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Apple Touch Apps

I read that most iPhone (Touch) apps are not heavily used. This has led to speculation that the popularity of downloading this inexpensive software will wane. I suppose this has been true for me, but for the cost even exploring … Continue reading

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Why only 140 characters?

(Or according to the LA Times article 160). I am not a big fan of Twitter as a means of educating and exploring unless the meager messages are linked to other information. I have wondered just why such a limited … Continue reading

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What – Poor cell phone reception in Santa Clara

This post from MacWorld claims California students are protesting poor AT&T cell phone reception. The “fastest 3G” network – if you happen to be an area that has coverage. Possibly more people in Santa Clara than North Dakota so I … Continue reading

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Trail camera

My brother Dan sent me another picture of deer captured with his trail camera. He says he has been watching this buck mature as the summer progresses. I find this fascinating. One hardly ever gets a good look at deer … Continue reading

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Second Life

A new (beta) viewer has been released for Second Life. This online social environment has kind of faded from view, but it is hard to maintain attention in the rapidly changing Web2.0 world. I don’t know. I still don’t get … Continue reading

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Macmillan will allow instructors to modify books

The NYTimes has an article about the Macmillan decision to publish some books in a format (DynamicBooks) that will allow instructors to make alterations. OK – I understand the advantages of custom print (print only those chapters you will assign), … Continue reading

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