Review of Google Chrome

(aka online beta testers will work for free)

In this week's news, Google launched Chrome, its beta response to Firefox 3. Like bees to beta honey, the world's tech enthusiasts e-elbowed each other to be the first to critique the web browser. The verdict thus far is most people like the sleek no-frills browser. The Incognito Window, a snooping spouse's worst nightmare, is a bit suspect for my tastes. Overall, I would have to agree with the Tech Illuminati, Google has made it to third base with this one.

Pros

• Like most popular browsers, it allows for easy importing of bookmarks.
• It allows html, plugins, and javascript to play nice together
  
• Omnibox: Keyword searches via the address field is a delightful plus, also.
• To manage security and RAM, it creates separate processes for each new tab opened.
• Open source is always a good thing, right? (mash, mash, mash)
  

Cons

• It has been noted that Google's Chrome may not support GIF animation frames, however.
  
• Google's Chrome does not support Lively...a Google product.  What's up with that?
• Currently, the Chrome browser does not work on Macs. However, knowing Mac users, they will have a Chrome for Macs version compiled by the end of the week.

Middle of the road
The Report bug or Broken Web site feature: Google Inc (GOOG.O) has offered all self proclaimed Tech Illuminati the ability to send reports of program bugs. Now, isn't that thoughtful of Google....

Myspace joins the Department of Homeland Security?

When logging in to their Myspace accounts, the last news item that most users would expect to see is a note from "Tom" announcing the popular social network's partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The Department of Homeland Security has asked MySpace to help distribute information about Hurricane Gustav. This information includes links to "How to Get Help", "Finding Friends & Family", "Health & Safety", "Donate & Volunteer", and "What Government is Doing".

While this isn't the first time that Myspace has worked with security officials, it is the first time that this union has bordered blatant self-promotion of a government agency. Yes, let's call it what it really is. After Katrina, our government learned that it is important to use every available outlet to let citizens know "What Government is Doing".


Although It is encouraging to know that our government is learning to use social media to increase the potential for a successful evacuation and rescue programme, one must consider the pros/cons of this type of union. Will Myspace and other social networks be swayed by Big Brother? This is an obvious concern.

Can government agencies truly effectively harness the power of social media without violating citizen privacy?

Navigating Organizations Through the Web of Online Promotion

This is the Technically Speaking media trailer for the Navigating Organizations Through the Web of Online Promotion video.

The below video is the trailer for the full movie and the follow-up report for this workshop.

Credits - The success of this project was made possible through collaboration with the following organizations

The Coalition, Inc.

The Philadelphia Free Library
Northwest Regional Branch
Joseph E. Coleman

The City of Philadelphia

Fabulous and Tech-filled.com

Gypsy Lane Technologies

Podcast Philly

Bill Rowland
Lead Organizer
PodCamp Philly

Please note, 2008 Podcamp Philly, will be held at Temple University. The below video is from 2007.



How do you begin a viral video strategy, definitions, seeding tips, tracking tips? What organic Search Engine Optimization is an ideal tool to help organizations to get more clients, members and donors? Find out the answers to these questions and more during this week's program. Read more about Podcamp Philly

Podcamp Philly

PodCamp Philly is a conference for those who would like to learn more about podcasting, blogging, video blogging and all things New Media. Social media veterans are invited to share their experience and tips. If you are new at podcasting, this a great place to learn more about inexpensive highly effective ways to share your content.

PodCamp Philly 2008 is September 6th & 7th at Philadelphia's Temple University. Register for this event.

On Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 1:00 p.m., JC Lamkin, President of Gypsy Lane Technologies and Technically Speaking Radio, will lead a session entitled, Taking your Podshow on the Realroad. During this session, JC will discuss how to effectively engage your surrounding community, stakeholders and funders to develop a podprogram that acts as a catalyst for a positive change your city. This discussion will include real case scenarios for attracting and engaging the general public and industry leaders.

About PodCamp Philly 2008
"A PodCamp is a BarCamp-style community UnConference for podcasters and listeners, bloggers and readers, as well as anyone interested in New Media. First held in Boston, Massachusetts, Podcamp has spread across the United States and the world to bring people of all

backgrounds and abilities together to teach and learn from each other. Recent events have included Pittsburgh, Toronto, New York City, Munich, Atlanta, San Antonio and Stockholm.

The purpose of PodCamp is to:

• Share information.


• Build & develop relationships


• Grow the new media community

You do NOT need to be a podcaster to attend a PodCamp. If you're interested in podcasting, blogging, podsafe music, educational applications or just curious then please join us -- and bring a friend or colleague."

About Gypsy Lane Technologies

Gypsy Lane Technologies (GLT), is a professional Internet solutions company based in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. GLT specializes in best-in-class online marketing, Flash multimedia, corporate identity and search engine optimization. GLT features an integrated team of web consultants, creative designers, writers, coders and marketing professionals that know how to get online results. A business-driven approach separates Gypsy Lane Technologies from typical web design companies.

About Technically Speaking Radio

Technically Speaking Radio is a terrestrial and internet radio solutions company based in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. Blasting 50,000 watts in PA, NJ, DE on 1540 AM WNWR (the Multicultural Voice of The Delaware Valley)
Technically Speaking Radio actively encourages individuals to interact with tech industry leaders for a clearer understanding of products and services. It is a light hearted closer look at how various industries are using the benefits of technology in their businesses and organizations to enhance their everyday lives. Via live webcasts, Technically Speaking Radio is the community's link to technology. Technically Speaking Radio on 1540 AM, WNWR on Saturdays at 2:00 p.m., Fabulous & Techfilled.com

Taking Technology to the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference (CBC/ALC)

Historically, the Annual Legislative Conference has been a time for communities to gather, present shared issues, brainstorm resolutions and establish an action plan for the coming year. This year, CBC/ALC will make history by embracing technology and encouraging participants to do the same.

The panel will be held on September 25th, 2008 from 4:00-5:50 PM at the Walter E. Washington D.C. Convention Center in Washington, D.C. at 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW.

JC Lamkin, President of Gypsy Lane Technologies and Technically Speaking Radio, is an invited panelist during the CBC's Annual Legislative Conference. During this braintrust, Ms. Lamkin will discuss "Protecting Yourself on the Internet".

Internet Safety Presentation

Other confirmed panelists include William E. Kovacic, Chairman of the FTC; Frank Torres, Microsoft; Tim Lordan, Online Privacy Alliance; Michael Kaiser, National Cyber Security Alliance; and, Jimmy Davies, Macmasters. Additionally, White House Correspondent April Ryan will moderate this event.

Register for the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference and this braintrust and be sure to attend what promises to be one of the most groundbreaking ALC Conferences to date, as we continue to "live the dream".

About the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference
The Annual Legislative Conference is a time for the community to gather from around the country, present shared issues, brainstorm resolutions and establish an action plan for the coming year.

About Gypsy Lane Technologies
Gypsy Lane Technologies (GLT), is a professional Internet solutions company based in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. GLT specializes in best-in-class online marketing, Flash multimedia, corporate identity and search engine optimization. GLT features an integrated team of web consultants, creative designers, writers, coders and marketing professionals that know how to
get online results. A business-driven approach separates Gypsy Lane Technologies from typical web
design companies.

About Technically Speaking Radio

Technically Speaking Radio is a terrestrial and internet radio solutions company based in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. Blasting 50,000 watts in PA, NJ, DE on 1540 AM WNWR (the Multicultural Voice of The Delaware Valley) Technically Speaking Radio actively encourages individuals to interact with tech industry leaders for a clearer understanding of products and services. It is a light hearted closer look at how various industries are using the benefits of technology in their businesses and organizations to enhance their everyday lives. Via live webcasts, Technically Speaking Radio is the community's link to technology. Technically Speaking Radio on 1540 AM, WNWR on Saturdays at 2:00 p.m., Fabulous & Techfilled.com

Adding Google Adsense to Feeds

Image via Wikipedia Adding Google Adsense to Feeds
Great news for publishers. Google has fully integrated Feedburner as one of their services. Google Adsense has merged Feedburner into it's arsenal also. So, if you have been logging in to your Feedburner account by navigating to feedburner.com, you can now navigate to feedburner.google.com, instead.
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Funding from the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania

The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania, is one of Pennsylvania's tops funders for tech initiatives and news. More than 1000 entrepreneurs have received over $100 million dollars from this entity. Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania will offer workshops for business owners over the next month.

The these workshops will be held Sept. 23 in Philadelphia Wednesday in Doylestown, Sept. 5 in Philadelphia, Sept. 11 in Malvern and Sept. 16 in Fort Washington,.

Go to the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania for more information.

Internship Opportunity

Want to join the fastest growing radio show in the Delaware Valley?? - read on...

TECHNICALLY SPEAKING offers internships in most areas of the news. The internship is designed to provide individuals with opportunities to learn about broadcasting and the supporting areas of TECHNICALLY SPEAKING.

General Information

Interns are expected to work between 5 and 10 hours a week. Internships are offered year round. Internships are unpaid. All interns are subject to the applicable station rules. Candidates must be over 21 years old and have reliable transportation. Candidates must be enthusiastic, motivated, need minimal supervision and goal oriented.

General Intern Duties

Intern:
Does research for daily stories and long-term projects; books interviews; and helps get the show on the air, which includes performing routine administrative tasks. The intern attends a weekly editorial meeting. He/she should have an interest in technology, and be prepared to offer story ideas. A diverse tech background - preferred.

Shadows a Broadcast/Recording Technician to learn the operation of the record centrals and broadcast studios. Has the opportunity for hands-on practice on the technical equipment. Does simple feed recordings and mixes. Candidates with technical experience and/or background preferred.

Assists with event planning, scheduling, file maintenance, database management, research, and writing. Researches information, and writes articles for “TECHNICALLY SPEAKING”'s newsletter.

Sorts mail, answers phone, and participates in staff meetings and projects as required. Strong research skills, computer literacy, and knowledge of “TECHNICALLY SPEAKING” preferred.

Educational or work experience
in research, market research, research methodologies, broadcast, and/or other industries required. Experience using Excel, Word, Netscape, Access, Adobe Audition. Excellent writing, research, and organizational skills required.

Application Procedure

Candidates must and submit their resume, and any additional items required for the specific internship opportunity being applied for.

Submit resume to: interns@technicallyspeakingradio.com

The Climate Project

Technically Speaking Radio supports the TCP/Al Gore Faith Community Training.

On October 8, 2008 the Technically Speaking Radio program will join The Climate Project to raise awareness of our fellow citizens about this crisis and informing them about potential solutions, all of us, together, can preserve the climate balance on which humanity and our planet depend.

The Climate Project event consists of 1,000 dedicated speakers from throughout the United States, trained to educate the public about climate change. The Climate Project's hope is that by raising the awareness of our fellow citizens about this crisis and informing them about potential solutions, all of us, together, can preserve the climate balance on which our planet depends.

Alltop.com

Image via Wikipedia Guy Kawasaki
Online magazine editor
http://alltop.com

During our August 16, 2008 program, we will discuss online resources and aggregations of online magazines with online magazine editor, Guy Kawasaki, alltop.com. How do you quickly find the headlines of the latest stories from dozens of sites and blogs? Find out the answer to this question and more during the Technically Speaking Radio program.

Alltop site as a “digital magazine rack” of the Internet. To be clear, Alltop sites are starting points—they are not destinations per se. The bottom line is that we are trying to enhance your online reading by both displaying stories from the sites that you’re already visiting and helping you discover sites that you didn’t know existed. In other words, our goal is the “cessation of Internet stagnation” by providing “aggregation without aggravation.”

News: Google Adsense in Feedburner feeds

Until recently, when attempting to use Google Adsense for feeds, publishers experienced major disappointment. Originally, Feedburner was optimistic about this endeavor. However, for most Feedburner publishers the "FAN" option to monetize feeds simply did not work. Moreover, Feedburner announced that they were not quite certain when publishers would be able to insert ads into feeds. Illustration of Feedburner FAN page shown below:




But, Google has since taken matters into their own hands, developing an easy integration for feeds with their Adsense service.

Consider the current process “Beta”. Google has indicated that they will shortly make this migration process automatic so that the publisher can control the experience him-/herself via the Feedburner.Google.com domain. However, publishers may simply email, adsense-support-aff@google.com the following information:

• Your FeedBurner account username
• The Google Account email address you use to sign in to AdSense

And, they will help you set-up the account. But, please note that it is mandatory that you use your Google Account to use Adsense for your feeds.

After you have emailed the above information to Google, they will email you to outline the next steps for completing your feed migration.

News: Women's Way - Community Women's Fund Fall 2008 Grant Cycle Open

Sub-standard funding is a critical issue for many organizations that seek to represent the needs of women, girls and families. It is important that we support these organizations by show drawing funding-focus to their mission.
WOMEN’S WAY is one organization that helps community organizations with funding needs through it's Community Women’s Fund. This unique fund is designed to address critical unmet and under-funded issues identified by representatives from non-profit agencies serving women, girls and families in our region. To learn more about the WOMEN'S WAY Community Women's Fund, including funding priorities, eligibility criteria and instructions on the application process, check out the Women's Way Community Women's Fund Info page.