Ipod touch/itunes
I have an ipod touch and it has all the new software
and all that stuff. I have bought about 5 songs over a period of time on the ipod Wi-Fi music store on the ipod and it downloads all the way and then i start to listen to it, But the next day the songs are gone not in the purchased playlist not synced up with my iMac it is like i never bought them. Do you know what could be causing this problem? And i Have the itunes update too.
-Thank you
(NT) Thanks Molly, good stuff
Okey dokey
Thanks for letting me waste
your time
(NT) Bye
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al409 - 2/28/08 12:07 PM
Gadget of the week
Have you ever had a problem with a manufacturer because of the gadget of the week?
(NT) Would you recommend a pure bread dog or to rescue one from a pound for a family pet?!?! I no random but you ARE the EXPERT!!
content
Given your opinions are what you are what drive the show and constitute much of your content; what do you think of having one of the reps from the RIAA on thr show to debate with?
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meoto - 2/28/08 12:06 PM
LOST Episodes Streaming
Molly is a LOST dweeb? Well than you can watch all the seasons in HD for free at:
http://dynamic.abc.go.com/streaming/landingSorry.
Fav Video Games?
We know you like to play Halo, but are there any other games that you like to play in your copious amounts of spare time?
(NT) What is the link between cnet and Znet?
Yes, aaron counts.
good lord, of course he counts as one! would you not count your own child?!
Tom Imbeads Cnettv.
How, is he a editor or sonething XD
(NT) This is a repeat but pb30 is back online: How can we make the BOL Live interface better for you?
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al409 - 2/28/08 12:04 PM
Lost streaming
Molly is a lot dweeb? Well than you can watch all the seasons in HD for free at:
http://dynamic.abc.go.com/streaming/landing
Chat room?
Can we have a CNET chatroom? Please? Just like the one on Help.com. Hey! That's a CNET Networks property - go steal Ms Molly Wood!
who do you think is the last of the Oceanic 6?
uh oh ... am i showing i'm as much of a 'Lost' dweeb as you?
what are your show theories?
How many emails...
Do you sort through to find the best content for Mailbag?
(NT) RE: In some countries I believe it is! I agree Ew
Embed CNETTV video
Is there any possibility of embedding CNETTV video on my blog? I would like to embed The buzz report and Mailbag. Thanks
Alex
My question was too long or too repeatedly asked...
So maybe I'll shorten it and try again.
Any advice for people who are trying to break into podcasting, but are having trouble getting good exposure? Seems having high-profile guests like you or Tom would be good, but how to do that as a small-time person? If it's on tech, how are newer writers/podcasters supposed to review stuff if no one sends us anything?
More live shows?
Do you like that idea? More. Live. Shows.
Molly's Computer
hmn looking at your profile, I noticed your computer configuration [Home: Mac Mini with SuperDrive (for now). Work: Compaq Evo, 2GHz P4, 512MB RAM, stock components of the corporate variety. It's sad, really]. It isn't quite what I had imaged! I thought you had got a super powerful one hehe. That's very curious! why that molly?
BOL on the road?
Why should the Diggnation guys have all the fun? Any chance of a live event BOL? (I know, I know $$$)
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Hacim - 2/28/08 11:57 AM
(NT) Carrot Cake or Cucumber Cake That is the real question!!?!
Live audio vs live video.
I love having BOL live, being able to chat and hitting sites as you bring them up. The video's okay but I don't think necessary. Being a live participant is what's exciting. Do you think you can at least keep the audio/chat going? and maybe expand to gadgettes? That'd be cool.
Other podcasts
Do you have time to listem/view other podcasts not from CNet? What are they?
Future of Podcass
CNET seems to bee adding more and more podcasts, almost as fast as advertisers are pulling out. Now with CNET TV, where is the future of podcasting leading?
Also, is Tom nice to work with? Does he buy everyone in the office cookies for no reason?
Back from Iraq
Just finished my last tour of duty in Iraq. Wanted to than all of the CNET family for keeping us sane. You all are terrific! Any talk of taking BOL on a national tour? Capt. Paul
C|Net versus other Tech media
Good Afternoon Ms Wood,
Although I am not a "techie" I have read some recent web commentary on C|Net. These articles all were comparing C|net unfavorably to other (more recent) tech news sites such as techmeme, techcrunch, digg, etc.
This commentary all had the flavor of "C|net has lost its edge"
I will say that this commentary was all very favorable to the appointment of Dan Farber as editor-in-chief of C|net news.
Not that you need discuss about some (nameless - as I cant remember a name.. Matthew Igram perhaps) tech journalist has to say about your employer...
But are all "C|neters" as happy with the addition of Mr. Farber?
(NT) Note: BOL Live IRC is still going
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al409 - 2/28/08 11:55 AM
Gadgettes Live?
Has there ever been a live episode of Gadgettes? Would you consider doing one, possibly at a trade event like the BOL episodes from CES?
Extra points if you show the pinkwatch gadgets live on video and smash them if appropriate.
(NT) Actually.... Everyone kows you cuss like a trucker... but not literally like a trucker I think you said that on BOL once
Thanks stp777
I will be emailing you shortly...
BOL T-shirts? Anytime soon?
Can you please ask Tom to make some more of them?
CNet's journalism style guide?
Hey Molly, I've noticed that you occasionally impart the phrase "an historic," which is typically considered British (as they tend not to pronounce the "h"), or archaic in form. Obviously, using "an" in front of a word like "hour" (with a silent "h") is fine. I know that you're very conscious of grammar choice, so I'm wondering why the use of "an" in front of a vocalized "h"? Or is this what CNet dictates as part of their style guide?
Where did the BOL shirts go?
I got mine at the Snakes on a Plane premiere but there have been precious few given out since then. What's up with that?
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Hacim - 2/28/08 11:52 AM
(NT) stp777 (thats my CNet username)
honestly, wasn't being sarcastic on "Inside the Labs"
Hyperbole, yes. Sarcastic, no. I really am enthusiastic about you doing a show like that.
Live?
Does the fact that you are streaming the show on Yahoo Live change the way you approach BOL? Ya know, accidental bad word slips and what not.
That's cool
Really cool. I spent $60.00 on a piece of hardware to do that. I think the need to do so, brings one across the 'dork' line.
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n74jw - 2/28/08 11:51 AM
For Doug Hammond
what should your username be?
Let me know and I will contact you offline.
Thanks!
-Lee
CNET Community
(NT) Coolest celeb you've met through this job?
RE: BOL as an audio podcast
BOL if it's live home will be Ustream, then there are videos of past episodes, right? So you could watch it there if nessassary/
<NOT A QUESTION>
Username test
Umm. Last time I submitted a question I came up as "Doug Hammond", that's not me...
Yahoo & Beta & Cnet
Yahoo Live particularly. Do you think that going live with something that is plainly not ready perhaps undermines rather than promotes a concept?
Perhaps BOL shares some of the egg on the chin for Yahoo Live failing... when no need to?
Wow! I sound serious!
er! wibble.
Son Of Orac.
(www.sonoforac.com)
is the baby in the studio with you?
when shall we hear him give his gadget opinion (*burp!*) on BOL?
Source Code Sharing
Don't know if this is the right forum or you can refer me to another site/forum. I had a programmer develop a website with backend function modules. I would like to market the source code but the programmer wants to transfer the code to purchaser's server at a price per transfer. Isn't there a way I can just have the program copied to removable media and sell the code without the programmer's involvement for each sale?
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Helo2 - 2/28/08 11:48 AM
(NT) Was the entire purpose of the ZD Net Property to mess over Ziff Davis?
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al409 - 2/28/08 11:48 AM
People want to be on C|Net, how about submitting video mails
Other shows have aired select user-submitted video emails. ZDTV even gave away webcams - but those were crazy times. Maybe we could see Alex from Miami, Doppelganger Tom, or Dave the Patent Attorney.
Oh wait, BOL is an AUDIO podcast. C|Net should fix that.
How about a You Tube contest where we submit videos and you give a C|Net mug to the winner (with a pound of Ethiopian Super Natural!)
(NT) Compared to other news networks (ZD specifically) CNET doesn't tend to use a lot of "Special Guests". Though I love the various CNET crews- is there a reason for this?
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al409 - 2/28/08 11:47 AM
well actually, it's...
car-tech-padawan-in-training
Inside the labs FTW
Yea Inside the labs! In fact you should start turning C|NET inside out and start the behind the scenes on everything like.
(NT) Inside the Labs would be sweet. It would be cool if there was a "In The World Of CNet" daily cast- maybe in 1UP Show Style Format ( A series of interviews and conversations with an overarching concept)
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al409 - 2/28/08 11:45 AM
DEFINITELY interested in a molly "Inside The Labs"
i'd love it! wanna see real benchmarks performed! live! i wanna see bar graph times in a chart chiron overlay on the screen, man!
Thanks
Just wanted to thank you for being a terrific role model and making tech cool for girls! WITHOUT pink gadgets of course. And speaking of gadgets...
Gadgettes needs a warning: do not eat or drink during this podcast. The chickens last week were LOL not LOI
Inside the Labs or something
Doesnt that already exist? I think its called First Look, and that name needs work.
Re: Inside the Labs
Sounds awesome! It's like a Revision3 Gazette. I think every company should make something like that.
Second joncahill14's question
I'd like to hear the answer to joncahill14's question.
Killer App
Hello - What would be the most incredible, important, favorite application that you have used in the last year...
Thx
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n74jw - 2/28/08 11:44 AM
Advice for wannabe 'net personalities
Hi Molly! I write on a blog or two, but would really like to get noticed more and eventually have a podcast on technology with different guests on all the time. It seems like the hard part is getting noticed - I mean, what big time personalities want to come on a podcast with some unknown dudes who have a small-time podcast? And how do unknowns even get a chance to review gadgets and tech when companies wouldn't dare give an unknown a review unit?
So I wonder what kind of advice you have for that kind of person. (Maybe I could get noticed more if you or Tom would be on my podcast.
)
John B. in the Northeast
NT = No Text (in the body of post that is)
Hope that explains it...
The Ultimate question 2
I am not saying he isn't a great guy nor that he doesn't write good reviews. He reviews are great but don't you think that some people belong in the scene and others behind the scene? If you didn't know him personally and you were in charge of hiring people to do the video reviews and Dan showed up with one of his videos, Can you honestly say you would hire him?
(NT) Do you enjoy using your Zune for podcasts? How well does the podcast index work?
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al409 - 2/28/08 11:42 AM
Buzz Report
Hi Molly, love your funny style in the Buzz Report and Mailbag shows. How did the idea of creating a show that mixed humor with tech come up?
molly's dream assignment?
so ok, we've made suggestions, but what would be your dream assignment on CNET? what is the one thing on BOL or the other shows you would love to do and haven't done yet. pretend cooley got drunk and accidentally gave you access to the big expense account.
CNET IDOL?
When/where do I sign up?
(NT) As a Business Major wanting to help develop the world of tech, gaming, and their related news outlets- any recommendations on jobs or etc?
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al409 - 2/28/08 11:41 AM
Huh?
So you are Editor at awesome?
Or "Fabulous" loi.
Not much of a question though :P
(NT) Is a general knowledge of tech better for working at CNET or is hyper-specialization more valid?
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al409 - 2/28/08 11:40 AM
Molly Jr.
We're coming up on Eli's 1st birthday... How's he doing? How was the first year of baby for you?
Operating Systems?
How are operating systems reviewed, I remember microsoft was trying to bribe people for good reviews by sending them bloted acer Ferrarri laptops and Windows Vista Ultimate.
How are OS reviews usually done though?
Your Tech Heritage
Did you consider yourself super tech forward before you started working in the industry or was it something that came with moving to the Bay Area and working in the business?
Leave Cnet?
If someone like Jason Calacanis offers you a very better ($$) deal then CNet, would you leave the company to work somewhere else?
Zune and Cnet.
I just wish the Video podcasts that come from cnet are 320x240, WMV files.. It would save a buch of time on conversion. My video podcast list is mostly Cnet stuff downloaded from zune market place...
You have a high rank there...
(NT) I like Vista- does this mean I have no soul- I use just about every type of app on earth with the only problems I collide with relating to cheap hardware?
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al409 - 2/28/08 11:35 AM
Nagging little question...
So why is Brian Cooley called "Editor-at-Large"? Is it because he is so good they can't give him a specialty? Or does he not like to be chained to a specific area?
so if how does one get noticed & picked up by cnet?
... and all the other similar questions like others here about how can we, like you, have the dream job at CNET? what does it take to get noticed & make the cut? maybe there should be a "CNET Idol" show like "American Idol," and you, tom & jason could be the judges. tho' i am *not* in any way comparing you to paula abdul (gak!).
also, Yoshi0683 should go ahead and light his hair on fire and punch himself in the face for saying that about Dan A.
lub da show. 'n' awll dat.
I've learned English hearing you
Hi Molly, I live in Curicó, Chile (South America) so we all speak Spanish only. I love technology and gadgets so I started watching CNET videos about 1 year ago. Believe me, I've learned A LOT about diverse topics, and now I'm subscribed to BOL and I love it. 2 months ago I attended the TOEIC English test and I got 945 points out of 990; I think it's pretty good for a 16 year old guy like me.
THANK YOU for creating this great content and making available for everyone in the world.
Marcelo
Vista Doom
So it seem even Microsoft is throwing in the towel on Vista. When do you think they will get out the next version of Windows and do you think they'll get it right this time?
(NT) What kind of background do most of the producers have- general CNET content?
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al409 - 2/28/08 11:34 AM
what do you guys use....
What software do you guys use to edit your podcasts? (audio and video?)
Something Molly would like:
an Aaron Sorkin "Sports Night" style CNET Live would be "the Awesome!"
(NT) RE: LCD OR PLASMA
When I do gt that 40 incher, would it be better to go plasma or LCD??????
Average Day at CNET
What's the average Day at CNET like? Is it like work, work or is it boring one minute thrill ride the next?
iPhone 2
Have you decided if you're going to get the iPhone 2 when its "supposedly" set to release later this year?
(NT) How can we help you have a more enjoyable Buzz Out Live Experience?
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al409 - 2/28/08 11:32 AM
Gadgets..
So after the review.. the gadgets are taken away from you? or who ever reviews the gadget, it is his/her?
Excutive?
How did you get the Excecutive Evitor Title?
Studio lighting or camera change?
Within the last month or so, I've noticed that Buzz Report and the TivoCast (along with some other shows) appear to have the appearance of being shot with fluorescent lighting - a cooler (color temp), crisper appearance. It also similar to what I see in using video (30 fps) rather than film (24 fps). Did you guys recently change your lighting and/or camera equipment?
(NT) What is the best place to send corrections to- regarding gaming and news in general?
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al409 - 2/28/08 11:30 AM
Buzz Report
How much prep time (writing, production, etc) goes into an episode of Buzz Report? And how many people are we talking here?
Macports?
You do own a mac, right. Well do you know of macports or something, bacause I want to install it, or soemthing like it when I get leopard, Are you making a video of doing that. or is CNET in general doning that?
(NT) Is there demand for non-jounalistic writing at CNET?
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al409 - 2/28/08 11:28 AM
Dan Ackerman Is Cool
Dan Ackerman is an interesting character, atleast more than that Merritt guy
. Why dont we see more of him?
(NT) RE: Magnetic Fields- Molly, this is your biography: www.bekindmovie.com/ - Be Kind Rewind
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al409 - 2/28/08 11:27 AM
it would be so totally awesome
to like hear one whole gadgettes in like total valley girl! Like that would fer sher be so totally cool. you and kelly like seriously do a totally awesome valley girl!
(seriously, its very funny!)
Can anyone visit Cnet?
I remember one guy that recorded a video when Rafe and Tom were recording BOL and Tom said that he was visiting Cnet. If I travel to SF someday, can I do it too?
The ultimate question
How can someone with a bad voice get a job doing video reviews at Cnet? and yes I am referring to Dan A. Don't you think he sounds a bit foolish when he opens his mouth? I mean honestly I felt like lighting my hair on fire and punching myself in the face.
(NT) I talked to Tom about the general feeds problem yesterday; how it applies to iTunes and probably feeds in general; hopefully he filed the bug.
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al409 - 2/28/08 11:25 AM
Looking to upgrade from 1.7GHZ
I don't want to break the bank with a new computer but I want something faster than my 1.7ghz. I have two small hard drives 13.5GB and 40GB and 768mb ram running XP pro.
Suggestions please
Denny
The ultimate phone
Why don't the wireless telcos give us a phone with all the bells and whistles we want? Will the open source phone OS change this?
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Y0-Y0 - 2/28/08 11:24 AM
(NT) Also: Can I be hired as a member of CNET-News.com/Reviews- Gaming Squad? (lol)
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al409 - 2/28/08 11:24 AM
Future Technology
Out of all the sci-fi and futuristic technology seen in movies, which do you want the most? I want a hoverboard or flying car!
(NT) How do you build career portfolio experience early?
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al409 - 2/28/08 11:22 AM
(NT) And that is why I don't cry out all of the time.
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al409 - 2/28/08 11:22 AM
I LOVE CNET
I check CNET about 6x per day and love all the information you guys dish out. My parents think that I'm too "electronicky" but I really like looking at all the new gadgets!!! Thank you and keep up the good work CNET!!!!!!
How does/is there stress in your job?
Is there major stress in your job, not the normal kind but excess stress?
Magnetic field
Did you literally break (not mess up with the settings) some device because of your magnetic field? Which one?
(NT) Gamespot: The Hotspot- Tends to make errors when referring to general tech news- Example: HDDVD vs. Blu Ray
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al409 - 2/28/08 11:21 AM
Ideas for BOL
Sometimes I get ideas (usually a link to a story) for the show but Im never sure if I should email, post on forum, or leave a message. Which avenues are best for different types of communication?
Re: errors with podcast feeds
nope using iTunes.
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filmn - 2/28/08 11:20 AM
Feeds
Hi Molly
I had the same thing only usin iTunes
Show Prep
Can you walk us quickly through your daily morning BOL show prep?
Though- there are glitches even in serious gaming podcasts.
It kind of confuses me: aren't you all news a holics?
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al409 - 2/28/08 11:19 AM
Tabs Mix Plus
Hi Molly
How is TMP working for you?
Career Advice?
So how do you become a tech reviewer and beloved podcast host for CNET? What did you study to prepare for this job? How can I be down?
RE: Q: This might seem strange but: Why do the other CNET properties mess up on gaming news so often?
Basically every single one that happens to talk about gaming at all. BOL tends to produce half truths and mild lies. The 404 has funny things to say including some artificial constructs on the state of the gaming industry. Tom comments oddly when talking on the Real Deal.
Its hard to give specific examples- maybe BOL talking about console SKUs?
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al409 - 2/28/08 11:18 AM
No "Loaded" or "QuickCasts" on CNetTV Mobile?
I love using iphone.cnet.com on my iPod touch, but noticed that some of your great shows are *never* included in the CNetTV section (Loaded, Quickcasts). Why is that? (and why the over-representation of the auto segments?)
errors with podcast feeds
I've had some errors with some of the podcast feeds, one being Loaded: somehow car tech got mixed up in it and I got about 10 episodes of car tech.
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filmn - 2/28/08 11:17 AM
Picking Out The Right LCD!
Hi Molly, I want to buy a LCD for around $1,500. I don't know which brands have the best tv and if I should get it from somewhere like Best Buy or to get it from my local electronic store. PLEASE HELP! It's for my son's graduation!!!!
Did someone ever recognize you on the street?
And stop you asking for an autograph?
laptop
which penryn based laptop is best for an older user who need an extra bright screen, light weight good battery life but also high speed?
BOL on the road
Are you planning on doing live events like Diggnation or Twit? Or like Geekbrief, taking BOL on the road. If you ever come to Miami, I'm in.
Molly on Car Tech?
I can see that X3 is going to get kicked to the curb real soon!
What Car Tech do you like/don't like (iDrive, Ford Sync.) Glad to see you connecting with another of my favorite types of machines.
Thanks, and keep up the good work!
BOL Live
Hi Molly
How come you guys don't do BOL hosted by CNET like CNET live? We dont really need Yahoosoft!
Internet Celebrity
Tom, Veronica, Jason and you have become internet celebrities. What kind of impact is that having on you professionally and personally?
(NT) What are your feelings on explicit vs. non explicit content?
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al409 - 2/28/08 11:15 AM
Hawaii meetup
It seems like you vacation in Hawaii a lot. Every consider a meetup with your fans?
(NT) How well does being a journalist and having a family mesh?
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al409 - 2/28/08 11:14 AM
how do you all envision
the future of this new media of which you are a part? for example, who woulda thunk a few years ago you could go to live.yahoo.com and VIEW your favorite radio show... What changes have you guys envisioned?
future interviews
Is there anyone in technology you'd like to interview but haven't yet? What is the most important question you'd ask them?
Can you kidnap Veronica, hipnotize her and make her come back to cnet?
wash, rinse, repeat - until done
Travelling
What are the places in the world you wnat to see in the world?
This might seem strange but: Why do the other CNET properties mess up on gaming news so often?
Though they aren't Gamespot, the errors come so often.
And yeah Meebo!
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al409 - 2/28/08 11:12 AM
CNET Perks
Favorite perk of your job?
Zombie plan
Let's here it.
(NT) You an Natali Del Conte shop for clothes on the same place?
The real CNET mailman?
Is the guy in the opening of Mailbag the actual postal carrier for the CNET offices? If so, Awesome! If not, who is it?
Your Hair
Why don't you let your hair grow out longer? You would look a lot nicer!
Bluray players
I just came in and you might even have answered this: What should I buy as a Blu-ray player? Should I wait for lower prices?
working as an editor
When/how did you decide that you wanted to do this job you currently have? Obviously you enjoy your work a great deal, but why did you decide this line of work?
Favorite web app?
What is the most used web app at Cnet?
(NT) Peets or starbucks? ;-)
(NT) Does your Tech ever interfere with being a mother?
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al409 - 2/28/08 11:09 AM
Cnet TV
Where else does the Cnet TV shows are broadcasted?
Why No BOL live
Hi Molly
How come you guys don't do BOL hosted by CNET like CNET live?
(NT) Can we petition Veronica to come home? :(
Yahoo Live
What is the yahoo live URL BOL uses?
Question Time
Fun
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al409 - 2/28/08 11:06 AM
(NT) Did you have anything to do with the I love Molly Wood shirt on shop.com
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ltdcs - 2/28/08 11:06 AM
Molly Wood CNET TV executive editor live!
Ask the Editors Live: Mailbag edition: About CNET
Are you curious about CNET in general? Or how about some of the stuff that goes on behind the scenes at CNET TV? Well, if you are, look no further.
Our next upcoming Ask the Editors Live chat begins at 11 a.m. Pacific (2 p.m. Eastern), February 28. Our special host for this event will be Executive Editor at CNET TV, and host of CNET's Mailbag show, Molly Wood, where she will be here to answer your questions about CNET, CNET TV, CNET editors, and life in general here at CNET. So get your questions ready for Molly, and don't miss out!
See you at the event!
Click here for upcoming Ask the Editors Live events and past transcripts of events.
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