Speaking of Marco, he has been busy.
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Jim Dalrmple’s WWDC Expectations
Marco Arment [already said](http://www.marco.org/2013/05/29/wwdc-expectations) the one thing you can say about this post:
> Yep.
> Just a few words about the APIs of some Google Reader alternatives and why they cannot be used with Mr. Reader.
> This covers – at the time of writing – the APIs of Tiny Tiny RSS, CommaFeed, NewsBlur and others.
Rut roh. I thought [NewsBlur](http://newsblur.com) was emerging as the favorite in the Google Reader replacement race, but, if the developers behind Mr. Reader cannot make use of its API, maybe that declaration was a little premature.
Based on the criteria listed in this article, it does appear that the [Feed Wrangler API](https://feedwrangler.net/developers) might have all the things necessary for Mr. Reader to integrate with it. For some reason, I still think that Feed Wrangler has the potential to emerge as the predominant Google Reader replacement when all of the proverbial dust settles.
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Harry Mark’s Post-WWDC Expectations
Nailed it. I could not agree more.
If this is true, and it looks like it is, what a devastating hit to the photojournalism profession.
Not really a big surprise. I feel that most of the people I know who use Tumblr are fine with a few extra ads as along as they keep the service free.[^fn1]
[^fn1]: I am definitely not in that camp.
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Tumblr users flee to WordPress
I find it hard to believe that people are really *that* scared of Yahoo acquiring Tumblr.[^fn1]
[^fn1]: I love WordPress. I think it is the best blogging platform out there. I do not think it is particularly strong for how a lot of people use Tumblr (namely, rampant reblogging of content.)
A complete no brainer. They need to get this done.
I think this would be classified as a “game changer.” At a minimum, it would be a signature acquisition for Marissa Meyer.
Looks pretty delicious. Rumors are that it should be ready in about August.
The iOS looks really slick. I have a feeling his servers are getting just crushed at the moment though.
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Ray of light in the darkness
I just got around to watching Stephen Colbert’s response to the Boston Marathon bombings. As you might imagine, it was spot on and awesome.
Great moments from stadiums around the county.
At least that’s the scuttlebutt around this area. I have my fingers crossed.
> You can’t break Boston. People have been trying for 350 years. It’s not happening. We will mourn the fallen, raise money for the victims and come back more defiant than ever. For anyone who thinks the marathon has been ruined or irrevocably altered — you’re wrong. Too many people will do whatever it takes to rebuild that race, improve it, protect it, make it better than it was. I bet more people run next year’s race than ever before. It’s our own little holiday, the most sacred of days. Everyone from Boston has watched the race near the finish line at least once. Everyone has gone to that 11 a.m. Red Sox game. Everyone has a family member who ran the race and at least one or two good friends who pulled off the 26.2 miles. So when someone tries to blow that day up in the most evil way possible, you pull yourself back together, try to process the senselessness, slowly feel yourself getting pissed off, and then sing the national anthem at the top of your lungs and send a message to everyone else. I’m proud of you, Boston.
We all are, Boston. Stay Strong.
> Yet such freakouts are nothing compared to what is in store if the the Marathon bombing means that Chechen jihadis has come to U.S. shores. The Chechens mounted one of the most vicious terror campaigns ever against Russia in the 1990s, blowing up apartment buildings, and launching massive attacks on theaters and even schools. They are known as among the most violent and dedicated terrorists in the world. They can be found fighting in Libya, Syria and every other major jihadi campaign. Though usually they have to sneak into the target countries, rather than coming on a visa as the Boston bombers apparently did.)
> Russia only succeeded in suppressing the Chechen Islamists with extremely brutal tactics that would never find support in the U.S – essentially leveling the Chechen capital. Yet dealing with such a threat would also be impossible with a politically correct approach to counter-terror that, for example, turns away from talking frankly about the terrorists profiles and motives.
If what Prof. Kontorovich is correct, the events of this past week could be the precursor to something even more terrible.
The remaining terrorist suspect currently has, essentially, put the entire city of Boston under house arrest. The scenes from the city are surreal. I hope they find him soon.
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Boston Sings the National Anthem
The National Anthem from last night’s Bruins game is a must watch. Take a few minutes and remember how strong Boston, and America, can be.
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Everything Takes Care of Itself
Nick Wynja:
> We tend to battle with the inevitable. Without realizing that we aren’t in full control of it nor are completely removed from having an impact on how things end up, we drive our lives. If you close your eyes, your life will take care of itself.
As people close to me struggle with various issues, it is hard to keep this principle in mind. I see them in pain and want to do something to help, even when I have faith that things will work out. Hopefully, even as my faith is tested, things *will* work out.
I had the pleasure of talking with President Barker a few times. After each of those conversations, I always thought that my alma matter was in good hands. I am sad to see him go, but wish him the best going forward.