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Good observations! Many others will want iMessage and Notification Center parity between iOS and OS X and so logically it makes sense that it will be available sooner than later.

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Now Is The Perfect Time For Amazon To Attack Netflix (AMZN, NFLX, AAPL)

It appears that Amazon is finally about to attack Netflix with a subscription-based video streaming service.

Screenshots posted over the weekend suggest that Amazon is designing, testing, or ready to roll out a service for its Prime members, which could be expanded later.

That's smart -- now's a great time to do it.

In this post, we'll explain:

• Why now is the perfect time for Amazon to attack Netflix.
• What Amazon needs to do to be a serious threat.
• What Amazon's attack could mean for Netflix.

Why now is the perfect time for Amazon to attack Netflix: It's far enough into the streaming era that Amazon wouldn't have to build out a DVDs-by-mail rental service

Only about one-third of new Netflix subscribers pick the new streaming-only plan, Netflix reported in its earnings material last week. But that percentage will grow.

And streaming is already bigger than DVDs in "hours of entertainment delivered," according to Netflix.

Sure, Netflix will have an advantage over Amazon with its DVD library for many years. But there is no sense in Amazon building out that infrastructure to compete. (Especially because of all the new states Amazon would be forced to start charging sales tax in, a big no-no.)

Plus, there really isn't much competition in the subscription-based streaming business

Everyone and their uncle offers new releases on-demand, including Amazon itself.

But subscription-based streaming seems to be a nice, unique business model for Netflix, even if it means lower quality titles, old movies, obscure documentaries, etc. Apple and Microsoft haven't made a move here yet. And Hulu Plus is much more focused on TV stuff (and is much more limited that Netflix).

So Amazon is in a good position to be a strong no. 2 in this market.

And Netflix has big lead, but it's not insurmountable

Sure, it has 20 million subscribers. But not 100 million.

Most people in the U.S. still don't stream videos to their TVs. Arguably, most people in the U.S. will someday. So it's still not nearly too late for Amazon.

And besides Apple, Amazon arguably has the best brand recognition to do this. Especially with all the credit cards it already has on file; one-click commerce; Prime members; etc.

View more at Business Insider

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My Perfect Day: In Beijing

During my recent trip to China, I had the chance to catch up with Iain Swain, a well-connected Scotsman who's been living in the country for six years and acts as the deputy editor for travel and nightlife at The Beijinger, the excellent and informative local city guide. I asked him to share his perfect day in Beijing.

If you can get up early, go to a park and watch as the old people do Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and practice their ballroom dancing. Grab a baozi -- a fluffy bun stuffed with meat and/or vegetables from a street vendor -- and wander around the hutongs for a while. For lunch, head  to Tang Yuan for dim sum, it's great. During the afternoon, explore the galleries in the 798 arts district or Caochangdi -- a rawer art section of the city. It's less well-known and has been in the news recently because it's slated for demolition.

If it isn't dark yet, visit Jingshan Park, which is just north of the Forbidden City and has offers amazing views of the Imperial Palace and the hutongs to the east and west. If you feel like having a drink with your view, visit the Atmosphere Bar in the China World Summit Wing hotel -- Beijing's tallest building (above) -- and watch the sunset.

My Perfect Day: In Beijing

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Momento Is Perhaps The Perfect Passive Diary App (TechCrunch)

... allows you to import bits of information from a number of services including Twitter, Foursquare, Gowalla, Facebook, Flickr, YouTube, Vimeo, Digg, and any RSS feed. The result is a brilliant log of almost everything you're doing online.

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Comment on With Perfect Timing, Acer Outs a Pair of Android Tablets by PRETHOUGHT

Hopefully the tablet optimization of Android is better than that of Samsung because it's awful on the Galaxy Tab. That's impressive though 600,000 bought into mediocrity and at a pretty steep price too. Unless they opt for the 2 year enslavement while others get better tablets in the near future :) That is pretty smart of Acer to wait it out. No matter how entrenched the iPad becomes it only takes one killer must have feature to knock off the market leader.

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Engaged and Looking For the Perfect Hudson Valley Wedding Location? Get a FREE 3 Course Meal This Saturday!

That's right, you can attend a free "Mock Wedding" at the Links at Union Vale this Saturday, November 13th.
It's just like a wedding with all the trappings...except for a bride and groom. Instead, it will be you and 49 other lucky nearly-wed couple

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Facebook's Timing Is Perfect: Just 4% of Online Americans Use Location Services

Pew Research has been quizzing Americans about the location-based smartphone frenzy, and found that a mere 4% of mobile Internet users employ location-based services such as Foursquare or Gowalla or Latitude. Did Facebook launch its own location-base

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Bali Luxurious Villas â€" The perfect Location to Savor Bali

If you're looking for a calming, vibrant and blissful paradise for holiday, Bali may be the location. To appreciate all these, the best location to remain is at Bali luxurious villas. In the tranquil water of beaches, to fast flowing rivers, terrace

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