Author: David Harper

David Harper

What's in a Name? Or, You Say New Delhi. I Say Dilli.

While setting up metros for the mobile chat network side of what we do we’ve come across something we need some help on.

It boils down to something like this – You say New Delhi. I say Dilli.

We did some research, talked to some friends from that part of the world, and checked out what other social networking sites like Xanga were doing. For additional information please see: “India’s New Names“.

We went with Dilli.

…but now we’re hearing some differing opinions as to which is preferred. Including comments made to Scott while he was visiting Mumbai.

So which should it be – Dilli or New Delhi? We would like to know what you think?

At WINKsite a metro is a geographic area. We limit metros to large metropolitan areas. The name for that metro could refer to a major city in that area or the city itself.

List of India Metros at WINKsite

David Harper

Mobile Content Festival at SWSX

Dean McCall at SalsaNet asked me to help spead the word.

…my pleasure Dean. This looks great!

Mobile Content Festival at SWSX

An experiment in gaming and application development for mobile devices.

Presented by the Digital Convergence Initiative of the Texas Technology Corridor, Film San Antonio, Critical Mass Interactive, and HBMG Foundation/ArtSpark. March 14th, 2005.

The DCI is looking to address the current influence of mobile devices on our culture. Mobile devices have had a tremendous effect on our society and we are interested in how that new audience might best be communicated to in this new medium. It is our belief that this new medium offers special consideration that have yet to be suitably identified; the least of which is viewing size. Other considerations for this new form are cost per download, as well ergonomic concerns, etc.

The Festival is looking for mobile content submissions that explore the mobile lifestyle. Submit your project now. Deadline is March 5th for Applications and Games, and March 1st for Films.

David Harper

A Belated Thanks To The Scobleizer

As previously posted Robert Scoble was kind enough to set up a Geek Dinner near Microsoft’s headquarters during my trip out to Seattle.

Thanks Robert! What a nice group of friends, colleagues, and visitors looking for thoughtful conversation, divergent opinions, and a few laughs. I couldn’t have enjoyed myself more.

…and the availability of excellent Vietnamese food at the Crossroads food court was unexpected to say the least.

This is the face Microsoft is beginning to show to the world (Thanks to Scoble?) – accessable and friendly – and Robert pulls it off both on his blog and in “real” life.

…now if he can only hook me up with David Winer so I can talk some mobile OPML with him. 🙂

David Harper

Update: Seattle Geek Dinner: Thurs. Jan 26th

Robert Scoble was kind enough to set up a Geek Dinner near Microsoft’s headquarters during my trip out to Seattle.

Everyone is welcome, so pass the word.

… and please be sure to come over and introduce yourself.

Here are the details:

Time: Thursday 26th @ 6PM

Location: Crossroads Cafe

15600 NE 8th St # 16
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 747-6375

crossroadsbellevue.com

Meanwhile, Scott’s heading over to Mumbai and is having a meetup of his own on January 31st. Details here.

David Harper

Winksite Metro Gatherings: Seattle

Dave Harper will be in Seattle (25 Jan – 28 Jan).

We would like to take advantage of that opportunity to meet more Winksite publishers and community members in person by holding a no-host gathering.

Please let us know if you or others have an interest in getting together with Dave one of those evenings. Please email us at :
events [at] winksite [dot] com so we can place you on our contact list.

About Winksite Metro Gatherings
The idea behind Winksite Metro Gatherings is to bring together Winksite publishers and community members interested in meeting with us and each other to share ideas.

Anyone with an interest in wireless/mobile is welcome, so please pass the word. If you have any ideas or suggestions on future locations for Winksite Metro Gatherings, please share them with us by emailing:
events [at] wirelessink [dot] com

David Harper

Winksite Metro Gatherings: Chennai & Mumbai

Scott Rafer will be in Chennai (25 Jan – 28 Jan) and Mumbai (29 Jan – 1 Feb).

We would like to take advantage of that opportunity to meet more Winksite publishers and community members in person by holding a no-host gathering.

Please let us know if you or others have an interest in getting together with Scott one of those evenings. Please email us at :
events [at] winksite [dot] com so we can place you on our contact list.

About Winksite Metro Gatherings
The idea behind Winksite Metro Gatherings is to bring together Winksite publishers and community members interested in meeting with us and each other to share ideas.

Anyone with an interest in wireless/mobile is welcome, so please pass the word. If you have any ideas or suggestions on future locations for Winksite Metro Gatherings, please share them with us by emailing:
events [at] wirelessink [dot] com

David Harper

Seasons Of Love & Darla Mack

I know it's a bit early to think back on the past year but let me ask you…How Do You Measure A Year?

Darla Mack – Mobile Diva posted this on her blog. I enjoyed it. I hope you do. (Thanks Darla.)

…and for those of you who like to follow the bouncing dot.

Seasons of Love written by Jonathan Larson, (C) 1996

COMPANY
Five Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand
Six Hundred Minutes
Five Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand
Moments So Dear
Five Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand
Six Hundred Minutes
How Do You Measure – Measure A Year?
In Daylights – In Sunsets
In Midnights – In Cups Of Coffee
In Inches – In Miles
In Laughter – In Strife

In – Five Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand
Six Hundred Minutes
How Do You Measure
A Year In The Life

How About Love?
How About Love?
How About Love?
Measure In Love

Seasons Of Love
Seasons Of Love

SOLOIST #1
Five Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand
Six Hundred Minutes
Five Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand
Journeys To Plan

Five Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand
Six Hundred Minutes
How Do You Measure The Life
Of A Woman Or A Man?

SOLOIST #2
In Truths That She Learned
Or In Times That He Cried
In Bridges He Burned
Or The Way That She Died

ALL
It's Time Now – To Sing Out
Tho' The Story Never Ends
Let's Celebrate
Remember A Year In The Life Of Friends

Remember The Love
Remember The Love
Remember The Love
Measure In Love

SOLOIST #1
Measure, Measure Your Life In Love

Seasons Of Love…
Seasons Of Love

David Harper

Winksite Gatherings: Come & Meet Us

From Scott Rafer, Chairman of Wireless Ink:

“I’m traveling a bit in the next 60 days. Dave Harper and I are going to take advantage of it to meet more Wireless Ink publishers and community members in person.

We’re holding no-host meetups in London (29 November) and Paris (6 December). Please suggest locations and times for those two by emailing: events (at) wirelessink (dot) com.

If all goes as planned, Chennai, Mumbai, Beijing, and Shanghai will follow in January. Date, time, and location (and other meeting) suggestions for these four are very welcome as these are all new cities for me. My schedule is flexible, other than needing to be in Chennai for a wedding 25 to 29 January.”

About Winksite Gatherings
The idea behind Winksite Gatherings is to bring together Winksite publishers and community members interested in meeting with us and each other to share ideas.

Anyone with an interest in wireless/mobile is welcome, so please pass the word and bring along others! If you have any ideas or suggestions on future locations for Winksite Gatherings, please share them with us by emailing:events (at) wirelessink (dot) com

David Harper

Mobile Local Content: Mobile Monday NY – Oct. 24th at Google NYC

The October MobileMonday NY will be held on Monday, the 24th at Google. The topic will be Mobile Local Search. Please forward this on to anyone who might be interested, and invite them to join the discussion group. Looking forward to seeing everyone again.

Date/Time: Monday, Oct. 24, 7pm – 9ish

Cost: Free

Topic: Mobile Local Content

Planned Agenda:

Venue: Google's NYC Offices at 1440 Broadway, NYC
(View of Time Square from Google's offices.)

Map: 1440 Broadway, NYC

RSVP: If you're planning on attending, could you quickly RSVP to Sean Owen (srowen AT gmail DOT com) with your name and number of guests. A better estimate of the number of attendees will help me make sure we have enough room.

Next Month: The topic for November will be Mobile Advertising. If anyone has something appropriate they would like to present/demo, please contact us on the discussion group. We are also looking for a venue.