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Get Satisfaction

Satisfaction launched their beta site this week. In it's infancy, it's a little difficult explaining what "people-powered customer service" is before the people are really there yet to power it. But the concept of this open conversation for any and all companies and products is really intriguing - I really hope it catches momentum.

Here's the description from the Satisfaction site:

"Satisfaction is a place for real people to get the most from their products and services, and for companies to get real with their customers. Everyone is welcome in our community, and we invite you to make your mark here."

Still not exactly clear what it's all about? I hear ya. For more insight, read the Community Guidelines.

I'm actually more excited about their use of social-network-portability with hCard supported profiles. Instead of creating yet another unique social network profile and unloading yet another eye-catching thumbnail image from your hard drive, you can start with one you already have from another site that supports hCards. This a great feature! So Web 2.5:

EAGLE vs. SHARK

The attention to flash animation detail on the new EAGLE vs. SHARK movie site is really exceptional. The content is pretty kick-ass too: like the Kick-Ass Collage, and the Killer Soundboard. I get the feeling this film is the Kiwi equivalent of Napoleon Dynamite. If EAGLE vs. SHARK is half as entertaining as it's site then we're in for a nerd-loving chucklefest.

Learn Baby Learn

The Learn List is a super simple resource that aims to gather the best web design tutorial and book links from all over the web. The website was designed by Chris Robinson at Crobbo.com

Flying Colors

Stop what you are doing right now and go explore Red Interactive's new site: http://www.ff0000.com

Once you've set up the super simple ye olde thyme avatar just say "Hello There Good Sir!" to fellow visitors with the chat function. Or, if you are so inclined, you can even put your dukes up and start sparring with 'em. But I prefer just jumping up and flying into the starlit sky.

Word on the street is that this "Red Universe" was in beta form for quite a while where it was carefully refined and perfected by suggestions from invited friends and colleagues. It definitely shows in the final execution. A+

Army Restricts Blogging, Blocks Access To YouTube, MySpace, MTV, More...

This is just plain sad....

Stumble!

"StumbleUpon lets you "channelsurf" the best-reviewed sites on the web. It is a collaborative surfing tool for finding and sharing great sites. This helps you find interesting webpages you wouldn't think to search for."

With over 2 million registered StumbleUpon users, I may be a little late to the party talking about this, but I don't care. For something this fun and educational you need to keep spreading the word. With this addictive app, you can stumble in and out of unchartered surreal and instantly enjoyable websites with just a click of a Firefox Add-on nav bar button.

So get out there and start stumbling! And then post a blog when you find something of interest.

Show Yourself!

Here's a cool widget that will show everyone all your social network IDs, with links to boot!

Go to:  http://www.dbachrach.com/showyourself/

Another Windows Vista/Mac OS X Comparison

Read the Article here!

Mac OSX/Widows Vista comparison...

http://www.informationweek.com/news/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=196800670&pgno=1&queryText=

Print's Not Dead

As I suspected, we could only live in a paperless society for so long. Print is back and this time it's one of a kind:

Blurb Blog Books

QOOP PhotoBooks, Posters & Calendars

Moo MiniCards

Zazzle T-Shirts & Custom Designs