This is the first post by mail… Crossing fingers and hoping it works.
Attaching a file too. 
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Testing First Post by Mail
March 11th, 2010Google Buzz website widget
February 14th, 2010Google Buzz is barely out 5 days. On day 1 we saw TechCrunch and Mashable integrate some form of Google Buzz buttons that allowed you to “Buzz” their content directly into your BuzzStream.
Today, I have been alerted to what I believe to be the first iteration of a Google Buzz widget for your website or blog.
the Google Buzz Widget from buzzcounter.net
Check it out:
As you can see, the widget is a simple yet powerful tool that can quickly build your Buzz audience. Readers of your site can easily follow you or even comment on your buzzes.
This widget is so easy to setup! Just enter your Google Profile name, click the “Create Widget” button and then copy your code.
The widget obviously cannot display comments to your buzzes due to size constraints. (Robert Scoble comments number in the hundreds)
I think a comment counter on each post would be a nice feature that would definitely increase the likelihood of reader interaction.
This is a JavaScript widget, so there may be some restrictions on where you can place it. However, JavaScript does make it iPad/iPod friendly…if thats what you’re into.
Check out buzzcounter.net
Robin Hood 2010
February 8th, 2010Robbin Hood with Russel Crowe opens May 14th 2010
http://www.robinhoodthemovie.com/
Go here for all the trailer embed codes.
Grab a Robin Hood wallpaper.
Here are some images that can be used as both web images and desktop wallpapers. If you plan to have them on your site, download them and then upload them to your website. Hotlinking is taboo!
here is the wallpaper download. http://www.entertainmentwallpaper.com/download/10020235/
here is this wallpaper download. http://www.cinemaisdope.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/robin_hood.png
Here is this wallpaper download. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JUw2aRvPUwc/SxkHOIg__3I/AAAAAAAAPv4/MFPJkpCgjDo/s1600-h/The+First+Look+of+Robin+hood+1.jpg
for five other characters in the movie similar to the one below, check out Character posters
Visit the official site:
http://www.robinhoodthemovie.com/
Foursquare location on Google map with Peek Maps widget
February 6th, 2010
Peek Maps is a location based mapping mashup that was originally created for use with the Peek mobile email device.
Foursquare “Check Ins” are now being mapped as well.
I admit it – I am a huge geolocation geek and I’m a big fan of the Peek.
So, when Peek and Xtify teamed up to provide a means to pull my own Peek’s location out of the ether, and to boot, they were hosting a programming competition, I knew I had to throw my hat into the ring. Thus, Peek Maps was born.
I really have enjoyed working on Peek Maps and the challenges it has brought. Many thanks to all at Peek, Xtify, and Foursquare for helping me in getting the project completed!
–Mark Bowytz
Once you create an account with Peek Maps, you can then grab the code and embed it into your website and instantly show off all the cool places you “Check In” with Foursquare.
Foursquare is an app for the iPhone that allows you to explore your city in a social way. Sharing your location, earning points and status, sharing tips. The exploding popularity of Foursquare is quite exciting.
TechCrunch reports: Foursquare Passes 1 Million Check-Ins A Week. Rate Doubled In The Past Month.
Check out Peek Maps
#SB44 Superbowl 44 widget
February 3rd, 2010Using the Twitter Search Widget to search for information on the Superbowl is easy. All you need to do is pop in the hash tag #SB44 and you can see all Tweets pertaining to the NFL’s new Superbowl Twitter hash tag.
Check it out:
The NFL has created a web page that provides you access to all of this information in a visual format that also includes images from Flickr that are tagged #SB44
http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/44/fans
