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Wednesday, April 14th, 2010The PC tablet wars were officially kicked off April 3rd with Apple’s US launch of the iPad. (The international launch has been delayed and is now scheduled for sometime in May.) To great fanfare, Steve Jobs, the CEO of Apple. The technology media gushed over the fact the iPad launched with a surprising number of [...]
The Ancient Origins of Valentine’s Day
Saturday, February 13th, 2010It may come as little surprise, but in many parts of the world, Valentine’s Day is big business. From chocolate boxes and candy hearts to sentimental greeting cards and red roses, the holiday represents a significant economic boost in the middle of what is generally the slowest retail month of the year. Great news for [...]
Avatar Raises the Bar for Moviemaking Tech
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010Following up Titanic was never going to be an easy task. Director James Cameron’s 1997 ‘star-crossed lovers on a doomed ocean liner’ saga shattered existing box office records, netting $1.8 billion worldwide and earning 11 Oscars. He accepted his Best Director award with the memorable ‘I’m the king of the world!’ quote from the film, [...]
Oracles, Oracles Everywhere!
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009Black Swan theory aside, our predilection for prophecy has been witnessed throughout the ages in civilizations ancient and modern. Perhaps it is man’s innate, ongoing search for meaning, or an attempt at restoring faith in the face of a seemingly unknowable universe. Or simply, we just want clear, definable answers to our deepest personal questions. [...]
LG’s Smarter Smartphone
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009With the release of Apple’s first iPhone in summer 2007, the company singlehandedly raised the bar for what consumers could expect from a smartphone. Blackberry and Sidekick had already proven that people would pay for phones with email, camera and wi-fi capability – but the iPhone made it look good, marrying great design with an [...]
The iPhone Holiday Survival Guide
Monday, November 30th, 2009If the amount of leftover turkey in your fridge is any indication, the holiday season is upon us. And despite our best intentions, there can be a whole lot of consternation and worry mixed amongst holiday cheer and season’s greetings. This year, let technology handle the heavy lifting. Presenting the iPhone App Holiday Survival Guide. [...]
The Turkey & Thanksgiving – a Deliciously Codependent History
Saturday, November 28th, 2009Popular opinion may not always be kind to the turkey. The feathered, wattled avian narrowly missed being named the country’s national bird (much to the dismay of avid supporter Benjamin Franklin), and well-used idioms like ‘cold turkey’, ‘talk turkey’ and ‘turkey shoot’ are not wholly favorable – at least in so far as representing the [...]
Halloween’s Haunting History
Saturday, October 31st, 2009Zombies and goblins and witches – oh my! Although the end of October always signifies the beloved arrival of trick-or-treaters, costumed ghouls, and any number of classic (and not so-) horror films playing on television, our celebration of Halloween has a history that predates its current incarnation – by nearly 2,000 years. And while much [...]
The Very Real Joys of Virtual Golf
Sunday, August 23rd, 2009Golf is a good walk spoiled. ~Mark Twain Twain *may* have been joking – but regardless of whether he was, or was not serious, there is nothing like packing up your clubs at the end of a sub-par day to make one seriously reconsider one’s hobby. Golf looks simple enough – use a metal rod [...]
Just Measure It – Making Sense of Life with Personal Metrics
Monday, July 13th, 2009When it comes to personal fitness, motivation is key. Good, powerful motivation is like your childhood best friend – capable of talking you into anything, consequences be damned. Weak – or non-existent – motivation is a soul-crushing Monster of Defeat – convincing you to toss your running shoes and dive headfirst into the nearest cookie [...]
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