Entrepreneurship

Lat week I sat on a panel at Fisk University discussing the future of media and how what journalism students need to know in order to get a job.  In the midst of the discussion it dawned on me that the students we were talking to have a slim chance at getting a job after graduation.  It’s sad but true, media companies are downsizing every day, so what is an experienced media professional (it’s not just journalists) let alone a student with no experience supposed to do?  Become an Entrepreneur. Traditional... [Read the full story]

The website’s down!

This clip has a few bad words, may not be suitable for work http://www.thewebsiteisdown.com Read More →

Digital Nashville

Yesterday was the first Digitan Nashville mixer.  There were about 72 attendees, it was awesome.  This is real Social Networking at its best. View More Pictures  Read More →

Windows Error takes down MSNBC

In this clip a reporter is on in Iowa covering the flood damage when you hear an all too familiar sound.  Read More →

It’s My Birthday

Today is my birthday.  I’m a year older, a year wiser, and happy to still be here.  Thanks to all those that sent their birthday wishes, I really appreciate it.  I want to share one of those birthday wishes from Carter Smith.  Read More →

Generation Tennessee

I had the opportunity attend day 1 of the 2008 Generation Tennessee Conference which was held in the Downtown Nashville Public Library. Generation Tennessee is a group of professionals who are committed to effect positive changes in Tennessee. Unfortunately I was only able to stay to hear Shelby County Mayor AC Wharton give is un-keynote speach. (he said that it wasn’t a keynote so I guess it had to be an un-keynote). He was an excellent presenter and had many inspirational things to share with us. Some of the... [Read the full story]

J.K. Rowling Speaks at Harvard Commencement

“What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality.” So said J.K. Rowling, the empress of Harry Potter-mania who spoke at Harvard University’s commencement on what can be learned from failure, as it strips away the inessential, and the importance of imagination as the “fount of all invention and innovation.” Watch the live video recording. [alternate video link] Download the audio recording.Get the MP3 here Read More →

The Cognitive Surplus

Clay Shirky’s talk on Cognitive Surplus  Read More →

3G iPhone Spy Shots

Fortune has some early looks at the new 3G iPHone. I don’t know if these are real pictures since Apple is notorious for not leaking photos of new products. From the looks of things the new iPhone will be thinner, will be available in multiple colors, and will will have a few new features. I’ve had my iPhone for less than 9 months but It’s been the best phone/pda/entertainment device/mapping tool I’ve ever had. There are rumors that AT&T will offer some kind of subsidy for people who have had... [Read the full story]

Innovation Advice from Procter & Gamble CEO A.G. Lafley

Six Takeaways from this discussion.  Read More →

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