Looking for new opportunities in the Nashville MSA
December 23, 2008
Originally posted on: Conmergence
... or remote if you know of a firm mature enough to support results-only work environments.http://tinyurl.com/ed-dodds-resumehttp://www.linkedin.com/in/ed_doddshttp://twitter.com/ed_doddshttp://blog.conmergence.com Read More →
The Problem with Living Sacrifices Is that They Keep Trying to Climb Down off of the Altar
December 21, 2008
Originally posted on: Conmergence
Saul (Paul) of Tarsus to the congregation at Rome (mp3) Romans in a nutshell: On the one hand, Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God. For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man who is among you, not to think of himself more highly... [Read the full story]
Twenty-First International Conference on Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering (SEKE’09) Call for Papers
December 20, 2008
Originally posted on: Conmergence
The Twenty-First International Conference on Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering (SEKE'09) will be held at the Hyatt Harborside at Boston's Logan Int'l Airport, Boston, USA, July 1-3, 2009.The conference aims at bringing together experts in software engineering and knowledge engineering to discuss on relevant results in either software engineering or knowledge engineering or both. Special emphasis will be put on the transference of methods between both domains.INFORMATION FOR AUTHORSPapers must be written in English.... [Read the full story]
Meritocracy and Monetizing the New News Model [Update]
December 19, 2008
Originally posted on: Conmergence
Thinking About Citizen Journalism Content Aggregation Combined with Author (vs. Content) Recommendation Model: If you can only see author recommendation status with a paid online subscription then you can monetize the new news model (along with targeted ads, of course) -- assuming, as does the old news model, that folks actually value (i.e., are willing to pay for) an author's background and experience. Of course, tip jars would go directly to the authors. An alternative tip jar could be split between the platform provider... [Read the full story]
On the Christmas Crib
December 19, 2008
Originally posted on: Conmergence
Thanks, Anula Aboobacker. Teaser: Assisi Frank alert.“And this will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger,” (Luke 2:12). On that cold December night, Angels from heaven thus announced the birth of Christ to the shepherds of Bethlehem. And the son of God was born in a stable amidst animals and shepherds.The representation of this scene of nativity, popularly known as Christmas crib, in churches and houses is a tradition almost a thousand years old. More. Read More →
Reply to Susanna Dodgson RE: Broadband Build Out in Nigeria
December 18, 2008
Originally posted on: Conmergence
over at http://vcafrica.ning.com/Her post: This is all great, but the hurdles are still huge. I went to a Corporate Council on Africa Health Forum in November and was listening to a talk by a South African CEO of a pharmaceutical company. He said something astounding: he refuses ever to pay a bribe anywhere. This is the first time I have heard this said and it is exciting. What has this to do with highspeed internet in Nigeria? Everything. This is a country with daily power outages (and the power company employees demand... [Read the full story]
SEC To Require XBRL from Big Firms by Mid 09
December 17, 2008
Originally posted on: Conmergence
Story here. Told ya! Were you listening? Read More →
My Take on United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee on Facebook
December 17, 2008
Originally posted on: Conmergence
UCP Mid TN Group (Please consider joining; Many thanks to those of you who already have!)UCP Mid TN PageResolution Run 2009 5K Run Walk or Roll January 1, 2009 http://Twitter.com/ResolutionRun09 News Also see United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee Blog United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee Home Page http://RunNashville.org proceeds benefit programs and services of United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee, providing direct assistance to people with all types of disabilities through programs like the Durable Medical... [Read the full story]
FTTH Council Members Urge Congress to Include Next-Generation Broadband Expansion in Economic Recovery Package
December 16, 2008
Originally posted on: Conmergence
Proposals from the Communications Workers of America Should be Used as Baseline for Legislation(WASHINGTON) -- Member companies of the Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Council have urged key leaders of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to ensure that proposals for expanding broadband coverage are included in the economic recovery package that is expected to be introduced when the new Congress is seated in January. In a letter sent to Capitol Hill today, the Council members called on Congress to use as a baseline for the... [Read the full story]
Accenture claims a 25 to 1 ROI on KM expenditures slides 20/21
December 16, 2008
Originally posted on: Conmergence
Measuring the Impact of Knowledge Management (KM)Steve Kaukonen - AccentureKMWorld, September 23rd, 2008 Thanks, @Infosourcer Read More →




