Reflections
Is It 30M or 300K? Microsoft Dumping Windows Live Spaces & Who Does The Counting?
I recalled when I read the number of users Microsoft was claiming used Windows Live Spaces, the 30 million users, seemed to me just a little high IMHO. Now it seems that the actual number of Windows Live Space users that may transfer over their site to WordPress may be as low as 300,000. But [...]
The Real Reason Why Craigslist Shut Down Its Adult Section
There has been much speculation as to why Craigslist chose to shutter its adult section, in which it was alleged it was a breeding ground for prostitution activity. What is now coming to light is that one woman led a campaign against the exploitation of children on Craigslist, which was the driving force in getting [...]
Drivers Who Try To Hide Their Texting Habits May Be Having More Accidents
In what in coming as a surprise to those who study accidents and their causes, anti – texting laws may be the cause of more accidents. It seems that drivers are trying to hide their texting as to not be stopped by police, this increasing their chances of a collision.While texting while driving has been [...]
Are We Raising A Generation Of Nincompoops? I Don’t Think We Are
Should mom, dad take the blame for kids who can’t tie shoes, fill ice-cube trays? Over at the NBC Today Web site, there is an article that asks the question: are we raising a generation of nincompoops? The article attacks a generation of youngsters that don’t know how to tie their shoes. The author blames [...]
Can The Burrito Factor Help You Save Money?
Every once in a while I run into an article that supports a theory of mine, that I have used for years to control my personal spending habits. Though I am not going to try to convince you that this will work for you, it has worked for me. So what is the burrito factor [...]
Netflix Beat Blockbuster But Now Faces Stiffer Competition
Last week’s news about Blockbuster filing bankruptcy came as no surprise, since the once popular rental business has been in financial distress for quite some time. Between Netflix and Redbox, Blockbuster no longer could compete nor match the efficiency that the competition was offering. People were tired of not having rentals available, but more important, [...]
Would You Pay $65 Million If You Didn’t Steal An Idea?
During the past week we have heard about the hype surrounding the movies about Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook fame. Some have alleged that his donating the $100 million dollars to the Newark school system was to take away the hype of a movie that portrays him as a crook. Allegations are that he stole the [...]
Apple iPad To Be Sold At Target Plus Etch A Sketch Protective Case
Though I am sure that you are now aware that Apple plans on selling their iPad at target, I found a case that I thought you would like. The protective case if from Ohio Arts and it is in the form of an Etch A Sketch. Here is what the protective case looks like: Retail [...]
Do Colleges Make Big Bucks Selling Student Names To Credit Card Companies?
Colorado colleges, universities and alumni associations are allegedly making millions of dollars from banks and credit card companies. It seems that the colleges are selling the names of students, faculty and alumni members to credit card companies to be used to solicit credit card applications. Some schools even get a percentage of every credit card [...]
Looking To Buy A New HDTV? Wait For The Holidays When Prices Will Drop
Good news for consumers. Analysts are predicting drastic price drops for HDTV’s this coming holiday season. In 2005 the average price for a 32″ LCD HDTV was $1,556. Today that same TV can be bought for just $374. But prices are going to continue to drop as a glut of new LCD TV’s hits the [...]
