Technology Category
When is swine flu NOT swine flu? asks Gerry McGovern
Sunday, May 3rd, 2009Gerry McGovern’s blog today discusses language in a riveting post that also addresses the (mainly) online business aspect of today’s language. He says, in part that “search is the greatest laboratory of human behavior that has ever existed.”
McGovern talks about how various global governments are trying to change the name of swine flu, and why [...]
Brilliant glass shapes grace the desert
Saturday, May 2nd, 2009I just couldn’t resist taking time from editing, playing with the cats, and killing weeds to edit a few more pictures from my visit to Desert Botanical Garden earlier this week. I’m thrilled that one of my visitors has decided to pay the garden a visit as a result of seeing my photos. The Chihuly [...]
The Social Reef, an Industry Perspective
Saturday, April 25th, 2009Dynamic presentation of the social web by Jeremiah Owyang
Social Reef: An Industry Perspective
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Crook captures shot of screech owls
Wednesday, April 8th, 2009My brother, David Crook, went hiking this afternoon with his daughter, Michelle Dias, at Pinnacle Peak Park. They came across this adorable Eastern Screech Owl and its two babies.
Searching your hard drive made easy
Wednesday, March 18th, 2009Everything search engine is a super tool for busy people. It’s so easy and quick that it almost takes my breath away. Sometimes it takes way too long to find a file on my busy hard drive.
This morning I needed an Excel file, but I rarely use it, and had forgotten where it was.
Good thing [...]
Google: How to do better searches
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009If you enjoy using Google for searches, then take a moment to watch this brief, fun video about how to save time using Google.
The Elusive Earrings-A Valentine’s Day Story
Saturday, February 14th, 2009By Judy Vorfeld
PEORIA, ARIZONA—1988 Not again! I searched the car’s interior carefully before admitting defeat. Even with pierced ears, I’d managed to lose not just one, as I’d done in 1971, but two earrings. And these were expensive.
Emerging from the blast furnace of our garage into our cool home, I’d almost decided not to tell [...]
Pre-paid cell phones the way to go?
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009For people who use cell phones sparingly, a pay-as-you-go cell phone option can be a very good choice. Can you save money with a prepaid cell phone, or is a traditional service contract better for you?
Search Your Hard Drive in a Flash
Monday, February 2nd, 2009My brother, David Crook, sent this message. “Here is a fabulous program that indexes your hard drive so that you can find any filename or part of a filename is just seconds…I just downloaded it and it is awesome and immediate. Much like Google Desktop Search but way faster …..
“Download the Everything 1.2 Beta [...]