Author: Aaron Brazell

  • New Version of Serendipity (s9y) to WordPress Importer Available

    There is a new version of the Serendipity importer available for WordPress. It can be downloaded at here. Note: The old location no longer works. This version is a bugfix version addressing issues of unassociated comments and unassociated categories. This should be considered a beta release until I get more user feedback. To use, upload…

  • Predictions 2007 – Gaming Industry

    I don’t have alot on the gaming business right now. I might be burned out from the prediction thing. Nevertheless, there are three major things I am seeing that will happen in 2007. MMORPG’s are going to connect at a meta level. Someone is going to create a true metaverse where everyone will connect at…

  • 2007 Predictions – Web 2.0 Landscape

    The whole web 2.0 is just so over. Everything labeled 2.0 is stupid and it is a short term mistake because now that you have versions you won’t have long term innovation. Here is my two cents on the market for 2007: Digg – They have set off a revolution but the hype is going…

  • 2007 Predictions – Apple

    There are tons of blogs doing predictions and Macworld rumor control. Macworld and the reactivation of the reality distortion field (RDF) will be in full effect in a few days. I take an approach that is different and looks more at obvious trends than wild guesses. To sum it up: Last year for Apple was…

  • 2007 Predictions – Overall Tech Industry

    Let’s move on to the tech industry which is looking to be a great year and the best since 1999. Enterprise 2.0 will be the most over used phrase of 2007. Since Web 2.0 has even made it to the cover of Time magazine, people are wondering how this will actually improve their businesses. This…

  • 2007 Predictions-VC Market

    As I get back in swing of blogging after a few months off, starting the new year with a predictions entry is a good way to start. I thought I might do this topically to keep things organized. This is also going to be separate into easier digestible posts. Let’s get started with my outside…

  • How did I do? Review of 2006 Predictions

    I have read so many predictions for 2007 and it caused me to go back and look at my predictions for 2006. Let’s see how close I got: “2006 is going to be the year of Video” – With the acquisition of YouTube and all its competitors making waves with “User Generated Content” I got…

  • Happy 2007!

    Welcome to 2007. This is a prepublished entry as I am likely drinking heavily and playing Xbox 360 right now, but I wanted to post my own contribution to the world of new year welcomes. This past year has been huge for me. Jan 1 of 2006 saw me separated from my wife, working three…

  • 10 Things You Need to Know About WordPress 2.0

    If you’ve been seriously blogging for any bit of time at all, you’ve heard of the juggernaut that is WordPress. WordPress, of course, is the most popular self-hosted blogging platform utilized by independent writers. The official launch of WordPress 2.0 is upon us and, no doubt, the blogosphere will be buzzing about its launch. As a…

  • 10 Rules for Dealing With Snow

    10 Rules for Dealing With Snow

    Since we had such a large snow storm this weekend, it dawned on me that some folks might not be equipped to handle the elements. In Maryland, we are prepared for such events so this entry is geared towards people from places like Buffalo, Chicago and Massachusetts who may not be prepared for the devastation…