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Binary Hearts (zip): Binary Hearts is a short visual novel with branching paths created with the Ren'Py Original English Language Visual Novel Engine by Pytom. It is a remake of the Dual Hearts Kinetic Novel with completely new artwork and presentation styles and multiple endings. This is Radical Dreamers 2002's fifth ren'py title....; Tags: Title, Radical Dreamers 2002, Storytelling; Software downloads 2007-01-26
Storytelling, not journalism, spurs most blogs: Storytelling, not journalism, spurs most blogsThis isn't news...Really, we've known this for a long time. Hell, I keep FOUR blogs, only two of which I update semi-regularly.; Tags: Blogging, Storytelling, blog; Discussion threads 2006-07-19

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La Tale (exe): In this tale, though, the story of adventure and discovery that unfolds all revolves around you. The word "La" is a bit trickier. La is a word, but it is also a musical note and much more. Likewise, La Tale is rich with beautiful music, art, and storytelling. Together, La...; Tags: OGplanet, Music, La Tale, Internet; Software downloads 2008-08-25
An Event Apart 2008: Day 1: The antique Palace Hotel in San Francisco houses An Event Apart, a collaboration of interactive presentations about web standards, user experience design, and best practices. The two-day conference features well-known speakers from around the world, including AEA's hosts Jeffrey Zeldman and Eric Meyer. ...; Tags: Web, Framework, Web Design, Interfaces, Craftsmanship, D, Channel Management, Marketing, Andrew Mager; Blog posts 2008-08-18
SpeakAlong - Trial Edition (dmg): A talking storyteller for Macintosh. It's a book reader right inside your computer. Now available in several editions including Children's Classics, the King James Bible, and a lower-priced Standalone Edition without the bundled books. This software is proven easy-to-use by anyone 5 and up. Choose from a huge bookshelf of...; Tags: Edition, ThingTone Software, Productivity, Desktops, Telecommunications, Hardware; Software downloads 2008-02-26

The 10 most dangerous species of IT team leader: After yet more research into the various species that inhabit the world of IT, Jeff Dray returns with a new set of taxonomic classifications. This time, he turns his attention to the team leader. Since competent and sociable team leaders don't make for great storytelling, he's selected some of the...; Tags: Team, Information Technology, Leader, Species, Team Leader, Team Management, Leadership, Management; Download resources 2008-02-12
It's all about software, says Gates: It's all about software, says GatesHuh?"If we just allow them to be in the cloud, then any time you said who you are, you are connecting up to all of the content, no matter where it came from."No thanks. I will be in possession and therefore control of my data....; Tags: Tools & Techniques, software, about software, phone, TV; Discussion threads 2008-01-07
iClone Studio Edition (German) (exe): iClone 2 transforms any desktop into a complete virtual movie studio. Create 3D characters, scenes, and special effects for films inside a total 3D real-time environment. Designed for users of any skill level, iClone is equipped to break the barriers of storytelling offering simplified 3D character creation using any photos,...; Tags: 3D, Movie, iClone 2; Software downloads 2007-12-29
Hollywood's copyright enforcer: Hollywood's copyright enforcerI got here from Law School - that says it allLets get businessmen back into business and put the lawyers back into home offices. From this businessman's perspective what is the difference between going to your local library and checking out the film vs pirate copies? How about...; Tags: Lets Get; Discussion threads 2007-08-27
BlogHer07: A 2.0 human community: About a year ago, I was a neophyte blogger. My first few posts were force-fed into my blog. They were a "should" chore -- I should be blogging. I approached "the blog" as unfamiliar technology. I didn't yet realize that blog posts are born from passion, and that "should blog" is an...; Tags: Web, Women, Blog, Maurene Caplan Grey; Blog posts 2007-08-10
Hikari No Ribbon (zip): Hikari No Ribbon is a short non-branching storybook visual novel. The storytelling technique is catered to children, but the story is meant for audiences of all ages. Features include colorful original backgrounds, character artwork, music, and timely sound effects. Version 1.2 may include changed around some of the artwork and...; Tags: OGG, Music, Artwork; Software downloads 2007-06-14
Help me redesign the web: MIT's Technology Review free registration required ran an interesting article this month titled "Help Me Redesign the Web" by Roger Black, an influential graphic designer. It paints a very design-oriented picture of both the web and Rich Internet Applications RIAs that I thought provided a nice foundation on some of...; Tags: Rich Internet Applications; Blog posts 2007-06-05
Remember SNMP-controlled toasters (ToasterNet)? How about Java-controlled robots?: Some of my fondest memories date back to the early 90s when, at Interop in San Jose, a company called Epilogue demonstrated how the Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP wasnt just for managing routers and other network gear. To prove SNMPs versality, Epilogue showed how it could be used to...; Tags: General, Hardware Infrastructure, IT Management, Software Infrastructure, Video, Wired &, Wireless; Blog posts 2007-05-14
Pew Report notes, part two: Social function does not translate into form: Functionality is at the center of the Pew Internet & American Life Projects new report, A Typology of Information and Communication Technology Users. The findings, which break out technology and communications users into 10 different groups with similar characteristics, demonstrate how many of todays leading edge features are still seeking...; Tags: Business &, Technology; Blog posts 2007-05-07
What Second Life should learn from Myst: What Second Life should learn from MystExcellent observations.Somehow I've found myself immune to the supposed allure of such things as Second Life. I spent probably 10 minutes in it and left yawning. But I know [i]exactly[/i] what you're talking about with regard to Myst. It provided that full immersion experience...; Tags: Games, Second Life, Myst, game; Discussion threads 2007-03-24
Images: Will Wright talks 'Spore' at SWSX: Game designer Will Wright tells the festival crowd about his vision of storytelling and creates a creature in his new game.; Tags: Games, Wright, festival, game, vision; Image galleries 2007-03-13
Multimedia publishing comes of age at DEMO 07: Ive just gotten home from DEMO 07 and Ive had a chance to reflect on the event and the companies who came to Palm Desert to spend six minutes on stage explaining why they exist, what problem they solve or opportunity they address, and why potential customers should care about...; Tags: Software, Blogs, DEMO, Demo 07, Ive, Vuvox; Blog posts 2007-02-03
Q&A: Wufoo's Hale shows good (Web 2.0) form: At the Office 2.0 conference last year, there were a number of interesting new companies and services. One of them in particular not only impressed me, but got me to part with my money each month. Im a proud Wufoo user and I evangelize it every chance I get....; Tags: Wufoo, Web, Web 2.0; Blog posts 2007-01-30
Guest Blogger Interview: John Fox of GroupSmarts: IntroAt Macworld 2006 I found a little gem of a program, MemoryMiner, hidden away in a back corner of the showroom floor. After watching the demo, I thought it was one of the more unique applications I had seen in a long time. That year it won Best of...; Tags: Web 2.0, Media, Tech, Design, Yahoo, Collaboration, Products, Social Software, Two-Way Web, Flickr, Mac, Windows, photograph, D.A.M., MemoryMiner, Web; Blog posts 2007-01-23
Can open source content make money?: Can open source content make money?Actually, this is an inevitable effect of the technologyBasically, what media companies do is package and sell content. The internet and the tools out there for using the net have made it possible for the artist to package and market their own content. ...; Tags: open source, Internet; Discussion threads 2006-12-08