Commentary http://www.otherthanthat.com/commentary/ en-us 2010-01-14T08:02:25-08:00 Regardless of where you stand, SCOTUS was wrong http://www.otherthanthat.com/archives/2010/01/regardless_of_w.html There will be some, no doubt, on the far right leaning side of the spectrum who say that the Supreme Court of the United States did the world a service by squashing the opportunity for televising of the Prop... It is what it is - opinion column othert 2010-01-14T08:02:25-08:00 A CES Conversation: Social Media, Privacy, Security and Government http://www.otherthanthat.com/archives/2010/01/a_ces_conversat.html This week marks the start of a New Year - it also marks the annual trek to Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show. One of the largest trade shows in existence, this gathering will pull geeks of all stripes... Other Than That - news, business & other nonsense othert 2010-01-03T16:01:30-08:00 "Shiny" in the City of Lights: A Social Media Club House tour with Briller en Ville http://www.otherthanthat.com/archives/2009/12/shiny_in_the_ci_1.html Paris is known as the City of Lights, and that is perhaps never more true than during the holiday season. Every street, every storefront, even every tree along the Champs de Elysees is glittery and alight with sparkle and shine.... Traveling Geeks othert 2009-12-09T11:52:53-08:00 A Little Chair Leads to Big Conversation: Our Monday and the Live Stream Schedule from La Social Media Club House http://www.otherthanthat.com/archives/2009/12/a_little_chair_1.html With all that's going on, we wanted to share a recap of our Monday and give everyone the lowdown for this week's schedule of live broadcasts from La Social Media Club House... It was a big Monday for the SMCH... Traveling Geeks othert 2009-12-08T01:11:46-08:00 Amusement of Expectations: Preparing for LeWeb 2009 http://www.otherthanthat.com/archives/2009/12/amusement_of_ex_1.html We all do it. As each technological innovation enters our sphere, we become ever so quickly accustomed to whatever feature, functionality or convenience it proffers. This isn't exactly revolutionary comment, and as detailed by Louis CK on the Conan O'Brien... Traveling Geeks othert 2009-12-07T08:36:24-08:00 'Tis the Season: Assuaging Holiday Season Stress http://www.otherthanthat.com/archives/2009/12/holiday_season.html Holiday season is wonderful. It's also incredibly stressful. That's why when my friend Alison Leigh Siegel told me about some of the plans she has for the holiday season I felt compelled to write about it. Alison is an MFT... It is what it is - opinion column othert 2009-12-06T08:50:09-08:00 Comings, Goings, Doings: Events & Activities at La Social Media Club House at LeWeb 2009 http://www.otherthanthat.com/archives/2009/12/comings_goings.html It's official. I'm so excited I may very well explode. Given the amazing activities that lie ahead for the gaggle of geeks who will be setting up camp at La Social Media Club House in Paris next week, it's... Traveling Geeks othert 2009-12-02T00:04:19-08:00 Shameless plug time ... oh wait, this IS *my* blog... http://www.otherthanthat.com/archives/2009/10/shameless_plug_1.html If you've missed it in the last few days, I've been rather vocal about my participation as one of the finalists in the Panasonic "Living in HD" Insider competition. For some background, this is a contest in which Panasonic asked... Other Than That - news, business & other nonsense othert 2009-10-21T17:08:39-08:00 Navigating that river in Egypt: From denial to understanding and maybe, just maybe, to acceptance http://www.otherthanthat.com/archives/2009/10/navigating_that.html When I tell people about the coming out conversation I had with my mother 9 years ago, it never fails to elicit a chuckle, usually followed immediately by a somewhat embarrassed, "Oh, I'm so sorry, I don't mean to laugh."... It is what it is - opinion column othert 2009-10-19T23:15:58-08:00 Acceptance http://www.otherthanthat.com/archives/2009/09/acceptance.html The other day I was walking in Alta Plaza Park and ran into a friend - a dog park friend with whom I've actually socialized in the real world ... even without dogs. She and I were talking about something... It is what it is - opinion column othert 2009-09-26T14:02:15-08:00 Women speaking at conferences: Just because you can, doesn't mean you should http://www.otherthanthat.com/archives/2009/08/just_because_yo.html I've been thinking a lot lately about my time at TechTV. In particular I've been thinking about the quandary we faced early on in finding super smart tech folks ... who could speak on camera. Why the nostalgia? I'll refrain... It is what it is - opinion column othert 2009-08-16T23:50:46-08:00 Kiehl's: Some doggone fun with Truman Brooks http://www.otherthanthat.com/archives/2009/04/kiehls_some_dog.html Click to Play If you watch my videos with any regularity you know two things - I'm often shooting with my Nokia N85 (until recently it was an N95 but that's just details) ... and I'm often with Truman... othert 2009-04-14T16:51:05-08:00 The Power of Persuasion: From Camp Courage to Kinnernet http://www.otherthanthat.com/archives/2009/03/the_power_of_pe.html What's your story? That's a question one might hear when meeting someone new. It's a blanket query designed to get someone to share a tale that represents who they are. The world in which I live takes its direction from... Other Than That - news, business & other nonsense othert 2009-03-26T08:32:11-08:00 Giving back: Mentoring for Female Entrepreneurs http://www.otherthanthat.com/archives/2009/02/giving_back_men.html If you're an inexperienced entrepreneur you face some pretty serious obstacles - especially in an economy like today. If you're a woman, that challenge just increased exponentially. I hate to say it, but it's true. While there is no question... Other Than That - news, business & other nonsense othert 2009-02-17T09:41:30-08:00 Bathing in Silver: Reminders sparked by the moon http://www.otherthanthat.com/archives/2009/02/bathing_in_silv.html Wednesday night's moon was spectacular. Perhaps not quite as remarkable as the full moon that rose earlier this week, but pretty damn breathtaking. After the thick and stormy skies parted there he was - the perpetually surprised Man in the... It is what it is - opinion column othert 2009-02-11T22:05:38-08:00