REVIEW: Approaching the Lecturn

If you have ever considered speaking in front of a group of people - genealogical or otherwise - you may want to take a look at Thomas MacEntee's new Kindle book, Approaching the Lectern: How to Become a Genealogy Speaker. It's full of practical advice on planning your presentation, developing the supporting slides, practicing and presenting. He even has a section on presenting online! It's a very good reference at an affordable price ($5.99). And, there's a free Kindle app for your desktop and a growing number of portable devices so you can read it just about anywhere.

Thomas, how long before you have an ePub version published?

REVIEW: Macally iPad Bookstand Case

Just received the Macally Bookstand Case for the iPad and it's perfect! The grey microfiber suede cover folds back and with the closing tab tucked into its sleeve from the back creates a very stable stand. Flip the iPad on one landscape edge and it's at a perfect display angle. Flipped over to the other landscape edge, it's ready for typing. The iPad itself snaps into curved plastic corners leaving all the controls, connectors and speakers uncovered. When closed, the soft suede protects the screen. It's lighter and less bulky than my case so who knows - I may be getting one for myself too.