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Research Shows You Really Are Socializing Online

First, remember the study that you are ‘brain training’ online. If that don’t stop the criticism, then cite the study that shows that the internet and cell phones are a means of connecting and socializing:
“… the study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project, titled “Social Isolation and New Technology,” found people’s [...]

The Gas Mask Bra (Really)

I don’t need to check. In all the years since Chris Pirillo asked me to write here, I have not written anything about bras. However, that is about to change and I’ll chalk it up to the advancement of science:
“… Elena Bodnar, who lives in Chicago, got her start as a scientist [...]

Google Salutes Big Bird and Sesame Street

The legs and feet are familiar. You may be wondering why Big Bird is on the Google homepage today. It’s a celebration. Sesame Street turns forty today:
“… Today marks the 40th anniversary of children’s TV show Sesame Street.
To celebrate, Sesame Street’s website has been running a contest, where visitors can vote [...]

Watching Television at Harvard University

It may become one of the most popular courses at Harvard University. The television show, “The Wire” will be part of a course curriculum and watching the show will be part of the syllabus:
“Harvard students will be able to watch the “The Wire” for class credit next year.
At a panel last night, stars [...]

Stunning Creativity and Storytelling With Sand

Kseniya Simonova is from the Ukraine. What she does with sand is stunning. She tells a story with creativity and with emotion. This video on YouTube has been viewed over six million times. It is simply masterful…


The video is over eight minutes. It is just [...]

You’re Not Wasting Time Online; You’re ‘Brain Training’

If you are reading this, it is likely that you have heard from family and friends that you spend too much time online. Perhaps your significant other has questioned whether you have a life that doesn’t involve keyboard entries and mouse clicks.
If that is the case, then you might want to bookmark this post. [...]

Manufacturer of Baseball Bat Loses Lawsuit

Sports equipment manufacturers will be consulting their legal departments. There soon may be safety warnings and disclaimers on sports equipment. It certainly will appear on aluminum baseball bats:
“A jury on Wednesday found that the maker of Louisville Slugger baseball bats failed to adequately warn about the dangers the product can pose, awarding a [...]

Privacy and the “Nothing to Hide” Argument

For decades, the advocates of privacy have been criticized as alarmists. The word “paranoid” has been used. People who see privacy advocates in a negative light justify their stance with the age-old argument of “I have nothing to hide“.
These critics may want to review the case of Jenny Paton is the United Kingdom:
“… [...]

Gizmodo Security Compromised

Many people visit Gizmodo and check on the presentation of gadgets. If you happen to be one of those people, you might want to have your security programs run a scan:
“… Gizmodo says the “malware” was on its site “for a little while last week”. Its announcement did not specify the nature of [...]

CalOptima Loses Unencrypted Data

Encryption is really not that difficult. Really, it isn’t. Chris Pirillo even recommends programs that turns encryption into an easy process. An organization like CalOptima must have technology people who are familiar with the security benefits of encryption. It begs the question: ‘why isn’t it done?‘:
“… Personally identifiable information on [...]

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