSFT. More »