There seems to be a few events each year that go a bit overboard. One where no matter where you are in the social media swim you hear about it. Right now we are building up to that with SXSW in Austin, TX. This mega conference has been building up lots of steam as each …
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Computer Troubles
Is it possible that computers are just too hard. That they are just so complicated that it requires a degree to understand them. Yes. Is it also possible that we have been turned off by computers. They prevent us being outside and experiencing things. They make things harder instead of easier. They are just not …
internet pop culture 2
*Update: this is an update to the original internet pop culture post* My pop culture is the internet. I love its news and information. I enjoy watching its tv channels and free movies. I do my research, I attend school, and I hang out with my friends. The internet enhances my life in so many …
Senate Hearing Discusses Web 2.0 to Improve our Democracy
Wow, I am really excited. Something amazing happened yesterday, Dec 11, 2007, for the American people, democracy, and my work. I will try to break it down for you in a simplified way. The story is pulled from several statements, 60 plus pages, and a Senate Hearing. Here it is: A Congressional Hearing was called …
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internet pop culture
Almost every time I hang out with a friend they drop some line on me like “have you seen this commercial?” or “did you watch the last episode of…?”. The answer is usually no. I am almost completely removed from American pop culture. If you read my post titled, cancel your cable, you will like …
Cancel your cable, you will like it…
I canceled my cable TV about 4 months ago and swore i would never get it again. At the time it seemed like a reckless idea, but i was tired of paying exorbitant prices for crappy tv that was continually getting worse. After the initial feeling of loss, I started to enjoy my free time …