26 Apr 2010

How to: Create a simple news aggregator with Yahoo! Pipes

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I’ve noticed that many news sites seem to be in the aggregation business, and actually, with Yahoo! Pipes, it’s not too difficult to create your own. Here’s an example: Subscribe to RSS headline updates from: Powered by FeedBurner In this post, I’ll explain how to use Yahoo! Pipes to create a simple aggregator that cites the source of each headline in brackets. In the Pipes workspace, you’ll notice the left column has lists of modules divided by category. At the … Read More
6 Apr 2010

On watching tv online

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I work a morning shift, so I often go to bed before my favorite shows are on TV. Nevertheless, my high-speed internet connection has given me the opportunity to stay up-to-date on my television watching. My favorite sites? Hulu (NBC, ABC, FOX) and Fancast (CBS). I also use Netflix to catch on other episodes. My South Park addiction is also sated online. Hulu’s my favorite, though, since I’m easily bored; I can find old TV shows to watch. Then again, … Read More