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Improving portal usability
Janus Boye has written an article on improving portal usability. To quote: In organizations worldwide, the enterprise portal has increasingly become the default interface for employees and business partners to interact digitally with each other. Many useful services -- such... From Column Two on September 8, 2006 at 10:46 p.m..

The process of defining the problem
Luke Wroblewski has written an article on the process of defining the problem. To quote: Several years ago, I was called in to help redesign the registration process for a large European e-commerce site. The company had put together two... From Column Two on September 8, 2006 at 10:46 p.m..

Fun With Flock â€˜n Flickr
It’s almost time to report out on my move to the MAC, but first, I have to say that Flock is quickly becoming my favorite tool of all. And I’m sure I’m not even scratching the surface. The ability to blog from any page, to blog right from my RSS reader (which, btw, is every [...] From weblogged News on September 8, 2006 at 4:46 p.m..

Renewable Fuels Rule Empty
The EPA wants to increase the minimum amount of alternative fuels used in vehicles, but the bar is set below the industry trend. From Wired News on September 8, 2006 at 3:45 p.m..

Facebook Yields to Angry Users
After three days of vocal dissent from its users, the social network site for students makes two controversial new features optional and tightens its privacy preferences. In Monkey Bites. From Wired News on September 8, 2006 at 3:45 p.m..

Eavesdropping Bill Stalls
A bill authorizing the president's warrantless wiretapping program stalls in committee. Supporters charge election-year obstructionism, but opponents want tougher oversight on the executive branch. From Wired News on September 8, 2006 at 3:45 p.m..

Amazon's Online Video Gambit
The all-encompassing internet retailer joins the increasingly crowded field of competitors for this market, and backs it up with an impressive lineup of participating studios and networks. But a few big ones remain aloof, and Apple is about ready to take the plunge, too. From Wired News on September 8, 2006 at 3:45 p.m..

Wiki Collaboration Tools Evolve into Fully Professional Shared Workspaces
Robin Good enthusiastically describes his use of wikis for professional collaboration. If you've been interested in exploring wiki tools, this is a good place to start. ____JH ______________ "Wiki Collaboration Tools Evolve Into Fully Professional Shared Workspaces: Near-Time - Review Plus Video. Wiki Collaboration Tools Evolve Into Fully Professional Shared Workspaces with Great Accessibility and Ease of Use. I have now been using wikis for over two an From EduResources--Higher Education Resources Online on September 8, 2006 at 1:46 p.m..

Gallery: A Trekkie Happy Birthday
We chose 40 pictures submitted by fans to commemorate Star Trek's anniversary. From childhood facination to mature obsession, readers give a better idea of the show's lasting impact than we ever could. From Wired News on September 8, 2006 at 1:45 p.m..

Google News Offers Up Newspaper Archive Searches
(Via TechCrunch) In the never ending quest to digitize all print content, Google has announced that it wants to archive 200 Years of News which, I think, is an absolutely wonderful idea. I know that much of this is already offered up in library databases like ProQuest and the like, and that there would still [...] From weblogged News on September 8, 2006 at 8:45 a.m..

Fragged by an Eight-Year-Old
A promising young star in online competitive gaming, Lil Poison, gears up for his first U.S. tour. By James Lee from Wired magazine. From Wired News on September 8, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..

Ask a Question, Save the World
On Saturday, a new form of social activism will go live on the net. John Borland reports from Berlin. From Wired News on September 8, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..

From MySpace to Girlie Mag
The first sex kitten propelled to fame by MySpace, Christine "ForBiddeN" Dolce throws a party to celebrate her Playboy debut. And Xeni Jardin snaps a few polaroids. From Wired News on September 8, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..

ForBiddeN's Pl4yb0y Debut
She's got more than a million friends on MySpace, and now Christine ForBiddeN Dolce is about to make her Playboy debut. Xeni Jardin reports from Dolce's coming-out party in West Hollywood. From Wired News on September 8, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..

Sex, Lies and Cyberspace
Technology challenges us to question our assumptions about love, fidelity and who we can have sex with. Commentary by Regina Lynn. From Wired News on September 8, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..

A Star Date With Shatner
The Star Trek icon chats with Wired News about the franchise's staying power, video games and the unintelligible language of Esperanto fans. By Lore SjÃ¶berg. Plus: My Love Affair With Star Trek From Wired News on September 8, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..

Digg Fights Top Users For Control
The social news site is mulling changes to the way the stories on its front door are promoted and ranked in response to charges of abuse, a move that may cost it its most loyal and enthusiastic contributors. From Wired News on September 8, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..

Sign Up for a Mission to 'Mars'
Six researchers will get a chance to spend the summer on the most Mars-like place on Earth, an 8-meter diameter metal can in the Arctic desert. By Robert Lemos. From Wired News on September 8, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..

Top 10 Search Terms by Category, Four Weeks Ending August 26, 2006
A look at the month's top search terms in IT and Internet; automotive; movies; Internet advertising; food and beverage; pharmaceuticals and medical; blogs and personal Web sites; broadcast media; shopping; and travel. From ClickZ Stats on September 8, 2006 at 1:45 a.m..