Features
Keeping Up (Vol. 33)
by Darren Paltrowitz
Here are another 5 quick picks for you, the loyal reader:
MUSIC: Cheap Trick / Sgt. Pepper Live – Original lineup still intact, Cheap Trick remains as revered and legendary as ever. In addition to releasing recent studio album The Latest, the quartet took on a Las Vegas Hilton residency in which they performed The Beatles’ classic Sgt. Peppers’ Lonely Hearts Club Band. As the title of this release would imply, this is a live recording of that entire classic album, giving listeners exactly what they would expect. (cheaptrick.com)
BOOK: Michael J. Kitson & Bob Calandra / How To Keep Your Job In A Tough Competitive Market – Subtitled 101 Strategies You Can Use Today, Michael J. Kitson and Bob Calandra’s book is as relevant now as it ever will be. Rooted in the belief that today’s employee is not as secure as that of prior generations, it carries a stern but empathetic tone. A collection of advice that comes from both the authors’ experiences and months of interviewing relevant professionals, it is written in a concise manner. At the very least, readers will potentially be taking steps to protect themselves for years to come. (bobcalandra.com)
TOOL: Ev’reward – Just as you can never be too secure in your employment, it never hurts to discover a coupon code while shopping online. Ev’reward carries a search engine interface, as branded “one search, every reward.” However, it also has a “deal blog,” which users can import into their RSS feed reader without ever needing to search the site. For those that only purchase what they need, savings are to be expected. (evreward.com)
ARTICLE: Erick Schonfeld “Ten Technologies That Will Rock 2010” – Featured on the TechCrunch blog, Erick Schonfeld has written a start-of-the-decade piece that anticipates upcoming trends. And as with most popular blogs, reader comments are below the article. In turn, readers are treated to multiple viewpoints as to which technologies deserve your attention in 2010 and beyond. (techcrunch.com/2010/01/01/ten-technologies-2010)
As always, if I’m missing something that’s worthwhile and deserving of column space, please reach out with an e-mail: darren.paltrowitz@gmail.com.
In the meantime, stay tuned for another 5 picks...