Today, many of the elements of our future-the wireless Internet-are here, but it’s still an expedition to get them all working together. One promising development is the wireless application protocol. WAP has made a major difference in bringing a wireless Internet infrastructure to this industry. Until now, the way to get Internet information to a wireless device was by using such technologies as proprietary SMS (short messaging service) gateways to send messages to a pager or other device. (more…)
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Beyond the Dilbert Internet Part 1
Wednesday, May 4th, 2011When we liberate the Net from the wire-bound office, we radically change the way we use it.
I was recently driving from my home in Northern California to a speaking engagement about an hour away. On the way I was talking on my cell phone, working on a transaction with the CEO of a large company. We were cut off four times during our conversation. While this experience was not a new one, it was certainly ironic, as the conference I was headed for focused on extending the vision of wireless well beyond voice-to wireless information. (more…)
High School Credit for Community Service
Monday, April 4th, 2011My children’s school makes them do community service work to graduate. I think this is just a way to get free labor from school kids, and it isn’t fair to force all kids to do it. Do other schools do this? (more…)
Geraldine Laybourne
Wednesday, March 16th, 2011Profession: Formerly president, Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite; vice chair at its parent division, MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom; in ’96 became president of Disney/ABC Cable Networks.
Banks Rule the Market
Thursday, March 10th, 2011Small wonder: With the advent of electronic brokers such, Americans now trade nearly one-third of their stocks online. Just as notably, ECNs such as Instinet, Island, Archipelago, Brut, Eclipse, and RediMark are applying competitive pressure for stock exchanges to work more efficiently. Nowhere is that more true than at Nasdaq, which for all its amazing growth from a $310 billion market in 1995 to $5.2 trillion today, operates with the audible clunkiness of phone- and fax-based buying and selling.
Talented Preschooler
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011My daughter, Annie turned four at the end of July. She loves drawing and seems to excel at it. For example, she has a friend who is living in a shelter, so she drew her a “wish home” that was a heart with windows and a door, set in clouds with a rainbow behind it.
Understanding Global Business Cultures
Wednesday, February 16th, 2011Written in an easy-to-read style, “Riding the Waves of Culture: Understanding Diversity in Global Business” is a true bible (or rather babel) of global cultures. The authors, Fons Trompenaars and Charles Hampden-Turner, liberally use real-life examples and anecdotes, taking the reader from theory to practical applications.
How to Choose Items to Your Home First Fid Kit
Monday, September 28th, 2009While it’s very important to choose the correct thermometer for your home first aid kit, it can be a challenge. Thanks to developments in health technologies, consumers can select from a wide range of thermometers. Here, we will teach you about the most common types of thermometers currently on the market.
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