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I’m now using a Standing Desk

I’ve taken the plunge and am on the standing desk kick. I have been asked about it no less than 30 times, so I’m putting it in writing. For my health. I’ve made a lot of lifestyle changes over the last year. I’ve lost fifty pounds so far. This is just another small step to… Continue reading I’m now using a Standing Desk

Why would a nonprofit use SharePoint?

Is SharePoint a good fit for an association? What about a charity? Should a non profit be using SharePoint? The typical consultant answer is “it depends.” First, let’s oversimplify SharePoint. SharePoint is software used to build websites. That’s it. However, SharePoint is more than just a single-purpose web site tool. It’s a platform that you… Continue reading Why would a nonprofit use SharePoint?

Quit Telling People Your Personal Goals

Psychologists have demonstrated over the past 80 years a social reality that telling other people your personal goals makes them less likely to happen. When you tell someone your goal, most people react with great support. I’m going to quit smoking! I’m going to start running! I’m going to lose weight! That is wonderful, John! … Continue reading Quit Telling People Your Personal Goals

Street Photography: Chicago in Black and White

I recently spent another night in Chicago visiting a couple of associations. Rather than spending the evening at the hotel bar, I decided to walk around in the Theater District in Chicago and work on my street photography. I went with my Canon T1i and my Canon 100mm 2.8 macro. I know that a lot… Continue reading Street Photography: Chicago in Black and White

Firefox 4 Beta Released

Clearly, I am glutton for punishment. Anytime there is a new Beta/Alpha/Release Candidate/Pre-release, I immediately download it, install it, and hope my computer keeps working after the install. Why is it that I need to reformat/reinstall my entire environment every 6-9 months? Ponderous. If you’re as daring, feel free to participate in the open Firefox… Continue reading Firefox 4 Beta Released

SharePoint 2010 Licensing Part I: Foundation, Server, and Designer

SharePoint 2010 is more powerful and easier to use than ever before, but how do you license SharePoint 2010? SharePoint can be hosted on premise (meaning you can host it yourself), hosted in a managed environment (like a Rackspace or FPWeb), or hosted directly with Microsoft with SharePoint Online. Regardless of where or how you… Continue reading SharePoint 2010 Licensing Part I: Foundation, Server, and Designer