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Current data?

So when I write for future teachers I like to explain the type of environments they will be working in within a few years. Technology trends are rapid and a sixth grade classroom can be quite different than a college … Continue reading

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Consumer Reports on Image Storage

My dad used to swear by Consumer Reports. I should have guessed the service would have continued online. I encountered this analysis of digital photo storage sites with “best for” pronouncements. It is always good to consider recommendations. The article … Continue reading

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More on Amazon vs. Hachette

The Atlantic has provided an analysis of the Amazon vs. Hachette dispute and explains why you should care. Again, consumers ultimately find themselves the losers when competition diminishes. The battle for domination appears to benefit the consumer, but the eventual … Continue reading

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Podcasts

Lately, we spend a lot of time in the car. The drive to and from our lake place takes about 6 hours. I enjoy driving long distances and we both agree on listening to podcasts as a way to multi-task … Continue reading

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… or the highway

We all like a good deal, but often prefer not to know why some goods come at a low cost. It could be outsourcing, companies that refuse to pay workers benefits, or perhaps companies that use their size to squeeze … Continue reading

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Definition of terms

Who gets to define the terms that are the focus of a debate? One might think that a phrase has an obvious meaning, but for reasons of self promotion or ambiguity this is not always of the way it works. … Continue reading

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