Did you go to grad school? If so, chances are you spent a great deal of time, thinking, obsessing and ultimately preparing and writing your thesis. Katherine Frank went to grad school, too. But like...
I've finally done it. Well. Committed to it, anyway. I'm converting all of my 1,200+ music CDs to digital files — AAC's (at 192k for those who care). My old G4 Cube will become...
Sometimes it's just worth walking. Truthfully. Today, as I ticked off the tasks on my to do list I found myself in line at the local branch of my business bank. The line shuffled smoothly save...
Happy Birthday Wayne! It's my dad's birthday today. Actually, it's my brother Jim's birthday, too. So happy birthday to both of them. Being 3,000 miles away makes it tough...
Back in March I wrote about the phenomena that had thirsty cheap drunks lining up at Trader Joe's store throughout California and elsewhere to pay $23.88 for a case of mass-produced free run...
The New York Post reports that Amazon and Apple Computer are in discussions regarding offering Apple's iTunes Music Store selections to Amazon customers. This would greatly expand the audience...
Arik Hesseldal writes “Keeping the Faith In Steve Jobs” in the latest issue of Forbes, and compares the near fanatical cult-brand following and aura of Apple Computers venerable leader in...
Ok. So you blog or you don't blog. But this plastic figurine that represents the best and worst of American marketing, Barbie, has been blogging for some time. What? She's not in your...
Great weekend in Southern California. Though close to the coast today I can officially say I experienced the raison d'etre that June is affectionally known as “June Gloom”. That is...
A couple weeks ago I wrote It's Time For Marketing To Embrace Weblog Concepts & Technologies. The post created a bit of stir and a number of bloggers commented. Some gave positive nods...
About a month ago when I returned from one of my recent journeys I was happy to hear the sweet droning and cooing sound of a pair of doves out my window. I'd look out and find them perched...
Memorial Weekend. If you’ve been wondering why blogging has been void this week, you should know that I got a vacation. That is, after one year of blogging the good people here at The Digital...
After an extended period without a television in my home, I'm pleased to finally feel as if I can monitor American pop culture a bit more closely now that I have television. (thanks Amar) Think...
I read with interest Peter Marsh's story in yesterday's Financial Times titled “In search of the world's hotbeds of innovation”. It discusses the methodologies used by CHI...
Slow to blog. Working on a bunch of deadlines and recovering from midnight riding I did this weekend. Ended up playing basketball in the blazing Northern California sunday sun. A bit of lobster head...
Ok. Maybe you're just dating. Friends? How about a business associate? Read on for the latest in mainstream press on blogging. Me? Today blogging from a friend's wireless hot spot her in...
Celebrating Our First Anniversary For The Sake of Clarity – The Digital Tavern Make A Wish. Thank you to everyone who has read, commented, shared ideas and thoughts. I look forward to another...
Prayers and great memories for June Carter Cash who died today after complications relating to heart surgery earlier this week. Here's Johnny on what she meant to him and their lives together...
If you haven't read this story yet, go check out the serious blunder made by the RIAA (Record Industry Association of America). I guess if you pay dues in this organization you are supporting...
When I first started my advertising agency in the late 80’s I had an opportunity to develop a number of corporate publications for emerging technology companies, among others. Some were true...
I've anxiously been testing and reading about the quality, performance and size compromises when switching from MP3 to AAC for encoding CDs. Apple's new iTunes Music Store has set a 128k...