My favorite Frenchmen is causing a stir once again. Click through to lala to see what a Loic run web would look like.

(Photo by: Joi)

The LA times wrote up a nice article about lalawag yesterday. It covers some of the details and inspiration behind why I started the site, it even covers some of the issues associated with running a gossip blog in this space. Let’s review and recap:

• Soft Launching: Consider what you see on lala now as part of the soft launch. Look to 09 for the site to hit its full stride. I’m still formulating what that all means but look for it.
• Events: We want to be everywhere when it comes to events, the front door, the stage and even the bathroom (that’s where all the best gossip is after all). As the events season picks up again stay tuned for this.
• Sexy Sexist: The LA times pieces talks  about Valleywag (RIP) being sexist among other things. I’m not looking for lala to be, the ladies of the LA tech scene are a big part the whole picture here. In fact I would say there wouldn’t be much of a scene without them. So while I’m more than happy to highlight and promote the smart and savvy ladies of LA, please don’t assume we won’t trash you if the opportunity arises. 
•  Career Ruining: The only career I’m really looking to risk here is my own. However if you are concerned that a lala piece would end yours, please drop me a line to “opt-out”. If requested we won’t cover you or your antics, unless of course the material is just damn juicy.  If you are on the enemy or frenemy list you can’t opt out, instead you’ll just have to enjoy the show.

Any more questions please let me know. Also looking for events to come in a sponsor the site next year. If interested let us know.

Remember the Microsoft Telescope? The only telescope you can use to see Scoble’s tears?

From Microsoft:

WorldWide Telescope (WWT) enables your computer to function as a virtual telescope, bringing together imagery from the best ground and space-based telescopes in the world. Experience narrated guided tours from astronomers and educators featuring interesting places in the sky

Well its available for download now here, check it out and please do let me know if you cry in the comments.

Allen Stern of CenterNetworks has gone too far. Frustrated by getting buried on Digg and TechMeme, Allen is executing some new black hat technique called SMO, Stern Media Optimization. 

He has already taken over my SERP and MG Siegler’s as well. Someone call the Cutlets please before this gets outa hand. I’m terrified that soon I’ll find the blogger king throughout my Google Alerts.

Ok really its the new Wordpress thumbnails within Google feature, Steve Rubel has a nice post covering the update.

I’m a big fan of the Zeitgeist Google does each year. Here is the one from 2008 if you haven’t seen it yet.

I’m going through my own stats from the year and thought I’d do my own. Here are some notable traffic trends for seanpercival.com this year.

Top Referring Keywords to This Site:

1. gta 4 walkthrough
2. ninja gaiden 2 walkthrough
3. яндекс
4. metal gear solid 4 walkthrough
5. lehman brothers bankruptcy
6. grand theft auto 4 walkthrough
7. sean percival
8. ninja gaiden 2 cheats
9. gta iv walkthrough
10. gta 4 dating

Top Referring Websites:

1. twitter.com
2. stumbleupon.com
3. bittenandbound.com
4. images.google.com
5. techcrunch.com
6. friendfeed.com
7. centernetworks.com
8. sampletheweb.com
9. google.com
10. techmeme.com

Most Visited Page:

GTA 4 Walkthrough (43,048 hits)

Most Commented Blog Post:

Animal Crossing Friend Codes (3784 comments)

Browsers Used:

1. Internet Explorer (45%)
2. Firefox (41%)
3. Safari (7%)
4. Opera (2%)
5. Chrome (1%)