A few weeks ago, I talked to a founder of a Net company - who recently sold-out to Google.  He said, "The only way I could ever work for Google is by selling a company to them."

Yes, the hiring process at Google is excruciating.  But, as a result, they have an incredibly smart workforce.

Last week, for example, two Google employees -- Michele Covell and Shumeet Baluja - presented a paper at an interactive television conference (Euro ITV).

Here's the premise:  Software on your laptop can listen to your television programs.  The software will learn about your interests and generate personalized content for you. The same can be done with radio.

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