Weekend Update 02.13.10–The Hot Mess Edition

Rogue waves aren’t completely unheard of during surfing competitions in Northern California, but a foot of snow in Dallas? About as likely as Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz grilling Kara Swisher in front of a packed auditorium. All right, it was a cafeteria packed with Yahoo employees, but still.

iPad Battery and Nook vs. Kindle

Mossberg answers readers’ questions on the iPad’s battery, Firefox zooming, Live Mail calendar on Windows 7 and Nook vs. Kindle.

Finally, a Worthy Heir to Outlook Express

Microsoft hopes to simplify lives with a third release to replace Outlook Express. And judging by an early version of Windows Live Mail, which includes photo embedding and IM integration, the third time could be the charm.
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