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Comment on A Sneak “Instant” Preview by Brad C

Brad C — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 12:22:16 +0000

Yeah I’m with you. I’m sure no one tests and optimizes based off of analytics like Google does, so to your point, if they know no one is using it, why bother? If they are banking on users becoming more savvy searchers over time I think they have a little bit of a wait ahead of them. If they are doing it to push marketers to improve their landing pages, to what end? For the good of the Internet? Just doesn’t seem like Google to do it for the hell of it.

Comment on A Sneak “Instant” Preview by jk73

jk73 — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 12:12:26 +0000

Thanks - I agree. I have been mulling over the point that surely the Adwords instant preview will reduce Google profit but I really do question if anyone/normal users are even aware of its existence and I am sure Google are aware of this from their tests. Therefore, why did they release this tool? I think it is to put the onus on advertisers to improve their landing pages with the emphasis on a highlighted section of text within the Instant Preview.

Comment on The Perfect Day by Julie

Julie — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:15:03 +0000

Great post! Loved the fries with barbeque sauce.

Comment on A “Quick” Marathon Visit by Noa

Noa — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 19:12:56 +0000

Brad- so much fun staying with you guys! Lauren and Ethan are amazing. Can’t believe this was the first time we’ve had the opportunity to hang out with you since you started a family. Looking forward to many future Clark-Hammer adventures. -Noa

Comment on A “Quick” Marathon Visit by Julie

Julie — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 02:46:38 +0000

We had a great visit! Thanks so much for hosting us…wish we could have stayed longer. I posted about the race on my blog, if you want to read about it in waaayyyy to much detail. Anyway, thanks again for your great hospitality! Your family is so fun!

Comment on The Tree of Death. Can You Help? by Brad

Brad — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:05:08 +0000

Thanks for the comment and advice. Sadly, the City of Alexandria has decided that this is out of their jurisdiction and recommended that we speak to a mediator who was no help whatsoever. I actually did speak to our insurance company yesterday and similar to what happened with your mom, should something happen to our house as a result of the tree, we’d still have to pay the deductible, but if we are able to prove neglect, which I think we are in pretty good shape to do, they will go after HER insurance company for damages and to give me back my deductible. Ugh. A total pain in the ass.

Comment on The Tree of Death. Can You Help? by Bill

Bill — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:56:08 +0000

My mom was in a similar situation last year…she came home to find that a massive tree from the neighbor’s yard *across the street* had fallen toward our house and landed right on her pick-up truck, totaling it. Her homeowner’s insurance basically told her it didn’t matter where the tree originated (I.e. She still had to pay a deductible, etc.) The neighbors were nice enough to help my mom with the cost of repairing the driveway, which it doesn’t sound like you have the benefit of. I’d call your homeowner’s insurance company and see if they have any advice. I’d also file a complaint with your town council. Or continue trying to find a lawyer, but I’m not sure what the lawyer can do…you can’t have a proactive civil suit as far as I know, have to have damages to file suit for.

Comment on The iPhone Experiment: I Failed by The iPhone Experiment: I Failed (via 7am: Fresh, Hopeful, and Focused) « Chicago Mac/PC Support

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 17:07:15 +0000

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The iPhone Experiment: I Failed @ GRAFIKDOTCOM — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 14:28:00 +0000

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Comment on The iPhone Experiment: The Deed is Done by The iPhone Experiment: I Failed « 7am: Fresh, Hopeful, and Focused

The iPhone Experiment: I Failed « 7am: Fresh, Hopeful, and Focused — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 14:25:49 +0000