Because the iPhone doesn’t allow for any type of app management or folder system, you are relegated to prioritizing your favorite apps on the first screen. Although I rearrange often, here is my current home screen. You’ll notice I don’t have many of the pre-loaded apps left on the first screen. I’ve actually moved several… [Continue Reading]
Reqall – how I remember the important things
October 27, 2009 by · 1 Comment
A friend of mine recently introduced me to a program that has helped me organize and remember all of the various “to-do’s” in my life. Reqall, is an online account that allows you to add tasks, reminders, and ideas via a variety of methods. You can call their toll free number, or record a note… [Continue Reading]
Red Laser – the iPhone app that scans bar codes
October 27, 2009 by · 4 Comments
I recently came across a great new iPhone app that has changed the way I shop. The app is called Red Laser and it is able to scan product bar codes, just like the price scanner at the store. It uses the iPhones camera and two horizontal lines to frame the bar code. Once it… [Continue Reading]
Create West Virgina Conference 2009
October 22, 2009 by · 1 Comment
Earlier this week, I had the pleasures of attending the third annual Create West Virginia conference, in Huntington WV. The purpose of the conference is to “spark new economy growth” in West Virginia. New economy, is defined as those industries who generate income from the development of intellectual property and innovative entrepreneurship. The conference officially… [Continue Reading]
I’ve got the golden ticket!
October 21, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
When I first heard about Google Wave this summer, I knew I had to have it. I watched most of the long announcement video, but I still didn’t fully understand what it did. But it was new…It was invitation only…and most people i know had never heard of it So I HAD to have it.… [Continue Reading]
Who Ride? Apparently, nobody knows…
October 14, 2009 by · 2 Comments
For as long as I can remember, I have been a Steelers fan. As a child, I would spend Sunday afternoons with my Dad and brother watching the likes of Mark Malone, Bubby Brister, and eventually Greg Lloyd. In hindsight, it probably would have been easier to like another team while growing up in the… [Continue Reading]
Every school in America should offer this course!
October 13, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Over the past two years I have been invited to speak to a class of juniors at Bethany College on topics relevant to my work as an advisor. The class in particular, is titled “Professional Transitions“, and was originally offered to business and economics students, but has since been opened to other majors as well.… [Continue Reading]
Tomorrow, I begin to take my own advice
October 12, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
For the past 11 years, I have worked as a financial advisor, and have been a Certified Financial Planner™ since 2007. In my work with clients, I advise them on taking care of many aspects of their total financial situation. For the most part, I think that I do a pretty good job of living… [Continue Reading]
PodCamp Pittsburgh Day 2 – #PCPGH4
October 12, 2009 by · 4 Comments
Day two of my first PodCamp Pittsburgh experience turned out as well as the first. After spending much of Saturday attending sessions on setting up and writing blogs, as well as selling social media to your boss, I spent Sunday bouncing between more advanced blog writing sessions, and a few Justin Kownaki sessions on the… [Continue Reading]
My first Podcamp experience – #pcpgh4
October 10, 2009 by · 5 Comments
Today I had my first Podcamp experience, and it was great! In case you haven’t heard of it, Podcamp “a FREE community UnConference, run by and for people who create, enjoy, or are interested in learning more about social media.” I started using Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin about a year ago, and really can see the value… [Continue Reading]
