Video Blogging Is Being Added To The Column   
By: Barrett Powell

In an effort to make the column a little more interesting and easier to follow, I am going to add video blogging. You will now be able to read the article or watch the video, or both. I hope you enjoy the new format.

Barrett Powell

Barrett Powell began his career in the early 1980s where he founded various technology and software companies and was key in taking a number of them public and selling them to larger companies. He was responsible for technology and consulting with Hewlett-Packard Manufacturing facilities. He acted as a senior consultant to IBM's National e-Business Practice and oversaw their internet marketing strategy internationally. Barrett holds numerous internet patents, including being the co-owner of the Interactice TV patent, which allows cable, satellite and broadcast companies to leverage web technology to provide interactive programming and commerce capabilities. He now owns a real estate and development business and can be found online at http://barrettpowell.com/.

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