Odds and Ends 92

1. LAST PERSON BLOGGING -- Have I Turned a Little Grinchy?

2. ANDY SERNOVITZ -- Give Microsoft a Break

3. MASHABLE -- ViddyJam Is a Pandora for All YouTube’s Music Videos - disclaimer: haven't tried it myself, just sounds really cool

4. LIFEHACKER -- Adopt the 30/30 Minute Work Cycle to Increase Focus -- Interesting idea for students and freelancers

5. CROSSCUT -- Financially strapped Seattle Center is owed more than $1 million in back rent

6. GOOGLE VOICE BLOG -- Santa's Calling (Note: right now, it says "Virginia" if you select "Washington" - I've let them know.)

7. SETH GODIN -- Where's Your Platform?

8. INHABIT -- Earthworms Could Be Used to Clean Up Hazardous Toxins in Soil

Kawah Ijen by Night (The Big Picture)
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9. ENGADGET -- European carriers want content companies and smartphone makers to pay network usage fees - boo!

10. THE BIG PICTURE -- Kawah Ijen by night (photo of a crater lake of sulfuric acid - ON FIRE!)