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Lots happening at Matrix Group these days.  Matrix Group celebrated nine years in business last May 1, 2008, but we didn’t get around to celebrating until a couple of weeks […]

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Happy Anniversary, Matrix Group!
Posted on August 14, 2008
Matrix Group LogoLots happening at Matrix Group these days.  Matrix Group celebrated nine years in business last May 1, 2008, but we didn't get around to celebrating until a couple of weeks ago.  We also launched a redesign of our Web site last Friday.  The Web site is not quite where we want [...]
Video on Demand from Apple and Sony Not Quite There Yet
Posted on August 6, 2008
Over the past couple of weeks, my family and I had the opportunity to check out the video on demand services from Apple and Sony. We found the services to be easy to use and competitively priced, but there are still a few kinks to work out in the business models.

Apple TV vs. Sony PS3

Let's start with the Apple service.  [...]
Google Searches Amazon Better Than Amazon
Posted on July 31, 2008
Amazon.com is really lucky that Google.com indexes its content and then adds the fabulous Google search algorithms to searches.  In order to find something on Amazon.com, I had to find it on Google.com. My son begged me to purchase software based on the Dr. Seuss ABC Book. We had [...]
I Registered for This Fact Sheet? Why I’m Mad At WebTrends
Posted on July 29, 2008
While preparing for a Matrix Group seminar on usage reports, I decided to get the latest news about Google Analytics and WebTrends on Demand.  I found all the information about Google Analytics on the Google site with no problems.  The WebTrends site advertised a Fact Sheet that promised more technical details about features and implementation, but I had to register. Okay, [...]
Who Needs a Clipping Service When There’s Google Alerts?
Posted on July 25, 2008
Google AlertsA while back, I signed up for several Google Alerts. Google Alerts is a free service that alerts you when your choice of keywords or phrases shows up on news pages, the Web, blogs, videos, and Google group searches. Google recommends setting up Google Alerts to:
  • monitor a developing [...]
I Love Firefox 3!
Posted on July 23, 2008
Firefox 3 launched June 18 and over 8 million people downloaded the new version. As of July 2, there were 28,340,281 total downloads! I procrastinated at first but after a few weeks, I finally clicked on the download link. And boy, am I glad I did! Let me tell [...]
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
Posted on July 22, 2008
The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a)’s primary mission is to build the capacity of its members to help older persons and persons with disabilities live with dignity. N4a asked Matrix Group to turn its Web site into the premier destination for issues and resources on aging.  Matrix Group worked closely with n4a to showcase its many broad-reaching programs, [...]
Can the Web and Twitter Help Find Jeddah?
Posted on July 17, 2008
Last Thursday, John and Ronia Weisner were at Dulles Airport, on their way to Saudi Arabia for a year-long assignment.  Accompanying them was their beloved dog, Jeddah.  Somehow, something went terribly wrong, Jeddah's crate was damaged, and the dog escaped.  Now, there is a Web site - http://www.HelpFindJeddah.com -  devoted [...]
Break From the Pack
Posted on July 15, 2008
Oren Harari does a masterful job of teaching execs how to compete in a copycat economy.

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