So Much for Real Customer Feedback (Propaganda and Astroturfing, Oh My!)

Many companies are now looking to take the easy way out of quality products and satisfied customers by simply buying customer satisfaction (and/or faking it).

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The Problem with Wikipedia Today

For many Wikipedia is a great resource for free in-depth information on a wide range of topics.  What many don’t know is that Wikipedia also has a darker side that is not well known to the average user.

This darker side of Wikipedia stems from the fact that the information provided comes from an open group of contributors, resulting in unreliable data lacking proper sources.

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Replacing the default Wordpress Comment System with Disqus

I’ve been using the default Wordpress comment system ever since I switched my blog over to Wordpress last year. The default comment system has worked well for me in the past, although it wasn’t without it’s shortcomings, so today I’ve installed the Disqus comment system and here’s my first impression.

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Freelancers, it’s that time of year again, Taxes!

Whether this is your first go at freelancing, or you’ve been freelancing for years, tax time can be a painful time of year for you.  Many new freelancers are unsure or don’t know what they have to do for taxes at the end of the year, so I’m writing this short post as a guide to get you started in the right direction.

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Polaroid Instant Film may not be dead after all

There is hope for all of us Polaroid Instant Film lovers!

The Impossible Project (www.the-impossible-project.com) has purchased Polaroid’s Factory in the Netherlands (including all equipment), and plans to resume Integral Film Pack production by 2010.

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