Thursday, December 10, 2009

Moving to the web: iTunes to do away with software, store your music in the cloud. http://ping.fm/vdksU
Moving to the web: iTunes to do away with software, store your music in the cloud. http://ping.fm/yIkVO
Moving to the web: Amazon launches Disc+ On Demand. Buy your movie on DVD, download it immediately. http://ping.fm/mloGv

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Americans daily information consumption: 12 hours, 100,500 words, or 34 gigabytes. You have 100,485 remaining. http://ping.fm/oOoU4

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Google launches Chrome for Mac! Initial look is very promising. FAR faster than Safari or FF. http://ping.fm/WFJfA

Monday, December 7, 2009

My friend Cat Virca has founded a new company, Panoptix Events (events planning & mgt). Good luck, Cat! You are the best! http://ping.fm/DKsNc

Thursday, December 3, 2009

VESA adopts Net2Display standard for KVM, display, control over IP networks. http://ping.fm/qPbH3

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

GE to NBC: It's been a great 23 years. Comcast to buy NBC. http://ping.fm/8RNtU

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Next generation iPhone in field testing... Verizon, finally??? http://ping.fm/z03aa

Monday, November 30, 2009

The risky (and sometimes humorous) ramifications of Twitter feeds on digital billboards.
http://ping.fm/4wc4f

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Excellent article on the history of the Internet [No mention of Gore] http://ping.fm/2gd5S

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

It's been nice knowing you, 3COM... HP acquires 3COM for $2.7B http://ping.fm/5Wrqr
Excellent article on the benefits of using Facebook as a tool for business. http://ping.fm/uhLZy Thanks Pete!
Checking out Latitude, the new location-based service from Google http://ping.fm/VhSoq

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Now, Logitech buys LifeSize? What's in store for PolyCom? http://ping.fm/kBXU4
Cloud computing dominates Gartner's top 10 for 2010 technologies. http://ping.fm/wXX9O

Monday, November 9, 2009

Cisco rolls out integrated videoconferencing / WebEx solution, hosted MS Exchange email competitor http://ping.fm/Nb0jt

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Emergent TechTrends is also now available in Yahoo! Groups for Yahoo users http://ping.fm/IZFYT 20Yahoo
Battle of the socket... a humorous look at different power plugs throughout the world. http://ping.fm/0YeRC Power Plug Battle

Saturday, November 7, 2009

My buddy, Pete just released a new article on his DTV antenna exploits in Wall Township NJ, at home, and in Saugerties NY. http://ping.fm/bQFgp

Friday, November 6, 2009

Great article on social network user demographics. Average Ages: Twitter 31, LinkedIn 39, FB 33 http://ping.fm/eGGHw
What is your company's Social Intelligence strategy? Reach your customers through their social network(s) of choice. http://ping.fm/WicDH

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Google Dashboard: Now You Know What Google Knows About You http://bit.ly/1MOy4b
What is Social Intelligence? Emergent launches Social I+N http://ping.fm/uxTy7
For the true Crackberry addict... wear it on your wrist! (Coming Feb 2010) http://ping.fm/Sk7A2
Emergent has re-branded itself! New offerings, big announcements... Check us out! http://ping.fm/PVgTL

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

What is your mobile phone SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) radiation level? Nice review of all phones... http://ping.fm/lBO9V

Monday, November 2, 2009

$30/month iTunes subscription: Cable killer? http://bit.ly/35UYoz

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Social Currency in Social Media http://bit.ly/1Q3VFW

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Apple letting the Apple TV languish as talent works on the ‘iPad/iTablet’? http://bit.ly/34r9oM
City of Los Angeles strikes deal to use Google Apps, courtesy of Microsoft! http://ping.fm/PffXU
Great article on the benefit and challenges of social media for businesses. http://ping.fm/tTKvh

Thursday, October 29, 2009

I've got a new retaggr card! ( http://ping.fm/gBH5a )

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

What's the REAL cost of Windows 7? According to Gartner, $1930.00 per user... http://ping.fm/Ed3hl
After so many years of protecting broadcast [FREE] TV as an inalienable right, the FCC tosses it out for $$$. http://ping.fm/AZn1M

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Blackberry Storm2 now on sale... http://ping.fm/AJOvc Just got mine ordered... I hope this one turns out better than the original!

Friday, October 23, 2009

Interesting...Not only did Windows 7 hit the market today, the Microsoft Store is open for biz. Get your WinPC directly from MS! http://ping.fm/1lhEA
Mac vs. PC Windows 7 vs. Mac Ad: Broken Promises http://bit.ly/15LXuX

Sunday, October 18, 2009

My YouTube: ADTIMedia SIM2009:

ADTIMedia SIM2009

Matt Shankle, CEO, ADTIMedia meets His Excellency.. http://bit.ly/gfkMB

Saturday, October 17, 2009

SIM2009 show starts in Abu Dhabi today. Should be a good show!

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

I can't believe how hot it is in Dubai!!! All this money on construction would be better spent on a giant glass dome...

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Finished Salesforce.com and inventory SQL database project... off to train users!

Monday, September 28, 2009

Finished SQL database app while this weekend for work... amazing how much you remember once you blow the dust off!

Monday, September 21, 2009

COBOL Celebrates 50 Years http://bit.ly/v2ktN

Sunday, September 20, 2009

How to Properly Use a Dash http://bit.ly/17d0pO

Saturday, September 19, 2009

States Send Mixed Message on Texting and Driving http://bit.ly/11nL6j

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Spent all day in Salesforce.com editing forms and work processes. Time for dinner!

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

iPod Nano gets Pedometer for Nike+, 2.2" display, microphone and speaker! Finally!
iPod Nano g3 gets Camera, Cover Flow, Voice Over support, Genius Mix, and an FM radio!
Apple iTunes 9 announced; Digital LP's, Home Library sync between multiple computers, and redesigned interface
Apple Store online is down... http://ping.fm/vFFHe New products on the way!
iPod Touch 3G and nano g5 leaked... http://ping.fm/o5wHx Price decrease on iPod line and media event today... http://ping.fm/GSrTW

Friday, September 4, 2009

Finally, for us MacBerry fans... Blackberry Desktop Manager for Mac announced! http://ping.fm/yB5sq
Keep selling: Microsoft gets a reprieve on Word XML patent ruling. http://ping.fm/te1Xx
Hello obvious... Google gains patent on worlds simplest Home Page: Search Box + 2 Buttons. http://ping.fm/NIjmR

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Your travel plans shouldn't be on your social networks... http://ping.fm/nAgf6

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

ACC releases basketball schedule http://bit.ly/UESWa

Monday, August 24, 2009

Pre-ordered Snow Leopard this morning... delivery on Friday! http://ping.fm/wBf1U
Microsoft to stop selling Office over Word XML patent infringement claim? http://ping.fm/0BunZ
Apple online store is down this morning... guessing Snow Leopard to be released today.. http://store.apple.com/

Monday, August 17, 2009

Facebook 3.0 for iPhone submitted to app store... Available tonight? http://ping.fm/GS9Gz
Apple Rumor mill for event week of 9/7: iPod Touch Gen3 w/ cam, compass & mic; Nano w/ cam, and long-awaited 10" iPad tablet?
BlackBerry 9550 Storm 2 aka Odin Video Review http://bit.ly/j69Dr

Friday, August 7, 2009

LHC To Start Back Up In November At Half Power http://bit.ly/1yL9CS
Should your boss be your Facebook friend? http://ping.fm/i9uFP
RIP Radio Shack... I hope your new brand can help you avoid the death spiral! http://ping.fm/WqEWN

Saturday, August 1, 2009

SKYPE could be cut off for good over dispute... http://bit.ly/4vLXhB

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Is Your Social Media Productive? http://bit.ly/Dj3n1

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Specs Re-Imply Blackberry Storm 2 Will Probably Forgo Clicky Touchscreen [Rumor] http://ping.fm/tIav7

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Eric Schmidt not yet drinking his own Koolaid... why should I? http://ping.fm/r9imV

Friday, July 10, 2009

5 Steps for Successful Social Media Damage Control http://ping.fm/40S88

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Plaxo moves Outlook sync from free to premium services... poor form, Plaxo! http://ping.fm/VkChK
Watts are free at new McDonald's http://ping.fm/GgN2J

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Google Announces Chrome OS, For Release Mid-2010 http://ping.fm/qoshP

Monday, July 6, 2009

iPod Touch to get cameras, iPhone to get Micro-projectors? http://ping.fm/fMlUz
Happiness: 3 Amazing tips from the world's oldest case study...
http://ping.fm/Rb1RT
RIP Compuserve...
http://ping.fm/dpJlk
4 Ways to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone http://ping.fm/vsRay

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Are TSA searches going too far?
http://ping.fm/9QtbT?

Monday, June 29, 2009

Mike Vergauwen, you will be missed... R.I.P. http://ping.fm/QVS3p LinkedIn http://ping.fm/4HZEK
Mike Vergauwen, you will be missed... R.I.P. http://ping.fm/4HZEK
Trapster is my new favorite app for the BlackBerry! (And IPhone, of course!)
Productive week last week, productive weekend. Ready to get things off to a good start in California today!

Saturday, June 27, 2009

How Do You Collateralize Conversations? http://ping.fm/2bZhM

Friday, June 26, 2009

10 Ways to Keep Employees Happy http://ping.fm/FJGbN

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Iranian Family Told to Pay $3G for Bullet That Killed Son http://ping.fm/1zLm1
Recovered from InfoComm... off to San Diego for a packed week!
Great article on the "Connectedness" effect of social networks... http://ping.fm/wrXxN
MySpace on the decline... Layoffs total 420 in US, 300 outside http://ping.fm/wJ8J0
R.I.P. Ed McMahon 1923-2009 http://ping.fm/d1q29
R.I.P. Ed McMahon 1023-2009 http://ping.fm/d1q29
4 in 10 BlackBerry users would dump their BB for an iPhone http://ping.fm/9FbWe
Bye, Bye "Clear"... no more fast pass lanes at the airport... http://ping.fm/9BsAN

Monday, June 22, 2009

NC Residents, you are in for a BIG tax surprise July 1... http://nctaxhike.com/

Saturday, June 20, 2009

Finally home from a long, but productive and enjoyable week in Orlando at @InfoComm #IC09! Home sweet home!
So much for the health benefits of Tilapia! I'm sticking with Salmon... http://ping.fm/N7hM3
Avoiding another #Twittercide Fire Emergency plan, includes In Case of Fire "Do Not Use Twitter." http://ping.fm/XbEcQ
Airlines add fee to pay a fee http://ping.fm/JzPDI
Golf marathon raising money for my niece EJ's treatment is this Monday! Sponsor a player if you can! http://ping.fm/yDReD

Friday, June 19, 2009

Congrats from Emergent, TargetPath @scottphix @bradleygleeson @jbdaines on a great job at @InfoComm #IC09 http://targetpath.com
World's first known Twitter death... bath tub electrocution! http://ping.fm/AK7pT
RIM once again ships 7.8m BlackBerries as new iPhone looms http://ping.fm/oPlTg
Off to the last day of @InfoComm #IC09 for meetings!
Funny, I wonder if Snow Leopard will also tell you "Your MacBook is reaching the end of its usable life" http://ping.fm/bCdnh

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Nothing like the sound of an Atlas V rocket! @nasa
Keeping fingers crossed on @nasa launch at 5:32 edt.. Great vantage point!
A shout-out to my friend Judy L at Da-Lite... Happy 100th anniversary, Da-Lite! http://www.da-lite.com/
Day 1 of @InfoComm #IC09 is in the past! 3-D and LED the trends in projection. Notables @ChristieDigital and Digital Projection.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Just completed Customer Service ISO modules. Using SalesForce.com to manage Support Cases!

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

J.B. Daines is looking at the Chilin Display 55" 2,000-nit LCD in portrait mode - awesome! Check out our suite a.. http://ping.fm/gg0do
Amazing the spike at @LinkedIn activity with @InfoComm #IC09 attendees! :)
Congrats on the new solar site @VaillantSolar http://ping.fm/nzDAE
Is acrobat.com really worth it? http://ping.fm/5Glhu
Who needs a power strip, anyway? http://ping.fm/Qp36j
Futuristic Movie Timeline: The Next Few Decades Will Be Eventful [Movies] http://ping.fm/3kxD6
With the rest of news organizations stifled, Iranians are Tweeting their displeasure, and Twitter accommodates. http://ping.fm/jxJpY
Saab takes new road after 20 years with GM http://ping.fm/XKrnL
@InfoComm meetings start today! #IC09

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Happy Flag Day! Here's How to Practice Flag Etiquette http://ping.fm/P6QDM

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Over 3 Million #FB vanity names chosen today... Here's the 15 funniest... http://ping.fm/xuGDW
Six Flags Declares Bankruptcy http://ping.fm/tyDsu
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. - Arthur C. Clarke
Grabbed my FaceBook vanity URL!
Cops collar a monster and his maker http://ping.fm/9GZr0

Friday, June 12, 2009

How Digital Television Works http://ping.fm/nFdQ6
Tips for the analog TV switchover for you ~2M antenna users today! http://ping.fm/oDwFd

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Two Million TVs Set to Go Dark Friday http://ping.fm/RjFsn
7 things electronics salespeople won't tell you http://ping.fm/0y0m6
Here's your iPhone on Ski's... http://ping.fm/H2YKK
Government statements affecting meeting, travel and hospitality industries? http://ping.fm/NF1Kk

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Cops: Fisherman Reels in Live Missile, Keeps on Boat http://ping.fm/8TGew
BB Storm owners: Get the upgrade to 4.7.0.148... EXTREMELY stable! http://ping.fm/v57A7

Monday, June 8, 2009

Thumbs up: iPhone 3Gs, new MacBook Pro's, BIG Thumbs down: AT&T :( http://ping.fm/Hew42
Apple's ready to blow MS's socks off... $29 for OS 10.6 (Snow Leopard)!!! http://ping.fm/yfB8T
Apple WWDC Keynote today at 1:00pm EDT http://ping.fm/2214F

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Loving #PhoneLog for BB! No more manual phone calls record keeping! (A consultant's dream!) http://ping.fm/vzjMA

Saturday, June 6, 2009

Now BOTH Varsity and Chelsea Theatres up for sale in Chapel Hill... package deal! http://ping.fm/s4Pox
Airbus A330 has history of airspeed problems - Reuters http://ping.fm/tpGAY
New iPhone Hardware and iPhone 3.0 software this Monday http://ping.fm/ZU8LK
Elizabeth Edwards opening furniture store in Chapel Hill http://ping.fm/7VgPu
Facebook 1.6 on BB rocks! WAY better than last version... http://ping.fm/syLjW

Friday, June 5, 2009

Facebook 1.6 Coming Tonight at 9PM EST!!! http://ping.fm/YNtRp

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

#charitytuesday Check out http://ping.fm/fzaew ...and help 9 year old EJ get the help she needs!
Happy 25th birthday, Tetris... http://ping.fm/10Lmw
A look back in time... Apple Docs in Computer History Museum http://ping.fm/osCbm

Monday, June 1, 2009

Adapter plays back HD on TV from a hard disk, no computer required http://ping.fm/IMtJJ
Tweet your power consumption?!? Hmm... not so sure... http://ping.fm/6qdGa

Sunday, May 31, 2009

Verizon Rolling Out Storm 9530 OS 4.7.0.148 Today at 3PM EST? http://ping.fm/8q0Jo
Back to San Diego today! Arena / Glovia MRP integration awaits... Busy week!

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Google Considers Taking Beta Tag Off Gmail http://ping.fm/hTO7e

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

For those not hip enough to decipher teenage TXT messages without help. De- TXT-er translation site http://www.lgdtxtr.com/
My niece EJ needs your support! Read more about EJ and her disorder: http://ping.fm/itpFz #40thousandpeople
Champions League Final: Barcelona Style Triumphs Over Manchester United http://ping.fm/fj3qz

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Ferris Bueller's Ferrari House Now For Sale [Architecture] http://ping.fm/KHKEF
In case you need to find a Gluten-free restaurant in a city that you are traveling to... http://ping.fm/UoqzO (Thanks @EmilieBarta !)
Chapel Hill's Varsity Theatre up for sale! http://ping.fm/Z7LQn
Off to San Diego for a busy work week!

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Welcome back, "Circuit City" http://ping.fm/SmS5g , a-la Systemax
Cool alternative for those that need to text or email while driving... SayType Voice to Text service! http://ping.fm/siFk5
FB 1.6 for Blackberry being released next Thursday! http://ping.fm/GxmgI

Friday, May 22, 2009

M 5.7, Puebla, Mexico http://ping.fm/J0xXI
32GB iPhone just around the corner... http://ping.fm/fbQyU
GPS Outage reports overblown... your location can be tracked for years to come... http://ping.fm/p9wJD

Thursday, May 21, 2009

World's Largest Loop-the-Loop Stunt, Now In Video [Stunts] http://ping.fm/mSONJ
Happy National Waitstaff Day! Thank your waiter / waitress today! http://ping.fm/VPUST

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

One of the silliest inventions I have seen in a while. Pedestrian air bags?!? http://ping.fm/u9a7T
Verizon's in the notebook PC business! Very tempting at $199... http://ping.fm/ZVUX6

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

My favorite restaurant has a new location!!! http://ping.fm/oq5ir

Monday, May 18, 2009

Stupid comment of the week: “I’m a guy who doesn’t see anything good having come from the Internet, period” - Sony Pics CEO Michael Lynton
Database launched with info on EVERY kid in the UK!?! Security and privacy concerns abound! http://ping.fm/jN1eK

Saturday, May 16, 2009

The best things in life aren't things... http://ping.fm/lkGCv

Friday, May 15, 2009

Storm 2: No more "click" screen; multi-touch likely http://ping.fm/NZl6t

Thursday, May 14, 2009

"Much improved BB Storm 2 pics leaked! http://ping.fm/Yo1Zh
Google Android supports UPC scanning via built in camera... shop away! http://ping.fm/ENjsj
For those who are still peeved that AT&T forced Apple to disable Sling on 3G... http://ping.fm/3ePDG
FCC pushes phone number porting to 1 day {but not your contract!} http://ping.fm/amnP8
Finally, SAP adds BB support for CRM! http://ping.fm/e6tRs

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Attn those with a FB / Twitter addiction: $12.95 for in-air WiFi on AirTran not a bad investment! http://ping.fm/X9gzp
Cisco scores a 4G WiMax win today with Clearwire http://ping.fm/ZBRxk
Pleased with #SlingMobile for iPhone; not pleased with battery life now! Today Show at Starbucks this morning!

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

#SlingPlayer Mobile is in the #iTunes App Store as of midnight!
OK, I'm voting TACKY on #LED clothing! http://enlighted.com/
I am calling AT&T out on no 3G for #Sling. They stream their own TV service, but won't allow others? http://ping.fm/P36TO
#IMAX Digital retrofits to the local cineplex bring fewer seats, more expensive tickets, #Christie projectors http://ping.fm/2R2CF
Watching the app store tonight! #Sling Player for #iPhone to be released! Thanks @sarachasea http://ping.fm/mKLyS
Wouldn't it be wonderful if every decision in life could be addressed with "There's an app for that"?
Hmm... MacBook power supply defect looks familiar! http://ping.fm/8KaJD

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Warrant-less GPS tracking upheld? Yikes! http://ping.fm/n3u5H
C'mon Sling! I want my #Sling Mobile on IPhone & Storm! <a href="http://ping.fm/H8ML4">http://ping.fm/H8ML4</a>

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Happy Mother's Day to all of you wonderful moms, ESPECIALLY my own! :)

Friday, May 8, 2009

There are recent situations where I'd do anything to give one of these! #stoptalking http://ping.fm/SMpgr
You know it's the end of an era when NC bans smoking in bars... http://ping.fm/Wyhzk
Impressed with the new HDMI connector prototype from Molex! http://ping.fm/RRMfu
Thinking the KFC / Oprah coupon blunder is hilarious! http://ping.fm/DkFUZ

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Wishing Happy Birthday to his daughter!

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

There are days when it takes all you've got just to keep up with the losers. - Orben
Heading home to Chapel Hill from a very productive week in Southern CA!
Had enough of the insanity for this week...

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

R.I.P Dom DeLuise http://ping.fm/i01sF
The better part of one's life consists of his friendships. - Lincoln

Monday, May 4, 2009

The ultimate doormat for the iPhone fanatic in your life... http://www.meninos.us/products.php?product=Unlock-Doormat
Nicolas Cage Ferrari crash in Times Square last night! http://ping.fm/EygQK
Bringing up a new datacenter this month!

Sunday, May 3, 2009

What's next for MacBooks? Carbon fiber casings? http://ping.fm/NOG8N

Friday, May 1, 2009

Google renting goats to mow lawns at Mountain View HQ http://ping.fm/jDv87
How bad of an idea is this? Soda machine that distrbutes free drinks in an emergency... can you say RIOT? http://ping.fm/mQyXQ
Totally useless information... how to glue anything to anything... http://ping.fm/b9qBq
Hey, why can't I get the "super secure" version of Windows XP?? http://ping.fm/uCQ5D

Thursday, April 30, 2009

The 24k Gold iPhone [for those with the most expensive taste]... http://ping.fm/c0zmR
Airline fees are creeping up... What gives? Was loving the airfares cross-country of a few weeks ago.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

I really want to see the "Do Not Disturb" call blocking app on the BB Storm! http://ping.fm/81IBL

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Rumors continue around Apple iPhone Lite, Apple Media Pad (big iPod Touch) on Verizon... This summer? http://ping.fm/oMioL
Finding SW v132 for the Blackberry Storm WAY more stable than Verizon's "released" software...
OK, the bonehead that approved the NYC flyby should be shot. http://ping.fm/PvvzS

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Way cool! Kyocera introduces fold-up, kinetic energy-powered mobile phone with OLED display! http://ping.fm/wVklT
Off to SoCal tomorrow... Big displays await!

Saturday, April 25, 2009

I guess MS is so confident in Windows 7 that they are including Windows XP in it! http://ping.fm/7YOcY
Baby-shaker app should have never been approved in the first place. http://ping.fm/BAf0h
I wonder if Obama's souped-up 8830 comes with a souped-up charge plug and trackball that don't break. http://ping.fm/ogKW1