Yesterday we saw some of the challenges, criticisms, and bawdy jokes tossed at the iPad. Today we turn to some of the reviews and ideas that could well make the iPad the kind of 'game-changer' that even Windows users expect of Apple. … [Read more]
A review of iPad reviews (Pt. 1)
Rumors of an iTablet/iSlate/iPad from Apple, Inc. have been circulating for a few years now. Therefore, the announcement of the iPad at the end of January felt less shocking - less 'magical' - for many than previous releases (I can still hear the … [Read more]
Voting against our interests
Last week the BBC posted an intriguing synopsis of the tendency of a majority of Americans to vote against their economic interests. A classic example (though not referred to in this particular article) was the general support for the Bush … [Read more]
2010 Non-Profit Technology Conference
Following up on yesterday's theme of making 2010 a great year for outreach and communications: the 2010 Non-Profit Technology Conference (NTC) is going to be held in Atlanta, Georgia, April 8-10. The conference is at the Omni Hotel in the CNN Center, … [Read more]
How to get your e-newsletters read, not deleted
Looking to refresh contacts and client-relations for 2010? Wanting guidance to expland those client lists? Next Tuesday, 9 February, NetworkForGood.org will be hosting a seminar on how to get email blasts and e-newsletters out of the Junk Box and … [Read more]
In-depth: ‘Series on 10 Ways to Use Recovery Funds for Green Buildings’
Last Friday (22 January) we blogged about some of the ways money from the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)" was being put into the greening of standing buildings and the creation of green public and government buildings. There was a … [Read more]
Matrox & Apple teach their video technology
Communication and design take on many media, of course. For those involved with video production, Matrox (makers of H.264 video encoders) and Apple Inc. (with a focus on Final Cut Pro) team up to teach ways to improve workflows. The tour list now … [Read more]
AWOL mortgage payers – strategy or selfish?
A follow up to our entry about mortgage modifications: Roger Lowenstein's report in the NYTimes has caused a great stir in the blogosphere and among radio pundits. We (rightly) have a moral expectation of those who borrow wealth (be it money, our … [Read more]