Thanks to one of my good friends, I have had a chance to review the newest online social network service by Google called Google Plus. For the most part, I have enjoyed the simple way the Google Plus allows users to organize and maintain a conversation. I have posted a...
One of the tools that I have wanted to own for two years was a sodamaker. For those not familiar with this device, the sodamaker basically adds carbonation to most liquids. I discovered sodamakers during my time as a volunteer for Looney Labs. Andy and Kristen and Alison Looney ran...
It’s been more than a decade since I’ve been in front of a microphone at a radio station. So when WMCO asked me to come back for their 50th anniversary, I was happy to do so. The station put together a radio drama to celebrate the occasion and I was...
This is a response to “Spend Your College Tuition on Being Mentored and Starting a Company” by Jason Calacanis Jason, While I appreciate the sentiment you’re making regarding your child’s future, I am concerned with this article. Your statement “We don’t do internships because the law is so fracked up in California...
As I need to start putting content on my site, I felt that a reasonable place to start is by focusing on one area. In this case, a recipe of one of my favorite meals. I got the spices, salmon patties and some delicious ice cream from the North Market in Columbus, Ohio. The oils and the...
As my presentation for SxSW is coming closer, I felt it was time to clarify some of the concepts from my discussion of nanocelebrity. Perhaps the most important to look at is the concept of reach. Normally, reach is discussed as an effect of the network itself. People can connect...
One of the regional newspapers in Ohio wrote on Sunday about the ability of residents to connect to high-speed Internet service. The argument that was presented in a follow-up article was that broadband connectivity was part of the overall business infrastructure planning of rural Ohio. The one point of concern...
In this modern connected society, it is extremely hard to not leave a virtual breadcrumb trail of your life online. This is aided by a series of online tools designed to document and distribute knowledge to the most minutiae level. This knowledge is even more prevalent than was once found in...
There have been several articles and academic studies dealing with the ability of people to connect through online communication. We also have heard how people have built their “micro-brand” through connecting with a broad audience. There is discussion about how creating a transparent online profile will help attract new fans...
A common theme has emerged over the past couple of months. This theme has been discussed by opinion leaders, business leaders, celebrities, more celebrities and, more importantly, Wired Magazine. The argument is the death of/dying World Wide Web. The premise is that mobile and tablet computers have increased the number...
