For everyone obsessed with Steve Jobs’ health, the speculation can now be put to a rest after Jobs issued a public letter.
Perhaps everyone can now focus on something else such as, for example, Barack Obama’s presidency, the volatile economic conditions, or the Super Bowl.
As far as Jobs and his health, I’m happy to hear that his health problems have been discovered, and that he’s getting the treatment needed to get better.
Be well, Mr. Jobs.
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I’m not big on New Year’s resolutions but one thing I think people running contests should avoid this year is offering iPhones as prizes.
Sure, the iPhone is a hot property that gives contests a little extra sizzle but it’s just so 2008. As well, everyone’s doing it so the novelty factor has disappeared.
So, what could replace the iPhone as the go-to contest prize in 2009? And if you can refrain from suggesting a new iPod Touch, that would be great!
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As someone fascinated by the groaning buffet of Web 2.0 selections, it should not come as a surprise that I love betas.
If something sounds even slightly interesting, I’ll happily sign up. After all, the only cost is time and the risk of having update e-mails appear in your inbox for several months until you unsubscribe.
But as 2009 appears on the horizon, one of my digital resolutions is being more selective about dining out at the beta buffet. Instead of gorging, I’m going to try to be more discriminating. I will only register for a beta if it sounds like something I would actually use.
This, of course, still leaves lot of room for digital dabbling and curiosity quenching but if I can be a little more disciplined about beta, that can only be a good thing.
It’s probably not going to be easy but it will be worth the effort.
More: Speaking of betas, one thing that’s particularly aggravating is signing up for a soon-to-be-released beta, and then getting an e-mail that you still have to wait. A good example is Gist, which sent an e-mail thanking me for my support but that I’m still on the outside looking in.
