26 Dec 11 On-line audio and video will go mainstream
Will people watch video on the Internet?
When asked, most experts suggest not. They say that the infrastructure of the Internet is too slow. On-line video is too unreliable. And the screen — well, it’s just too small and fuzzy, and the playback too jerky. It’s absolutely painful to watch.
Tags: links, markets, telephone systems
08 Nov 11 Recordable CD-ROM levy unfair to small businesses
Entrepreneurs stand to get sideswiped by a new levy that will boost the cost of recording materials, including recordable CD-ROMs, known as CD-Rs.
The federal government has given the green light to a levy on “recordable media,” based on the premise that the material is used to record music, thus depriving artists of their royalties. (more…)
Tags: businesses, information, technologies
13 Oct 11 Enough of the techno-babble, it’s time to talk strategy
I’m typing this article as I fly back on a chartered Twin Otter from C’oure d’Alene, Idaho, where I just gave a keynote address to the Petroleum Landmen Association of Canada about the strategic potential of the Internet.
05 Sep 11 MP3 piracy hype clouds larger issue
Huge numbers of new digital technologies are affecting every industry. The challenge for senior executives is understanding how a particular technology may affect their sector, particularly when hype and hysteria accompany reports of new developments.
Tags: musical formats, phone call, stereo
28 Jul 11 Screen Shots
Even if you didn’t get around to making your own sun-dried tomatoes, you can still enjoy the season’s bounty by catching a summer movie or two before they vanish like so many butterflies. Sample some of these seasonal delights while they’re still on the big screen: (more…)
14 Jul 11 Must She TV
Two of TV’s most buzzed-about young heroines — one new, one returning — appeared this week, offering a welcome respite from all the shrieking, schizoid “adult” females who dominate the tube. If only “Felicity,” The WB’s too-adorable college frosh whose show is supposed to be fall’s one surefire hit, could spend a semester learning from “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” then maybe we’d have some real girl power. (more…)
18 May 11 Wars and Battles
I saw the movie “The Gladiator” last week. Ordinarily I wouldn’t have sought out something so violent, but someone had recommended it, saying it was a really good story. Then, too, I love the history of ancient Rome, much of which, unfortunately, is violent. And, finally, “Braveheart” had its gruesome moments but remains one of my all-time favorite movies because of its theme of integrity. (more…)
11 May 11 Getting in Touch With Your Very Own Part 2
Feeling scared but intrigued, she gave it a shot. Burr stopped running her business totally at the convenience of her clients and started reading, having massages, seeing movies, shopping for herself, taking a yoga class, even watching Oprah if the mood hit her. The results? A less frazzled head at the top of her business. No lost clients — they all took it in stride. Plus, she had the creative energy to write a book, “Fashion Secrets Mother Never Taught You.” (more…)
29 Apr 11 Getting in Touch With Your Very Own Part 1
Last year when I reached a significant birthday, I celebrated in a slightly offbeat way for me. Instead of one big blow-out party with friends and family, I decided to honor all the years of my life by doing something different — something I don’t often do. For a change, I thought, I’ll run the risk of pure selfishness and honor myself. (more…)
Tags: calls, connection, experts
14 Apr 11 Museum, Here We Come
When was the last time you and your family went to a museum? Cold winter days provide the perfect opportunity, so pack the stroller or backpack. Museums, artful displays in libraries, city halls or stores are great ways to introduce children to artistic ways of thinking and seeing. When children see professional pieces, they gain a far better understanding of how sculpture, painting or jewelry evolves. Here are some tips to make museum visits pleasant: (more…)
Tags: museum, sculpture, techniques
