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  • StarLink is Disruptive Innovation. What does that mean?

    StarLink is Disruptive Innovation. What does that mean?

    In this article about Starlink’s latest launch Space News highlights that the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) and the National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (NRTC) are protesting the award of funding to Starlink. (FULL DISCLOSURE: I am a board member...


  • Only (right wing) Lunatics Don’t Trust Digital Voting. RIiiiggghhhht

    Only (right wing) Lunatics Don’t Trust Digital Voting.  RIiiiggghhhht

    BLUF: While what I write may seem “tinfoil” there is an HBO documentary about this very topic. I was asked today about my thoughts on “voting irregularities” and if I thought that there was wide-spread voter fraud sufficient to swing...


  • Harvest Light

    Harvest Light

    It was a gorgeous morning today, following the day and a half of much needed rain. Always beautiful, and when I have a chance to also see the “John Deere” in the field, well, bonus. In case you have ever...


  • “Fair Share?”

    So the proposed Budget in PA has the line in it “…and make … companies pay their fair share.” QUESTION: What is a “fair” share? I would post a list of possibilities, but I really want to read what you all...


  • Review of Tunity App–listen to TV privately

    Review of Tunity App–listen to TV privately

    I was listening to the Android App Addicts podcast, and they shared this amazing app!  Go read about how you can listen to the TV privately, using the Tunity App! Be sure you go to the Real Tech for Real...


  • Upgrade Time… and questions. I need advice!

    Upgrade Time… and questions. I need advice!

    So wise friends:  Time to replace my Motorola Xoom (with LTE) tablet. The battery is now finally wearing out.  I got it so that I can tether when traveling and it has served me well.  I have decided on the...


  • Internet Trumps Education? I think not…

    Internet Trumps Education? I think not…

    Contrary to what some may say (including close family relatives) the internet isn’t “all that” for solving every problem. Many seem to think that the internet (twitter) really led the way in reporting news because of access to police scanners,...


  • Terrorism: I do not think it means what you think it means

    Terrorism: I do not think it means what you think it means

    TERRORISM: Used by our own government to Terrorize Our Own Citizens? Do you wonder how the government manipulates words to make us “feel” certain ways, with the intention of manipulating the population as well? I have to admit, in a...


  • Real Tech for Real People has gone Video!

    Real Tech for Real People has gone Video!

    I haven’t done a sufficient job of sharing it from here, but our Real Tech for Real People podcast has gone video!  We use the Google+ Hangout “On Air” feature to not only share our show live, but also to...


  • What “drives” you?

    What “drives” you?

    I had a discussion recently that centered around academia, and incentives.  The point I was attempting to make centered around the notion that we get as a result not what we “want” but what we “reward.”  It’s a generally accepted...