Can anyone reccomend an app to use while the ipad is on the stand? I am looking for something that will display a constant stream or ticker of news/weather/stocks/etc.
PadLock gives you a web browser that keeps the iPad screen on permanently. It was developed for kiosk type environments in public spaces. You can configure it to display any web site, or it can work without an Internet connection if you download your pages directly to the iPad using iTunes first.