Not Quite There Yet.

This is the new, and improved, home for Josh Kocurek.

I'm still working on the pretties, doing importing and layout on my free time. That's not going to stop me from sharing content as it comes to me, though. 

Give me a bit and it'll be shiny and new. Until then, thanks for the patience!

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Thursday
Aug192010

Location Based Social Networks, in a Nutshell. [Infographic]

AuthorJosh Kocurek | DateThursday, August 19, 2010 at 12:50PM | CommentPost a Comment | in ,

Updated on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 2:42PM by Registered CommenterJosh Kocurek

With the launch of Facebook Places today, there is a lot of talk on this being the nail in the coffin for the existing location based services us geeks have come to use and love over the past couple years.

Privacy issues or not, Facebook Places is a force to be reckoned with. Though it lacks the game and deal features that current location based apps like Foursquare and Gowalla, possess, it's only a matter of time before businesses and ad dollars start flocking to the online juggernaut that is Facebook.

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Thursday
Aug192010

Groupon Falls Into The Gap

AuthorJosh Kocurek | DateThursday, August 19, 2010 at 9:15AM | CommentPost a Comment | in

There is no doubting the immense popularity of online group-buying, an emerging business in which Chicago based Groupon has claimed a cozy spot at the top. Groupon even graces the cover of this month's Forbes, being boasted as "The Fastest Growing Company Ever." Since its debut in 2008, there have been countless deal-of-the-day competitors that have emerged. Group-buying is total win/win for consumers, giving them the opportunity to save some serious cash on food, events, and scuba diving lessons.

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Friday
Apr092010

#n<3rdcrush Felicia Day

AuthorJosh Kocurek | DateFriday, April 9, 2010 at 10:12AM | CommentPost a Comment | in

As far as red heads go, there are only three that exist in my world: Jayma Mays, Christina Hendricks and Felicia Day. While all three are a thrill to watch on TV, the former two don't come close to possessing the nerd cred Felicia Day has under her belt.
Though her mainstream claim to fame came in the form of guest appearances on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and House, her stardom amongst the geek culture stems from the web series The Guild, which she wrote and produced herself.

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Wednesday
Apr072010

4 Reasons Why It's Okay For Dudes To Like Glee

AuthorJosh Kocurek | DateWednesday, April 7, 2010 at 11:28PM | CommentPost a Comment | in

I’m hooked! Glee is one of the most entertaining TV shows I have come across in a long time. It has great characters, amazing performances, and memorable musical moments. It’s a very fresh concept for a series, one I have never seen before.

In preparation for its return, I just want to shout out to all the dudes out there talking smack. Here are four reasons why it's okay for dudes to like Glee.

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