Pratt Institute Revitalized Myrtle Ave in Brookyln

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/16/realestate/commercial/16myrtle.html

Check out this great New York Times Article about how the Pratt Institute Redefined Myrtle Ave which used to be known at "Murder Avenue" from the rampant crime that happened in the neighborhood. Since 1999, Pratt's President, Thomas F. Schutte, has worked with the local development corporation to bring new life to the area.

Skype revolutionizing how people and businesses communicate.

Skype for iPhone adds HDTV support

Skype's entrance into the mobile arena is swiftly challenging the most basic purpose of the mobile phone: to communicate between users. With applications such as Skype, the "telephone" feature of the mobile devise is becoming less and less relevant. 


Businesses that take advantage of both Skype and the iPhone have the opportunity to interact with customers in new and innovative ways. Face-to-face contact, which has been nearly lost with the growth of technology over the past 10 years, has the potential for rebirth. Imagine consumers being able to visually connect with their accountant while waiting in line in the supermarket. Or a working mother being able to see her child playing at daycare while on her lunch break via her phone from a Skype based web-cam. The possibilities are innumerable if business can learn to embrace them.


How do you see your business taking advantage of this new technology?