Is Texting while driving “not safe”? Should data matter?
In researching stories for our upcoming “Real Tech for Real People” podcast, I came across this story in the Washington post about efforts to outlaw
Seriously, Petroleum may not be “Fossil Fuel” (and may not be running out!)
I have written a few times about the theory of petroleum/crude oil production. Specifically, I have been interested in the argument that says essentially that
Refurbished Kindle 1’s for only $150 (okay, $149.99)
UPDATE: Apparently Amazon is no longer selling the original Kindle even as a refurb. They are selling the Refurbished Kindle 2 and the
Are Cries of Racism Necessary? Or, Are We a Narcissistic Society?
Yesterday, on NPR, Juan Williams presented a story entitled “Is Race A Factor In Protests Of Obama Initiatives?” I must admit, I had somewhat of
NEW Podcast! Real Tech with Tony Pittman and Steve Brady
I have entered into a new podcasting venture with Tony Pittman (@TonyPittman). We have decided to start talking about tech from the perspective of
So Apple, and TUAW agree with Me: Google Voice is not VOIP
A few posts back I wrote that Google Voice won’t “Kill Skype” because unlike Skype, Google Voice isn’t what we all know and love as
Quote for Today from Paul Feyerabend
Feyerabend’s book, “Against Method” stands as a critical look at science, and how we “know.” As part of the domain “philosophy of Science” he
United Breaks Guitars (Ouch!)
Faithful reader(s) knows that I rarely post videos, or comics, or other such things. But I couldn’t pass this up. As you know, I
Apple’s Rumored Tablet rumored to have been Touched…
An interesting CNet story posted today, Report: Analyst has seen Apple tablet, predicts September launch, gives anonymous teeth to the story that Apple has a
Why Google Voice Won’t Kill Skype (or Cell Phones, or…)
Simply put: They aren’t the same thing! I am reminded of the old BASF motto “They don’t make the things we use, they make
