As I sat by the pool tonight, reading my copy of the SLA publication,Information Today, June 2010 (membership needed to view), the wheels in my head started to turn.  The topic of the issue is eResources and covers everything from selection, promotion, accessibility, and ROI. Information centers are sitting at a crossroad: Digital technologies (and [...]

The past few weeks I’ve been working on a new project for my job. It’s pretty much taking the two structures (one from production, one from operations) and creating a taxonomy / structure that avoids duplication of information. It’s not a small undertaking: seven departments with seven different needs and classifications.  Yep. I have to [...]

Vegas style. Groupon offered a 20 class package to Boot Camp Las Vegas for $25, so I thought, “Why the heck not? One location is at the park just down the street.” My hope is that this is a jump start into a regular fitness routine and the beginning of losing 30 lbs (that I [...]

For the record, I DO NOT recommend trying to open a large theatre show and taking two grad school classes at the same time. Wisdom is knowing that you really don’t know.
1. Tech skills are a necessity.
2. Metadata is king.
3. There is always uncertainty.
4. Make a schedule and stick to it.
5. Practical experience is worth more than theoretical knowledge.

Sooooo… lemme get this straight: Apple sues HTC. Elan Microelectronics sues Apple. TEDsters will recognize the multi-touch concept from the introduction by Jeff Han at TED 2006 (without seeing code or chipsets) or from the Microsoft Surface — except on a larger scale. So why aren’t these two jumping into the multi-touch lawsuit roulette? Someone, [...]