July 2010

When Email Marketing Goes Bad

Not just 100 amusing (and rather filthy) email subject lines, also a lesson in what happens when automated marketing software goes awry. At the hands of porn and drug sellers. Don't say you weren't warned.

Read the full article on Cracked.com.

Hat tip @JakeHird for the tip.

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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Internet Needs

Probably more true than most people would admit.

Hat tip: @MattMason.

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Photojournalism Alive & Well, Unlike Some of Its Subjects

The traditional news business might be in all sorts of trouble, but The Big Picture series from the Boston Globe never fails to deliver.

I've not been to Pamplona for the bull running, and given this series am never likely to, but the incredible pictures really bring to life (and gruesome death) the colour and energy of the event.

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Facebook and the Russian Spy Ring

500m+ users? Yes, it appears everybody is on Facebook including spy #12, Alexey Karetnikov,  in the Russian spy ring. Bet his 'friends' are more than a little nervous. Yet another reason to be cautious about accepting unsolicited friend requests!

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