TJ Kelly — Web Design/Development Articles & Entries
A Canadian court has recognized a blogger as an occupation in a case involving an arrest for obstructing a police officer. The court noted that the blogger was “simply plying his trade, photographing a demonstration for inclusion in his blog when he was arrested.” Blogging is an occupation? Who’s hiring? What are the requirements? I [...]
It seems that user-involvement can’t go far enough. From the earliest message boards to chatrooms, to online networking, to wiki software, blogging and vlogging, user-generated content seems to be in high demand, and only getting higher. Yahoo and Reuters recently announced a new service (or product) known as "You-Witness News," in which people are asked [...]
The recent trend of free, city-wide wireless internet access is raising some eyebrows, mine included. From BBC News, "Manchester could become the biggest free wireless internet hotspot in Europe under plans unveiled by the city council." If a city is providing free internet access, what are the implications for its citizens and users? What do [...]
Cell Phones, Laptop computers, Portable Digital Assistants, Satellite-Connectivity & "Anywhere Internet"… the world has become portable. Gone are the days of tethered desktop workstations and static, immobile command centers. Portability and productivity have become synonymous. Television viewers and internet browsers are constantly bombarded with advertisements promising products that will free your business from it’s physical [...]
