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05/17/2013

We see trends in computing all the time, and one of the most frequent trends is between "fat clients" and "slim clients". Fat clients are desktop or laptop computers that are extremely powerful. Most laptops today would be considered fat clients. Slim clients generally require a connection to another computer to be truly functional. Given the way the Internet and technology in general is going, we seem to be heading towards slim clients again. This technology could help speed that transition.

The first notes in a dirge for traditional computing have been sounded, says Brendan Eich, the inventor of JavaScript -- and he couldn't be happier. Read this article by Seth Rosenblatt on CNET News.

05/13/2013

RT : Prioritize prioritization. Get clear on the most important work BEFORE you thrash your prefrontal cortex with multi-tasking.

04/25/2013

via 10 Things You Need to Know If You Want to be a Professional Speaker http://exm.nr/11FzXyK via

04/25/2013

My podcast with Jason Hartman at Speaking of Wealth has posted. We're talking about using technology to its fullest potential. I give several hardware and software recommendations in the podcast, so you'll have to listen to find out what they are!

There is hardware and software technology available for every business need under the sun, with more being developed every day, yet many people who purchase these tools rarely use them to their full potential or the tools become dormant and replaced by the next new thing on the market. Jason Hartman...

04/24/2013

It's amazing the rate of technological change in the last 40 years. How many of these "firsts" do you remember?

Here are 14 famous Internet firsts that were monumental in shaping web history.

04/22/2013

Yay! RT : Having an easily searchable name is a valuable competitive advantage socially, professionally, and monetarily.

04/22/2013

Thank you for giving me +K about Speakers! http://bit.ly/15C6F86

04/15/2013

Every once in a while, I come across something that changes the way I approach myself and my business. About 2 months ago, a friend mentioned this TED Talk in passing. I watched the talk and was impressed. I watched it a few more times. Then I bought the book, "Start with Why" by Simon Sinek. I finished the book this morning. I have thought of little else all day. I know this concept will have a lasting impact on my personal and professional life.

Simon Sinek has a simple but powerful model for inspirational leadership all starting with a golden circle and the question "Why?" His examples include Apple, Martin Luther King, and the Wright brothers ... (Filmed at TEDxPugetSound.)

04/12/2013

A new favorite app of mine is Buffer, to allow you to post interesting articles from around the web at times that are most likely to get readers. In the Buffer blog, they shared some of the studies they're using for their metrics. Good stuff!
And yes, this post was Buffered.

Over 1,2 billion people are on Twitter, Facebook and co., say the latest social media stats. Does it matter? The latest social media stats reveal what's going on:

04/11/2013

Work ON your business, not IN it. If you are spending too much time, then you may need to think about outsourcing.

Tara Zirker writes about business and sustainability. Her most recent project, 2HoursDaily, chronicles the experience of lifestyle entrepreneurs. Turns out, women make terrific lifestyle entrepreneurs. They are smart, focused, intuitive and, if they’re moms, able to put the rest of us to shame with...

04/10/2013

Taking on responsibility - Put On The Big Girl Shoes (How to Go From Follower to Leader) http://bit.ly/ZgcMHC via GlassHeel

I remember a time in my career when I was doing well, things were running smoothly, and I felt like I was on track for success, but hadn’t really made the next big leap and was just focused on keeping...

04/10/2013

Five tips that will help you to change other's perceptions of you.

Take Control of Your Personal Brand

Dorie Clark, author of Reinventing You, explains how to make others see where you're going, instead of where you've been....