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The news has apparently gone to crazytown today.

Sears is super-doomed and may start selling parts off.  It’s only time until some kind of death or buyout.  I’m not even sure how relevant they are anymore economically, but a collapse will have effects.

Lenovo welcomes Ashton Kutcher as a designer.  I really got nothing to say here.

The Nintendo Wii U is selling poorly.  I have to agree, it’s time for them to share games.  I’ll say it again – Pokemon on every platform == money.

Intel is in talks to turn it’s Web TV project to Verizon.  Verizon’s got a powerful presence.  Could also mean some job opportunities at Verizon (and not at Intel).

– Steven “Kutcher, Really?” Savage

There’s a Junior Designer need at Cards Against Humanity.

Goodreads in Amazon’s hands does not have people happy.  I can’t say I’m surprised.

DC Comics is moving to Burbank.  Part of the further Hollywoodization of comics I’d say.  Also maybe to run away from people annoyed at the new 52.  Might be some job opportunities for you!

Facebook buying Blackberry?  Not sure myself, but they’ve been flailing and Blackberry is . . . well Blackberry.  Could this also bring a Facebook presence into Canada?

Sky is taking on Netflix.  A bit of gutsy move.  But I want to watch this in case . .

I also want to watch Al-Jazerra America’s expansion.  Because American news isn’t so hot internationally, I think they (and others) see a vulnerability.

Remember when I was cynical about smartwatches?  About 1/3 of the Samsung ones are being returned.  So I remain cynical.

– Steven “Doesn’t Even Own A Watch” Savage

• Commuting may kill you.   And I thought the time was the only thing . . .
• Someone unloads on the idea we can be “not good at math” or “not a math person.”  Look, math is a vital skill, and you’ve run into this.  So here’s some ammo.
• An idea of how valuable shows are for advertising.  It’s informative.
• Build your own game handheld?
• Are theaters the danger to movies?  The bigwig at Netflix thinks so, and though this is self-serving, there’s some good points.
• AMC expands its empire.  Pay attention – you could be working for them at this rate.

– Steven “Good At Math” Savage