Month: July 2005

Accepting Risk. Accepting risk. You do it every day. For those that are consultants you accept risk on behalf of your clients. You click on EULAs, you download patches, you install stuff on a regular basis and you accept risk for your clients. Sometimes you need to search for solutions for your clients. When you… Continue reading Accepting Risk

The Problem with Good News Republicans I am continually dismayed by the attempt of Republican rank-and-file to turn the news from Iraq into an indictment of the media. They claim that the news from Iraq doesn't represent the real progress (“good news”) that is being made in the country. They think that a focus on… Continue reading The Problem with Good News Republicans

Another right surrendered for safety. Ever since the New York Police Department announced the beginning of random baggage screening in the subway system, I've had a hard time putting my finger on exactly what rankles me so much about the idea. Having anonymously ridden the subways of NYC for twelve years, the whole invasion of… Continue reading Another right surrendered for safety

Case Studies: Wikification in Action.   In the ‘80s and early ‘90s, Federal Express Inc. spent millions promoting its brand. Its slogan – “when it absolutely, positively has to be there overnight” – is one of the best ever.  Its television commercials with the motor-mouth managers still serve as a creative benchmark.     Yet… Continue reading Case Studies: Wikification in Action

Beating Wal*Mart (Starbucks, etc) is a lark!. I had an interview with execs from a financial services trade association I'm going to address in a couple of months. The topic: Can the small player compete in a world of Citigroups and Bank of Americas? I said it was a lark. And I more or less… Continue reading Beating Wal*Mart (Starbucks, etc) is a lark!

Brief Book Review: Freakonomics. A lot of time on airplanes and in hotel rooms allowed me to plow through Freakonomics, a book that you've probably already heard of by now. Maybe you're still wondering, “Should I read it?” I would answer, “Yes.” … [peterme.com]

The Most Important Article You'll Read on Legal Technology This Year?. At the must-read LLRX.com, you'll find John Alber's new article “Delivering Actionable Information To Front-Line Lawyers.” This is a very important article and one that anyone interested in legal technology and law practice management should read and study carefully. . . and then set… Continue reading The Most Important Article You'll Read on Legal Technology This Year?

Other News: Delicious Apple. Apple hires Mike Matas, co-founder of Delcious Monster and previously with The Omni Group. [MacInTouch]

Other News: Alan Kay. Ex-Xerox, ex-Apple and now ex-HP, Alan Kay is a major figure in modern computer history. [MacInTouch]

advice on library school and learning technologies. Meredith and Jenny have both posted very astute summaries of technology competencies that either are or should be required for incoming professionals to the librarianship field. Meredith focuses on what you should think about learning while you’re at school and Jenny adapts a list of skills for educators… Continue reading advice on library school and learning technologies