Google has decided to lower the PageRank associated with barrywheeler.ca from a PR3 to PR2. Should I be concerned that Google has decided my site’s merit is less than before? For some people new to search they have often been upset that Google has “penalized” their sites with a reduction of page rank. I...
Monthly Archives: March 2011
The Important Battle Between Cable Ops and Copyright Holders
IT departments should pay attention to the ongoing battles between residential service providers — mostly cable operators at this point — and copyright holders over whether or not streaming is covered under existing distribution contracts. Carl Weinschenk
The Long-term Evolution of Mobile Apps
The world of mobile apps is evolving at a blistering pace. It’s important, it’s fun and it’s a bit hard to follow. The firm ShoutEm is helping with an interesting graphic that presents a tremendous amount of data on the current state of the Carl Weinschenk
Lessons in Social Media – Don’t Pull a Granter
Vaughn Granter was first Humber West candidate to launching a FaceBook page, post YouTube videos and launching a website. A great start to a “novice” politician wanting to embrace the social internet and reach out to a new demographic begging to be engaged in the happenings in their city. What Vaughn Granter forgot to...
In Support of ACAP Humber Arm
Several of the blogs and websites I run have often been steeped in controversy and personally, I’ve pushed the limits somewhat when taking stands on issues. I’ve been criticized for being partisan and biased and have been called every known name imaginable. That’s the nature when you blog in small town Newfoundland. People know...
Alan Wake and Barry Wheeler
Well, it would appear the game Alan Wake has a character named Barry Wheeler. It makes sense now when I look back at how some people were finding my site and why I was getting some pretty strange messages sent to me at times. I never put two-and-two together but got quite a kick...
Home Networks Also Are Exploding
A tremendous percentage of the voice, video and data that experts say is inexorably increasing in volume ends up in homes. It figures that a good deal of work is being done in making sure it gets to the proper device at the right speed once it crosses Carl Weinschenk
Social Media for Small Businesses
Social media is the new reality for businesses. The habits of more and more people have moved online, incorporating social networking and social media sites as part of their daily routine. Sites such as FaceBook, YouTube and Twitter reach out to the masses on a regular basis. People are quick to “Like”, view and...
Congratulations
The by-election in Humber West has come and gone and the people have spoken electing Vaughn Granter as their representative in the House of Assembly. Even though I was perhaps his biggest critic, I would like to take this opportunity and extend congratulations to Mr. Granter on his victory and wish him well in...
RIM’s PlayBook Is Getting Its Turn at Bat
The current dynamic in the tablet sector is that the Apple iPad is dominant while others are nipping at its heels — or queuing up to enter the game. The first significant challenges came from the Motorola Xoom and the Galaxy Tab from Samsung Carl Weinschenk