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Adam Smith, Né George Goodman, Call Name, Jerry (In Memoriam)

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“Desuetude,” Jerry enunciated on the phone. “I like how you used desuetude in your last column. Nobody uses that word anymore. Bill Buckley woulda used desuetude, but not a street kid from the Bronx...
    






A Smart Watch…REALLY?!

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Most of you have, by now, unpacked your Xmas gifts. Many of you are probably wondering if there are some you should return.  Should you hang on to the items that seem cool at Christmas but that,...
    






Google Glass Meets Prescription Lenses–Something Every Geek Will Love

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OK, I admit it.  I’m a geek.  And my glasses have been a badge of honor that I have worn all my life. And when Google Glass become available, it was love at first sight.  Well, almost.  As a Google...
    






Li Ming, Briefly Owner of Digital Domain, Dies

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Li Ming, the CEO of Beijing based media company Galloping Horse, died of myocardial infarction at age 48 on Thursday evening. Born to a family with military background, Li made his fortune as an...
    






15 Under-Appreciated Events That Affected The Music Business In 2013

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We’re coming to the end of 2013, so now is a good time to look back at the music business happenings of the year to see the trends and events that affected it. The following 15 events may have been...
    






How ‘Right This Minute’ Helps Merge Internet And Television

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I’ve written a few times recently about the ways new content models are emerging online and influencing film, television, and studio marketing. We’re used to seeing television and film content ending...
    






‘Man Of Steel’, ‘Elysium’, And The "Worst" Films Of 2013

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Obviously “worst” is a subjective standard, so perhaps in the name of uber-accuracy this should be considered a rundown of my “least favorite” films of 2013. Beyond that, this is pretty self-...