Wal-Mart Stores (WMT) brags about offering the biggest bargains on the block, but that may not apply when it comes to its own officers and directors.
Consider Executive Vice President Brian C. Cornell, who heads up Sam’s Club. The newest of the company’s top officers, he joined the company last April, and collected $668,498 in salary, a $1.3 million incentive bonus, and $10.6 million in stock, Wal-Mart’s recent proxy says. On top of that, the company also paid him $1.7 million in moving costs for relocating to Bentonville, Arkansas, where Wal-Mart is based.
We don’t know precisely where Cornell moved from, or to, but that’s one of the biggest relocation packages we’ve seen here at footnoted this season. Wal-Mart tells us it includes “payments made to him to offset a loss incurred in the sale of a residence owned by him,” but not another $28,219 to cover the cost of his lawyers while negotiating his employment package. We certainly hope most of that cost was the loss on sale of Cornell’s prior home — otherwise, Wal-Mart might want to look into a more cost-effective moving contractor. Cornell previously worked for Michael’s, the big arts-and-crafts chain based in Irving, Texas that was taken private several years ago. As far as we can tell from Google Maps, that’s about 360 miles from Wal-Mart world headquarters — and $4,772 a mile.
Meantime, Wal-Mart reimbursed Roger C. Corbett, a Wal-Mart director and and Australian bank and newspaper-company director who used to run Woolworths Ltd., taxes of $56,604 “attributable to spousal travel expenses, meals, and related activities in connection with certain Board meetings,” and for the costs themselves.
That’s more than a Wal-Mart assistant-manager makes in a year, according to Glassdoor.com, and just a hair under the $61,309 that PayScale says the company pays store managers. WakeUpWalMart.com, a site run by the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, pegs average annual income for Wal-Mart “associates” at $19,165. (We couldn’t find clear pay figures on Wal-Mart’s Web site or in its SEC filings.)
Corbett also got $16,000 in extra pay from the company, on top of $76,000 in director’s fees and $160,000 in stock, because he’s based in Australia, and had to endure the rigors of “intercontinental travel from his residence” to attend the company’s four in-person board meetings last year. (Wal-Mart’s board also held one meeting by conference-call.)
All told, we’re beginning to understand why Wal-Mart changed its slogan a couple years back from the time-tested “Always Low Prices” to the more equivocal “Save More. Live Better.” We just hope it doesn’t apply only to company officials.
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The Stowaway Portable Keyboard still ranks as my favorite portable keyboard of all time. The Bluetooth version I have has stood the test of time, at least 5 years, and found new life as an outstanding keyboard to be used with the iPad. It’s too bad that Stowaway has gone away, and the company that bought the rights to the Stowaway line shut it down a couple of years ago. Good technology never dies, and Asian gadget maker Thanko has a USB portable keyboard that looks exactly like the Stowaway.
Since showing the Stowaway in use with my iPad, I have been inundated with requests from readers wanting to know where to find one. Searches online have turned up empty, but this keyboard by Thanko is available now.
The original Stowaway keyboard was available in both a USB and a Bluetooth version. The Bluetooth version is the one I use, and the wireless connectivity makes it a solid partner with the iPad. The Thanko version that is now being sold is USB only, unfortunately. This model may work with the iPad using the photo accessory that has a USB port, but that is not a given. Hopefully Thanko will also offer a Bluetooth version. They’d sell a lot of these to iPad owners, I believe. Note that the Thanko keyboard will work with any Windows PC and Mac.
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With plug-in vehicles on track to create a revolution in the auto industry, the race is on to build a smart-charging infrastructure that can support the millions of cars that one day will be plugging in. It’s why GE and Nissan today announced that they’re teaming up in a three-year Memorandum of Understanding to research new technologies that will be needed in the car, on the grid and at home or work to make smart charging a reality. Simply put, smart charging is the ability to control how the grid delivers electric power to a vehicle — at what time of the day and at what rate. For example, if drivers want to charge their cars when the price of electricity is lower, smart charging would automatically give them the ability to do that.
What a tank-less job! The all-electric, zero-emission Nissan LEAF is scheduled to launch later this year in Japan, the U.S. and Europe. The MOU combines Nissan’s electric car expertise with GE’s energy sector leadership and grid expertise, which includes a customer base that cuts across the entire electric grid network.
For the launch of the agreement, GE and Nissan have outlined two key areas for potential collaborations. The first relates to the integration of electric vehicles with homes and buildings. The second focuses on electric vehicle charging dynamics with the larger electric grid. The research team says the combined expertise will give them a full picture — from energy generation to the vehicle itself — of what it will take to make the grid ready.
Revved up: GE scientist Matt Nielsen, who’s the research lead on the MOU with Nissan, is seen here in the Smart Grid Lab at GE’s Global Research Center in Upstate New York.
As Matt Nielsen, pictured at left, says in his post today on the Global Research blog: “Initially the small numbers of electric vehicles will not strain the grid;” however, there are a number of potential issues that must be studied and quantified, such as whether clusters of electric vehicles will tax the local electrical distribution system, including transformers. “The purpose of this program will be to quantify the impact through both modeling/simulation and actual experimental data… The good news is that the electrified transportation community has recognized these issues and is proactively developing solutions. Many of the utilities I have spoken with have active programs to make sure their networks and systems are ready for electric vehicles, and that they can provide a great experience for the customer.”
As part of GE’s ecomagination initiative and Smart Grid research efforts, electric transportation is already a key focus area. For example, GE has invested more than $150 million to develop advanced battery technologies that will provide energy storage for several future product applications, including GE’s ecomagination certified hybrid locomotive, tugboats, mining trucks, and heavy service vehicles. GE has also recently increased its investment in battery maker A123 Systems, which is which is a leader in the lithium-ion battery technology used in hybrid cars.
Live From Today’s “Bitch, Please!” Files: Another of Jesse James’ alleged mistresses has apologized to his Oscar-winning wife Sandra Bullock.
In March, Melissa Smith became the second woman to come forward with claims of a long-term affair with the TV mechanic — just days after tattooed star Michelle McGee hit headlines across the world when she went public with allegations of an 11-month relationship with James.
Smith — who reportedly slept with Jesse on and off for more than a year after meeting the Spike TV star on MySpace in 2007 — sold her story to Star Magazine for an undisclosed sum. The Blind Side star walked out on her husband shortly after the cheating scandal made headlines — and Smith says she’ll “never forgive” herself for Sandra’s heartbreak.
“I felt I needed to reach out to you and tell you how deeply sorry I am for everything that you’ve been through… And I know nothing I can say in this letter is going to make the pain of my actions go away,” Smith wrote in a letter faxed to Bullock’s agent on Sunday and later obtained by TMZ.com. “I am sorry for any hurt or pain that I have caused you. My actions of engaging with a married man are unforgivable. I never meant you any harm. I compromised my beliefs on several occasions and as a result will never forgive myself.”
In conclusion, Melissa inplored Sandra to “please contact me if you wish to discuss on the phone or in person.”
McGee also issued a public apology to Bullock earlier this month, remarking in a tell-all interview on Australian TV: “I’m sorry for your embarrassment. I’m sorry all this is public. I’m sorry for everything.”
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Organizers of this past weekend’s great non-event claim that it was canceled due to the accurate forecast of nonstop rain. But the word never got out, and a number of ticket holders showed up, walked around the drenched burg and didn’t get any food. The inDecatur blog has the story.
Did anyone reading this try to go to Taste of Decatur and have a similar experience?
It certaintly didn’t take long for two Canada’s major three to announce the BlackBerry Pearl 3G is coming soon! Both Rogers and TELUS announced its coming soon. While Rogers didn’t give much details, TELUS announced its coming soon, and that they will have the exclusive rights to the pink colored model. TELUS also announced the Pearl 3G will be priced at $29.99 with a three year contract. We haven’t heard from Bell just yet, but we expect they’ll catch up in a few hours. Regardless this is great news for Canadian customers looking to grab the new Pearl 3G. More details will follow soon…
I should also add we expect that the major three will only be launching the 20-key QWERTY Suretype model at this time, and possibly will follow with the 9105 later.
Press Release from Rogers:
– Rogers To Launch New BlackBerry Pearl 3G Smartphone
The smallest BlackBerry smartphone yet, combines stylish design with
powerful features
TORONTO, April 26 /CNW/ - Rogers Communications Inc. today announced that
the new BlackBerry(R) Pearl(TM) 3G, the smallest BlackBerry smartphone yet,
is coming to Canada's reliable network in the coming weeks.
The new BlackBerry Pearl 3G is a smartphone marvel that's as powerful as
it is compact. It measures less than two inches wide (50 mm) and weighs only
3.3 ounces (94g), yet it packs support for high-speed 3G (UMTS/HSDPA)
networks, Wi-Fi(R) (b/g/n) and GPS with a powerhouse processor that drives
visually stunning images on a sharp, high-resolution display. It features an
optical trackpad for smooth navigation, dedicated volume and media keys, a
3.2 MP camera with flash and support for up 32 GB of personal content.
"We're excited to welcome the new BlackBerry Pearl 3G to our substantial
portfolio of BlackBerry smartphones on the Rogers network," said John
Boynton, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Rogers
Communications. "As Canada's reliable network, Rogers customers can take full
advantage of the power of the newest BlackBerry Pearl and will now be able to
do even more with their smartphone, keeping them connected to what matters
most, quickly and easily."
"The new BlackBerry Pearl 3G offers uncompromising performance in a
remarkably small package with the social connectivity features that consumers
want, including easy access to email and social networking sites as well as
popular messaging services, like BlackBerry Messenger. We expect the new
BlackBerry Pearl 3G will appeal to a broad range of mobile consumers,
including many customers who want to upgrade from a traditional phone without
giving up a highly compact and fashionable design," said Carlo Chiarello,
Vice President, Handheld Product Management, Research In Motion.
Key features of the new BlackBerry Pearl 3G smartphone from Rogers include:
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- Gradient red finish, available in Canada only from Rogers
- Elegant candybar form factor measuring 4.25" x 1.96" x 0.52" (108mm x
50 mm x 13.3 mm) and weighing only 3.3 oz (93 grams)
- 20-key condensed QWERTY keyboard with SureType(R) software that
completes words as the user types, making texting fast and accurate
- 624 Mhz processor with 256 MB Flash memory
- 360x400 sharp-resolution display (238 ppi)
- Optical trackpad that makes navigation fast and smooth, plus a
comfortable keyboard for fast typing
- Media player for videos, pictures and music (music plays up to 30
hours), plus dedicated media keys integrated along top of the handset
- 3.2 MP camera with zoom, autofocus, flash and video recording
- Built-in GPS for location-based applications such as BlackBerry(R)
Maps, as well as photo geotagging
- Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) (first BlackBerry smartphone to support 'n')
- microSD/SDHD memory card slot that supports up to 32 GB cards, with a
2 GB card included
- Premium phone features, including voice activated dialing,
speakerphone and Bluetooth(R) (2.1) with support for hands-free
headsets, stereo headsets, car kits including systems that support
the emerging Bluetooth MAP (Message Access Profile) standard and
other Bluetooth accessories
- Access to BlackBerry App World(TM), featuring a broad and growing
catalog of mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry
smartphones
- Support for BlackBerry(R) Media Sync for easily syncing photos as
well as iTunes(R) and Windows Media(R) Player music with the
smartphone*
- BlackBerry(R) OS 5
- Support for tri-band UMTS/HSDPA and quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM networks
- Removable, rechargeable 1150 mAhr battery that provides approximately
5.5 hours of talk time on 3G networks
>>
Press Release from TELUS:
TELUS to offer new BlackBerry Pearl 3G smartphone in May
Pink version only available in Canada from TELUS, on the country’s biggest and fastest 3G+ network
Toronto, ON – TELUS will offer its clients the smallest Blackberry smartphone ever starting in May. Running on Canada’s biggest and fastest 3G+ network, the new BlackBerry Pearl™ 3G will be available from TELUS in either black or pink (only at TELUS).
“The BlackBerry Pearl is a favorite amongst Canadian consumers and TELUS is thrilled to bring them the latest addition to this family of smartphones, on our 3G+ network,” said David Fuller, Chief Marketing Officer at TELUS. “TELUS offers a comprehensive line-up of state-of-the-art smartphones to meet our customers’ need to stay connected, informed and entertained on the go. The BlackBerry Pearl 3G packs a great deal of power in a very small package, and is definitely a great addition to our device selection.”
“The new BlackBerry Pearl 3G offers uncompromising performance in a remarkably small package,” said Carlo Chiarello, vice-president, Handheld Product Management, Research In Motion. “It offers the social connectivity features that consumers want, including easy access to email and social networking sites as well as popular messaging services like BlackBerry Messenger. We expect the BlackBerry Pearl 3G will appeal to a broad range of mobile consumers who want to upgrade from a traditional phone without giving up a highly compact and fashionable design.”
The new BlackBerry Pearl 3G is a smartphone marvel that’s as powerful as it is compact. It measures less than two inches wide (50 mm) and weighs only 3.3 ounces (94g), yet it packs support for high-speed 3G (UMTS/HSDPA) networks, Wi-Fi (b/g/n) and GPS with a powerhouse processor that drives visual excellence to its sharp-resolution display. It features an optical trackpad for smooth navigation, dedicated volume and media keys, a 3.2 MP camera with flash and support for up to 16 GB of personal content. It also offers the superior email, instant messaging, and social networking experience that BlackBerry smartphone users love.
Key features of the new BlackBerry Pearl 3G smartphone from TELUS include:
• Elegant candybar form factor measuring 4.25″ x 1.96″ x 0.52″ (108mm x 50 mm x 13.3 mm) and weighing only 3.3 oz (93 grams)
• 20-key condensed QWERTY keyboard with SureType software that completes words as the user types, making texting fast and accurate
• 624 Mhz processor with 256 MB Flash memory
• 360×400 sharp-resolution display (238 ppi)
• Optical trackpad that makes navigation fast and smooth, plus a comfortable keyboard for fast typing
• Media player for videos, pictures and music (music plays up to 30 hours), plus dedicated media keys integrated along the top of the handset
• 3.2 MP camera with zoom, autofocus, flash and video recording*
• Built-in GPS for location-based applications such as BlackBerry Maps, as well as photo geotagging
• Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) (first BlackBerry smartphone to support ‘n’)
• microSD/SDHD memory card slot that supports up to 16 GB cards
• Premium phone features, including voice activated dialing, speakerphone and Bluetooth (2.1) with support for hands-free headsets, stereo headsets, car kits including systems that support the emerging Bluetooth MAP (Message Access Profile) standard and other Bluetooth accessories
• Access to BlackBerry App World™, featuring a broad and growing catalog of mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry smartphones
• Support for BlackBerry Media Sync for easily syncing photos as well as iTunes and Windows Media Player music with the smartphone**
• BlackBerry OS 5
• Support for tri-band UMTS/HSDPA and quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM networks
• Removable, rechargeable 1150 mAhr battery that provides approximately 5.5 hours of talk time on 3G networks.
TELUS offers a broad range of best-in-class wireless devices on Canada’s biggest and fastest 3G+ network, now including the new BlackBerry Pearl 3G. Starting in May, this smartphone will be available from TELUS in pink and in black for as little as $29.99 on a three-year plan. For more information about the new BlackBerry Pearl 3G smartphone, please visit www.blackberry.com/pearl3G
For more information about TELUS products and services, please visit www.telus.com
* Video recording requires a microSD card, sold separately.
** Certain music files may not be supported, including files that contain digital rights management technologies. Photo syncing is currently only available for Windows-based PCs.
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This news will please a few people. You will be able to purchase your apps using your PayPal account soon. PayPal has just made a deal with Google and Apple to bring their services to their respective markets. People have been complaining about Google checkout since paid apps was released.
There are other options to pay for apps for some of use. You can add them to your bill if you are on T-Mobile or Sprint. I personally don’t mind using Google Checkout and has never had a problem with it. There has been a PayPal app available for Android for quite some time and if you would like to try it out, scan the qr code below.
Deciduous is a term most often applied to plants. It refers to plants which lose all or part of their foliage at certain times of the year. Most deciduous plants lose their leaves during cold temperatures in the winter. Some, however, shed their leaves during times of less rainfall.
A benefit to deciduous plants is that they are able to retain moisture during the winter or exceptionally dry seasons better because water does not escape through the leaves. Most deciduous plants flower during the periods when they have lost their leaves. With the leaves gone, pollen can more easily circulate for pollination. Also, during leafless times, flowers are more exposed to pollinating insects.
Evergreen is the converse of deciduous, and refers to those plants which retain their leaves year round. Deciduous also refers to biology. The term is used to describe animal’s antlers which are shed. Deciduous teeth, commonly called ‘baby teeth,’ fall out at an early age.
User Gottria wants to know if the Pixi is appropriate for their 12 year old son. If the next sea change in computing is indeed going to be in the mobile space, and webOS is one of the easiest mobile OS’s to hack on, then I don’t see why not – you might create the next prodigy programmer. Besides, what’s worst that can happen ? (and no, "sexting" isn’t a valid answer)
While the update to webOS 1.4.1 is still fresh in our memory and the update brought with it something to make just about everyone happy, it’s always fun to discuss what you’d like to see in the next version of Palm’s next-gen operating system with fellow enthusiasts.
While Dataviz decides if its going to bring the popular Documents To Go editing suite over to webOS, a number of forum members are rallying to convince Quickoffice to develop for their platform of choice. Are you in?
We’ve seen pictures of the AT&T branded Pre Plus getting unboxed, we’ve seen both the Pre Plus and the Pixi Plus appear on the AT&T website, and we have a solid idea of what the pair will be selling for when they launch, so the only thing left to do is… to speculate about the release date with your fellow forum members!
We look forward to seeing you in the forums! Not already a member? Remember: registration is free, and the benefits are numerous indeed.
I disagree with him. I think in fact it’s more likely that an aggressive alien race would create self-replicating robot probes that will disperse through the galaxy and destroy all life that way.
But more likely still doesn’t equate to likely. I’ve been thinking about this on and off for a few days, in fact, and I suspect a likely answer to Fermi’s Paradox — “Where are they?” — is simply that intelligent life that is capable of interstellar flight doesn’t last long enough to colonize other stars. That would neatly explain why, if stars with planets are common (which we know is almost certainly true), and the conditions for life to arise are relatively common (again, that seems very likely), the galaxy isn’t overrun with life. It should be by now; it’s had billions of years to have space-faring races evolve and colonize the whole shebang.
So in reality, Hawking’s idea and the one I go over in my book are probably wrong. But I’m an optimist, and I can hope that the reason the galaxy isn’t softly humming with life (that’s Carl Sagan’s poetic phrase) is that we’re the first, or at least the first in a while. That would mean we still get our chance. It’s a big responsibility, really.
And to be clear, that’s not snark, even if this post started out a bit snarky. I’m serious. We may be utterly, entirely alone in a galaxy filled with planets that outnumber people on our own planet 50 to 1. That idea gives me the creeps more than the idea of hostile aliens bent on sterilizing each of those planets. But at least it gives us a good chance to spread and see the place a bit. I’d like to think that in a hundred generations, this arm of the Milky Way will boast a thousand human planets. It’s a nice thought.
[Note added after I wrote this: I see Sean at Cosmic Variance has weighed in on this as well. But I heard it first from that man about town Josh Cagan.]
*A movie I liked and about which I am unapologetic.
It’s the morn of WES 2010, and as expected RIM has made a few announcements. First, we learned of the 3G Pearl that we’ve been anticipating for most of the year. This includes not only the 9100, but also the 9105, that 14-key model that I’ve ranted about during the past couple of weeks. RIM says they’ll be available in May on various carriers, so we have no hard date, nor do we have the exact pricing.
Also as expected, RIM announced the BlackBerry Bold 9650, the update to the Tour, which was released last July. As with the Pearl 9100, we’ve known about the 9650 for quite a while. Expect a faster processor, Wi-Fi, and trackpad upgrades as compared to the Tour. As with the Pearl, the Bold will hit shelves in May, though there is no set release date. Last week we heard May 16 on Sprint.
Finally, RIM has made Mobile Voice System 5 available for its BlackBerry Enterprise Server customers. This allows for Wi-Fi calling, among other features. You can learn more at blackberry.com/mvs.
This post originated at BBGeeks.com – home to all things Blackberry! Also a great source of info about AT&T BlackBerry.
Reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) show that farmers are getting off to a brisk start in the 2010 planting season. In its April 18th report, the USDA indicated that corn planting is 19% complete in 18 key states that produce the majority of U.S. corn production. By comparison, it was only 5% complete at the same point in 2009.
As a result of the quick planting, there is speculation in the market that crop yields will be higher this year. According to RBC Capital Markets analyst Fai Lee, that has likely contributed to crop price weakness and "negative" investor sentiment to fertilizer stocks.
Mr. Lee thinks this negative sentiment is a mistake. He does not see any clear linkage between early planting and higher yields, which means that the early planting should not be a concern to the fertilizer industry (which would only be affected if yields actually turn out to be high).
"Agronomic research indicates that late planting generally leads to lower yields. However, research data does not support the conclusion that early planting will lead to higher yields as suggested by recent media reports and industry prognosticators," Mr. Lee wrote in a note. He called the link between early planting and higher crop yields a "market myth".
He believes it is still too early to predict the outcome of the U.S. corn harvest. As such, he considers fertilizer stocks a potential buying opportunity if they are weighed down by more concerns that early planting will lead to high crop yields.
A family-friendly live theatrical adaptation of Batman is being developed for the stage.
According to a item featured in The Hollywood Reporter on Monday, the proposed show is described as neither a musical nor a Broadway show but rather a touring production targeted at children and families.
Alan Burnett, the scribe ehind various animated Batman and Superman TV series, is penning the script for the show, which could hit the road as early as 2012.
Last week, on the eve of Yom Ha’atzmaut, IRAC won a major case in the Jerusalem District Court. We put an end to the Jerusalem municipality’s practice of providing exclusive additional funds to religious schools controlled by ultra-Orthodox political parties.
The Jerusalem municipality’s allocation of millions and millions of shekels to Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) schools – at the expense of all other Jerusalem schools, especially when there are so many in dire need of financial support – was yet another example of how the Haredim use political power to secure government resources and win disproportionate benefits for their own communities.
According to a Ford source, the timetable for a U.S. version will likely have to wait for the proper vehicle.
“For North America, it is a ways off,” said the source. “It certainly has been talked about to come here, but there is not a vehicle for it yet.”
Once vehicle that is under consideration for the U.S. market that could use the 3-cylinder EcoBoost is the next-generation Ka, which is currently sold in Europe.
Tennessee Athletic Director Mike Hamilton and Head Football Coach Derek Dooley. Photo courtesy of UT Athletics.
This academic year is quickly drawing to a close, which means football season is just around the corner.
This week Chancellor Jimmy G. Cheek will host opportunities for faculty, staff and students to meet UT’s new head football coach, Derek Dooley. Faculty are invited from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, in the football practice facility in Neyland-Thompson Sports Center at the corner of Lake Loudoun Boulevard and Johnny Majors Drive. Staff and students may meet the coach from 4 to 5 p.m. Attendees should enter the facility through the football museum on Johnny Majors Drive. Refreshments will be served.
Dooley was introduced as Tennessee’s 22nd head football coach on Jan. 15 after serving three seasons as the head coach at Louisiana Tech University, where he also served as athletics director since March 2008. He was the only athletics director also serving as head football coach on the major college level.
Before entering the world of collegiate coaching, Dooley earned his bachelor’s degree in government and foreign affairs from Virginia in 1990, and his law degree from the University of Georgia in 1994. He practiced law at a private law firm in Atlanta for two years before making the move to college football as a graduate assistant at the University of Georgia.
Son of former Georgia coaching legend Vince Dooley, he was a walk-on wide receiver at the University of Virginia before earning a scholarship after his second season and leading the Cavaliers to three bowl appearances and the 1989 ACC championship.
Dooley’s college football career has taken him to Southern Methodist University, Louisiana State University and Louisiana Tech. He also spent two years coaching in the National Football League as tight ends coach for the Miami Dolphins.
When I got my iPad, I gave myself a mandate: don’t lug a five pound MacBook around with me to for the small amount of time I use it; instead, try to make do with the iPad. For the most part, I’ve been successful. My MacBook hasn’t left the house since April 3, and for what I do (writing, reading, video watching) I don’t really need the horsepower all that much. I wouldn’t want to do a day’s work on it, but it’s great for getting work done on the train, on my lunch break, etc.
These are the apps I’ve found to be indispensable for getting things done.
The iWork Suite: OK, in fairness, everyone who wrote about it wasn’t allthattrilled with it. However, I’ve found that it’s currently the best option, which is pretty sad. Office2Pro has potential, but the lack of USB transfer is a turn off for me. Granted, the lack of MobileMe integration with iWork really makes me wonder what on earth Apple was thinking, I can’t get my iPad on the Wi-Fi network at work, so it’d nice to be able to transfer files from my work PC. It really feels like the suite is one or two patches from being excellent.
Evernote: I’m a huge Evernote user. For me, it has replaced bookmarking; any page I’d normally bookmark just gets Evernoted. Evernote for the iPad finally pushed me over the edge to becoming a premium user, primarily because premium users can sync their notebooks offline. I don’t use it a lot for taking notes, but it’s indispensable for reading my research material offline.
Goodreader: I deal with a ton of PDFs, Word docs, Presentations, and videos, all of which I tend to need to refer to and not edit. Given the complete lack of a real file system — another failure on Apple’s part — Goodreader lets me organize cleaner than the iWork suite. I’ve got lecture notes and handouts for my class all in one place, and I store my PDFs of my character sheets for D&D in it was well. Goodreader can also get files from Dropbox, MobileMe and USB sync, and more. It lets me sideload just about any file onto my iPad without it being tethered to my sync computer.
Things: No discussion of getting things done is complete without a to-do manager. My favorite is still Things, primarily because of how well it plays with the desktop version. I’d like to see the iPad version have a little more feature parity with the OS X version — namely in being able to edit Areas on the iPad, and I look forward to the day when the syncing is done over the cloud.
Bento: I originally picked up Bento because Delicious Library didn’t let me edit my library on the iPhone — and Amazon forbidding its data to be used by mobile apps, which is how Delicious gets its data, forced the app to be pulled. I wanted to be able to edit my library on the go. Since then, I’ve found it’s a great place to dump all sorts of data you need to sort through on the road, or need to edit. For example, an inventory manager could update inventory levels right on the iPad.
These are the apps I’m finding handy for being productive. What ones do you prefer using?
Wal-Mart Stores (WMT) brags about offering the biggest bargains on the block, but that may not apply when it comes to its own officers and directors.
The Stowaway Portable Keyboard still ranks as my favorite portable keyboard of all time. The Bluetooth version I have has stood the test of time, at least 5 years, and found new life as an outstanding keyboard to be used with the iPad. It’s too bad that Stowaway has gone away, and the company that bought the rights to the Stowaway line shut it down a couple of years ago. Good technology never dies, and Asian gadget maker 
Google is stepping up its advertising game with several new features for agencies and consultants. The search company is launching a new certification program that should be a more relevant measure of the advertising professionals’ skills. Certified partners will also be able to add themselves to the Google Partner Search directory and get preferr… (
It certaintly didn’t take long for two Canada’s major three to announce the BlackBerry Pearl 3G is coming soon! Both Rogers and TELUS announced its coming soon. While Rogers didn’t give much details, TELUS announced its coming soon, and that they will have the exclusive rights to the pink colored model. TELUS also announced the Pearl 3G will be priced at $29.99 with a three year contract. We haven’t heard from Bell just yet, but we expect they’ll catch up in a few hours. Regardless this is great news for Canadian customers looking to grab the new Pearl 3G. More details will follow soon…
The iWork Suite: OK, in fairness, everyone who wrote about it wasn’t 
