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Full story: Here’s what I do
Every now and again, I meet someone who knows a bit about me from reading my blog or following me on Twitter – but still asks “So what is it you do?” Even though I’ve been writing this particular blog since 2006 and have wording on it that talks about what I do, it’s really not very clear. Even I have trouble finding information sometimes. An encounter a few days ago and the inevitable question prompted me to do something…
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Full story: Wifi authentication via SMS not such a good idea
Popped into Asda this morning (wicked prices on fresh papayas) and noticed free wifi, offered via EE. Terrific, I thought! Tapped the ‘Get Online’ button, entered my phone number into the subsequent dialog saying EE would send me a text message with an authentication code. Equally terrific! Except, I was inside a huge store where the cellular signal was just about non existent. So no SMS message could arrive… Slight #Fail, EE and Asda :) Google+: View post on Google+…
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Full story: Don’t be like the pointy-haired boss
Big data. The cloud. Actionable analytics. Three phrases that have crept into the business lexicon and that are bandied about freely in many workplaces, sometimes by people who do broadly understand their meanings but more frequently by some (especially managers) who want to impress their co-workers, seem cool by using the latest lingo, or employ a little control freakery because it’s in their nature to do so. There is some reality behind the humour displayed in today’s Dilbert comic strip…
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Full story: The Hobson and Holtz Report – Podcast #685: January 7, 2013
Intro: Beginning our 8th year of podcasting and thanks to your warm words on the anniversary, FIR Interview with Ekaterina Walter interview is up, interview coming with Francis Ingham and Fiona McBride; Quick News: Brands have started experimenting with ‘sexting’ services; Hawaii Five-0 lets viewers choose episode ending in real time; social media use is on the rise among doctors; a father hires in-game ‘hitmen’ to deter son from playing; Ragan promo; News That Fits: The state of PR in…











