Category Archives: People

Just as I suspected: Android ≥ to the iPhone (sometimes)

Although my working space is an aging MacBook Pro, I’ve never felt the need to buy an iPhone. Instead, I was an early Android adopter.  It’s what was available on my phone plan, and affordable on my budget.  Aside from … Continue reading

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The Legacy of a Cult of Personality–Steve Jobs

For many, Apple was a cult of personality, and that personality was Steve Jobs. For years, I knew too many Apple users who were  geekier than thou about the hardware they used, the software it ran and why everything else … Continue reading

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Twitter – a new mode for Democracy

According to a report on Mashable, social media, specifically Twitter, may have made a difference in the recent Debt Ceiling debate. In a country where as many as 59% of registered voters do not turn out to vote , they … Continue reading

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Twitter as World Wide Show & Tell

There is no doubt  that Twitter is now a primary source for news and information.  Recent traffic that tallied an average of 3,440 tweets per second following the death of Osama Bin Laden, confirms that when we want to find … Continue reading

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Kindle 1, Clarity 0 = Kindle None

After getting paid for a dozen stories or so recently, I decided to treat myself to a Kindle. I’ve actually been against this device in the past. One of my favorite pastimes is perusing new and used book stores, finding … Continue reading

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