Justin Cox

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Google Listened

Apparently last August when I went off the deep end and asked why Gmail was still considered beta, Google listened. Ok, maybe not, but today Google lifted the ‘beta’ moniker from a number of it’s products, including Gmail.

You might think I’m about go in depth and explain why Google decided to make the change, but [...]

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Why is GMail still in beta?

I don’t really understand why GMail is still considered a beta application.
Years ago when I first joined GMail — right at the point where people were selling invites on eBay — it made sense as a beta. New members were limited by the number of invites that Google gave out, servers were being tested (I [...]

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From Here to There

Thanks to Google Maps, I now know how long it takes to get from Here to There.
Héré, Duingt, France to Théré, Vernoux-sur-Boutonne, France – Google Maps

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What’s in a name?

Have you ever googled your name? Don’t be shy, everyone seems to be doing it. Ask.com says that 7% of all web searches are for someone’s name (WSJ). In fact, The Wall Street Journal recently claimed that “You’re a Nobody Unless Your Name Googles Well.” In the article, they quote Matt Cutts, a Google software [...]

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Who Are These People!?

Throughout the month of July, Lone Palm Creations has been averaging around 100 visits per day. Not much you say? Well considering the site averages about twice that on days surrounding a new post, and the fact that there hasn’t been a new article posted in nearly a month, I’d say that’s pretty good. What [...]

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