Category Archives: WWW

Pertaining to the Web

THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT: IT’S CALLED YOU!

Posted on April 1, 2012 by

Not too many people can own homes these days, but they can have fairly inexpensive access to their digital house in cyberspace, via mobile phones, tablets, laptops, etc. And then begins the work of keeping up with the Jones’. It’s … Continue reading →

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YOUR AUDIENCE SHOULD BE YOURSELF

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

With the mad rush to Social Media, personal branding and all the other non-essential madness taking place, be sure YOU don’t get left behind. Unless you’ve got a Paris Hilton complex, your audience should be yourself. Critical and reflective thinking only … Continue reading →

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DIGITAL IDENTITY – NATURE, NURTURE AND NETWORKS

Posted on October 8, 2011 by

Digital Identity Mapping is going to be one of the next big tools in our online skill set and there are a lot of issues and questions involved. As we extend ourselves and our identities onto the  the Web, the networks … Continue reading →

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CAUSE AND EFFECTS – THE BIGGER PICTURE OF THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION

Posted on October 1, 2011 by

Let’s take a look at what’s cookin’ in the digital kitchen these days. There are 3 big causes and 2 big effects that impact everything, before we even start a meal: Moore’s Law, Metcalf’s Law, Reed’s Law, the Network Effect … Continue reading →

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Heart to Heart: A Valentine from the WEB

Posted on February 17, 2011 by

As we are body, mind and soul it is fascinating to watch the NET evolve to interact with us in the same fashion. Primarily I see and use technology as a servant. What can it do for me? How can … Continue reading →

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SIGNAL TO NOISE: Beyond Search

Posted on January 27, 2011 by

Recently I got a new pair of trifocals. The optometrist made a strong correction for the astigmatism I have in my right eye. By the end of the first day of wearing them I noticed that the lens for long … Continue reading →

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Take the pill that makes you smaller Alice – Focus is the new digital survival skill

Posted on January 8, 2011 by

As we make the transition to the Web as our new media, focus and attention agility are the new survival skills according to Howard Rheingold. For all things Howard, start here with Crap Detection 101: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/rheingold/detail?entry_id=42805 . and follow the … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the year — Thoughts for the next

Posted on December 23, 2010 by

This is my first year back on the Web after a 5 year break. No, I’m not a Luddite; I did check my e-mail and Google News from time to time from a public computer. Having been intensely involved (addicted?) … Continue reading →

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Wiki Week – A picture equals 1000 words

Posted on December 12, 2010 by

This graph by Melanie Chernoff is what the past week has been about – DATA, open and closed. The graph makes a very clear point as to where the areas overlap for everything out here on the WildWildWeb.  As Melanie says: … Continue reading →

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A Perfect Storm – Internet Freedom vs. Security

Posted on December 3, 2010 by

I went to bed last night counting my blessings; one of which is to be living in “the Land of the Free”. I woke up this morning thinking of Kristallnacht and Joseph McCarthy. The Twitter and Blogger spheres are awash … Continue reading →

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