november 15, 2001  |   More or less wireless?
New York state has banned the use of cellphones while driving. Is similar legislation needed in other areas? WirelessWednesdays attendees offer some suggestions.
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november 13, 2001  |   From dot-boom to dot-Broadway
Dancing iMacs. A programmer who stutters in code. Laptops in love. The hallucinations of an overworked dot-commer? Not quite. It's "The Dot-comedy of Errors," playing in Cambridge.
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november 7, 2001  |   What's next for Mr. Gates?
In these uncertain times, what's a guy like Bill Gates have to fall back on if, say, the Microsoft gig doesn't work out? We asked folks at the MIMC CyberBrew for some 'alternative career' advice.
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october 31, 2001  |   Techie trick-or-treat
While at the Future Forward conference, we got in the spirit (no pun intended) and asked attendees about their best-ever Halloween costumes.
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october 30, 2001  |   Fall back, Future Forward
Think of a lovely autumn weekend in the hills of Vermont, and you naturally think of technology. Well, you would if you were among the movers and shakers of the New England high-tech industry at the Future Forward technology summit.
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october 25, 2001  |   YMCA benefit at Trio
Folks gathered at the Hub's latest trendy place-to-be to help raise funds for a new technology lab at the Central Y Teen Center on Huntington Avenue.
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october 24, 2001  |   Pink Slip partiers get jolly
We did some recruiting of our own at this month's Pink Slip Party, asking revelers about their qualifications for the hallowed position of... the mall Santa.
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october 15, 2001  |   2001 MIMC Awards
Local interactive media stars shone at the Sixth Annual MIMC Awards, a gala night of schmoozing, snacking on hors d'oeuvres, and saluting the best in the business.
| the party | the ceremony | list of winners |

october 11, 2001  |   Evening on the Bridge
City officials, high-tech professionals, and families gathered at the Evening on the Bridge event, celebrating the city's efforts in bridging the digital divide.
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october 3, 2001  |   Amazing bungled predictions
Admit it, you've made a few predictions that hit wide of the mark. We asked guests at the MIMC CyberBrew to share their "less than accurate" prognostications.
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october 3, 2001  |   Amazing bungled predictions
Admit it, you've made a few predictions that hit wide of the mark. We asked guests at the MIMC CyberBrew to share their "less than accurate" prognostications.
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october 3, 2001  |   Profitability with pixie dust
When employees of Zeeo Interactive rose to CEO Matt Greer's challenge to turn a profit in August, Greer rewarded their efforts by coming to work in costume. A Peter Pan costume.
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september 25, 2001  |   Advice from AXLE
We ventured to the Association of Ex-Lotus Employees' fall event in Wellesley in search of tidbits of techie wisdom from its attendees.
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september 19, 2001  |   MIMC CyberBrew
This month's MIMC CyberBrew at The Big Easy featured the announcement of this year's MIMC Awards nominees. We were on hand to get the scoop, plus some photos of the chosen few.
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september 6, 2001  |   End-of-the-summer CyberQue
What better way to say goodbye to summer than with a CyberQue (sponsored by the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce) on the river? We took the occasion to ask folks about their post-summer plans.
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august 29, 2001  |   Layoff Lounge
We stopped in at this month's Layoff Lounge event in Waltham to see who's seeking, who's employing, and if ever the two shall meet.
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august 22, 2001  |   Could you be a geek?
At the Tech Connection party, we dared to pose the question: "Are you a geek?" The answers ranged from proud affirmation to desperate denial -- and a fair amount of geek-envy.
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august 17, 2001  |   Where's wireless headed?
Cellphones and PDAs are everywhere. But what's the Next Big Thing in wireless? We asked industry insiders at the WirelessWednesdays networking event in Boston.
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august 9, 2001  |   Blowing your tax rebate online
Let's just assume for a moment you're in the mood to spend a chunk of cash. If you were to blow your tax refund check online, which shopping Web site would you choose?
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august 2, 2001  |   The 4th Annual MIMC CyberCruise
Luckily, you were on your best behavior, because dM had a photographer at the popular and, um, 'playfully unrestrained,' MIMC CyberCruise.
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august 1, 2001  |   'Code Red' hysteria
With all the attention that the 'Code Red' Internet worm has been attracting, we decided to ask people about their experiences with computer threats and what they thought about the latest attack.
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july 26, 2001  |   Where the women are
Or maybe that should read 'Where are the women?' Lots of folks we spoke to at the DigitalEve networking party cited a real lack of female role models in high-tech.
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july 25, 2001  |   Most recent online purchases
It's as easy as point, click, and buy. We asked folks at Mass eComm's July Net6 networking event about their most recent online purchases.
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july 19, 2001  |   Cell phones on the subway
The MBTA will soon enable cell phone usage on the subway. We asked commuters at Boston's South Station how they felt about this prospect.
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july 12, 2001  |   Buying a computer this year?
Computer manufacturers are engaged in an intense price war. We asked attendees at the July MIMC/BIMA CyberBrew if this might entice them to purchase a PC anytime soon.
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july 6, 2001  |   Do gadgets and vacations mix?
You can tell a lot about someone by the number of electronic gadgets they bring on vacation. We asked folks around Boston if there's anything that rates as must-bring -- or whether it all gets left at home.
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june 27, 2001  |   How badly do you want that job?
Looking for work? You've got to find ways to stand out from the crowd. We asked party-goers at the Layoff Lounge what crazy stunts they'd pull to land a job.
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june 20, 2001  |   MIMC Interactive Leadership Awards
CEO of the Year... Hottest Start-Up... Unsung Hero. See who took home the trophies, and who turned out for the party.
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june 13, 2001  |   MIMC CyberBrew: Your first job
Things could be worse. You could still be working the first job you ever had.
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june 6, 2001  |   'Speed Is Life'
Some of the biggest names in local high-tech and business gathered to celebrate the publication of Lycos founder Bob Davis' book, 'Speed Is Life', and we were there.
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may 31, 2001  |   How do you break the ice?
What's the secret to networking? We asked people at last night's 'Boston After 5' event for tips on easing into a productive conversation.
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may 30, 2001  |   Surfing in the summertime
People in downtown Boston were asked whether or not their Internet usage decreases during the summertime.
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may 23, 2001  |   Getting through the downturn
We asked people at the Mass. Telecom Investors Conference in Boston how their companies are coping with the economy.
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may 17, 2001  |   The skinny on "Startup.com"
We talked to people who attended the advance screening on the movie in Boston.
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may 15, 2001  |   "Will work for anyone"
This year's college grads offer their perspectives on the tight job market they're about to enter.
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may 9, 2001  |   Pink Slip penny pinching
Been laid off? Pink Slip Party attendees offer some creative ways to save a few bucks.
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may 4-6, 2001   |   The Nantucket Conference
More than 150 high-tech movers and shakers attended the second annual Nantucket Conference. Although the event was 'off the record,' we managed to come away with some inside photos for you.
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may 1, 2001  |   Ad Club Auction
Check out the scene from the Ad Club's 25th Annual Auction, a black tie event held at the Copley Westin.
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april 26, 2001  |   The buzz on buzzwords
We asked attendees at the MIMC CyberBrew what tech industry buzzwords they were sick of.
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april 26, 2001  |   Sprint Boston Internet Center Grand Opening
Some of the top players in local tech turned out for the ribbon-cutting on Sprint's new Boston Internet Center.
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april 25, 2001  |   Pink Slip partygoers get positive
Getting laid off can be a bummer, but it has some positives too, according to party-goers at the latest Pink Slip Party in Boston.
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april 25, 2001  |   Boston Cyberarts Festival
From "Text Rain" to "Magic Book," a showcase of works created by using -- and pushing at the bounds of -- digital technology.
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april 19, 2001  |   The Next Big Thing
Attendees at BiT Group's e-commerce breakfast prognosticate about what will soon be hot in tech and what will start falling off the radar.
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april 11, 2001  |   Double Decker Studios Party
What the heck are you gonna do for your summer vacation?
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april 11, 2001  |   See Seybold run
More than 500 exhibitors packed the Hynes Convention Center for the Seybold Seminars Boston 2001 today. We talked to some of the featured companies.
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april 4, 2001  |   CyberBrew True Confessions
What are your best and worst qualities? We asked party-goers at MIMC's CyberBrew to do a little boasting and confessing.
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april 2, 2001  |   Taking care of business
Doing your laundry. Paying your bills. Updating your anti-virus software. Anti-virus software needs to be regularly updated to remain effective. But how many people actually follow through?
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march 29, 2001  |   Closing the deal creatively
We asked people at the BIMA Spring Networking Extravaganza about the crazy things that sales folks do to seal the deal. From flaming shots to clambakes, almost anything goes.
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march 28, 2001  |   Inside the auction scene
The dot-com fallout has resulted in heaps of used assets, from servers to filing cabinets. It's a boom time for liquidators, and there are deals galore.
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march 21, 2001  |   From free to fee?
What on the Web is so good you'd be willing to pay for it? We asked people at the MIMC CyberSalon.
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march 16, 2001  |   Handing back the perks
As the economy sputters along, some companies are cutting back on frills. We asked what high-tech perks you could live without.
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march 13, 2001  |   Is time up for tech stocks?
Is anyone still betting on high-tech stocks these days? We asked folks around Boston's Financial District how they are reacting to the tech stock tumble.
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march 7, 2001  |   Will you file taxes online this year?
Hundreds partied at MIMC's CyberBrew in Boston. We've got the pics, plus a conversation-stopping question.
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march 1, 2001  |   Using the 'R' word in Mass.
We asked people at the North Shore Tech Summit in Danvers how they think Massachusetts would fare in (dare we say it?) a recession.
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february 27, 2001  |   The Microsoft breakup appeal
Should Microsoft be dismantled, or should the appeals court toss out the breakup order?
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february 20, 2001  |   What's your take on home broadband?
Is there a need for speed, or do we zest for less? We went to South Station to ask people what they thought of home broadband service.
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february 15, 2001  |   Second Annual New England Web Design Awards
Regional web design phenoms gathered to salute the best in their industry. See the winners and the action from the Avalon in Boston.
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february 14, 2001  |   Technologists with a heart
Area high-tech professionals came out to the Boston Park Plaza Hotel to help raise funds for technology education.
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february 14, 2001  |   Web dating sites raise doubts
Would you ever consider using an online dating service? One answer: No way, because "you can just hide too much about yourself."
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february 13, 2001  |   Fallout from the Napster ruling
We asked what people think about the court ruling ordering Napster to cease trading copyrighted material.
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february 6, 2001  |   High-tech pet peeves
We asked people in Jamaica Plain what really irks them.
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january 31, 2001  |   Identifying online security threats
We went to the World Affairs Council lecture on network security featuring hacker-turned-@Stake-VP Mudge to find out.
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january 30, 2001  |   What keeps you hooked on the Web?
We asked folks in Harvard Square why they stick with the Web and what keeps them coming back for more.
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january 24, 2001  |   What, me worry?
Is the economy freaking you out? We asked people around Boston's Copley Square about their reaction to the high-tech layoffs.
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january 17, 2001  |   Has the Web lost its luster?
Has the Web lost its luster? Most of the people we talked to at Boston's Downtown Crossing said despite a rough year for the Web industry, the Internet itself still has a big future in front of it.
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