Just so it's on the record before the first pitch today, I'm predicting 75 wins for this year's Pirates. I wish it could be more, but there's just not enough experience to justify an improvement of any more than 13 wins over last year. And even 13 … [Continue reading]
Apple’s new device has a name, but not an identity
The tech world worked itself into a frenzy as it anticipated the unveiling of Apple's new tablet device, and rarely has there been so much fuss over such an incremental change in technology. At least that's what it seemed like when I first started … [Continue reading]
What Google’s Nexus One means for publishers
Google's recent introduction of its Nexus One mobile smartphone is yet another signal to publishers that it's time to board the "mobile train." By itself, the Nexus One isn't a huge advancement in mobile device technology, but Google's entry into … [Continue reading]
Future of journalism: Should government pay?
Government subsidies and philanthropy are among the solutions to saving American journalism, according to a report commissioned by the Columbia University School for Journalism. The report, co-authored by former Washington Post editor Leonard … [Continue reading]
Newspapers avoid new media conferences
A few weeks ago, folks representing some of the largest and most interesting media, advertising and marketing companies gathered at a couple of interactive media conferences in New York City. The Interactive Advertising Bureau held it's annual MIXX … [Continue reading]
New version of WordPress
I finally got around to updating to the latest version of WordPress, 2.8.3. I still need to explore a bit to see what new features are useful to me. … [Continue reading]