Most of us have a favorite sports team affiliation – whether it’s a pro team or our alma mater from college days. And some of us proudly post our unwavering love as fans on our cars, on our chests and, yes, in our offices. But what if your favorite sports team is a political partyRead… Read more »
Research Digital American Family (04/12/2011) – A Nielson study looks at how multicultural families across America are adapting to today’s digital landscape. Within the Hispanic community, mobile serves as a key source of connectivity. African-Americans tend to prefer TV and mobile services, while Asian-Americans exhibit a huge appetite for online media, according to the study.Read… Read more »
In the world of cutting-edge architecture, the Bjarke Ingles Group (BIG) is just about a innovative as it gets. Bjarke wowed TED audiences a few years ago with a round-up of BIG’s projects. The name BIG isn’t just a coincidence, Bjarke Ingles likes to challenge the idea of what a building looks like to makeRead… Read more »
When you get a thank you card at the end of a program signed by participants during the event either it’s a less than captivating workshop or the group was really motivated to give you feedback. Fortunately, it was the latter and the words inscribed were very positive and poignant – people felt “enlightened,” “inspired”Read… Read more »
This month, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) released their 2011 Internship & Co-op Survey. And the survey says… There’s going to be a 7% increase in internships for 2011, and this increase is expected in every region and in almost all industry sectors for which they had data. The two exceptions? GovernmentRead… Read more »
A Detroit Free Press editorial asks whether an elevated magnetic levitation system, currently pitched by SkyTran, can revitalize Detroit (MI). Original post
Not everyone is concerned that iPhones track and store information about user locations, but Wired explains why the feature creates a security risk. Original post
Want the recipe for a real government shutdown? Combine 30% annual data growth, an explosion of virtual data, and an outdated federal back-up infrastructure. Adding more storage is not fixing the problem. But what’s the alternative? According to a new survey from CTOlabs.com and Carahsoft, there are numerous forward-thinking government IT professionals using data duplicationRead… Read more »
Kristin says goodbye to “Mr. Sony” and shows you how to fill up on Earth Day freebies (including coffee)! Original post