We've written about the DataPortability Project before (we even linked to a video explaining the concept) but at SXSWi 2008 we were lucky enough to talk about the project with co-founder and chairperson, Chris Saad. The project is still in the early stages of development, but the premise is powerful and the momentum that has taken place in just the last 90 days is extremely impressive.
Forgive us, great Ceiling Cat. We discovered the only way you can even attempt to introduce a service called Poodz is to use LOLspeak. And even then... we're totally fearing for our mortal souls.Continue reading I uses Poodz. Srsly. 'Scuse mah French, plz.
Marc Andreessen of Ning is our hero. Ning, the online platform that allows users to create and maintain their own social networks, seems to have a few naughtier communities its midst. We'd be more shocked to hear it didn't, quite frankly. This is the internet, after all.
As we've mentioned previously, Download Squad is participating in the Open Web Awards. It's kinda like the Oscars, except you pick, not that stuffy academy. Oh, and it has nothing to do with movies. Well, that and there won't be any ridiculously long acceptance speeches where people forget to thank their dad, but remember to thank their mom. But, aside from those minor details, it's exactly like the Oscars. Continue reading Open Web Awards : Mainstream and Large Scale Networks
So, your octogenarian parents or grandparents may not be clued in to Facebook, or Myspace but, a new player in the field is hoping to capitalize on just that segment of the market. Grandparents.com, launching in fall, promises to provide grandkid friendly activities, travel ideas, expert tips on grand-parenting and a social networking component which allows granpap and nana to share experiences with others. 
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