postaday2011
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Discovery News posted an article this morning that put a bright spot in my day. Apps are being created for smart devices to help people with autism and those who share their lives. They are designed to assist with a variety of activities including communication, organizing and remembering activities, and social interaction among others. Where…
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If a tree falls in the forest and no one hears, should it get a panic button in case it happens again? If a tree falls in the forest and no one hears, are the protesters away at a press conference? If a tree falls in the forest and no one hears, are the chainsaws…
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When I discuss things I feel strongly about I often turn conversations into lectures. Anyone who knows me personally probably just said, “Really? No!” in a very sarcastic manner. It’s okay if they did, because I deserve it. Anyone who has read some of my other posts may have noticed it too. Too often, I…
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It’s about twenty after one in the morning and I’m writing this blog. For those of you wondering where I get the time to do this so much and at such random times, I’m currently recovering from surgery. Nothing life threatening thankfully, but it still means I’m off work and not too mobile. I have…
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Whatever else Amy Winehouse may have been, regardless of how she may have lived, she was a person. According to Stephen Marche writing in Maclean’s magazine Aug 9, that doesn’t matter. In a burst of self-indulgent idiocy of truly epic proportions Mr. Marche not only pretends to know the “real” meaning of her album “Back…
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Just to switch things up a bit, I’m going to go from big picture, big issue posts to something personal for a moment. My wife Lynn’s birthday is coming up this weekend. As I’ve been laid up for a while recovering from surgery, I haven’t been able to get her a gift. Instead, I’m going…
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Earlier today I was browsing conversation threads on TED.com when the following subject caught my eye. “How we can use social media on a world scale to launch a global campaign to recognize Internet access as a basic human right?” My initial response was, “Excuse me. Could you repeat that please.”. As I read through…
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