Random Thoughts » Computers and Technology http://www.peterhsu.org/blog Synaptic firings do not occur in real time Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:59:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Twitter Unveils Plan to Stop Loosing Money Hand Over Fist http://www.peterhsu.org/blog/2010/04/twitter-unveils-plan-to-stop-loosing-money-hand-over-fist/ http://www.peterhsu.org/blog/2010/04/twitter-unveils-plan-to-stop-loosing-money-hand-over-fist/#comments Tue, 13 Apr 2010 07:53:37 +0000 Peter http://www.peterhsu.org/blog/?p=353 According to the New York Times:

The microblogging service plans to link keyword searches with advertising and show users relevant promoted posts.

Even better was the nytimes.com headline linking to the article:  “Twitter Has a Plan to Make Money With Ads.”  Because after years of the revenue-deficient service shouting its impending online dominance into the public square, they’ve finally decided they intend to raise funds on teh internets from teh advertisers.  Breaking news, I tell you, breaking news.

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Well, here’s a link to a fine gentlemen who comes to the rescue and helps you undo Microsoft’s most unhelpful mandatory update to your computer.

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