When logging into Salesforce.com today I noticed this graphic:



This is exactly what David Allen talked about on the Taking Notes Podcast. Now the question is how do we accomplish this? Got ideas?


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Michael Gannotti an employee of Microsoft writes:

This morning he had a great post on integrating a Notes/Domino application called IdeaJam (see http://www.lbenitez.com/2008/12/ideajam-iwidget-for-lotus-connections.html ) that got me thinking. His approach to use an iFrame to integrate the application in to the Lotus Connections Home Page is one we frequently use within the SharePoint universe as well.

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In today's economy getting value from, and fuly leveraging existing resources, in a variety of scenarios is always a good thing. Luis has done a great job in pointing out how to extend and re-use a Notes/Domino piece in his post and it would be great to here if anyone in a mixed environment can take it one step further.

With the help of Luis Benitez, Elguji has created an iWidget for IdeaJam that works with Lotus Connections. Chris Whisonant from Lotus 911 has installed it on the BleedYellow.com site and you can add it to your Connections "Home" page. Here is a screenshot of it (click on the image to make it larger):



The IdeaJam iWidget will be included in the Winter '09 release of IdeaJam scheduled for January 2009.

Also, Luis and Stephan blogged about this.


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For those of you who will be at Lotusphere 2009 on Saturday afternoon and want to hang out with a bunch of friendly Lotus geeks be sure and head on over to the Big River Brewery on the Disney Boardwalk at 3:30PM for "B.A.L.D." or "Bloggers (and friends) Annual Lotusphere Dinner". If my memory serves me correctly this we will be 5th BALD event which keeps on growing and getting better and better each and every year. Last year we had close to 100 attendees! Feel free to leave a comment here if you plan on attending B.A.L.D. 2009. I look forward to seeing you there!


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All I can say is listen to this episode of the Taking Notes podcast with GTD creator David Allen and eProductivity Specialist Eric Mack. David does in fact ask the question "why do end users hate Lotus Notes?". It's a very good listen and there's a lot of good information in this episode. Tom "Duffbert" Duff also fills in for Julian Robichaux on this show and does a great job.

Don't get me wrong but, David Allen is a HUGE Lotus Notes fan. He makes some really great points and tells about how The David Allen Co. uses and leverages Lotus Notes.


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Carl Tyler has decided to give up on all things technology and become a member of the Blue Man Group. At least other members of The 1352 Report will now be able to be heard more :-)



Did you see that Carl actually shaved off his locks for this? Carl why don't you tell us some more about your new career move. Here is a picture of him after he shaved his head:



And here is the (viral) video:


What was I thinking... from Carl Tyler on Vimeo.


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Last week I received a very special gift from my friend Eric Mack. Eric sent me a copy of the book "Safe in the arms of God - truth from heaven about the death of a child". Inside the book Eric wrote a touching note that I wanted to share with you today on Danielle's birthday (she would have been twelve today).

Bruce,

Each year, I read of your loving posts about Danielle. Through your posts I have learned about Danielle and your delight in her. I also learned about the grief that comes following the death of a child.

Thinking of you, I purchased this book for you last year - I even hand-carried this book to Ireland to share it with you at ILUG. Unfortunately, I was unable to give it to you, so it made the trip around the world in a zip-lock bag in my suit case.

This year, as you reflect on Danielle's passing, I hope that you will draw strength and comfort from Danielle's life as well as from what God's Word has to say about the loss of a child.

Bruce, I don't know where you are at spiritually but I want to offer you some words of comfort. I hope that you will receive this book in the spirit in which it is offered.

Sincerely,

Eric Mack

p.s. I was so moved by the book that I purchased a second copy for myself; perhaps we can discuss it someday.

Here's my question:

How familiar are you with the XPages features that are coming with the release of Domino 8.5?

1) Very familiar - I have developed an application with XPages

2) Somewhat familiar - I have downloaded the beta and have opened Designer and played around for a few hours

3) Not very familiar - I know what XPages are and know that they are coming with 8.5 but other than that I don't know much more about them

4) XPages say what?

Thanks in advance for weighing in.


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Everything starts with an idea:




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NEW YORK – Enough gloom and doom: There's a prediction from a leading color source that cheerful and sunny yellow will be the influential color of 2009. Pantone, which provides color standards to design industries, specifically cites "mimosa," a vibrant shade of yellow illustrated by the flowers of some mimosa trees as well as the brunch-favorite cocktail, as its top shade of the new year. In general, Pantone expects the public to embrace many tones of optimistic yellow.

"I think it's just the most wonderful symbolic color of the future," says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. "It's invariably connected to warmth, sunshine and cheer — all the good things we're in dire need of right now."