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Wishlist: the million monkeys at a
million typewriters plugin

Wishlist: the million monkeys at a
million typewriters plugin 07/15/2004 06:45 PM

Today as I sent an IM to a friend correcting a their/there/they're use in a blog post, it reminded me that I should post a lazyweb request for an MT plugin I've always wanted.

I want a MT plugin that will let a select group of my closest, most trusted friends correct typos in text and URLs on my blog posts and republish their changes without my intervention. If I'm gone for a couple days and improperly used your when I meant you're, I'd love it if a friend fixed that while I was away. I first got the idea when I was trying to think of ways to make Orkut or Friendster useful. If there was some API to those apps that let MT know if someone was a best friend or life partner-level connection, they could be granted temporary edit rights on my blog (maybe Flickr's API could let this work for people I designate as a friend and family member, which seems to be the closest form of relationship there).

Ideally, I'd like an easy way to say that 4 or 5 people I trust could make edits. And I suppose the edits should be checked before and after, with a certain byte count limit, lest you allow your friends to completely rewrite your post. An email telling me what took place would be nice, but I'd like my friends to go ahead and save their changes, with a way for me to rescue the earlier pre-edit entry just in case.

Actually, maybe it wouldn't be such a bad idea to allow anyone to suggest an edit on the post, sending me an email, with a one-click way to approve or disapprove it. Maybe after a random stranger has properly corrected me half a dozen times, I could elevate their status to having republish rights on the edits so I wouldn't have to approve them anymore.

A plugin like this would basically wiki-ize the weblog world, allowing readers to participate and correct small mistakes. I often write in margins of books and email authors all the little typos I found while reading their novel, but this would put that kind of power right into anyone's hands. In the world of programming they say "given a million eyeballs, all bugs are shallow" and maybe in this case, given a million editors, all typos will be fixed.

It can't be impossible to make this happen, right?

Bioniche quarterly loss deepens to $2.2
million; sales flat at $13.5 million

Bioniche quarterly loss deepens to $2.2
million; sales flat at $13.5 million 02/14/2004 10:52 AM
Canadian Press Feb 14 2004 2:11PM GMT

News: Apple reports $290 million profit;
5.3 million iPods ship

News: Apple reports $290 million profit;
5.3 million iPods ship 04/13/2005 05:08 PM
Apple Computer on Wednesday reported a profit of US$290 million for the fiscal second-quarter of 2005. The company said that 1,070,000 Macintosh units and 5,311,000 iPods were shipped during the quarter, which ended March 26, 2005. This represents a 43 percent increase in CPU units and a 558 percent increase in iPods over the year-ago quarter.

Yahoo! co-founder prepares to sell eight
million shares worth $245 million US

Yahoo! co-founder prepares to sell eight
million shares worth $245 million US 05/28/2004 09:26 PM
Financial Post May 29 2004 1:40AM GMT

SpareBank 1 Midt-Norge recorded a
post-tax net profit of NOK 430 million
(NOK 222 million) in 2004, equivalent

SpareBank 1 Midt-Norge recorded a
post-tax net profit of NOK 430 million
(NOK 222 million) in 2004, equivalent 02/01/2005 09:22 PM
mbl.is Feb 1 2005 11:53AM GMT

Dalsa Corp. Q1 profit grows to $3.9
million, up from $2.4 million a year ago

Dalsa Corp. Q1 profit grows to $3.9
million, up from $2.4 million a year ago 05/01/2004 11:41 AM
Canadian Press May 1 2004 4:14PM GMT

Isacsoft raising $7 million with sale of
15.6 million share units

Isacsoft raising $7 million with sale of
15.6 million share units 04/13/2004 12:39 PM
Canadian Press via Canada.com Apr 13 2004 5:04PM GMT

German Domain Purchased for 31 Million
Pounds (aprox $57 million usd)

German Domain Purchased for 31 Million
Pounds (aprox $57 million usd) 07/01/2004 10:33 AM
"According to today's London Evening Standard, Lastminute.com bought the Lastminute.de domain name for 31 Million UK pounds sterling, although this did include the existing lastminute.de business"

Xbox Live Passes 1 Million
SubscribersMicrosoft's million-member
online gaming service reaches membership
mile

Xbox Live Passes 1 Million
SubscribersMicrosoft's million-member
online gaming service reaches membership
mile 07/15/2004 03:15 PM
Gigex Jul 15 2004 7:20PM GMT

One Million Distinct Tags, 14 Million
Tagged Posts

One Million Distinct Tags, 14 Million
Tagged Posts 06/05/2005 11:41 PM
This weekend, Technorati reached another milestone, our millionth indexed tag. It amazes me that since we launched our service to track tags on blog posts on January 17th of this year, there has been an explosion in the use...

Labopharm Inc.'s Q1 loss eases to $7.6
million from last year's $7.8 million

Labopharm Inc.'s Q1 loss eases to $7.6
million from last year's $7.8 million 05/10/2004 11:39 AM
National Post May 10 2004 3:31PM GMT

Geac Computer's Q2 profit slips to $10.7
million US from $11.6 million US

Geac Computer's Q2 profit slips to $10.7
million US from $11.6 million US 12/06/2003 09:45 AM
Canadian Press Dec 6 2003 9:11AM ET

Infowave Increases $6.5-Million
Financing to $8-Million

Infowave Increases $6.5-Million
Financing to $8-Million 02/18/2004 04:06 PM
BC Technology Feb 18 2004 8:08PM GMT

WebSideStory cuts IPO to 4.4 million
shares from 5 million

WebSideStory cuts IPO to 4.4 million
shares from 5 million 09/17/2004 01:56 PM
SiliconValley.com Sep 17 2004 5:04PM GMT

Research and Markets: Global Service
Provider Voice Over Internet Protocol
(VoIP) Gateway Market at $165.3 Million
in 2003 is Expected to Reach $985.7
Million in 2009

Research and Markets: Global Service
Provider Voice Over Internet Protocol
(VoIP) Gateway Market at $165.3 Million
in 2003 is Expected to Reach $985.7
Million in 2009 04/19/2005 03:49 AM
Research and Markets (researchandmarkets.com/reports/c15868) has announced the addition of Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Market Opportunities, Strategies, and Forecasts, 2004 to 2009 to their offering. [PRWEB Apr 19, 2005]

Genesis Technology Group Acquires
Controlling Interest in Computer
Hardware Wholesaler With 22 Years of
International Experience "Could Achieve
$10-15 Million in Sales and $0.5-1
Million in Net Income."

Genesis Technology Group Acquires
Controlling Interest in Computer
Hardware Wholesaler With 22 Years of
International Experience "Could Achieve
$10-15 Million in Sales and $0.5-1
Million in Net Income." 09/23/2004 02:29 AM
[PRWEB Sep 23, 2004]

In the first quarter of 2004, Taiwanese
cable modem shipment grew by 4.9% to
reach 2.3 million units, while shipment
value increased by 13.2%, reaching
US$76.3 million

In the first quarter of 2004, Taiwanese
cable modem shipment grew by 4.9% to
reach 2.3 million units, while shipment
value increased by 13.2%, reaching
US$76.3 million 06/25/2004 02:00 AM
Research and Markets are delighted to announce the addition of The Taiwanese Cable Modem Industry, 1Q 2004 and Beyond to their offering [PRWEB Jun 25, 2004]

WebSideStory IPO cut to 4.4 million
shares from 5 million

WebSideStory IPO cut to 4.4 million
shares from 5 million 09/17/2004 02:18 PM
San Jose Mercury News Sep 17 2004 6:18PM GMT

1 Million Downloads, 1 Million Songs

1 Million Downloads, 1 Million Songs 10/28/2003 11:09 PM
Apple has announced that over 1 million copies of iTunes for Windows have been downloaded since its release on Thursday. In addition, over 1 million songs have been purchased from the iTunes Music Store in the same 3 1/2 day period. In a press release, Steve Jobs said, "We're off to a great start, and our competition isn't even out of the starting gates yet."

U.S. shipments of mobile handsets that
support Java or BREW device middleware
will grow from 62 million in 2004 to
just over100 million of all handsets
that ship, in 2009

U.S. shipments of mobile handsets that
support Java or BREW device middleware
will grow from 62 million in 2004 to
just over100 million of all handsets
that ship, in 2009 06/17/2004 03:45 AM
[PRWEB Jun 17, 2004]

Microsoft reaches $34 million settlement
of Massachusetts antitrust lawsuit; $9
million settlement in North Da

Microsoft reaches $34 million settlement
of Massachusetts antitrust lawsuit; $9
million settlement in North Da 06/30/2004 11:16 AM
CRM Assist Jun 30 2004 3:04PM GMT

"Today's Washington Post poll finds that
after spending fifty million dollars in
five weeks on attack ads, Bush has
gained four points on Kerry. His
approval rating is 51%. Would that the
rest of his $200 million give him this
kind of return."

"Today's Washington Post poll finds that
after spending fifty million dollars in
five weeks on attack ads, Bush has
gained four points on Kerry. His
approval rating is 51%. Would that the
rest of his $200 million give him this
kind of return." 04/20/2004 03:29 PM

Bush's Campaign Has An E-Mail List
Totaling 6 Million People, 10 Times The
Number That Democratic Presidential
Candidate Howard Dean Has, And The Bush
Operation Is In The Middle Of An
Unprecedented Drive To Register 3
Million New Republican Voters

Bush's Campaign Has An E-Mail List
Totaling 6 Million People, 10 Times The
Number That Democratic Presidential
Candidate Howard Dean Has, And The Bush
Operation Is In The Middle Of An
Unprecedented Drive To Register 3
Million New Republican Voters 12/02/2003 01:54 AM

washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A20936-2003Nov29?language=printer
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In the first quarter of 2004 shipment
volume of the Taiwanese DSL industry
grew 29.8% sequentially to reach 7.9
million ports, while shipment value rose
60.9% to reach US$230 million

In the first quarter of 2004 shipment
volume of the Taiwanese DSL industry
grew 29.8% sequentially to reach 7.9
million ports, while shipment value rose
60.9% to reach US$230 million 06/23/2004 02:36 AM
Research and Markets are delighted to announce the addition of The Taiwanese DSL Industry, 1Q 2004 and Beyond to their offering [PRWEB Jun 23, 2004]

The use of mobile phones in Latin
America continues to rise with
approximately 123 million mobile phones
in Latin America compared with 89
million fixed line phones

The use of mobile phones in Latin
America continues to rise with
approximately 123 million mobile phones
in Latin America compared with 89
million fixed line phones 07/21/2004 02:32 AM
Research and Markets are delighted to announce the addition of 2004 Latin America - Mobile Communications Market to their offering [PRWEB Jul 21, 2004]

What's in a name? $20 million

What's in a name? $20 million 07/20/2004 11:16 PM
Microsoft Corp. resolved one of its more troublesome legal challenges Monday, agreeing to pay $20 million to Lindows Inc., a small company led by an outspoken entrepreneur who wanted to invalidate the valuable Windows trademark. The settlement requires Lindows to change the name of its corporation and its products around the world. The San Diego-based company said it will use the name Linspire, a label it began to adopt internationally in April in response to suits brought by Microsoft overseas

$700 million here, $700 million there

$700 million here, $700 million there 04/21/2004 11:27 AM

Just Fax Us the $5.4 Million

Just Fax Us the $5.4 Million 01/07/2004 01:55 PM
The FCC puts the wood to Fax.com, hitting the company with the stiffest fine ever imposed for sending unsolicited faxes that violate federal do-not-fax rules.

What $20 Million Can Buy You

What $20 Million Can Buy You 07/21/2004 09:08 AM
According to an amended S-1 filing by Lindows Inc., Microsoft has agreed to pay Lindows $20 million to settleits trademark suit with the company.

How not to win a million

How not to win a million 06/23/2004 07:50 AM
Inboxes are filling with offers of massive lottery prizes in the latest evolution of the e-mail fraud.

Typewriters

Typewriters 07/24/2004 06:16 PM
Why I use a typewriter. All this talk of retro technology! Great essay from Bill Meissner on why he uses a typewriter. Also worth checking out is Ian Frazier's piece in The Atlantic about typewriter man Martin Tytell, and this interview with Harlan Ellison about why he can't use a computer to write with. (via Sassone)

How to Turn $1,000 Into $1 Million

How to Turn $1,000 Into $1 Million 04/13/2005 05:50 PM
There's no reason it can't happen for you.

BMC to buy Marimba for $239 million

BMC to buy Marimba for $239 million 04/29/2004 10:37 AM
Management software maker BMC Software Inc. will spend $239 million to buy configuration software developer Marimba Inc., the companies announced Thursday.

20 million and counting

20 million and counting 12/09/2003 10:49 AM
Apple has announced that the iTunes Music Store has now surpassed 20 million songs sales. Peter Lowe, Apple's director of marketng for applications and services, announced the figures at yesterday's Music 2.0 event in Los Angeles. 45 percent of song sales for the iTunes Music Store are part of an album purchase, with single track purchase make up the remaining 55 percent. While revenue for the iTunes Music Store is considerable, Apple makes almost no money from song sales; nearly all of...

Motorola May Owe IRS $500 Million

Motorola May Owe IRS $500 Million 08/11/2004 01:32 PM
NewsFactor Network Aug 11 2004 5:17PM GMT

34 Million Friends

34 Million Friends 07/18/2004 08:06 PM
34 Million Friends was founded by Lois Abraham and Jane Roberts to gather private contributions for the United Nations Population Fund, and had gathered $1,957,613.31 in gifts and pledges as of July 4. For the third year in a row, the Bush administration is withholding $34 million in aid because of accusation s that UNFPA supports China's policy of coercive abortions, despite evidence to the contrary. UNFPA estimates the money could have helped prevent as many as 2 million unwanted pregnancies, 800,000 abortions, 4,700 maternal deaths, and over 77,000 infant deaths.

Motorola says it may owe U.S. $500
million

Motorola says it may owe U.S. $500
million 08/12/2004 09:26 AM
Chicago Tribune Aug 12 2004 1:13PM GMT

Nine million see Big Brother end

Nine million see Big Brother end 08/07/2004 08:48 AM
Nine million people watch Nadia Almada as she is crowned winner of the UK's Big Brother reality TV show.

25 million for iTunes

25 million for iTunes 12/15/2003 11:47 AM
Apple has announced that iTunes Music Store downloads have surpassed the 25 million mark. The 25 millionth song, in true Christmas fashion, was "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let it Snow!" by Frank Sinatra. "With over 25 million songs purchased and downloaded to date, the iTunes Music Store is hands-down the most successful online music store," said Steve Jobs, adding that "music fans are buying and downloading almost 1.5 million songs per week from the iTunes Music...
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