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Archive for September, 2007

No need for verbal discourse, today’s teens have mastered the art of “texting”…

September 25th, 2007

According to a recent article in the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, “Last week, the California state Assembly voted to ban the use of cell phones — with or without a hands-free device — by drivers younger than 18.” As this new technology begins to spread to users of all ages, it has become not only [...]

Take Your Seat at the Management Table

September 20th, 2007

Any seasoned PR pro can relate to the challenges we face in trying to convince senior executives that we need a seat at the coveted management table. Everyone wants in, really, no matter your role within an organization. At the end of the day, if you didn’t feel like you were in a role that [...]

Learn how Google works

September 13th, 2007

Portfolio.com has a short animation illustrating the path that a search query takes after being entered into Google. It’s interesting to see how far the info travels in such a minuscule amount of time, as well as the infrastructure Google has in place across the country. I commend the producers for creating a technical presentation [...]

5 ways to optimize your site for the iPhone

September 10th, 2007

The new issue of A List Apart has part one of a two part series on developing for mobile devices, specifically the iPhone. The author, Craig Hockenberry, a software and back-end CMS developer, gives a good overview of the steps necessary to ensure users are viewing your site as you intend. I’ve summarized the five [...]

An Effective Designer Must Also Be a Trend Spotter

September 8th, 2007

Trendwatching.com has an article on the Top 5 Trend Watching Tips. They are clear on what assumptions to avoid: The word “trends” may still evoke images of flamboyant fashion designers caressing delicate fabrics, or crazed teens in Japanese parks dressed in full Louis XIV garb. Besides a shameless Entourage plug, this clip illustrates what I [...]