What am I reading this week:
What Movies am I watching this week:
Blurbs, Professional:
Blurbs, Personal:
What am I reading this week?
Daily Interest - Professional:
10 Stupid Things ERP Software Salespeople SayDaily Interest - Personal:
T3 Top Ten: Reasons to LOVE netbooks
T3 Top Ten: Reasons to HATE netbooks
It took 90 minutes for Daily News to 'steal' the Empire State BuildingInteresting Web Sites:
Plastic Logic Electronic Reading Device (eReader)
On October 19th, 2005 I wrote an short article that caused a surprising stir amongst my contemporaries in the Newspaper industry (5,000 hits in one day), the article titled: Print is Dead, was meant to eschew the coming changes within the print media, delve into the role of blogging and how it challenges the news gathering role, and take a practical look at the coming eReader revolution, leaving traditional newsprint to die slowly as ad revenues fell.
I reanimate this horse because there is movement on all fronts. Firstly, there is new information regarding negative momentum, as newspapers ad revenues decrease at downhill speed; secondly, the greater role that blogging is playing and often overshadowing the role of print media in traditional news gathering, and lastly, the device quotient that would seal the fall of traditional print media.
The device I reference above is stunningly cool, and to be truthful, I am giddy at the prospects... and what device released has made me prattle on like a school girl... Plastic Logic's Electronic Reading Device (I know what you're thinking: not a very retail friendly name!).
So what has Plastic Logic done differently then the Amazon Kindle or the Sony eReader? Firstly, they have made me a soothsayer by releasing a product that I foretold of in 2006, a device that would woo the average Joe from his newsprint sullied hands! But kidding aside, they have released an Electronic Reading Device that Joe Q. Public will buy handily, a device with the optimum form factor for mass adoption, battery life in terms of days instead of hours, versatility at reading multiple eBook formats, and wireless connectivity options to boot. A device such as this is what the market has dreamed of, and should be the tipping point that encourages eReaders to become mainstream.
We are at a crossroads, though minor, it's nice to recognize the point of origin.
*Ed Note: Engadget has a write up and better photos of Plastic Logic's Electronic Reading Device [via Engadget]
Cheryl enjoying a nice quiet night at home (notice the Dora book?)
My Calendar of Events for September:
Daily Interest - Professional:
Daily Interest - Personal:
Web sites of Interest:
Companies of Interest:
iPhone Apps:
* Editorial Note: You may notice in the last few posts the style and formats have been changing, that is purposeful, as I have been experimenting with different formats to enhance readability.
-Thanks, Drew M.
OK, so I do hog the Lego's....
This morning I downloaded Google's latest and greatest, Chrome. Here are my thoughts after using for the day.
What I don't like:
What I do like:
As I said above the ownership concerns are distressing, and the lack of any plugins at launch, even Google demonstration plugins was remiss, but overall I like Chrome for a first attempt, unfortunately, I think we have come to expect more from Google.
You can get Google's new Chrome here.
Two interests = too much trouble....
What am I reading this week?
Blurbs of Interest - Professional:
Blurbs of Interest - Personal:
Blurbs of Interest - Dad Stuff:
Baby wants water, Baby gets water!
What I am reading this week:
Articles of Interest - Business:
Companies of Interest:
Articles of Interest - Personal:
Dad Stuff:
Updates... I have updated the following with current information:
Washing Hands?
What books am I reading this week:
What news I am scanning today:
iPhone 3G accessories I just ordered:
I am still on the fence regarding which Sub-Notebook I should purchase, any thoughts?
Before anyone asks, the Apple MacBook Air is out of the running, it costs $1689.94, and the point is something small and INEXPENSIVE, that I can carry easily anywhere I go for a fair price point.
So far my favorite iPhone app is the ebay app... Fantastic!
I also am really liking yelp...
Cheryl and Macy, Port Aransas Trip, June 2008.
Today Cheryl, Macy and I hiked around OP Schnabel Park in Northwest SA. Macy rather enjoys stopping every five feet to find the latest jewel in the rough believed in each and every rock specimen she picks up.
I am about to list a cornucopia of spare and extra computer hardware on eBay, all so that I can get a new Micro Laptop, after weeks of comparison shopping I have settled on the HP 2133 Mini-Note (I know it isn't a Mac, but until Apple makes a powerful, yet inexpensive mini laptop, it's all I got... and yes I know about the Air... just not a huge fan on thin and big). [the HP Mini-Note page]
Me.Com is Working!
Save Arecibo
Motiliti.Com (Very Cool)
iPhone Launch Watch
The Best and Worst Cities for Unemployment Benefits
If you are open to growth, you tend to grow.
Dyson tells us what he thinks about the iPhone...
How to build a web app in four days...
Developing your way to success or failure...
Irish pick up two more commitments
"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more
violent. It takes a touch of genius -- and a lot of courage -- to move
in the opposite direction." - Albert Einstein
Today I was laid off, thankfully it wasn't surprise, as I have known for the last month or so that this day would come. It has been rather uneventfully, as the company I have put so much blood, sweat, and at times, tears of frustration into collapses back into the ether. I spent the day in Austin, TX, 100 miles from my home, so that I could attend another lifetime event, the retirement of a good friend. All in all I am relieved as now I can move forward.
Thanks to those who meant much to me at Lat TV, Wes Burd, Blane Huhn, Jay Ross, Patricia Torres-Burd, to name just few, we had a good run.
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CrunchBase maps, mapping the hightech and startup community
Managing and Motivating Developers: Tips for Management Cluefulness
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Backyardigan's Live Tour
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Hiring Technical People
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