Monthly Archives: November 2010

Lady D, the girly laptop case I’d actually use (maybe)

I’m not usually one for “girl-specific” designed items–the pink cellphones, the cutesy
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Tablets aren’t the end of netbooks

We know tablets are hurting the netbook market. The iPad is stealing from the netbook market share. Despite these trends, the netbook still has a place in the market that other devices–smartphones, tablets, and larger notebooks–can’t fill. Netbooks have a full QWERTY keyboard, and people like that (the continued popularity of Blackberry phones and a [...]
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The life of a telecommuter

After graduating from school, I bought a couple of professional looking outfits to wear for interviews and anticipated days at the office, until I’d be able to afford more with my equally anticipated paycheck. So of course, I ended up getting a job that didn’t have an office in San Francisco, where I’d relocated. I’d [...]
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The fate of the Microsoft Kinect

The Kinect is Microsoft’s answer to the Nintendo Wii and Sony MotionPlus–minus the hand-held controller. For a fun, social gaming experience, the Kinect seems like a great option that won’t kill your bank account (assuming you already have an Xbox 360). But with Gates’ and Ballmer’s recent trading trends, I feel less than confident in [...]
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Denying human contribution to global warming is like denying the laws of physics

Apparently the GOP plans to investigate the “scientific fraud” of global warming. Saying that human activity doesn’t influence our planet’s climate is like saying your actions don’t have consequences, or denying that every action has an Wikipedia
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What I’ve learned from Sci-Fi movies.

I grew up on light sabers, time travel, and smart-mouthed robots. The concepts and characters of these beloved films have taught me a number of things that I’ve held onto over the years, intentionally or not. 1. Star Wars: Determination and Work Ethic What I learned: With hard work, determination, and the ability to shut [...]
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Heidi Klum’s awesomely extravagant Halloween costumes, past and present.

Heidi Klum is the perfect example of what you should do if you have thousands upon thousands of dollars to spend on Halloween costuming. This year, she dressed up as a “robot superhero” (but I think she forgot the “evil” in front of the title). Check out the mechanical detail in those stilts. Finally, Optimus [...]
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