Innovating in the World of Sports Media

Jeff Ma, 11.11.2009

After reading Moneyball, I saw parallels between what the A's were doing in baseball and what we had done in the casinos -- this was my big chance to work in sports.

Sleeping With Your Guru

Stanton Peele, 11.11.2009

addiction expert, psychologist, raconteur

Brilliant, talented, successful women sacrifice their lives and dignity to male mentors. What are they thinking?

"We Got Your Back" -- Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America

Craig Newmark, 11.11.2009

Founder of Craigslist

Today, the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America is premiering a new PSA on their Facebook fan page to coincide with Veterans Day 2009. And you can be among the first to see it.

Making an Author Video

Joseph Kanon, 11.09.2009

Author, Stardust

You can see authors smiling on our websites, taking questions on our publisher's web page, chatting on Facebook. And now the author video.

When an Entrepreneur Becomes a CEO

Chip Conley, 11.09.2009

Founder and CEO of Joie de Vivre Hospitality

This work/life frappe has created a blended experience in which it's harder than ever to compartmentalize. Public image should equal private reality.

ISO My Twitter Persona

Sarah Schmelling, 11.07.2009

Author, Ophelia Joined the Group Maidens Who Don't Float

I'd just had an event at a popular L.A. bookstore. I saw old friends, answered great questions, sold a good amount of books. But that next morning I realized: I hadn't tweeted it.

More Irony in Ft. Hood Tragedy: Hasan on Mental Health Panel with Army's "Top Psychiatrist"

Bill Lichtenstein, 11.07.2009

President, Lichtenstein Creative Media

In yet another twist of irony, in a case already replete with it, Maj. Nidal Hasan, 39, the alleged gunman in the November 5th Fort Hood shootings, se...

Why It May Make Sense To Buy Skype Back

Martin Varsavsky, 11.07.2009

Tech Entrepreneur, Professor at IE

Considering that Skype is under attack from Facebook, the largest telcos and Google, how can it be good business to buy Skype? The key is whether it will be worth more than what investors paid for it.

From Cashville to Scamville

Jessica Rovello, 11.07.2009

President and Co-Founder of Arkadium

Wall Street ethics are alive and well on Facebook. In early October I wrote a post on social games and examined the hype vs the reality. One of th...

Windows 7 Not so Great as Advertised and Has Compatibility Issues: Is Microsoft in Collusion With Manufacturers Like HP?

Michael Russnow, 11.08.2009

Screenwriter, former Member Writers Guild West Board of Directors

There ought to be a law preventing the computer hardware and software industry from shortchanging consumers, so that we get the full use of our equipment.

Screw It, Let's Talk Politics And Religion

Naomi Hirabayashi, 11.11.2009

love sarcasm, hate pessimism

Peace Dot is a campaign put on by Stanford University and is the brainchild of Stanford's Persuasive Technology Lab -- which markets itself as an attempt to harness computing power as a force for social change.

Still Waiting for the Rising Tide

Janet Murguía, 11.05.2009

President and CEO NCLR (National Council of La Raza)

Earlier this week, we heard from more than 100 advocates and Latino community leaders from throughout the nation who participated in a national call h...

Tweet Your Trysts Not Your Cysts

Eve Tahmincioglu, 11.05.2009

I don't mind if you tweet about bowl movements or your latest sexual escapades, but why would you disclose information about your health, or your fami...

The Inside Scoop on Your Introvert Friends

Dr. Irene S. Levine, 11.05.2009

The Friendship Doctor

Losing friends can be particularly difficult for introverts because we don't surround ourselves with people. We prefer a few intimate friends to lots of less-intense friendships.

But Does Twittering Really Sell Books?

Debbie Stier, 11.05.2009

Senior Vice President, Associate Publisher at Harper Studio, Director of Digital Marketing, HarperCollins

Gary Vaynerchuk built his brand using these free tools (Facebook, Twitter, Ustream, Tumblr, etc.) and he used the tools that he wrote about in the book to succeed with the book itself.

OBAMA ONLINE -- Using Technology, It's the Electorate That Has Changed, Too

Jose Antonio Vargas, 11.10.2009

Technology and Innovations editor, Huffington Post

For as much as Barack Obama has brought change to Washington, it's also us, the people participating and engaging with politics using technology , that have changed, too.

Innovation in America: An Autobahn, or a Suburban Street With Speed Bumps?

Gary Shapiro, 11.04.2009

President & CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association

My fear is that my son's future won't include the rapid pace of innovation that we have enjoyed in recent years. What if decades roll by and innovation stands still?

Sarah Palin: Rogue Republican or Democratic Operative?

Shannyn Moore, 11.02.2009

Just a girl from Homer

If the Republican Party had half a mind, they would look at Palin's history of party divisiveness, polarization and destruction and take heed.

Persky on Technology

Bruce Kluger, 11.04.2009

Member of USA Today’s Board of Contributors

Permit me to share a wonderful piece by legendary writer-producer-director Bill Persky on modern technology. It appears in the today's edition of USA Today.

What Really Scares Me This Halloween

Adam Hanft, 10.31.2009

Political Columnist, CEO of Hanft Unlimited

The fact that 80% of the recent jobs lost were held by men; people who have volunteered for Bloomberg's third term bid; getting Facebook invitations from people who campaigned for Eugene McCarthy.

Changing Media Platforms and the Book Industry (VIDEO)

Gary Vaynerchuk, 10.30.2009

Wine and marketing expert

My thoughts on changes in the book industry and why I love what Huffington Post is doing in this space!