Jan
31
Disappointment
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I broke the headphones for my iPhone this week. You may recall that some stink was made at the fact that the headphone port is recessed a bit. It seems I was pulling on the cord as well as the plug and didn’t realize it.
In any case, I am disappointed, seeing as the iPhone has [...]
Jan
24
iPhone Trick
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I realized a new iPhone trick this afternoon. I couldn’t find it on any blogs so I thought I would post it here. I don’t know how many people will find it.
There are a number of ways to key a period. The conventual way is to hit the punctuation key and then a period. A [...]
Jan
16
Runner Disqualified for Artificial Legs
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It is no secret the work I have done for people with disabilities. It is clear then, why this story from Sports Illustrated peaked my interest.
While the SI story meets journalistic standards, I think the details ought to be reordered in order to form a less biased opinion.
Oscar Pistorius, a South African sprinter, was born [...]
Oct
29
Good, but not Perfect
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Apple released its much anticipated new OS X, otherwise known as “Leopard”, on Friday. I installed it this weekend and have been very pleased.
The addition of stacks (a single icon in the dock that gives the user quick access to frequently used files) is utterly ingenious, particularly for downloaded files. While previous version of OS [...]
Oct
17
Hats, Cats, and Lamas
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It has been a while, and there is a lot going on. The Holy Father announced this morning that there will be a Consistory on 24 November. The announcement came as no surprise to those in the know. Among others on the list were John Patrick Foley, Pro-Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the [...]
Aug
17
The CD turns 25
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The CD turns 25 today. CNN.com has an informative article on the research and development behind the shiny disc. The article also discusses the declining sales of the CD. I purchased 3 CD’s earlier this year. Even with those three, I can likely count all of the CD’s I have bought in the last 5 [...]