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This discussion seems to oddly long for a simple question. If you don't want to use paper there are two methods: 1. record everything 2. type everything. On the go: type into your phone. Having a phone with a full keyboard helps. Most smartphones…
6 hours ago
Bill - I use it mostly for in-person meetings. Sometimes, I'll use it for phoners, but if I've got to take heavy-duty notes from a phone discussion, I'll keyboard 'em. As for the paper size - I'm not bothered by the 8.5x11, but I do very, very litt…
on Wednesday
@Tom Davidson That's interesting because as I read your reply I'm sitting here experimenting with an unpacked Livescribe Pen wondering if the learning curve might be too steep. I was concerned about the size of the pen - which feels mightier than…
on Wednesday
This tool doesn't get at the legal issues - but I've become a grudging fan of the Livescribe Pulse smartpen. When you use it with special paper, it automatically generates a scan that you can save to your computer, upload to a cloud storage site and…
on Wednesday
Is there a specific (American) law or precedent that gives handwritten notes more weight than computerized notes? Just curious. I still think Evernote > recycling bin for paper notes is a decent alternative.
on Tuesday
Paul, here's the issue -- it is FAR easier to fake, edit, or otherwise modify computerized notes than it is to fake or edit a handwritten set of notes in a notebook. That means if you ever get subpoenaed, they will want your original notes (if they…
March 5
Oooooh! That explains a lot—I'm American. I think our libel laws might be a little bit different. Good to know, though, if I ever work overseas.
March 2
I go back 30-odd years and have worked in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. I know years ago original notebooks carried far more weight than transcribed notes - but all my journalism law books (I have versions for each country) are more like collec…
February 26

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Editor
News Organization
Now freelancing
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Business
Bio
Bill Bennett is an experienced, professional writer, journalist and editor. He makes complex subjects understandable. He mainly specialises in the area where business meets technology, but is happy handling any writing job.

With a track record stretching back over 30 years, Bill Bennett has written for a wide range of publications and clients.

His journalism portfolio includes stories written for The Sydney Morning Herald, The Melbourne Age and The Australian Financial Review on topics as diverse as the changing weight of exports, raising venture capital, corporate information technology and how to choose a small business PC. You can read more at billbennett.co.nz.

Bill Bennett was formerly the associate publisher of New Zealand Reseller News which was published until 2006 by IDG Communications and from 2008 to 2008 by Fairfax Business Media.

Currently he is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

Companies I've worked for
Fairfax Business Media; IDG Communications; Wellington Newspapers Limited
Web site
http://billbennett.co.nz
Twitter URL
http://billbennettnz
LinkedIn URL
http://www.linkedin.com/in/billbennettnz

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Was the Australian right to stop iiNet trial tweets?

It's a big issue with some journalists down under.

http://billbennett.co.nz/2009/10/15/oz-stop-tweets-iinet-trial/

Posted on October 14, 2009 at 11:54pm —

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