As I pinged my way through the heart of San Francisco several months ago, I spotted a TV crew, and being the publicity-needy waif that I am, I got right in the middle of them.  They were shooting a pilot for MTV, and they ended up interviewing me.  The only reason they gave me the […]

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After reviewing Wi-Fi in 50 cities & counting, the thought occurred, “Hey, why not take a look at wireless Internet in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex?“. Yes, why not? So, we have done a few Wi-Fi test runs at the new Omni Hotel in Fort Worth at night, with more in the works for that venue. […]

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Well … there is a deal, give or take 18 years, but a deal all the same.  SF Gate posted this, but the headline and the story are at odds on the duration.  I am leaning toward 20.  Once people have Wi-Fi on a train, they are unlikely to give it up, yo. BART signs […]

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Sundance gave me my money’s worth today in star power, especially considering I am the ultimate budget traveler on this trip.  After a good film to begin my day (previous blog), I spent several hours in the drizzle — like about a thousand other people — listening to a dramatic reading on Main Street in […]

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Unlike millions, I missed the inauguration yesterday.  Well … I didn’t miss it.  I had better things to do.  But, as I made the 14-hour drive to Sundance Film Festival I listened to portions of the play by play. So, it is official.  Congratulations to President Obama, who was sworn in yesterday … ha … […]

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Don’t get me wrong.  Don’t be all hatin. Any president of the United States is my president.  I wish him/her well and will be supportive in most circumstances.  Will I poke fun? Bet your arse!  Thank goodness,  I am encouraged that already common sense, economic necessity and better decisions are overruling the seductive campaign promises […]

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Several years ago, I did consulting work for a public affairs company in Dallas.  At that time, they were part of the coalition to “put down” all this crazy talk about a convention hotel in Fort Worth.  The public affairs team was spearheaded by a young, hard-hitting, self-assured woman who promised me that there “would […]

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“Don’t try to describe a KISS Concert if you’ve never seen one.” That is the only Jimmy Buffet line I quote.  But it a gooder, so flows quite often … and it is perfect for Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas, CES. It is basically a mid-size city under a convention roof — with one third […]

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What happens in Vegas … stays in my room. I kid you not.  This PingWi-Fi traveler checked into the hotel room as soon as I got to Vegas and headed to my room.  Then, just as the key worked and the door lock sprung, I heard voices.  I thought it was coming from down the […]

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Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Vegas is THE place to be for gadgets, giveaways, extravagant booths, booth maidens, networking and crazy parties — a techie Mecca.  No doubt,  I am stoked about taking the Ping road show back this year … But it ain’t my first ro-D-yo.  Ha … at my first CES, electronics manufacturers […]

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