"Nothing great has been and nothing great can be accomplished without passion" G.W.F. Hegel

Today's quotation comes from the opening chapter of the new Robert Scoble - Shel Israel collaboration naked conversations, a fine read on how blogging really is changing business - highly recommended.

"Prepare to be boarded" is the one-page message with logo (left)awaiting you at officepirates.com the latest Time Inc Interactive venture headed by ex-Maxim editor Mark Golin. Hats off to Ned Desmond's gang and best wishes for great success with this concept - Time Inc.'s long overdue debut in web exclusive media. The early buzz is all good, bookmark it now.

John Nicol has been officially announced as the new head honcho of MSN.com, the former lead on the MSNBC web property is just the kind of bright, inventive person MSN.com needs to get into the entertainment game - cheers!