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Heather McDaniel
Heather McDaniel is unique because she has experience in three important fields--real estate, handheld computing, and personal success coaching. She holds a real estate license in both Hawaii and New Jersey. Prior to starting her own personal success coaching business dedicated to helping people reach their goals, Heather is the news editor and former sales manager for ZATZ, publishers of this magazine. She's widely acknowledged as a leading expert on the handheld industry. For a free coaching session, contact Heather at heather@coachheather.com or visit http://www.coachheather.com.

Published articles
The following 48 articles by Heather McDaniel have been published in ZATZ magazines.

Understanding wireless local number portability
There's big news in the wireless/cellular phone world this week. The American FCC (Federal Communications Commission) is now allowing you to change phone carriers and take your number with you. Before you go off on your holiday shopping spree and get yourself a new wireless carrier as an early Christmas present for yourself, there are a number of things you need to be aware of. We've asked our resident expert, Heather McDaniel, to help us understand the issues and costs involved. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, November 2003]

The habits of highly effective PalmPower readers
In the June 2002 issue of PalmPower, Heather McDaniel showed you how to create healthy daily habits and keep them on your Palm handheld. Since then, she has received a number of interesting responses from readers. In this article, she share some of them with you so that you might benefit from their stories as well. [PalmPower Magazine, August 2002]

Get your real estate data to go with Pocket Real Estate
Imagine how great it would be if you could pull out your trusty Palm handheld and have the latest Multiple Listing Service information downloaded to your device. You can do just that with HAND e CORP's Pocket Real Estate. Heather McDaniel reviews this powerful piece of software for realtors. [PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition, August 2002]

Realtors, become a Top Producer with your Palm handheld!
Those of you in the real estate industry are probably familiar with the Top Producer brand of contact management software designed just for agents. Now, however, Top Producer has extended its functionality to Palm OS handhelds. Be sure to read Heather McDaniel's review of the new Top Producer for Palm Computing Connected Organizers 2.0. [PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition, August 2002]

Create healthy daily habits and keep them on your Palm handheld
How do you create a healthy daily routine for yourself and make it stick? Personal success coach Heather McDaniel will show you how you can use your Palm handheld to instill a number of simple habits that will keep you clear, motivated, and focused. [PalmPower Magazine, June 2002]

Set goals and make resolutions on your Palm handheld
It's that time of the year again. Time to reflect on the past year's events and time to look forward to the year ahead. What do you want to accomplish? What kind of year do you want? In this article, success coach Heather McDaniel takes a look at a program called My Resolution that will help you use your Palm handheld to meet your goals. [PalmPower Magazine, January 2002]

Heather's big adventure
Our own Heather McDaniel is one of the athletes participating in the U.S.->Canada AIDS Vaccine Ride, in which she'll ride her bicycle 400 miles over five days to raise money for AIDS research. In this article, you'll learn how she made use of various applications for the Palm OS to help her train and organize her fundraising. You'll also learn how you can contribute to this extremely worthy cause. [PalmPower Magazine, June 2001]

Keep in shape with Vivonic's Fitness Planner
In honor of this month's Olympic Games, PalmPower is celebrating with a special health and fitness issue. To be physically fit, it's important to manage your diet and exercise, and if you own a Palm device, you've got the perfect tool to do the job. Heather McDaniel has a review of a new application that will help you reach your fitness goals and keep track of all those calories. [PalmPower Magazine, September 2000]

Break out of boredom with Atom Smash
Warning: Atom Smash is a highly addictive game for the Palm device that will cause you to miss work, lose sleep, and neglect your family. PalmPower News Editor Heather McDaniel reviews this fun new diversion from Red Mercury that's impossible to put down. Play it at your own risk. [PalmPower Magazine, July 2000]

Heather compares all the new Palm OS devices
Our News Editor, Heather McDaniel, has been carefully watching the introductions of all of the new Palm OS devices. And there are a lot, if you count all of the Palm, Inc. machines, those from Handspring, and even from TRG. Which is right for you? In this important article, Heather introduces the new Palm IIIxe and compares all the models. If you're considering a new purchase, read this first. [PalmPower Magazine, March 2000]

Keep in touch with family using Domino
So you have family members all over the place. How can you keep track of birthdays and events? Tang Development came up with a way to stay in touch with your family using Lotus Domino. Read all about FamilyBeat.com, the DominoPower Site of the Month. [DominoPower Magazine, February 2000]

A sneak peak at Palm's color future
Over the last few weeks, rumors of a Palm device with color have been running rampant. In this article, News Editor Heather McDaniel discusses the latest news and tries to separate fact from fiction. [PalmPower Magazine, February 2000]

Xena Fan Fiction for your Palm device
Are you a fan of Xena Warrior Princess? If you are, this month's site of the month, Xena Fan Fiction for Palm devices, is for you. It's a really fun site for Xena fans. [PalmPower Magazine, February 2000]

Tactica Technology Group
DominoPower Magazine's first Site of the Month of the year/century/millennium provides several great examples of Domino in use. The site is Tactica Technology Group, and it's hosted on Domino 4.6.6b. Check it out! [DominoPower Magazine, January 2000]

Now you can PliNk! like a PC
Have you ever wondered where to find a collection of links to view on your Palm device? The PalmPower Site of the Month for January is just that. It's a page made for use with a Palm OS browser or AvantGo. [PalmPower Magazine, January 2000]

Now you can PliNk! like a PC
Have you ever wondered where to find a collection of links to view on your Windows CE device? The Windows CE Power Site of the Month for January is just that. It's a page made for use with AvantGo or your favorite handheld browser. [Pocket PC Life Magazine, January 2000]

Filter.com
Here's a Web site powered by Domino that managed to find it's way through our selection filters to become DominoPower Magazine's Site of the Month -- Filter.com. Check it out to see a site that can be maintained by users, rather than Web developers. [DominoPower Magazine, December 1999]

Free programs for your Palm device
Free stuff. We all love it. PalmPower's Site of the Month is Trevor's Home Page, a site that has a bunch of free programs for your Palm device with an educational and historic bent. [PalmPower Magazine, December 1999]

The Zen collection
Do you love your fast-paced technology-based existence but, at the same time, long for peace? There is a middle way between these extremes. December's Windows CE Power Site of the Month article will help you find out where you can go for Zen-related resources for your Windows CE device. [Pocket PC Life Magazine, December 1999]

Collect from deadbeats with Domino
Our site of the month, Commercial Recovery Corporation, is unusual, because Domino and Notes Pump primarily drive the site. Continuing our series on AS/400 coverage, this site is a great example of how to access data residing on an AS/400. Read it if you're interested in large systems access or if you need to get some of those deadbeat clients to send you some green. [DominoPower Magazine, November 1999]

Album-To-Go Software makes photo sharing a breeze
When Club Photo, a photo-sharing Web site that has taken a user-convenience approach to digital image sharing on the Internet, announced it would launch a new Album To Go software program for Palm devices, PalmPower news editor Heather McDaniel was skeptical. However it didn't take her long to become a Palm device photo-flashing, slide-showing maniac. Find out why in this informative review. [PalmPower Magazine, November 1999]

The Zen collection
Do you love your fast-paced technology-based existence but, at the same time, long for peace? There is a middle way between these extremes. November's PalmPower Site of the Month article will help you find out where you can go for Zen-related resources for your Palm device. [PalmPower Magazine, November 1999]

Dave's CE Pages
What can we say? Windows CE device users love goodies. That's why Dave's CE Pages is our Windows CE Power Site of the Month. If you're on the lookout for games and fun things to tinker with, you owe it to yourself to check out this article. [Pocket PC Life Magazine, November 1999]

How risky is your country?
This month, we bring you a great DominoPower Site of the Month. Using mapping software, Ducoire/Decredere of Belgium dynamically updates maps detailing business risk in various countries. If you've ever wanted to use a dynamically changing map in your Notes or Domino application, check out this interesting site. [DominoPower Magazine, October 1999]

Palm announcements: the Palm Vx, better pricing, and more
We love it when we get to talk about the new goodies from Palm Computing. This month, Palm announced a new Palm V device, new and funky variations on the Palm IIIe, better pricing and more. To find out all about it, read this great article by our very own News Editor, Heather McDaniel. [PalmPower Magazine, October 1999]

A Palm III journal
When Greg McKinney bought his Palm III in May 1999, he decided to keep a journal online that contains notes, reviews, and his thoughts on using the Palm III. Check out our PalmPower Site of the Month for ideas on how to get more out of your favorite device. [PalmPower Magazine, October 1999]

Tiger Woods PGA Tour Golf
News Editor Heather McDaniel thinks she's Tiger Woods. She doesn't play golf like him, doesn't have the money he does, and she doesn't do Nike commercials. Yet, she insists she's Tiger Woods. How is this possible? Read her review of Tiger Woods Golf for Palm Connected Organizers to find out. [PalmPower Magazine, October 1999]

Leno, Letterman, and Mobile Channels
We're big fans of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Late Show with David Letterman. There are some nights when a TV Guide isn't around and you might want to see who's appearing on what show. We found a really cool solution to this problem -- Zach's Mobile Channels, Windows CE Power Magazine's Site of the Month. [Pocket PC Life Magazine, October 1999]

1999 Ryder Cup
I know, I know. You're probably asking "What does Tiger Woods have to do with Notes and Domino?" Well, here's your answer: IBM, PGA.com and Ryder Cup, Ltd. have built an in-depth Web site for this year's competition. And it runs on Notes and Domino. [DominoPower Magazine, September 1999]

ForSaleOnTheWeb.Com
Freebies and dream-houses, what more could you want? In July's Site of the Month, we explore a real-estate site that uses Domino to drive its database. Plus, delving a little deeper into the personal site of ForSaleOnTheWeb.Com's creator, you'll find loads of cool Notes and Domino development goodies you can download for free. [DominoPower Magazine, July 1999]

Furby Remote Control
Never let it be said that PalmPower doesn't put the Power in the palm of your hand. In this edition of the PalmPower Site of the Month, we've found a guy who shows you how to use the Palm's IR port to control a Furby's little brain. Not enough power for you? OK, how about helping (or at least meddling in) a guy's relationship? We include the email address of Eelko de Vos' girlfriend. Eelko's the guy who created the Furby Remote Control site and he'd like you to write to his girlfriend and tell her how cool he is. [PalmPower Magazine, July 1999]

Shore Systems
This month, we delve into the deep recesses of Compact Flash cards by spotlighting Shore Systems as our Windows CE Power Site of the Month. If you're looking for added capacity (or want to learn more about how Compact Flash works), you owe it to yourself to check out this site. [Pocket PC Life Magazine, July 1999]

CharityHub
CharityHub is an interesting site. It's non-commercial, yet has some very advanced traffic-building features. If you're looking for some ideas for using LotusScript to build traffic, this article shows the way. [DominoPower Magazine, June 1999]

The Gadgeteer
"Wow, that's cool!" Uniformly, this was everyone's first reaction when checking out our Site of the Month for June. If you love gadgets, if you can't resist buying the latest consumer electronics device, then you definitely need to check out The Gadgeteer and learn why it earned our award. Be prepared to drool. [PalmPower Magazine, June 1999]

The Gadgeteer
"Wow, that's cool!" Uniformly, this was everyone's first reaction when checking out our Site of the Month for June. If you love gadgets, if you can't resist buying the latest consumer electronics device, then you definitely need to check out The Gadgeteer and learn why it earned our award. Be prepared to drool. [Pocket PC Life Magazine, June 1999]

INAP.com.au
DominoPower Magazine's Site of the Month for May is INAP (the International Network for Acid Prevention). INAP is an organization with membership that includes 16 mining and mineral companies from around the world. The goal of this organization is to undertake research and development to control the world's acid drainage from mine materials. This site makes extensive use of Domino resources and is a good example of Domino in action. Check it out! [DominoPower Magazine, May 1999]

Sports on the Go
Hey there, sports fans! If you're one of those baseball fans that needs to know every baseball statistic possible, May's PalmPower Site of the Month could be your dream come true. Check it out. [PalmPower Magazine, May 1999]

Sports on the Go
Hey there, sports fans! If you're one of those baseball fans that needs to know every baseball statistic possible, May's Windows CE Power Site of the Month could be your dream come true. Check it out. [Pocket PC Life Magazine, May 1999]

BookIdeas.com
DominoPower readers know we like to stretch our limits. This month, News Editor Heather McDaniel actually figured out how to get Howard Stern into DominoPower and still be true to the mission of the publication. Hee hee. Kinda makes you feel warm all over. Seriously though, in this issue we've got an exciting DominoPower Site of the Month. If you read Heather's commentary, you'll learn how Douglas Malcolm is using Notes to generate HTML pages for a plain, vanilla IIS server running on Windows NT. [DominoPower Magazine, April 1999]

Windows CE for Students
Each month, we like to honor a Web site that provides unusual, interesting, or helpful resources for users of Windows CE. Rather than bringing you back to the tried-and-true Windows CE sites that everyone knows about, our courageous News Editor, Heather McDaniel, braved spring-break flashbacks to find you this month's Windows CE Power Site of the Month. If you're a student, you'll find the Windows CE for Students Place particularly interesting. And for all you frugal students saving up the big bucks for that next kegger (and for you under-21 types, the next hot fudge sundae), there are special student pricing deals at this site for products you might need. [Pocket PC Life Magazine, April 1999]

Manchester United On-Line Megastore
What do European football, Lotus Domino, and Posh Spice have in common? Of course, the DominoPower Site of the Month. This month, DominoPower's resident sports fan and news editor, Heather McDaniel, reviews the Manchester United On-Line Megastore. At this site, you can buy the gear to dress up just like a football player. We leave getting a date with your favorite rock star as an exercise for the reader. [DominoPower Magazine, March 1999]

Cycom Inc.'s Lotus Notes Page
In February's DominoPower Site of the Month, we take a look at Cycom Inc.'s Lotus Notes Page, a site that isn't necessarily the prettiest online, but is still a great resource for Lotus Notes users and developers.  [DominoPower Magazine, February 1999]

Notes 411
In January's DominoPower Site of the Month, we recognize Notes 411, a site that looks curiously like a cross between CNET and Yahoo. In any case, it's a great site with loads of wonderful Notes and Domino resources. Read the article, then check out the site. [DominoPower Magazine, January 1999]

Domino SuperSearch
How would you feel if you could find every piece of Notes and Domino information ever written, instantly, at your fingertips, with no delay? We know because we feel that way when we visit the Domino SuperSearch, this month's DominoPower Site of the Month. While the SuperSearch doesn't index everything about Notes and Domino, it does do a fine job. Check it out and you'll feel the power. [DominoPower Magazine, December 1998]

ProRec.com, the recording resource site
Purity is sublime. When you think of purity and music, you might think of the silky tones of a jazz sax, all attitude and style. But how does that fleeting moment of sweet atmospheric vibration find it's way to your CD player? That's what ProRec, the DominoPower Site of the Month, is all about. It's a fine home and professional music recording resource. And it's 100% pure Domino. Sublime. [DominoPower Magazine, November 1998]

Fun with NotesDesign
Our newly minted News Editor, Heather McDaniel, has a tough challenge each month. She helps pick the DominoPower Site of the Month. The pressure's enormous when choosing among the very best. But Heather's tough. She's not willing to be wooed by mere flowers or cookies (although it's rumored that visits to Toys R Us inspire an amazing lack of self-control). No, the only thing that'll catch this die-hard editor's eye is quality (ok, so a new car might also work). And so, if you want to see why NotesDesign won the award, you'll have to read the article. And please: no more cookies.  [DominoPower Magazine, October 1998]

psiSearch Online Job Center
Each month, we award the coveted DominoPower Site of the Month status to one exceptionally deserving site. This month, we've found an attractively designed, nicely functional site for job-searchers. This site shows off Domino's database search capabilities when it lets you find the job that's ideal for you. [DominoPower Magazine, September 1998]

Frank Cseh's Lotus Notes Page
Each month, we award the coveted DominoPower Site of the Month status to one exceptionally deserving site. This month, we've found a fun, personal site operated by Lotus Notes database engineer Frank Cseh. You can tell this site was created with all of the love and tender care of a true enthusiast. This site has everything you can possibly think of. You name it, this site either has it or has a link to it. [DominoPower Magazine, August 1998]




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