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Creating video slide shows

While the written word and spoken voice remain very powerful communication tools, there is increasing incentive to use video. I can think of two reasons. The first is that video can sometimes make a bigger […]

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Use Facebook privacy settings

All of the hoopla about Facebook’s controversial user policy sidesteps the point about what social Web users really need to know about protecting their privacy and intellectual property. The latest controversy erupted last week after […]

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Microlending site now pays 5%

I’ve long been a fan of microfinance or microlending where a small loan can make a big difference. To date, I’ve made several small investments via both Microplace.com and Kiva.org. And, in addition to doing […]

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Good riddance Juicy Campus

I’m almost always saddened by news of businesses being forced to close because of the economy, but I’m glad to see the apparent demise of JuicyCampus.com. The site, according to a blog post from its […]

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Palm Pre First Impressions

One of the biggest surprises of CES was Palm’s Pre smart phone that some are calling an iPhone killer. While I don’t expect this or anything else to kill the iPhone, it does appear that […]