Monthly Archives: May 2009

The story behind the June 1 New Yorker cover

First, the cover: Now, the story.

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A peek into the world of iPhone app development

Just about everyone I know who’s been around an iPhone flashes on a great idea for an iPhone app. But only a few of those folks go on to actually create an app and get it sold on Apple’s App … Continue reading

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Will people scroll to read “below the fold”?

this article by UI expert Melissa Tarquini sheds light on how people read online. Continue reading

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Open sauce, open source, and more

Seth Godin has some interesting remarks about “open”-ness, based on a list developed by Michal Migurski at Tecznotes. Continue reading

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Hand me the envelope

There’s one device in our home offices we’ve come to revile. Chances are it’s sitting under your desk, or in a closet where you can avoid thinking about it. You know what it is: The printer. Continue reading

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They have my money, but not my trust

Consumer trust in financial institutions is at an all-time low. A mailing I got today from the company that handles one of my former employer’s retirement funds helps explain why. Continue reading

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Filed under Communication