Liberal Party Loses Vote of Confidence in Canada

Liberal Party Loses Vote of Confidence in Canada. Canada's three opposition parties voted to bring down the Liberal government of Prime Minister Paul Martin, contending that the governing party is corrupt. By CLIFFORD KRAUSS. [NYT > Home Page]

Katrina aid falls short of promises

Katrina aid falls short of promises. WASHINGTON — Two months after President Bush promised to confront Gulf Coast poverty with ''bold action,” the US government is moving on a far more narrow track to aid the hurricane-devastated region, focusing on pouring concrete rather than confronting the underlying race and poverty issues through Bush's ambitious proposals.… Continue reading Katrina aid falls short of promises

Multi-Tasking – The Enemy of Personal Productivity

Multi-Tasking – The Enemy of Personal Productivity. If you multi-task your way through the day, when evening comes you may find it difficult to figure out what you actually accomplished. Multitasking, a skill frequently requested by prospective employers, is the enemy to personal productivity according to Paul Chin in his article “Unplugged: Information Overload Requires… Continue reading Multi-Tasking – The Enemy of Personal Productivity

The Vision Project

The Vision Project. “The blue moon jumps over the purple sky.” – Applied Minds voice key The Vision Project, one of Portland Mayor Tom Potter's key initiatives, was launched this week with the appointment of a 49 member Vision Committee. Members will spend the next year tapping the community's aspirations and goals to map out… Continue reading The Vision Project

Weekend's Sales Rush Largely Bypasses Smaller Stores

Weekend's Sales Rush Largely Bypasses Smaller Stores. Consumers mobbed discount chains, with their $487 laptops and 5 a.m. openings, but mostly shopped right past smaller stores. By MICHAEL BARBARO. [NYT > Home Page]

What is information design?

What is information design?Information design : The discipline of developing structures which allow people to find information that's relevant to them, and use it to make decisions which enhance their lives. . . . If we are going to help people cope with the arrival of the information society, where information can be delivered “any… Continue reading What is information design?

Fast Company on Simple

Fast Company on Simple. Fast Company’s The Beauty of Simplicity talks about how companies are beginning to see that “making things simple is the new competitive advantage” (which was the whole thrust of my talk at Web 2.0 — it was even called “Less as a competitive advantage”). The article mostly focuses its praise on… Continue reading Fast Company on Simple