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Most Hmm-worthy posts from September 2 - September 8, 2006
- Google Labeler pairs random users to match keywords for images (3) [sep 3]
- Montana loop Labor Day to end summer (2) [sep 5]
- Crocodile Hunter slain by stingray barb through the heart (**7) [sep 5]

“I like Steve’s show and I watch it every time I could. One of the many things I like from him was that he was not surrender of the wild life, instead, he loves and feel the commitment to help the wild life. It is sad that he dies,but he dies doing what he wanted the most.”
– Comment by Pedro Flores — September 5, 2006 @ 11:21 pm

“My 7 year old daughter sadly misses Steve ,, she had to watch the show everytime is was on and the whole family loved his shows to but it really upset my 7 year old daughter, she wanted to send his wife and kids a card and flowers.. We have been praying for his family.”
– Comment by melissa — September 6, 2006 @ 1:07 pm

“I just wonder what would have happened if Steve hadnt yanked the barb out. Could he possibly have survived? It was only natural for him to immediately yank it out–thats the reaction most humans would have.”
– Comment by Judy Greer — September 7, 2006 @ 7:11 pm

- With HP scandal, what good companies remain to buy computers from? (**4) [sep 6]

“I have a R series IBM Thinkpad and it’s been the best, most reliable machine I’ve ever owned. So Lenovo get my vote as a company I’d still do business with.”
– Comment by Steve Newson — September 6, 2006 @ 11:18 am

- Sure, I’ll “keep hating” the new Netscape search, Jason (2) [sep 6]
- Does 17 years qualify for giving marital advice? (**6) [sep 7]

“…Yes, we were much happier after having two computers. Of course, our first such item was (years ago) getting two email accounts. Then later two cell phones. Having these separate is common now I’m sure, I imagine computers are getting there too.”
– Comment by Will — September 7, 2006 @ 7:14 pm

- Soapbox can import your blog reviews automatically (7) [sep 7]
- NFL starts tonight, a six year tradition ends (3) [sep 7]
- Yahoo Sports inks NFL streaming deal for outside North America (0) [sep 8]

This week historical news events and releases
- MySpace plans to sell music from three million bands
- Amazon Unboxed video on demand service launches
- Facebook new features stir people concerned about privacy
- Google search through up to 200 year old news
- NY Times offers mobile version

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Duration: 6:49

• Hmmcast #23: Linux, Live.com and the church of Google
• Hmmcast #24: DRM, conversational blogging and time not on vloggling side
• Hmmcast #25: Better late than severed
• Crocodile Hunter slain by stingray barb through the heart
• More cowbell, more stingray barb
• Hmmcast #11: More secure password management, House votes down Net Neutrality and more