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Link Roundup 10/28/2013

October 28, 2013 by Steven 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

October 27, 2013 by Steven Savage

Freelance artists and such? Here’s your guide to the Affordable Care Act.
On the other hand if you’re stuck in your job, here’s some advice.
Awesome idea to help people, a build party for prosthetics.
Amazon profitless? This author argues otherwise – they’re working to dominate retail and are willing to remain profitless for now. Sounds a bit like Netflx’s generosity with throwing money around. Also consider that some investors may be betting on Amazon’s future dominance.

– Steven “Watch The Skies’ Savage

October 25, 2013 by Steven Savage

Entertainment weekly on how to save ‘Agents of Shield’. It’s not good when someone is giving you pointers on saving your show. I don’t feel it’s come together myself, so want to see what happens – since maybe the Marvel Movieverse touch won’t extend to TV.
MAKE is hiring. You know what to do. If you don’t CHECK THE POSTINGS AND SEND A RESUME.
Netflix has studios addicted to their cash. They’ve thrown out a lot of money. Makes me think that was the point – build a (semi-virtuous) cycle by throwing in a lot of cash, making it back, and making studios interested. It also would appeal to risk-averse Hollywood. Insert Walter White joke here.
Agile development in gaming is proving to be a problem; here’s how it can be addressed. If you’re not familiar with Agile Development, it’s really been growing in popularity for awhile – indeed, I’ve practiced it. But it does have it’s issues. WELL worth reading if you work in gaming or use Agile. Or both.
Interesting economic news. Trends in long-term unemployment around the world are interesting – and some countries are really screwed right now. Americans are also racking up debt faster than retirement savings. OK when I said “interesting” I meant “depressing.”

– Steven “Really Sad He Made A Breaking Bad Joke” Savage