Monday, November 24, 2014

To Make the Shot --



A golfer is in a competitive match with a friend, who is ahead by a couple of strokes. "Boy, I'd give anything to sink this putt," the golfer mumbles to himself. Just then, a stranger walks up beside him and whispers, "Would you be willing to give up one-fourth of your sex life?"

Thinking the man is crazy and his answer will be meaningless, the golfer also feels that maybe this is a good omen so he says, "Sure, " and sinks the putt.
 
Two holes later, he mumbles to himself again, "Gee, I sure would like to get an eagle on this one." The same stranger is at his side again and whispers,  "Would it be worth giving up another fourth of your sex life?" Shrugging, the golfer replies, "Okay".  And he makes an eagle.

On the final hole, the golfer needs another eagle to win. Without waiting for him to say anything, the stranger quickly moves to his side and says, "Would winning this match be worth giving up the rest of your sex life?" "Definitely," the golfer replies, and he makes the eagle.
 
As the golfer is walking to the club house, the stranger walks alongside him and says, "I haven't really been fair with you because you don't know who I am. I'm the devil, and from this day forward you will have no sex life."

"Nice to meet you," the golfer replies, "I'm Father O' Malley."
Posted by at No comments:

.@computeramerica Show Line Up for the Week of November 24, 2014

Lineup for the week:
Monday
----------
Hour one: Tobii works with developers and manufactures to create mind-blowing user experiences with computers, games and other devices. With Tobii EyeX they create an intuitive interface that uses your natural eye movements. Tobii also helps people with disabilities to communicate and gain more independence. To some, eye control is the only way to access computers and have a voice. Joining us is Tobii's Vice President of OEM Solutions, Carl Korobkin.

Monday
----------
Hour two: Craig and Ben cover Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.

Tuesday
----------
Hour one: Prosoft Engineering.  Do you need to recover lost or deleted files? Do you have a crashed or corrupted hard drive? Are you unable to access an external hard drive, flash media or camera card? Get. Stuff. Back. With Data Rescue! Data Rescue is the #1 rated hard drive recovery software used by home users, forensic recovery teams, and IT groups worldwide. Data Rescue is easy-to-use hard drive and file recovery software. Works when other computer recovery software has failed. Available for both PC and Mac.  Joining us is the President and CEO, Greg Brewer.
Tuesday
----------
Hour two: Craig and Ben cover Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
 
Wednesday
----------
Hour one: Poieo3D. They believe that every family, student and child should benefit from the amazing world of three dimensional printing.  Poieo3D commits to developing an expanding line of 3D printers and accessories designed to be easy to use, affordable, and elegant for your home, school or office.   They strive to bring you the latest and greatest 3D print technology with a quality we stand behind, and at a price you can afford.

Wednesday
----------
Hour two: Craig and Ben cover Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
 
Thursday
----------
It's the Thanksgiving weekend and there's no live show.  Please enjoy a "Best Of Computer America" show that you asked to hear again!  Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at Computer America!  We'll see you again LIVE on Monday!
Friday
----------
It's the Thanksgiving weekend and there's no live show.  Please enjoy a "Best Of Computer America" show that you asked to hear again!  Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at Computer America!  We'll see you again LIVE on Monday!
Posted by at No comments:

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Behaviour Most Fowl

 
A young man named John received a parrot as a gift. The parrot had a bad attitude and an even worse  vocabulary.
Every word out of the bird's mouth was rude, obnoxious and laced with profanity. John tried and tried to change the bird's attitude by consistently saying only polite words, playing soft music and anything else he could think of to 'clean up' the bird's vocabulary.

Finally, John was fed up and he yelled at the parrot. The parrot yelled back. John shook the parrot and the parrot got angrier and even more rude.

 John, in desperation, threw up his hand, grabbed the bird and put him in the freezer.

 For a few minutes the parrot squawked and kicked and screamed.

Then suddenly there was total quiet. Not a peep was heard for over a minute.

 Fearing that he'd hurt the parrot, John quickly opened the door to the freezer.

 The parrot calmly stepped out onto John's outstretched arms and said "I believe I may have offended you with my rude language and actions. I'm sincerely remorseful for my inappropriate transgressions and I fully intend to do everything I can to correct my rude and unforgivable behavior."

 John was stunned at the change in the bird's attitude.
 As he was about to ask the parrot what had made such a dramatic change in his behavior, the bird spoke-up, very softly,

"May I ask what the turkey did?"
Posted by at No comments:

Monday, November 17, 2014

.@computeramerica Show Line Up for teh Week of November 17, 2014

Lineup for the week:
Monday
----------
Hour one: Parallels. The easiest, fastest, and most powerful solution for running Windows on Mac without rebooting. The #1 choice of Mac users for over 8 years, with over 5 million copies sold. And it's not just for running Windows.  Support for running a wide array of operating systems including OS X Mavericks, Windows 8.1 & 7, Linux and Google Chrome means you can do just about anything on your Mac!  Launch Windows apps from the Dock, use OSX gestures in Windows apps, and copy & paste and drag & drop between Mac and Windows.  And that's just for starters with what hyou can do with this amazing little piece of software!  Joining us is Senior Product Manager Kurt Schmucker.

Monday
----------
Hour two: Craig and Ben do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.

Tuesday
----------
Hour one: Rebit.  Rebit6 is the latest version of Rebit's award winning local backup software. With automatic and continuous system protection, Rebit6 maintains point-in-time snapshots so your computer can be fully recovered if there is a malware attack, system, or disk drive failure. Rebit6 also provides the ability to backup both Windows clients and servers with a single product. Known industry wide for its simplicity, no other backup solution provides such comprehensive protection with a single product! Joining us is Rebit's CEO, Paul Guerin!
Tuesday
----------
Hour two: Craig and Ben do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
 
Wednesday
----------
Hour one: Intel is here tonight in this Intel Sponsor Hour!  Each month, we have an Intel representative speaking on new Intel products, services and news stories!

Wednesday
----------
Hour two: Craig and Ben do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
 
Thursday
----------
Both hours: It's our all Linux Show with Computer America Correspondent Larry Bushey, the Host of the Going Linux Podcast!  Tonight's Topic: "The computer operating system doesn't matter anymore... so you should use Linux!" Also joining us will be Steve McLaughlin (a.k.a. DoorToDoor Geek).  Steve is slated to become our NEW Linux Correspondent in January so please welcome him!
Friday
----------
Hour one: Beltone.  Back in April, we had Beltone Canada on the show announcing new hearing devices that interface with your smartphone.  Now we hear from Beltone USA to discuss their newest technology products for the hearing imparied!

Friday
----------
Hour two: Craig and Ben do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
 
Posted by at No comments:

Monday, November 10, 2014

.@computeramerica Show Line Up for the Week of November 10, 2014

Lineup for the week:
Monday
----------
Hour one: Off-Grid.net. Off-Grid reports on the people, technologies, events and influences throughout the global off-grid community. Off-Grid.net is an eclectic mix of practical advice, news from the on-grid world and issues rarely covered by the mainstream media.  It promotes the many enterprises that are working for a sustainable future. It campaigns on issues affecting people who live or work off-grid, including zoning/planning permission where we are calling for changes to allow people to receive special permission to set up off-grid homes in places which do not currently have residential permission.  The brainchild of author and campaigner Nick Rosen, the site now has 75,000 visitors a month, mainly from the US and UK, and continues to expand.  Tune in tonight when we interview Nick to hear all about living off the grid!!


Monday
----------
Hour two: Craig and Ben do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.

Tuesday
----------
Hour one and two: It's our Gamer Tuesday Show with Computer America Correspondent Grayson Hamilton!  Gray recently completed and received his Masters Degree of Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin, and is actively pursuing a career in video game journalism.  Gray is an Editor-at-Large for Popzara Magazine!  He’s an experienced game enthusiast and author who will give us his viewpoints when it come to computer and set top games! Tonight we discuss the latest from Blizzard and the hot new games for the holidays!
Wednesday
----------
Both Hours: Sandy Berger.  Sandy is our Consumer Electronics Expert Correspondent on Computer America.  She talks about the latest technology gadgets and trends in the industry with us. Tonight's Topics include Phone 6 Plus and a Samsung Galaxy Note 4.  Yantouch's BlackDiamond+ bluetooth speaker that changes color. Also a Polaroid CUBE HD Action Camera. It's an interesting 1 1/2" colorful cube.  Be there!

Thursday
----------
Both Hours: F-Secure.  David Perry is the new Threat Strategist and Spokesperson for F-Secure!  Tonight we explore all of the newest malware and threats to you and your personal computer!

Friday
----------
Both Hours: It's time for Bond...  Ralph Bond joins Craig and Ben with computer news and special topics.  For many years, Ralph was Intel's Consumer Education Director.  Ralph is now with Autodesk and he is an official Computer America correspondent. Topics tonight include 4D printing, 3D printing's impact on Healthcare, an Exoskeleton glove that lets you feel virtual objects, a headset that uses sound to navigate blind people through cities, and a way Lockheed Martin thinks it can give the world unlimited clean energy in 20 years!
Visit Ralph's Website
Posted by at No comments:

Monday, November 03, 2014

.@computeramerica Show Line Up for the Week of November 3, 2014

Lineup for the week:
Monday
----------
Hour one: Plustek, a manufacturer of consumer, prosumer and professional scanners is here to unveil their newest Scanner, the SmartOffice PS-4080U.  We here at Computer America have always been of the opinion that every computer owner should have a scanner these days, given their inexpensive price tags and the really useful features they offer.  Tonight, you'll hear about Plustek's newest line of scanners for home and office! 
Monday
----------
Hour two: Craig and Ben do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.

Tuesday
----------
Hour one:  BeatBuddy.  Any musician can attest that good drummers are hard to come by, many venues don't have the space for a drum kit, and drum machines aren’t practical for jamming or live gigging. BeatBuddy from Singular Sound solves these issues by giving guitarists, bass players and even keyboard players something they never had before: Complete, hands-free LIVE creative control of a beat.  There’s been a huge buzz in the music community about the revolutionary BeatBuddy drum machine ever since Singular Sound’s Indigogo campaign achieved full funding of its target within a mere 20 hours and proceeded to become the most successful crowdfunding campaign for any musical product!

Tuesday
----------
Hour two: Craig and Ben do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.

Wednesday
----------
Hour one: Mike Cermak, the Owner/Operator of Techguy.org joins us in in helping you answer your computer questions and solving technical problems!  It's Wednesday Madness and we answer ANY questions you may have about Computers and Technology!

Wednesday
----------
Hour two: Craig and Ben do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
 
Thursday
----------
Hour one: YouBeam was created by Tenderbox for people who are fed up with the high cost of cable TV. But YouBeam is actually comprised of two products which work together so users can search for free Web content and then watch it directly on their TV!  With YouBeam you get over 100 live international channels and thousands of movies, TV Shows and other videos on-demand.  And there's no commitment as you can cancel at any time!

Thursday
----------
Hour two: Craig and Ben do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.

Friday
----------
Hour one: MediaFreedom.org is a non-profit organization, operating as a watchdog of the so-called digital watchdogs by providing counterpoint to their advocacy in the Congress, the Executive branch, the courts, in the states / localities and elsewhere.  Mike Wendy directs Media Freedom.org and has been in the tech policy space since 1994, focusing primarily on telecommunications and IT industry-related issues that have emerged over that time.
Friday
----------
Hour two: Craig and Ben do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions.
 
Posted by at No comments:
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)