2008AUG060826

More time wasters

 

This is an old story that just goes on and on. When will these blokes get the message?

 

 

 

8 Aug 08, 10.12AM EST

 

Your broccoli photo

 

Hi Flickr user,

 

We at NowPublic are working on coverage of broccoli's ability to possibly reverse diabetes damage, and we found your amazing photo on Flickr. It would be a great addition to our story. If you would like to contribute it to us, please click on the link below. We would very much appreciate its use, with proper credit to you of course. You are also welcome to add to the story in the comments field, all accessible through the link below. If you run into any problems, feel free to contact me at rpshen@nowpublic.com.

 

Sincerely,

Ruoping

 

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29 Mar 08, 11.30AM EST

 

Hi bootload,

 

Here's a personal note from Rob Peters:

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We're running a column about the demise of television in the wake of computer-based viewing, and your photo would be a great addition. Would you be interested in sharing it?

 

In case you haven't heard of us, NowPublic is a participatory news website. Please let me know if you have any questions.

 

Take care,

 

Rob

 

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26 May 08, 7.43AM EST

 

Hi there,

 

I'm Cynthia, one of the editors at NowPublic.com a participatory journalism site, I saw your 'geek' photos and I was hoping that you would share your photo with one of our articles on the history of nerdism.

 

The requested photo(s) will appear as thumbnails when you follow the link.

 

Please remember that you retain your ownership over the photo and you can find our terms of use below.

 

I'd also encourage you to comment on the article (after following the link) if you have opinions on the topic. It will appear as a comment beneath the article (and not as a caption to the photo)

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at cyoo@nowpublic.com

 

Thanks v. much,

Cheers,

Cynthia

 

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27 May 08, 11.39AM EST

 

Here's a personal note from julianw:

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We are doing a story about the release of Firefox 3.0 and your photo(s) would be an ideal addition to our coverage.Would you allow us to publish the image or images indicated in this message, properly attributing them to you, of course? You would also be welcome to add other images to our coverage, or to contribute your own stories.

Thanks,

Julian

 

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29 Jul 08, 8.39AM EST

 

Hi bootload,

 

Here's a personal note from michelle.sundvick:

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My name's Michelle and I'm an intern at NowPublic.com. Just to let you know, NowPublic is running a news story on the launch of the new search engine Cuil and your photo(s) would be an excellent addition. If you're interested in sharing it, please follow the links below and feel free to add your own comment as well. Looking forward to seeing your work on the site!

 

In case you haven't heard of us, NowPublic.com is a participatory news website. Please let me know if you have any questions. The requested photos will appear as thumbnails when you follow the link. I'd also encourage you to comment on the article (after following the link) if you have opinions on the topic. It will appear as a comment beneath the article.

 

Take care,

Michelle

msundvick@nowpublic.com

 

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6 Aug 08, 9.37AM EST

 

Hi,

 

NowPublic is running a news story on cyber criminals using Twitter and your photo would be an excellent addition. If you're interested in sharing it, please follow the links below and feel free to add your own comment as well. Looking forward to seeing your work on the site! If you have any questions feel free to contact me on Flickr.

 

Jessica

 

Hi Jessica,

 

next time anyone from Nowpublic contacts me read get them to read this thread ~ www.flickr.com/photos/bootload/910952247/ to see why you are wasting my time.

 

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