The Pitfalls of PowerPoint

In case you haven't seen these yet, they humorously showcase the pitfalls of PowerPoint.

Introduction to Presentation Blogging

For those who might be new to blogging, I'd recommend this exceptional video from Common Craft:

Welcome to My Presentation Blog

I'm intrigued by the possibilities that blogging holds for presentating information - mainly because I like to do more than just present. Rather than being the 'sage on the stage', I like to engage my audience and provide an interactive way for them to become involved in the content. We can all learn from each other, rather than be limited by my information.

Here's how it works:

• Each section title below is a hyperlink to the showcased resource - so just click on the title to go directly to that resource's home page.
• Add comments, share thoughts and opinions, ask questions, etc.
• Enjoy!

SkyDrive

SkyDrive allows you to store, access, and share your files from anywhere online.

- Free 25 GB, password-protected online storage
- Drag and drop upload process
- Share folders with classmates, coworkers, family, friends
- Each folder has a unique Web address

Cooliris - Larger than life graphical interface

Cooliris enhances your web-browsing experience. When you are on a Cooliris-enabled site, just click the Cooliris button. Your browser is transformed into a full-screen, 3D experience for viewing photos and videos.

This plug-in only supports a handful of graphics-intensive sites - Facebook, MySpace, YouTube, Picasa, Flickr, Amazon, ESPN, etc.

ping.fm - Update social networking sites simultaneously

Widely popular, this site allows you to manage your social networking sites all in one location. Ping.fm offers a simple web-based dashboard from which you can update your status on a variety of social networks - Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and more.

In addition to supporting over 40 social services, you can also create groups of networks.

Xobni - A Lifesaver for Overcrowded Inboxes

Ever spent precious time searching your inbox for a particular message or attachment? Ever forgotten an important contact's name or organization?
Ever wonder who you spend the most time emailing?
Ever forget who all needs to be included in a follow-up message?

Xobni is an Outlook add-in that includes lightning-fast search, threaded conversations, email analytics, and more. This powerful tool helps you find emails, contacts, and attachments.

It also helps you stay connected and get connected through a variety of social networks - Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.