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Should I Dump My iPhone for an Android? If the Droid's "unlimited" data plan from Verizon is only 5 GB a month, how much data do people usually use? How to Overcome the Tip-of-the-Tongue Effect I'm a Political Candidate. What Technology Do I Need for My Campaign? Share knowledge, ask questions on O'Reilly Answers today.

O'Reilly Media <ul style="margin: 0 0 0 1.2em; padding: 3px 0 10px 0;"> <li style="padding-bottom: 6px;"><a href="http://answers.oreilly.com/topic/610-should-i-dump-my-iphone-for-an-android/">Should I Dump My iPhone for an Android?</a></li> <li style="padding-bottom: 6px;"><a href="http://answers.oreilly.com/topic/612-if-the-droids-unlimited-data-plan-from-verizon-is-only-5-gb-a-month-how-much-data-do-people-usually-use/">If the Droid's "unlimited" data plan from Verizon is only 5 GB a month, how much data do people usually use?</a></li> <li style="padding-bottom: 6px;"><a href="http://answers.oreilly.com/topic/427-how-to-overcome-the-tip-of-the-tongue-effect/">How to Overcome the Tip-of-the-Tongue Effect</a></li> <li style="padding-bottom: 0px;"><a href="http://answers.oreilly.com/topic/259-im-a-political-candidate-what-technology-do-i-need-for-my-campaign/page__p__391&#entry391">I'm a Political Candidate. What Technology Do I Need for My Campaign?</a></li></ul> Share knowledge, ask questions on <a href="http://answers.oreilly.com/">O'Reilly Answers</a> today. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/oreilly/news/~4/iWtkQBn9Dns" height="1" width="1"/> text http://blogs.oreilly.com/blurbs/2009/11/09/answers-droid.png http://answers.oreilly.com/ tag:www.insideria.com,2009://34.38368 2009-11-09T14:00:00Z 2009-11-09T15:40:04Z

Advanced Flash Tactics or AFTs are techniques that come from deep within the Flash Art Of War, the oldest Flash military treatise in the world. In this AFT I will go over 5 Tips for Unit Testing. Unit Testing and Test Driven Development are a hot topics in the Flash community lately, especially on Twitter. A few weeks ago, after realizing how complex my F*CSS library was getting, I decided to go back and write FlexUnit test for the library in a hope to use TDD moving forward.

Jesse Freeman http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/au/3725 Advanced Flash Tactics or AFTs are techniques that come from deep within the Flash Art Of War, the oldest Flash military treatise in the world. In this AFT I will go over 5 Tips for Unit Testing. Unit Testing and Test Driven Development are a hot topics in the Flash community lately, especially on Twitter. A few weeks ago, after realizing how complex my <a href="http://fcss.flashartofwar.com" target="_blank">F*CSS</a> library was getting, I decided to go back and write FlexUnit test for the library in a hope to use TDD moving forward. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/oreilly/news/~4/aNHXABnDkJQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/au/3725 text http://www.insideria.com/2009/11/09/flash-art-of-war.jpg http://www.insideria.com/2009/11/5-tips-for-flash-tdd.html tag:radar.oreilly.com,2009://57.38394 2009-11-09T13:54:38Z 2009-11-09T16:00:38Z

An interview with Jason Kapalka, one of the founders and the creative director of PopCap. We discussed the evolution of PopCap, how the casual gaming industry differs from mainstream gaming, and the challenges of creating games that can be engaging, without being frustrating.

James Turner http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/au/2978 An interview with Jason Kapalka, one of the founders and the creative director of PopCap. We discussed the evolution of PopCap, how the casual gaming industry differs from mainstream gaming, and the challenges of creating games that can be engaging, without being frustrating. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/oreilly/news/~4/YkmCARHXmA0" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/au/2978 podcast http://radar.oreilly.com/2009/11/09/bejeweled.jpg http://radar.oreilly.com/2009/11/the-mind-behind-some-of-the-mo.html tag:radar.oreilly.com,2009://57.38454 2009-11-09T11:00:00Z 2009-11-09T15:26:18Z

New Microsoft Interface Technology -- videos from Craig Mundie (Chief Research and Strategy Officer) on the MS Campus Tour talking about the future of UI using a sexy glass prototype that features tablet PC, gesture, speech recognition, and even eye tracking. Lustable. This and more in today's Four Short Links.

Nat Torkington http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/au/149 <a href="http://www.istartedsomething.com/20091106/microsoft-college-tour-09/">New Microsoft Interface Technology</a> -- videos from Craig Mundie (Chief Research and Strategy Officer) on the MS Campus Tour talking about the future of UI using a sexy glass prototype that features tablet PC, gesture, speech recognition, and even eye tracking. Lustable. This and more in today's Four Short Links. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/oreilly/news/~4/MGkFBpZthm4" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/au/149 text http://radar.oreilly.com/2009/11/four-short-links-9-november-20.html tag:radar.oreilly.com,2009://57.38452 2009-11-08T16:21:58Z 2009-11-09T15:37:38Z

People following the issue of open sourcing the U.S. Patent Database might have been surprised to read an announcement in the official business opportunities web site of the U.S. Government: Synopsis for Public Data Dissemination Sole Source Contract to Google, Inc. While the first reaction of many might be "OMG, WTF, how could they," this is actually good news, with an unlikely cast of characters working together including Google, Intellectual Ventures, and the Internet Archive.

Carl Malamud http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/au/277 People following the issue of open sourcing the U.S. Patent Database might have been surprised to read an announcement in the official business opportunities web site of the U.S. Government: <a href="https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=86b75c3c95058c12bc61342d9d590a15&tab=core&_cview=0&cck=1&au=&ck=">Synopsis for Public Data Dissemination Sole Source Contract to Google, Inc.</a> While the first reaction of many might be "OMG, WTF, how could they," this is actually good news, with an unlikely cast of characters working together including Google, Intellectual Ventures, and the Internet Archive. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/oreilly/news/~4/0jzfYQCfvTg" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/au/277 text http://radar.oreilly.com/2009/11/unlikely-group-working-happily.html tag:broadcast.oreilly.com,2009://53.38448 2009-11-07T22:30:00Z 2009-11-09T15:34:11Z

William Stanek here, taking an up close look at e-readers. First up, the Sony e-readers. Sony unveiled its first reader device in January 2006 and the device became available in early 2007. The Sony Reader, like all currently available e-readers, has a black-and-white active matrix EPD display. As with other devices and E Ink itself, the Sony Reader has evolved through several generations of products.

William Stanek http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/au/2573 William Stanek here, taking an up close look at e-readers. First up, the Sony e-readers. Sony unveiled its first reader device in January 2006 and the device became available in early 2007. The Sony Reader, like all currently available e-readers, has a black-and-white active matrix EPD display. As with other devices and E Ink itself, the Sony Reader has evolved through several generations of products. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/oreilly/news/~4/a6nXUx9hEck" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/au/2573 text http://broadcast.oreilly.com/2009/11/09/sony-readers.jpg http://broadcast.oreilly.com/2009/11/e-readers-up-close-getting-to.html tag:radar.oreilly.com,2009://57.38445 2009-11-07T18:44:57Z 2009-11-09T15:37:50Z

As we move from the "web of information" to the "web of people" (aka the Social Web) the output of all of this social participation is massive dossiers on individual behavior (your social network profiles, photos, location, status updates, searches etc.) and social activity. This loss of control over personal information is on a collision course with the law of unintended consequences Amidst this barrage of good news for how much power we wield in the transaction of commerce one has to wonder if we are giving away something quite precious in the bargain.

Joshua-Michéle Ross http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/au/3488 As we move from the "web of information" to the "web of people" (aka the Social Web) the output of all of this social participation is massive dossiers on individual behavior (your social network profiles, photos, location, status updates, searches etc.) and social activity. This loss of control over personal information is on a collision course with the law of unintended consequences Amidst this barrage of good news for how much power we wield in the transaction of commerce one has to wonder if we are giving away something quite precious in the bargain. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/oreilly/news/~4/kMz7Zidhqmc" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/au/3488 text http://radar.oreilly.com/2009/11/09/facebook-welcome.jpg http://radar.oreilly.com/2009/11/three-paradoxes-of-the-internet-age-3.html tag:blogs.oreilly.com,2009:/blurbs//59.38443 2009-11-07T01:05:07Z 2009-11-07T01:11:05Z

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O'Reilly Media <a href="http://www.forbes.com/2009/11/05/google-twitter-netapp-technology-breakthroughs-oreilly.html">The Power of Less</a> &mdash; "Practicing the art of less, whether it's agile development, minimalist business plans or spare graphic design, has had a momentum all its own during the rise of Web 2.0," write Jennifer Pahika and Brady Forrest in new O'Reilly Insights on Forbes.com. "But the art of less got a significant boost since economic conditions deteriorated, and less became the one thing we all had plenty of. In the best case scenarios, creative "power of less" responses to dramatic budget cuts have resulted in outcomes much better than the status quo, especially when technology was leveraged," add the chairs of the upcoming <a href="http://www.web2expo.com/ny">Web 2.0 Expo in NYC</a>. See if you agree. <a href="http://www.forbes.com/2009/11/05/google-twitter-netapp-technology-breakthroughs-oreilly.html">Read more.</a> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/oreilly/news/~4/vXZpaAWBfCA" height="1" width="1"/> text http://blogs.oreilly.com/blurbs/2009/11/06/forbes-web2expo.png http://www.forbes.com/2009/11/05/google-twitter-netapp-technology-breakthroughs-oreilly.html tag:blogs.oreilly.com,2009:/blurbs//59.38441 2009-11-06T18:17:39Z 2009-11-06T21:25:06Z

"I know I'm paid for something that, in the grand scheme, is not Work." writes Scott Berkun in his new book, Confessions of a Public Speaker. In this free excerpt, Scott discusses speakers' fees, his and others, along with what's cool or not so hot about talking for a living. Scott adds: "The unspoken risk I run is having no salary. I have no pension. I have no extended contract guaranteeing me lecture gigs forever. This book could bomb or be destroyed in reviews, and my speaking career could come to an unfortunate and immediate end, which in the grand scheme of things would be OK." Read the entire excerpt now.

O'Reilly Media "I know I'm paid for something that, in the grand scheme, is not Work." writes Scott Berkun in his new book, <a href="http://oreilly.com/catalog/9780596801991/">Confessions of a Public Speaker</a>. In this free excerpt, Scott discusses speakers' fees, his and others, along with what's cool or not so hot about talking for a living. Scott adds: "The unspoken risk I run is having no salary. I have no pension. I have no extended contract guaranteeing me lecture gigs forever. This book could bomb or be destroyed in reviews, and my speaking career could come to an unfortunate and immediate end, which in the grand scheme of things would be OK." <a href="http://oreilly.com/social-media/excerpts/9780596802004/why-speakers-earn-30k-an-hour.html">Read the entire excerpt now</a>. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/oreilly/news/~4/OMbr1XOdiGg" height="1" width="1"/> text http://blogs.oreilly.com/blurbs/2009/11/06/scott_berkun.jpg http://oreilly.com/social-media/excerpts/9780596802004/why-speakers-earn-30k-an-hour.html tag:blogs.oreilly.com,2009:/blurbs//59.38439 2009-11-06T16:06:29Z 2009-11-06T16:22:48Z

Today in Answers, a user wants more info and less hype on Google Wave: "What's so revolutionary about Google Wave? Can somebody break down the features and benefits of the service in such a way as to convince the average user of its ability to change the way we communicate?" Join the conversation and share your knowledge or ask a question of your own in O'Reilly Answers.

O'Reilly Media Today in Answers, a user wants more info and less hype on Google Wave: "What's so revolutionary about Google Wave? Can somebody break down the features and benefits of the service in such a way as to convince the average user of its ability to change the way we communicate?" Join the conversation and share your knowledge or ask a question of your own in <a href="http://answers.oreilly.com">O'Reilly Answers</a>. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/oreilly/news/~4/G965125AB8w" height="1" width="1"/> text http://blogs.oreilly.com/blurbs/2009/11/06/google-wave-pic.png http://answers.oreilly.com/topic/238-will-google-wave-reinvent-the-way-we-communicate-digitally-or-fall-flat/ tag:blogs.oreilly.com,2009:/blurbs//59.38438 2009-11-06T16:02:34Z 2009-11-06T16:22:07Z

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Red Laser -- "impossibly accurate barcode scanning". Uses Google Product Search to identify products that you scan using the camera on the phone. I remember Rael and I talking to Jeff Bezos about this years ago, before camphones had the resolution to decode barcodes. The future is here and it's $1.99 on the App Store. This and more in today's Four Short Links.

Nat Torkington http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/au/149 <a href="http://redlaser.com/">Red Laser</a> -- "impossibly accurate barcode scanning". Uses <a href="http://www.google.com/products">Google Product Search</a> to identify products that you scan using the camera on the phone. I remember Rael and I talking to Jeff Bezos about this years ago, before camphones had the resolution to decode barcodes. The future is here and it's $1.99 on the App Store. This and more in today's Four Short Links. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/oreilly/news/~4/AdCPUyusaWw" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/au/149 text http://radar.oreilly.com/2009/11/06/redlaser.png http://radar.oreilly.com/2009/11/four-short-links-6-november-20.html tag:blogs.oreilly.com,2009:/blurbs//59.38431 2009-11-05T17:53:38Z 2009-11-05T17:58:02Z

A user asks the O'Reilly Answers community for help in choosing the best hosted platform for web conferencing to provide online training. O'Reilly's Kathryn Barrett assists with a handy list of questions to ask yourself when evaluating web conference environments and urges the user to carefully examine what features he really needs. Do you have a recommendation? Share your knowledge or ask a question of your own in O'Reilly Answers.

O'Reilly Media A user asks the O'Reilly Answers community for help in choosing the best hosted platform for web conferencing to provide online training. O'Reilly's Kathryn Barrett assists with a handy list of questions to ask yourself when evaluating web conference environments and urges the user to carefully examine what features he really needs. Do you have a recommendation? Share your knowledge or ask a question of your own in <a href="http://answers.oreilly.com">O'Reilly Answers</a>. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/oreilly/news/~4/J49k21V3KZg" height="1" width="1"/> text http://blogs.oreilly.com/blurbs/2009/11/05/answers-logo.png http://answers.oreilly.com/topic/574-best-web-conferencing-software/ tag:blogs.oreilly.com,2009:/blurbs//59.38430 2009-11-05T16:36:39Z 2009-11-05T16:38:21Z

Open Transportation Data in One Hour For many years, transportation agencies and authorities have given out thousands of free copies of paper maps and schedules. However, transportation agencies often resist sharing the data behind those maps and schedules. In July 2009, The Massachusetts Executive Office of Transportation and its agencies began opening data to application developers. This data has been used by smart, innovative software developers to build applications that benefit transportation users, travelers, and riders. This effort provides a window into the possibilities created by open data. This webcast will discuss why EOT decided to open its data, progress so far, and what possibilities exist as more information, including real-time data, is opened and shared. Attendance is limited, so register now! More Upcoming Webcasts and Online Conferences: Tokyo Cabinet in One Hour Webcast O'Reilly Where 2.0 Online Conference - An Emphasis on iPhone Sensors Check out our Webcast page for on-demand videos of past webcasts and more upcoming live events!

O'Reilly Media <a href="http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/e/1488"><img src="http://cdn.oreilly.com/oreilly/in-one-hour-white.gif" align="right" style="padding-right: 8px;" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/e/1488"><strong>Open Transportation Data in One Hour</strong></a> For many years, transportation agencies and authorities have given out thousands of free copies of paper maps and schedules. However, transportation agencies often resist sharing the data behind those maps and schedules. In July 2009, The Massachusetts Executive Office of Transportation and its agencies began opening data to application developers. This data has been used by smart, innovative software developers to build applications that benefit transportation users, travelers, and riders. This effort provides a window into the possibilities created by open data. This webcast will discuss why EOT decided to open its data, progress so far, and what possibilities exist as more information, including real-time data, is opened and shared. <a href="http://oreilly.com/go/msproject2010">Attendance is limited, so register now!</a> <br /><br /> More Upcoming Webcasts and Online Conferences: <br /><br /> <ul style="margin: 0 0 0 1.2em; padding: 3px 0 10px 0;"> <li style="padding-bottom: 6px;"><a href="http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/e/1477">Tokyo Cabinet in One Hour Webcast</a></li> <li style="padding-bottom: 0px;"><a href="http://en.oreilly.com/wherefall09/">O'Reilly Where 2.0 Online Conference - An Emphasis on iPhone Sensors</a></li> </ul> Check out our <a href="http://oreilly.com/webcasts/"><strong>Webcast page</strong></a> for on-demand videos of past webcasts and more upcoming live events! <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/oreilly/news/~4/dbKFei-RCVw" height="1" width="1"/> text http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/e/1488