some words from Groucho Marx
- Don't look now, but there's one too many in this room and I think
it's you.
- I've had a perfectly wonderful evening. But this wasn't it.
- I never forget a face, but in your case I'll make an exception.
- She got her good looks from her father. He's a plastic surgeon.
A few words by Ashleigh Brilliant
- I want to reach your mind - where is it currently located?
- I will always love the false image I had of you.
- Sometimes I need what only you can provide: your absence.
- We've been through so much together, and most of it was your fault.
A few one liners to use from Fred Allen
- He's so small he's a waste of skin.
- He was so narrow minded that if he fell on a pin it would blind him in
both eyes.
- What's on your mind? If you'll forgive the overstatement.
Oscar Wilde had a few good ones too!
- He has no enemies, but is intensely disliked by his friends.
- I don't recognize you - I've changed a lot.
- Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go.
Has the mathematical abilities of a Clydesdale.
- - -David Letterman
He's completely unspoiled by failure.
- - -Noel Coward
He's liked, but he's not well-liked.
- - -Arthur Miller
He had a big head and a face so ugly it became almost fascinating.
- - -Ayn Rand
He had delusions of adequacy.
- - -Walter Kerr
He knows so little and knows it so fluently.
- - -Ellen Glasgow
He looked as inconspicuous as a tarantula on a slice of angel food.
- - -Raymond Chandler
He loves nature in spite of what it did to him.
- - -Forrest Tucker
He was one of the nicest old ladies I ever met.
- - -William Faulkner
Her figure described a set of parabolas that could cause cardiac arrest in
a yak.
- - -Woody Allen
His golf bag does not contain a full set of irons.
- - -Robin Williams
His mother should have thrown him away and kept the stork.
- - -Mae West
In her single person she managed to produce the effect of a majority.
- - -Ellen Glascow
I married Miss Right. I just didn't know her first name was
Always.
It's not true that married men live longer than single men. It
only seems longer.
Losing a wife can be hard. In my Case, it was damned near
impossible.
A man complaining to a friend: "I had it all - money, a beautiful
house, a big car, the love of a beautiful woman ... then ...POW!...
It was all gone!" "What happened?" asked the friend. "Ahhhh ...my
wife found out..."
Wife: Let's go out and have some fun tonight. Husband: Okay, but
if you get home before I do, leave the hallway light on.
How many men does it take to open a beer? None. It should be
opened by the time she brings it to the couch.
A man rushes into his house and yells to his wife, "Martha, pack
up your things! I just won the California lottery!" Martha
responds excitedly, "Shall I pack for warm weather or cold?!" The
man responds, I don't care...just so long as you're out of the
house by noon!"
Women will never be equal to men until they can walk down the
street bald and still think they are beautiful !!!
I haven't spoken to my wife for 18 months. I don't like to
interrupt her.
A man without a woman is like a fish without a bicycle.
A man is incomplete until he is married. After that, he's
finished.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
"Rules For Work:"
1. Never give me work in the morning. Always wait until 4:00
and then bring it to me. The challenge of a deadline is
refreshing.
2. If it's really a rush job, run in and interrupt me every 10
minutes to inquire how it's going. That helps. Even better,
hover behind me, and advise me at every keystroke.
3. Always leave without telling anyone where you're going. It
gives me a chance to be creative when someone asks where you
are.
4. If my arms are full of papers, boxes, books, or supplies,
don't open the door for me. I need to learn how to function as
a paraplegic and opening doors with no arms is good training
in case I should ever be injured and lose all use of my limbs.
5. If you give me more than one job to do, don't tell me which
is priority. I am psychic.
6. Do your best to keep me late. I adore this office and
really have nowhere to go or anything to do. I have no life
beyond work.
7. If a job I do pleases you, keep it a secret. If that gets
out, it could mean a promotion.
8. If you don't like my work, tell everyone. I like my name to
be popular in conversations. I was born to be whipped.
9. If you have special instructions for a job, don't write
them down. In fact, save them until the job is almost done. No
use confusing me with useful information.
10. Never introduce me to the people you're with. I have no
right to know anything. In the corporate food chain, I am
plankton. When you refer to them later, my shrewd deductions
will identify them.
11. Be nice to me only when the job I'm doing for you could
really change your life and send you straight to manager's
hell.
12. Tell me all your little problems. No one else has any and
it's nice to know someone is less fortunate. I especially like
the story about having to pay so many taxes on the bonus check
you received for being such a good manager.
13. Wait until my yearly review and THEN tell me what my goals
SHOULD have been. Give me a mediocre performance rating with a
cost of living increase. I'm not here for the money anyway.
and then bring it to me. The challenge of a deadline is
refreshing.
2. If it's really a rush job, run in and interrupt me every 10
minutes to inquire how it's going. That helps. Even better,
hover behind me, and advise me at every keystroke.
3. Always leave without telling anyone where you're going. It
gives me a chance to be creative when someone asks where you
are.
4. If my arms are full of papers, boxes, books, or supplies,
don't open the door for me. I need to learn how to function as
a paraplegic and opening doors with no arms is good training
in case I should ever be injured and lose all use of my limbs.
5. If you give me more than one job to do, don't tell me which
is priority. I am psychic.
6. Do your best to keep me late. I adore this office and
really have nowhere to go or anything to do. I have no life
beyond work.
7. If a job I do pleases you, keep it a secret. If that gets
out, it could mean a promotion.
8. If you don't like my work, tell everyone. I like my name to
be popular in conversations. I was born to be whipped.
9. If you have special instructions for a job, don't write
them down. In fact, save them until the job is almost done. No
use confusing me with useful information.
10. Never introduce me to the people you're with. I have no
right to know anything. In the corporate food chain, I am
plankton. When you refer to them later, my shrewd deductions
will identify them.
11. Be nice to me only when the job I'm doing for you could
really change your life and send you straight to manager's
hell.
12. Tell me all your little problems. No one else has any and
it's nice to know someone is less fortunate. I especially like
the story about having to pay so many taxes on the bonus check
you received for being such a good manager.
13. Wait until my yearly review and THEN tell me what my goals
SHOULD have been. Give me a mediocre performance rating with a
cost of living increase. I'm not here for the money anyway.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Computer America Line Up for the week of March 26, 2012
Monday
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Hour one: Columnist and Author Andrew Keen. This CNN reporter wrote a
recent story entitled "How our mobiles became Frankenstein's monster."
We'll talk about how we can't be without our cell phones these days and our
addiction to them!
Hour two: CharityDeductions.com. Their newly launched DonationApp allows
users to attach a photo of their donations using the iPhone built-in
camera, keep a running total of their estimated tax savings, and email
PDF reports they can give to their accountant or use with tax software.
An Android version of DonationApp will be launched in the near future as
well. What sets CharityDeductions.com apart is the license and use of
eBay Market Data to determine fair market values of charitable
donations.
Tuesday
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Hour one: netTALK. MagicJack is not the only little add on device that
lets you make free long distance phone calls! netTALK offers a full
featured phone line including Call Forwarding, Call Waiting and Caller
Id, Visual Voicemail, Fax Friendly, Voicemail to Email, Conference
Bridge, and has connectivity through Wi-Fi / Edge / 3G / 4G. It works
with or without a computer and offers LIVE customer support on the
phone!
Hour two: We continue with Computer and Technology News!
Wednesday
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First Hour: Craig and Ben answer your computer questions and discuss the
latest Computer News.
Hour two: Dick DeBartolo, the GizWiz and Mad Magazine's maddest writer
joins us for the latest technology gadgets and wild stuff from the Internet!
Thursday
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Hour one: Blue Microphone. Building on years of repairing and improving
classic Golden Age microphones and recognizing advances in digital
processing, Blue fundamentally changed the way microphones are imagined.
They have created a line of mics with custom-designed sonic signatures
that make each Blue microphone truly unique and perfectly situated to
take advantage of today's increased digital bandwidths. Or to put it
simply: the perfect analog devices for the digital age.
Hour two: Craig and Ben answer your computer questions and discuss the
latest Computer News.
Friday
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Hour one: Txchnologist. We searching for the next generation batteries
that last longer, charge quickly, are inexpensive and don't deteriorate.
Tune in to hear Txchnologist Editor in Chief Matt Van Dusen discuss
their recent article entitled: What Do We Need From the Battery of the
Future?
Hour two: Craig and Ben answer your computer questions and discuss the
latest Computer News.
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Hour one: Columnist and Author Andrew Keen. This CNN reporter wrote a
recent story entitled "How our mobiles became Frankenstein's monster."
We'll talk about how we can't be without our cell phones these days and our
addiction to them!
Hour two: CharityDeductions.com. Their newly launched DonationApp allows
users to attach a photo of their donations using the iPhone built-in
camera, keep a running total of their estimated tax savings, and email
PDF reports they can give to their accountant or use with tax software.
An Android version of DonationApp will be launched in the near future as
well. What sets CharityDeductions.com apart is the license and use of
eBay Market Data to determine fair market values of charitable
donations.
Tuesday
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Hour one: netTALK. MagicJack is not the only little add on device that
lets you make free long distance phone calls! netTALK offers a full
featured phone line including Call Forwarding, Call Waiting and Caller
Id, Visual Voicemail, Fax Friendly, Voicemail to Email, Conference
Bridge, and has connectivity through Wi-Fi / Edge / 3G / 4G. It works
with or without a computer and offers LIVE customer support on the
phone!
Hour two: We continue with Computer and Technology News!
Wednesday
-------
First Hour: Craig and Ben answer your computer questions and discuss the
latest Computer News.
Hour two: Dick DeBartolo, the GizWiz and Mad Magazine's maddest writer
joins us for the latest technology gadgets and wild stuff from the Internet!
Thursday
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Hour one: Blue Microphone. Building on years of repairing and improving
classic Golden Age microphones and recognizing advances in digital
processing, Blue fundamentally changed the way microphones are imagined.
They have created a line of mics with custom-designed sonic signatures
that make each Blue microphone truly unique and perfectly situated to
take advantage of today's increased digital bandwidths. Or to put it
simply: the perfect analog devices for the digital age.
Hour two: Craig and Ben answer your computer questions and discuss the
latest Computer News.
Friday
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Hour one: Txchnologist. We searching for the next generation batteries
that last longer, charge quickly, are inexpensive and don't deteriorate.
Tune in to hear Txchnologist Editor in Chief Matt Van Dusen discuss
their recent article entitled: What Do We Need From the Battery of the
Future?
Hour two: Craig and Ben answer your computer questions and discuss the
latest Computer News.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Computer America Line Up for the week of March 19, 2012
Monday
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First segment: Christopher Breen. Chris is the Senior Editor of
Macworld Magazine. Chris was at the Apple event last week. Chris will
talk about upcoming events as well as new products and related
information.
Last segment: Craig and Ben answer your computer questions and discuss the
latest Computer News.
Tuesday
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Hours one and two: Every third Tuesday of the month, we have an all
Linux show! Joining Craig and Ben once again is Larry Bushey, the
Creator and host of the "Going Linux Podcast."
Wednesday
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Hour one: Jesse McDougal. Jesse is the author of #tweetsmart published
by O'Reilly Media. Jesse talks about how to use Twitter as a way to market
as well as other novel ideas!
Hour two: We continue with Computer and Technology News, plus your
Phone calls, emails, feedbacks and voicemails!
Thursday
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Hour one: Michael Miller. Michael is the author of The Complete Idiot's
Guide to Google+. We'll take a closer look at Google's move into the
Social Media arena and how it stacks up against Facebook and Twitter!
Hour two: David Perry. David is now the President of GDS Transnational.
David is a global authority on computer malware. Tune in to hear the
latest on what's happening in the world of malware and what you can do
to protect yourself, your identity and your computer!
Friday
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First segment: Gene Steinberg, Apple aficionado Gene Steinberg joins us
to talk about all things Apple!
Last segment: As of press time, Intuit is tentatively scheduled to join us in
this last half hour. If not, then Craig and Ben will answer your computer
questions and discuss the latest Computer News.
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First segment: Christopher Breen. Chris is the Senior Editor of
Macworld Magazine. Chris was at the Apple event last week. Chris will
talk about upcoming events as well as new products and related
information.
Last segment: Craig and Ben answer your computer questions and discuss the
latest Computer News.
Tuesday
-------
Hours one and two: Every third Tuesday of the month, we have an all
Linux show! Joining Craig and Ben once again is Larry Bushey, the
Creator and host of the "Going Linux Podcast."
Wednesday
-------
Hour one: Jesse McDougal. Jesse is the author of #tweetsmart published
by O'Reilly Media. Jesse talks about how to use Twitter as a way to market
as well as other novel ideas!
Hour two: We continue with Computer and Technology News, plus your
Phone calls, emails, feedbacks and voicemails!
Thursday
--------
Hour one: Michael Miller. Michael is the author of The Complete Idiot's
Guide to Google+. We'll take a closer look at Google's move into the
Social Media arena and how it stacks up against Facebook and Twitter!
Hour two: David Perry. David is now the President of GDS Transnational.
David is a global authority on computer malware. Tune in to hear the
latest on what's happening in the world of malware and what you can do
to protect yourself, your identity and your computer!
Friday
--------
First segment: Gene Steinberg, Apple aficionado Gene Steinberg joins us
to talk about all things Apple!
Last segment: As of press time, Intuit is tentatively scheduled to join us in
this last half hour. If not, then Craig and Ben will answer your computer
questions and discuss the latest Computer News.
Friday, March 09, 2012
I miss you, Babe
Says it all:
"He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog.
You are his life, his love, his lord.
He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart.
You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion."
~Anonymous
"He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog.
You are his life, his love, his lord.
He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart.
You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion."
~Anonymous
Friday, March 02, 2012
Becoming a Monk
A man is driving down the road and breaks down near a monastery. He goes to the monastery, knocks on the door, and says, My car broke down. Do you think I could stay the night?
The monks graciously accept him, feed him dinner, and even fix his car. As the man tries to fall asleep, he hears a strange sound; a sound like no other that he has ever heard. The next morning, he asks the monks what the sound was, but they say, We can't tell you because you're not a monk.
The man is disappointed but thanks them anyway and goes about his merry way. Some years later, the same man breaks down in front of the same monastery.
The monks again accept him, feed him, and even fix his car..
That night, he hears the same strange mesmerizing sound that he had heard years earlier.
The next morning, he asks what the sound was, but the monks reply,
We can't tell you because you're not a monk.
The man says, all right, all right. I'm dying to know.
If the only way I can find out what that sound was is to become a monk, how do I become a monk?
The monks reply, you must travel the earth and tell us how many blades of grass there are and the exact number of sand pebbles. When you find these numbers, you will become a monk.
The man sets about his task. Some forty-five years later, he returns and knocks on the door of the monastery. He says, I have travelled the earth and devoted my life to the task demanded and have found what you had asked for. There are 371,145,236,284,232 blades of grass and 231,281,219,999,129,382 sand pebbles on the earth.
The monks reply, congratulations, you are correct, and you are now considered a monk .
We shall now show you the way to the sound.
The monks lead the man to a wooden door, where the head monk says, the sound is behind that door.
The man reaches for the knob, but the door is locked. He asks, May I have the key ?
The monks give him the key, and he opens the door.
Behind the wooden door is another door made of stone... The man requests the key to the stone door.
The monks give him the key, and he opens it, only to find a door made of ruby. He demands another key from the monks, who provide it. Behind that door is another door, this one made of sapphire. And so itwent on until the man had gone through doors of emerald,...
...silver, topaz, and amethyst.
Finally, the monks say, This is the key to the last door ..
The man is relieved to be at the end. He unlocks the door, turns the knob, and behind that door he is astonished to find the source of that strange sound. It is truly an amazing and unbelievable sight
.. But I can't tell you what it is because you're not a monk.
Monday, February 27, 2012
WARNING ABOUT SHAMPOO
Please share the following information with your friends.
I don't know WHY I didn't figure this out before .
I wash my hair in the shower and the shampoo runs down over my whole
body.
Printed very clearly on the label is the following warning:
"FOR EXTRA VOLUME AND BODY."
So no WONDER I have been gaining weight !
Well, I have got rid of that shampoo and I am going to start using Fairy
Dish Washing Liquid instead.
Its label reads
"DISSOLVES FAT THAT IS OTHERWISE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE."
Problem solved. If I don't answer the phone . .. . I'll be in the
shower!
Computer America for the week of Feb 27, 2012
Monday
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Computer America has preempted for the Stevie Awards, The World's
Premier Business Award Competitions. We will resume our live broadcast
tomorrow!
Tuesday
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Hour one and Hour two: Author Steve Stockman. His book "How To Shoot
Video That Doesn't Suck" tells you how to shoot really great video.
Tune in for some of his best tips and tricks!
Wednesday
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First Hour: Craig and Ben answer your computer questions and discuss the
latest Computer News.
Hour two: Dick DeBartolo, the GizWiz and Mad Magazine's maddest writer
joins us for the latest technology gadgets and wild stuff from the Internet!
Thursday
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Hour one: About.com. Andy O'Donnell is here to discuss five must-have
security apps for the iPhone.
Hour two: Craig and Ben answer your computer questions and discuss the
latest Computer News.
Friday
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Hour one: Biscotti. Wish you could see your loved ones more often?
Biscotti lets you make (free) video phone calls from your HDTV. It is a
small, single device that plugs in to your TV with one cord and connects
to your friends and family via Google video chat. Biscotti provides a
whole-room view with built-in camera and mic, and can be programmed to
turn the TV on/off to answer incoming calls. You can even make and take
calls while watching TV to dish about your favorite shows in real time!
Hour two: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News, announcements,
updates and other events of the day!
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Computer America has preempted for the Stevie Awards, The World's
Premier Business Award Competitions. We will resume our live broadcast
tomorrow!
Tuesday
-------
Hour one and Hour two: Author Steve Stockman. His book "How To Shoot
Video That Doesn't Suck" tells you how to shoot really great video.
Tune in for some of his best tips and tricks!
Wednesday
-------
First Hour: Craig and Ben answer your computer questions and discuss the
latest Computer News.
Hour two: Dick DeBartolo, the GizWiz and Mad Magazine's maddest writer
joins us for the latest technology gadgets and wild stuff from the Internet!
Thursday
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Hour one: About.com. Andy O'Donnell is here to discuss five must-have
security apps for the iPhone.
Hour two: Craig and Ben answer your computer questions and discuss the
latest Computer News.
Friday
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Hour one: Biscotti. Wish you could see your loved ones more often?
Biscotti lets you make (free) video phone calls from your HDTV. It is a
small, single device that plugs in to your TV with one cord and connects
to your friends and family via Google video chat. Biscotti provides a
whole-room view with built-in camera and mic, and can be programmed to
turn the TV on/off to answer incoming calls. You can even make and take
calls while watching TV to dish about your favorite shows in real time!
Hour two: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News, announcements,
updates and other events of the day!
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Alex Rodriguez:
Alex has cancer. He's had cancer for 5 years. He's 12. He's chosen to stop treatment. If you can, please support him. Send a letter or post card.
You can read his story here.
One story that I wish would have a different ending.
You can read his story here.
One story that I wish would have a different ending.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
The Old Prospector
An old prospector shuffled into the town of El Indio, Texas leading a tired old mule. The old man headed straight for the only saloon in town, to clear his parched throat.
He walked up to the saloon and tied his old mule to the hitch rail.
As he stood there, brushing some of the dust from his face and clothes, a young gunslinger stepped out of the saloon with a gun in one hand and a bottle of whiskey in the other.
The young gunslinger looked at the old man and laughed, saying, "Hey old man, can you dance?"
The old man looked up at the gunslinger and said, "No son, I don't dance... never really wanted to"
A crowd had gathered as the gunslinger grinned and said, "Well, you old fool, you're gonna dance now!" and started shooting at the old man's feet.
The old prospector, not wanting to get a toe blown off, started hopping around like a flea on a hot skillet.
Everybody standing around was laughing..
When his last bullet had been fired, the young gunslinger, still laughing, holstered his gun and turned around to go back into the saloon.
The old man turned to his pack mule, pulled out a double-barreled 12 gauge shotgun and cocked both hammers.
The loud clicks carried clearly through the desert air. The crowd stopped laughing immediately.
The young gunslinger heard the sounds too, and he turned around very slowly.
The silence was deafening. The crowd watched as the young gunman stared at the old timer and the large gaping holes of those twin 12 gauge barrels.
The barrels of the shotgun never wavered in the old man's hands, as he quietly said;
"Son, have you ever kissed a mule's ass?"
The gunslinger swallowed hard and said, "No sir... but.... I've always wanted to"
There are a few lessons for all of us here:
*Don't be arrogant.
*Don't waste ammunition.
*Whiskey makes you think you're smarter than you are.
*Always make sure you know who is in control...
*And finally, Don't screw around with old folks; they didn't get old by being stupid....
He walked up to the saloon and tied his old mule to the hitch rail.
As he stood there, brushing some of the dust from his face and clothes, a young gunslinger stepped out of the saloon with a gun in one hand and a bottle of whiskey in the other.
The young gunslinger looked at the old man and laughed, saying, "Hey old man, can you dance?"
The old man looked up at the gunslinger and said, "No son, I don't dance... never really wanted to"
A crowd had gathered as the gunslinger grinned and said, "Well, you old fool, you're gonna dance now!" and started shooting at the old man's feet.
The old prospector, not wanting to get a toe blown off, started hopping around like a flea on a hot skillet.
Everybody standing around was laughing..
When his last bullet had been fired, the young gunslinger, still laughing, holstered his gun and turned around to go back into the saloon.
The old man turned to his pack mule, pulled out a double-barreled 12 gauge shotgun and cocked both hammers.
The loud clicks carried clearly through the desert air. The crowd stopped laughing immediately.
The young gunslinger heard the sounds too, and he turned around very slowly.
The silence was deafening. The crowd watched as the young gunman stared at the old timer and the large gaping holes of those twin 12 gauge barrels.
The barrels of the shotgun never wavered in the old man's hands, as he quietly said;
"Son, have you ever kissed a mule's ass?"
The gunslinger swallowed hard and said, "No sir... but.... I've always wanted to"
There are a few lessons for all of us here:
*Don't be arrogant.
*Don't waste ammunition.
*Whiskey makes you think you're smarter than you are.
*Always make sure you know who is in control...
*And finally, Don't screw around with old folks; they didn't get old by being stupid....
Monday, February 20, 2012
Today in History --
1943 - The Saturday Evening Post published the first of Norman Rockwell's Four Freedoms in support of United States President Franklin Roosevelt's 1941 State of the Union address theme of Four Freedoms. The four freedoms Rockwell illustrated were the Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Worship, Freedom from Want and the Freedom from Fear.
From the "You Couldn't Possibly Be More Wrong" Department:
"Women will never want the right of suffrage - that is, there will not be enough of them that want it to even encourage the menfolk to give it to them."
- humorist Bill Nye, 1893.
(So glad it's not the 19th century anymore. But, I'm already looking forward to the 22nd.)
- humorist Bill Nye, 1893.
(So glad it's not the 19th century anymore. But, I'm already looking forward to the 22nd.)
Computer America Lineup for week of Feb 20, 2012
Monday
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Hours one and two: Joining Craig and Ben is Woody Feffer. Woody owns and
operates Computer Mechanix, an on-site computer repair business. Woody
is here to lend his expertise on diagnosing computer problems and
answering your questions.
Tuesday
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Hours one and two: Every third Tuesday of the month, we have an all
Linux show! Joining Craig and Ben once again is Larry Bushey, the
Creator and host of the "Going Linux Podcast."
Wednesday
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Hour one: Apple Aficionado Gene Steinberg joins Craig and Ben to
talk all things Apple.
Hour two: OriginPC! Any company can build a PC, but few can build a
custom gaming PC worthy of playing the latest games. Many claim to offer
gaming PCs, but they don't deliver a complete gaming experience. A real
gaming PC must be focused on Customization, Service, Gaming, and
Technology. This is ORIGIN's specialty. Join the company's CEO and
Co-Founder as we talk about their amazingly fast computers.
Thursday
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Hour one: HP. Hewlett-Packard joins us to discuss their latest printers
that work without wires and let you print from virtually anywhere!
Hour two: Mike Walsh. Futuristic and Keynote speaker and author of
Futuretainment, an indispensible handbook for anyone wanting to
understand the future of media and marketing, will use his knowledge on
business and the ever changing innovations of technology to explain what
it will take for companies and brands to thrive in this challenging new
environment.
Friday
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Hour one: Rebit. Hear about Rebit's amazing Rebit Pro software that
uses a "hybrid" of local and cloud backup and recovery, providing the
highest level of protection for the professional PC user.
Hour two: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News, announcements,
updates and other events of the day!
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Hours one and two: Joining Craig and Ben is Woody Feffer. Woody owns and
operates Computer Mechanix, an on-site computer repair business. Woody
is here to lend his expertise on diagnosing computer problems and
answering your questions.
Tuesday
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Hours one and two: Every third Tuesday of the month, we have an all
Linux show! Joining Craig and Ben once again is Larry Bushey, the
Creator and host of the "Going Linux Podcast."
Wednesday
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Hour one: Apple Aficionado Gene Steinberg joins Craig and Ben to
talk all things Apple.
Hour two: OriginPC! Any company can build a PC, but few can build a
custom gaming PC worthy of playing the latest games. Many claim to offer
gaming PCs, but they don't deliver a complete gaming experience. A real
gaming PC must be focused on Customization, Service, Gaming, and
Technology. This is ORIGIN's specialty. Join the company's CEO and
Co-Founder as we talk about their amazingly fast computers.
Thursday
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Hour one: HP. Hewlett-Packard joins us to discuss their latest printers
that work without wires and let you print from virtually anywhere!
Hour two: Mike Walsh. Futuristic and Keynote speaker and author of
Futuretainment, an indispensible handbook for anyone wanting to
understand the future of media and marketing, will use his knowledge on
business and the ever changing innovations of technology to explain what
it will take for companies and brands to thrive in this challenging new
environment.
Friday
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Hour one: Rebit. Hear about Rebit's amazing Rebit Pro software that
uses a "hybrid" of local and cloud backup and recovery, providing the
highest level of protection for the professional PC user.
Hour two: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News, announcements,
updates and other events of the day!
Sunday, February 19, 2012
What if Dr. Seuss Wrote a Computer Manual????
If a packet hits a pocket on a socket on a port
and the buss interrupted as a very last resort
and the address of the memory makes your floppy disk abort
then the socket packet pocket has an error to report.
If your cursor finds a menu item followed by a dash
and the double-clicking icon puts your window in the trash
and your data is corrupted 'cause the index doesn't hash
then your situation's hopeless and your system's gonna crash!
If the label on the cable on the table at your house
says the network is connected to the button on your mouse
but your packets want to tunnel on another protocol
that's repeatedly rejected by the printer down the hall
and your screen is all distorted by the side effects of gauss
so your icons in the window are as wavy as a souse
then you may as well reboot it just and go out with a bang
'cause as sure as I'm a poet, the sucker's gonna hang.
When the copy of your floppy's getting sloppy on the disk
and the microcode instructions cause unnecessary risk
then you have to flash your memory
and you'll want to RAM your ROM
Quickly turn off your computer
and be sure to tell your Mom!
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Being old, not for amatuers:
Two young businessmen in Florida were sitting down for a break in their soon-to-be new store in the shopping mall.
As yet, the store wasn't ready, with only a few shelves and display racks set up.
One said to the other, "I'll bet that any minute now some senior is going to walk by, put his face to the window, and ask what we're Selling."
Sure enough, just a moment later, a curious senior gentleman walked up to the window, looked around intensely and rapped on the glass, then in a loud voice asked, "What are you sellin' here?"
One of the men replied sarcastically, "We're selling ass-holes."
Without skipping a beat, the old timer said, "You must be doing well. Only two left."
Seniors -- don't mess with them, They didn't get old by being stupid!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
You have no control anymore
What an unbelievable over stepping of boundaries by a school and the staff.
Makes me glad I don't have children so they aren't subjected to this Nanny State mentality. And fearful of my nephew at his public school. Wish I could home school him myself. But there's a reason I don't want kids.
And the school even had the gall to charge the parent for the lunch the child didn't eat.
Makes me glad I don't have children so they aren't subjected to this Nanny State mentality. And fearful of my nephew at his public school. Wish I could home school him myself. But there's a reason I don't want kids.
And the school even had the gall to charge the parent for the lunch the child didn't eat.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Computer America, week of February 12, 2012
Monday
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Hour one: iolo technologies. Tune in to hear the latest features of
their newest iteration of System Mechanic! This amazing utility makes
your PC run like it did when it was new! System Mechanic comprises a
suite of utilities that streamline your computer’s Registry, consolidates
programs and so much more! You won’t want to miss this show!
Hour two: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News, announcements,
updates and other events of the day!
Tuesday
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Hour one and two: It’s the second Tuesday of the month and that means
it’s time for our Gamer Tuesday Show! Joining us this month is newcomer
Grayson Hamilton. Grayson is an experienced game enthusiast and author
who will give us his viewpoints when it come to computer and set top
games!
Wednesday
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Hour one: IDWatchdog. Identity theft is a major concern these days.
Every time you go online, you run the risk of having all of your
personal information stolen. Our guest tonight talks about IDWatchdog
and how it can protect you from all the bad guys out there.
Hour two: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News, announcements,
updates and other events of the day!
Thursday
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Hour one and Hour two: Gregory Evans. Joining Craig and Ben with the
return of the world’s greatest computer security expert. He continues to
discuss hacking in its many forms, and how you can protect your computer
from malware invasions.
Friday
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Hour one: Boston Acoustics. This company makes some of the finest
speakers available to consumers. What makes a speaker system great?
What should you consider before buying speakers for your home or
computer system? These are just some of the questions we’ll be asking
tonight. Some of the answers may surprise you! Tune in!
Hour two: David Perry. David is a long time friend and a correspondent
to the Computer America Show. David is a malware expert who has worked
for many of the major players in the computer anti-malware industry.
Tonight he continues his discussion of computer malware as well as other
timely subjects!
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Hour one: iolo technologies. Tune in to hear the latest features of
their newest iteration of System Mechanic! This amazing utility makes
your PC run like it did when it was new! System Mechanic comprises a
suite of utilities that streamline your computer’s Registry, consolidates
programs and so much more! You won’t want to miss this show!
Hour two: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News, announcements,
updates and other events of the day!
Tuesday
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Hour one and two: It’s the second Tuesday of the month and that means
it’s time for our Gamer Tuesday Show! Joining us this month is newcomer
Grayson Hamilton. Grayson is an experienced game enthusiast and author
who will give us his viewpoints when it come to computer and set top
games!
Wednesday
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Hour one: IDWatchdog. Identity theft is a major concern these days.
Every time you go online, you run the risk of having all of your
personal information stolen. Our guest tonight talks about IDWatchdog
and how it can protect you from all the bad guys out there.
Hour two: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News, announcements,
updates and other events of the day!
Thursday
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Hour one and Hour two: Gregory Evans. Joining Craig and Ben with the
return of the world’s greatest computer security expert. He continues to
discuss hacking in its many forms, and how you can protect your computer
from malware invasions.
Friday
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Hour one: Boston Acoustics. This company makes some of the finest
speakers available to consumers. What makes a speaker system great?
What should you consider before buying speakers for your home or
computer system? These are just some of the questions we’ll be asking
tonight. Some of the answers may surprise you! Tune in!
Hour two: David Perry. David is a long time friend and a correspondent
to the Computer America Show. David is a malware expert who has worked
for many of the major players in the computer anti-malware industry.
Tonight he continues his discussion of computer malware as well as other
timely subjects!
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
InterStellar Military Vessel OVER THE RAINBOW
Constructed in 2477 shortly after the end of the civil war which resulted in the creation of the Terran League, Over the Rainbow is a long range exploration cruiser. Most modern ship builders consider the class to be over-built in superstructure, capable of surviving damage that would render lesser ships useless hulks.
Rainbow is the first ship built and launched by the Terran League in 2478 for it's newly created Space Patrol quasi-military arm. Tasked with keeping the peace, aiding disabled ships and providing help to member planets, the Space Patrol would evolve into ORAC (Organized Regional Armored Command), best known for Admiral Patrick Collins and the flagship of the League, the ultra-battleship Star Fortress.
Rainbow is capable of a maximum velocity of 1.5 light years per week and economical cruising at 1 light year per week. She carries a prototype gravity slide for sub-light travel able to accelerate at 175G. Her crew is 423 people. Weaponry includes two fixed forward 100 pound rail-guns, a 100T watt laser cannon and a selection of missiles (including nuclear equipped devices).
On the forward edge of the secondary hull, Rainbow carries two radio antenna / scanner / deflector dishes on each side. At the back, there is a shuttle bay, with four trans-atmospheric vehicles. Under the main hull, there are optical telescopes, airlocks, cargo bays.
A far cry from the ships plying the spaceways of the 31st century, Over the Rainbow was an important step in rebuilding the local galaxy after the civil war between the former Solar Alliance and United Planets.
Rainbow is the first ship built and launched by the Terran League in 2478 for it's newly created Space Patrol quasi-military arm. Tasked with keeping the peace, aiding disabled ships and providing help to member planets, the Space Patrol would evolve into ORAC (Organized Regional Armored Command), best known for Admiral Patrick Collins and the flagship of the League, the ultra-battleship Star Fortress.
Rainbow is capable of a maximum velocity of 1.5 light years per week and economical cruising at 1 light year per week. She carries a prototype gravity slide for sub-light travel able to accelerate at 175G. Her crew is 423 people. Weaponry includes two fixed forward 100 pound rail-guns, a 100T watt laser cannon and a selection of missiles (including nuclear equipped devices).
On the forward edge of the secondary hull, Rainbow carries two radio antenna / scanner / deflector dishes on each side. At the back, there is a shuttle bay, with four trans-atmospheric vehicles. Under the main hull, there are optical telescopes, airlocks, cargo bays.
A far cry from the ships plying the spaceways of the 31st century, Over the Rainbow was an important step in rebuilding the local galaxy after the civil war between the former Solar Alliance and United Planets.
Monday, February 06, 2012
Computer America Lineup for week of Feb 6, 2012
Monday
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Hour one: Chris Hadnagy. Chris is a Professional Social Engineer.
Chris will discuss the concept of Social Engineering and how it can be
used to penetrate even the most secure installations!
Hour two: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News, announcements,
upgrades and other events of the day!
Tuesday
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Hour one: Laplink. Most consumers are used to their old PC’s personality
and don’t know how to get their new PC set up the same way. They don’t
know how to get all of their data moved over, let alone find old CDs and
serial numbers to reinstall all of their applications and apply all the
preferred settings. That’s where Laplink’s PCmover comes in.
Hour two: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News, announcements,
upgrades and other events of the day!
Wednesday
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Hour one: 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.
Last segment: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News, announcements,
upgrades and other events of the day!
Thursday
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Hour one: WotWentWrong. When things don’t work out, people deserve to
know the reason why. But not everyone is capable of an explanation
during a breakup, so they rely on moves like The Fadeaway or simply
stop calling. People who thought the first date was awesome or saw no
signs anything was wrong with the relationship can end up blaming
themselves. It can cause lasting damage to someone’s self-esteem and
future relationships. Closure can be hard to find on your own. In
anticipation of the upcoming Valentine’s Day, WotWentWrong is the
breakup app for couples who never really broke up. WotWentWrong provids
a socially acceptable way to tie up the loose ends, learn from what
happened and improve your dating Zen for the next relationship, no
stalking required.
Hour two: Spark Networks. Our guest is Greg Liberman, President and CEO
of Spark Networks, owner and operator of online dating communities such
as JDate.com, the premier dating site for Jewish singles, and
ChristianMingle.com, the largest and fastest growing online Christian
community.
Friday
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Hours one and two: Ralph Bond joins Craig and Ben with computer news
and special topics. For many years, Ralph was Intel’s Consumer
Education Director and he continues to be the voice of Intel for
Computer America’s Intel Digital Minute. Ralph is now with Autodesk and
he is an official Computer America correspondent. Every first Friday
of the month, Ralph joins Craig and Ben to talk about the special Technology
News stories he selects.
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Hour one: Chris Hadnagy. Chris is a Professional Social Engineer.
Chris will discuss the concept of Social Engineering and how it can be
used to penetrate even the most secure installations!
Hour two: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News, announcements,
upgrades and other events of the day!
Tuesday
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Hour one: Laplink. Most consumers are used to their old PC’s personality
and don’t know how to get their new PC set up the same way. They don’t
know how to get all of their data moved over, let alone find old CDs and
serial numbers to reinstall all of their applications and apply all the
preferred settings. That’s where Laplink’s PCmover comes in.
Hour two: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News, announcements,
upgrades and other events of the day!
Wednesday
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Hour one: 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.
Last segment: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News, announcements,
upgrades and other events of the day!
Thursday
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Hour one: WotWentWrong. When things don’t work out, people deserve to
know the reason why. But not everyone is capable of an explanation
during a breakup, so they rely on moves like The Fadeaway or simply
stop calling. People who thought the first date was awesome or saw no
signs anything was wrong with the relationship can end up blaming
themselves. It can cause lasting damage to someone’s self-esteem and
future relationships. Closure can be hard to find on your own. In
anticipation of the upcoming Valentine’s Day, WotWentWrong is the
breakup app for couples who never really broke up. WotWentWrong provids
a socially acceptable way to tie up the loose ends, learn from what
happened and improve your dating Zen for the next relationship, no
stalking required.
Hour two: Spark Networks. Our guest is Greg Liberman, President and CEO
of Spark Networks, owner and operator of online dating communities such
as JDate.com, the premier dating site for Jewish singles, and
ChristianMingle.com, the largest and fastest growing online Christian
community.
Friday
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Hours one and two: Ralph Bond joins Craig and Ben with computer news
and special topics. For many years, Ralph was Intel’s Consumer
Education Director and he continues to be the voice of Intel for
Computer America’s Intel Digital Minute. Ralph is now with Autodesk and
he is an official Computer America correspondent. Every first Friday
of the month, Ralph joins Craig and Ben to talk about the special Technology
News stories he selects.
Thursday, February 02, 2012
From the "I'll Be Darned" file.
Because of TV censorship, actress Mariette Hartley was not allowed to show her belly button on Gene Roddenberry's STAR TREK [episode #78 "All Our Yesterdays" in 1969] but later Roddenberry got even when he gave Hartley "two" belly buttons in the sci-fi movie Genesis II (1973).
Monday, January 30, 2012
Computer America Lineup for week of Jan 30, 2012
Monday
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Hour one: PC World Magazine. Steve Fox from PC World Magazine joins
us every last Monday of the month with the latest computer stories!
Hour two: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News, announcements,
upgrades and other events of the day!
Tuesday
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Hour one: telyHD. telyHD gives consumers the freedom to share moments
big and small with friends and family around the world. Unlike
traditional computer-based web cameras, telyHD is designed for the
living room with a wide-angle camera that zooms, pans and tilts to
capture an entire room and all the participants in stunning HD video.
Hour two: Awareness Technologies! Brad Miller, CEO of Awareness
Technologies introduces their new Block Smart Software as well as
offering additional thoughts on protecting children online from
cyberbullies using WebWatcher, as well how these types of computer
monitoring programs work and how parents are using them.
Wednesday
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Hour one: It's Wednesday Madness! You never know who may stop in! Plus
it's OPEN phone lines! We answer your questions on ANY computer and
technology topic. We read your emails and Feedbacks, play your voice
messages, it's anything goes! Joining Craig and Ben is our Computer
America correspondent Mike Cermak, the Owner-Operator of Techguy.org.
Hour two: We continue with your phone calls, emails, feedbacks and
voicemails!
Thursday
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Hour one and a half: Christopher Breen, Senior Editor of Macworld
Magazine talks about the upcoming Macworld event as well as products
from Apple and supporting companies.
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News,
announcements, upgrades and other events of the day!
Friday
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First hour and a half: Marc Ostrofsky. Mark is the Author of Get Rich
Click! The Ultimate Guide to Making Money on the Internet. The title
says it all.
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News, announcements,
upgrades and other events of the day!
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Hour one: PC World Magazine. Steve Fox from PC World Magazine joins
us every last Monday of the month with the latest computer stories!
Hour two: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News, announcements,
upgrades and other events of the day!
Tuesday
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Hour one: telyHD. telyHD gives consumers the freedom to share moments
big and small with friends and family around the world. Unlike
traditional computer-based web cameras, telyHD is designed for the
living room with a wide-angle camera that zooms, pans and tilts to
capture an entire room and all the participants in stunning HD video.
Hour two: Awareness Technologies! Brad Miller, CEO of Awareness
Technologies introduces their new Block Smart Software as well as
offering additional thoughts on protecting children online from
cyberbullies using WebWatcher, as well how these types of computer
monitoring programs work and how parents are using them.
Wednesday
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Hour one: It's Wednesday Madness! You never know who may stop in! Plus
it's OPEN phone lines! We answer your questions on ANY computer and
technology topic. We read your emails and Feedbacks, play your voice
messages, it's anything goes! Joining Craig and Ben is our Computer
America correspondent Mike Cermak, the Owner-Operator of Techguy.org.
Hour two: We continue with your phone calls, emails, feedbacks and
voicemails!
Thursday
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Hour one and a half: Christopher Breen, Senior Editor of Macworld
Magazine talks about the upcoming Macworld event as well as products
from Apple and supporting companies.
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News,
announcements, upgrades and other events of the day!
Friday
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First hour and a half: Marc Ostrofsky. Mark is the Author of Get Rich
Click! The Ultimate Guide to Making Money on the Internet. The title
says it all.
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News, announcements,
upgrades and other events of the day!
Monday, January 16, 2012
Censorship
1998 - After reading two pages of Toni Morrison's acclaimed American novel Song of Solomon, St. Mary's County, Maryland commissioners unanimously agreed with the school superintendent's decision to remove it from the curriculum, calling the book "filth" and "trash." The book was ordered to be removed from the schools' approved-text list, so teachers could not use it in their lessons. A spokeswoman said it would remain available in school libraries. None of the five county commissioners read the book beyond the two pages the superintendent gave them for review. The novel was considered to be Nobel winner Morrison's best work.
Today’s Poor Prediction
"It is not too much to expect that our children will enjoy in their homes electrical energy too cheap to meter."
- Lewis L. Strauss, chairman of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, 1954.
- Lewis L. Strauss, chairman of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, 1954.
Rules of Internet Trolling
Rule #1 of Internet trolling: Excessive use of F word makes you look hardcore.
Rule #2 of Internet trolling: Be anonymous. Clip art avatar recommended, something to suggest toughness.
Rule #3 of Internet trolling: Don't attempt if you have a girlfriend. Girls do not, as a rule of nature, find this "hot."
Rule #4 of Internet trolling: Bring extra Funyuns for sustenance while slogging long hours in your mom's basement.
Rule #5 of Internet trolling: After engaging target with f bombs/death threats/aggression, complain when you receive negative attn.
Rule #6 of Internet trolling: Misspell things and use bad grammar because you spent too much time crafting tuff image.
via @DLoesch and her wonderful Twitter feed.
Rule #2 of Internet trolling: Be anonymous. Clip art avatar recommended, something to suggest toughness.
Rule #3 of Internet trolling: Don't attempt if you have a girlfriend. Girls do not, as a rule of nature, find this "hot."
Rule #4 of Internet trolling: Bring extra Funyuns for sustenance while slogging long hours in your mom's basement.
Rule #5 of Internet trolling: After engaging target with f bombs/death threats/aggression, complain when you receive negative attn.
Rule #6 of Internet trolling: Misspell things and use bad grammar because you spent too much time crafting tuff image.
via @DLoesch and her wonderful Twitter feed.
Computer America Show for week of January 16, 2012
Monday
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It’s Martin Luther King Day so there’s no live show. Please enjoy a
“Best of Computer America” and we’ll see you tomorrow!
Tuesday
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Hours one and two: Every third Tuesday of the month, we have an all
Linux show! Joining Craig and Ben once again is Larry Bushey, the
Creator and host of the “Going Linux Podcast.”
Wednesday
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First Segment: Sandy Berger. Sandy is a printer, digital camera and
consumer electronics expert. She’s just back from CES and is here to
update us on all of the exciting things she’s seen.
Hour two: We continue with your phone calls, emails, feedbacks,
Voicemails and the latest Computer News stories!
Thursday
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Hour one: The Neat Company. Hear all this amazing little scanner that
intelligently imports pages, receipts and business cards and can do them
all at the same time!
Hour two: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News, announcements,
upgrades and other events of the day!
Friday
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Hour one: David Perry. He’s just back from CES and is here to tell us
more about everything he’s seen!
Hour two: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News, announcements,
upgrades and other events of the day!
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It’s Martin Luther King Day so there’s no live show. Please enjoy a
“Best of Computer America” and we’ll see you tomorrow!
Tuesday
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Hours one and two: Every third Tuesday of the month, we have an all
Linux show! Joining Craig and Ben once again is Larry Bushey, the
Creator and host of the “Going Linux Podcast.”
Wednesday
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First Segment: Sandy Berger. Sandy is a printer, digital camera and
consumer electronics expert. She’s just back from CES and is here to
update us on all of the exciting things she’s seen.
Hour two: We continue with your phone calls, emails, feedbacks,
Voicemails and the latest Computer News stories!
Thursday
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Hour one: The Neat Company. Hear all this amazing little scanner that
intelligently imports pages, receipts and business cards and can do them
all at the same time!
Hour two: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News, announcements,
upgrades and other events of the day!
Friday
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Hour one: David Perry. He’s just back from CES and is here to tell us
more about everything he’s seen!
Hour two: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News, announcements,
upgrades and other events of the day!
Genealogy
Do you have a family? Probably. Do you have a family you admit to being part of? I hope so.
I've started taking a genealogy class, finding out more about my family and history. The teacher has us starting with ourselves. It's the person you know best. Then you can work back to other people in your family.
You might print these out and write down your answers, or put them in a word processing document. These are only for example, you should feel free to ask whatever questions you feel comfortable asking.
1) Compile your letters, pictures, tings from childhood
2) Siblings
3) Early memories of your childhood home, news of the time
4) Friends, pets, favorite TV shows, radio stations, music, books
5) Where did you live, describe the house and town
6) Did you get into trouble, what rules of the house were there
7) Vivid memories
8) Trips to relatives homes, what were they like
9) Did you have any chores, how much did you get paid, how did you spend the money
10) What holidays did you celebrate
11) What did you do on weekends
12) Any unusual events
13) Where did you go to school, friends, after school activities, favorite subjects, teachers, grades
14) School field trips
15) What hobbies did you enjoy
16) Favorite things in childhood, food, music, clothes, movies, people you looked up to
17) Did you go to church
18) Dreams for the future
19) Experiences with death
20) Any family or neighborhood gatherings
You can add to these questions as you see fit and be as detailed as you feel comfortable.
These were paraphrased from Life History: Beginning to End
I've started taking a genealogy class, finding out more about my family and history. The teacher has us starting with ourselves. It's the person you know best. Then you can work back to other people in your family.
You might print these out and write down your answers, or put them in a word processing document. These are only for example, you should feel free to ask whatever questions you feel comfortable asking.
1) Compile your letters, pictures, tings from childhood
2) Siblings
3) Early memories of your childhood home, news of the time
4) Friends, pets, favorite TV shows, radio stations, music, books
5) Where did you live, describe the house and town
6) Did you get into trouble, what rules of the house were there
7) Vivid memories
8) Trips to relatives homes, what were they like
9) Did you have any chores, how much did you get paid, how did you spend the money
10) What holidays did you celebrate
11) What did you do on weekends
12) Any unusual events
13) Where did you go to school, friends, after school activities, favorite subjects, teachers, grades
14) School field trips
15) What hobbies did you enjoy
16) Favorite things in childhood, food, music, clothes, movies, people you looked up to
17) Did you go to church
18) Dreams for the future
19) Experiences with death
20) Any family or neighborhood gatherings
You can add to these questions as you see fit and be as detailed as you feel comfortable.
These were paraphrased from Life History: Beginning to End
Friday, January 13, 2012
Married Four Times
The local news station was interviewing an
80-year-old lady because she had just gotten
married for the fourth time.
The interviewer asked her questions about her
life, about what it felt like to be marrying again
at 80, and then about her new husband's
occupation. "He's a funeral director," she
answered.
"Interesting," the newsman thought.
He then asked her if she wouldn't mind telling
him a little about her first three husbands and
what they did for a living. She paused for a few
moments, needing time to reflect on all those
years.
After a short time, a smile came to her face
and she answered proudly, explaining that she had
first married a banker when she was in her early
20's, then a circus ringmaster when in her 40's,
and a preacher when in her 60's, and now in her
80's, a funeral director.
The interviewer looked at her, quite
astonished, and asked why she had married four men
with such diverse careers.
(wait for it)
She smiled and explained, "I married one for
the money, two for the show, three to get ready,
and four to go."
Thursday, January 12, 2012
A long winded reply to tragic event
This is the reply I wanted to leave at a blog about a tragic accident. However, my talent to type lots has taken over and I thought it would be more appropriate here to leave a note of this length.
The original posting can be found here (http://blog.chron.com/goodmombadmom/2012/01/the-horrible-sounds-of-sirens/).
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My mother was a fire fighter for 25 years. She retired on December 31, 2011. On the 27th, the station she worked at had a big party for her and the air ambulance gave her a little flight in their Bell 222. We had a great time.
About 15 years ago, we were out trying to get Christmas dinner for the two of us. It seemed that every time we tried to get to a store, there would be a call for her station. She was a paid call fire fighter at the time. The last call of the day found us on the freeway, heading the opposite way we had been trying to go hoping things would settle down.
She got a call for a vehicle accident, back the other way. I turned us around at the next exit and headed for the location of the crash. It was only a few miles from our house, as we live right next to a major freeway.
Because we were already moving, we got there just after the ambulance, but before the fire engine. Being a warm body, I was pressed into helping bring the gurney from the ambulance to where the car came to rest, about 200 feet from the road. The little Hyundai had landed on it's roof, with the driver, having been ejected, under the trunk of the car.
Mom had to go with the ambulance to the hospital. I had to drive the husband. I could already tell she had died. It was hard to not speed down the freeway and try to keep up with the ambulance. He prayed for his wife, begging God to save her. I kept quiet and drove.
She died on the way to a family dinner. They had driven over 250 miles and only had about 10 more to go when they got in an argument.
Christmas has gone from being my favorite time of year, decorating the house with my houses and lights to being a month I endure and hope will end quickly. Halloween is becoming my favorite time of year.
I think of that day often. I try my hardest to drive carefully, keeping my passengers and other drivers safe so we all get home at the end of the day. I don't use a cell phone while driving. I leave the radio on one of a few channels. I use my blinkers. I stop at signs for the full three seconds. I'm hardly a perfect driver, still a work in progress.
It's an event that will live with me forever.
Hug your family. Often. Think positive thoughts for both families. Think of the good her organs will do for other people. It's a tragic event all around. All my best to you and your family and the families involved.
The original posting can be found here (http://blog.chron.com/goodmombadmom/2012/01/the-horrible-sounds-of-sirens/).
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My mother was a fire fighter for 25 years. She retired on December 31, 2011. On the 27th, the station she worked at had a big party for her and the air ambulance gave her a little flight in their Bell 222. We had a great time.
About 15 years ago, we were out trying to get Christmas dinner for the two of us. It seemed that every time we tried to get to a store, there would be a call for her station. She was a paid call fire fighter at the time. The last call of the day found us on the freeway, heading the opposite way we had been trying to go hoping things would settle down.
She got a call for a vehicle accident, back the other way. I turned us around at the next exit and headed for the location of the crash. It was only a few miles from our house, as we live right next to a major freeway.
Because we were already moving, we got there just after the ambulance, but before the fire engine. Being a warm body, I was pressed into helping bring the gurney from the ambulance to where the car came to rest, about 200 feet from the road. The little Hyundai had landed on it's roof, with the driver, having been ejected, under the trunk of the car.
Mom had to go with the ambulance to the hospital. I had to drive the husband. I could already tell she had died. It was hard to not speed down the freeway and try to keep up with the ambulance. He prayed for his wife, begging God to save her. I kept quiet and drove.
She died on the way to a family dinner. They had driven over 250 miles and only had about 10 more to go when they got in an argument.
Christmas has gone from being my favorite time of year, decorating the house with my houses and lights to being a month I endure and hope will end quickly. Halloween is becoming my favorite time of year.
I think of that day often. I try my hardest to drive carefully, keeping my passengers and other drivers safe so we all get home at the end of the day. I don't use a cell phone while driving. I leave the radio on one of a few channels. I use my blinkers. I stop at
It's an event that will live with me forever.
Hug your family. Often. Think positive thoughts for both families. Think of the good her organs will do for other people. It's a tragic event all around. All my best to you and your family and the families involved.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Computer America, week of January 9, 2012
Monday
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Hour one: GiveBackMail. Hear about a free email service that donates to
charity for every email you send! You can even keep your current email
address! Tune in this hour to hear all about this service that gives
back!
Hour two: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News, announcements,
upgrades and other events of the day!
Tuesday
-------
Hours one and two: It's CES! The Consumer Electronic Show is all about,
well, Consumer Electronics! This is the place where new electronic
products and services are unveiled before they appear to the general
consumer. Everything from computers. tablets, digital cameras, TVs and
more are unveiled here. Anchoring from CES and Show Stoppers in Las
Vegas are David Perry and Sandy Berger. You'll hear live interviews and
report for both hours. This is exciting stuff and you won't want to miss it!
Wednesday
-------
Hour one: LearnToProgram.tv. Study after study and metric after metric
has shown that software developers, programmers and other computer
professionals will remain in high demand for the foreseeable future.
This fact coupled with the pervasive nation-wide unemployment problem
has led one local entrepreneur to offer a solution. Mark Lassoff founded
LearnToProgram.tv to provide affordable, consistent, high quality
training courses for people who want to learn computer programming, web
and mobile software design. Tune in to hear Mark talk to us about
learning computer programming and maybe see if this is right for you!
Hour two: We continue with your phone calls, emails, feedbacks and
voicemails!
Thursday
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Hour one: EzWebCalendar. It's the online calendar Computer America uses
to schedules its guests and show topics! Having a web-based calendar is
an ideal way to keep everyone's schedule in sync and keep them informed.
It could be perfect for you as well. Check it out!
Hour two: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News, announcements,
upgrades and other events of the day!
Friday
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Hour one: Scheduled is Animoto, the award-winning leader in online video
editing. They just announced an all-new version of its free iPhone app
that makes it easy for consumers to create and share stunning,
professional-looking videos - complete with music and text- from their
own photos. Instead of just sharing a single photo with friends and
family, the Animoto Video Slideshows app instantly creates a personal
video that is easy to share via email, text, Facebook and Twitter or to
save on the iPhone's camera roll.
Hour two: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News, announcements,
upgrades and other events of the day!
-------
Hour one: GiveBackMail. Hear about a free email service that donates to
charity for every email you send! You can even keep your current email
address! Tune in this hour to hear all about this service that gives
back!
Hour two: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News, announcements,
upgrades and other events of the day!
Tuesday
-------
Hours one and two: It's CES! The Consumer Electronic Show is all about,
well, Consumer Electronics! This is the place where new electronic
products and services are unveiled before they appear to the general
consumer. Everything from computers. tablets, digital cameras, TVs and
more are unveiled here. Anchoring from CES and Show Stoppers in Las
Vegas are David Perry and Sandy Berger. You'll hear live interviews and
report for both hours. This is exciting stuff and you won't want to miss it!
Wednesday
-------
Hour one: LearnToProgram.tv. Study after study and metric after metric
has shown that software developers, programmers and other computer
professionals will remain in high demand for the foreseeable future.
This fact coupled with the pervasive nation-wide unemployment problem
has led one local entrepreneur to offer a solution. Mark Lassoff founded
LearnToProgram.tv to provide affordable, consistent, high quality
training courses for people who want to learn computer programming, web
and mobile software design. Tune in to hear Mark talk to us about
learning computer programming and maybe see if this is right for you!
Hour two: We continue with your phone calls, emails, feedbacks and
voicemails!
Thursday
--------
Hour one: EzWebCalendar. It's the online calendar Computer America uses
to schedules its guests and show topics! Having a web-based calendar is
an ideal way to keep everyone's schedule in sync and keep them informed.
It could be perfect for you as well. Check it out!
Hour two: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News, announcements,
upgrades and other events of the day!
Friday
--------
Hour one: Scheduled is Animoto, the award-winning leader in online video
editing. They just announced an all-new version of its free iPhone app
that makes it easy for consumers to create and share stunning,
professional-looking videos - complete with music and text- from their
own photos. Instead of just sharing a single photo with friends and
family, the Animoto Video Slideshows app instantly creates a personal
video that is easy to share via email, text, Facebook and Twitter or to
save on the iPhone's camera roll.
Hour two: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News, announcements,
upgrades and other events of the day!
Monday, January 02, 2012
Computer America, week of January 2, 2012
Lineup for the week: 2012 begins! Happy New Year!
Monday
-------
Hour one: LoJack for Laptops. Given how much and often priceless
information people generally keep on their laptops such as photos,
videos, work, bank/credit card information and more, it has never been
more important for people to protect their digital lives and personal
safety through theft recovery software. Absolute, with 18+ years of
experience and more than 20,000 recoveries, can provide practical
insight for consumers to ensure mobile devices, and the information on
them, are protected in case of theft or loss. Hear all about their
newest LoJack for Laptops on tonight's show!
Hour two: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News, announcements,
upgrades and other events of the day!
Tuesday
-------
Hour one: Carbonite. The cloud is becoming more and more powerful in the
backup community, mainly due to a growing familiarity among consumers,
and is a much cheaper option than an external hard drive that is five
times the cost without all of the safety features. Tom Murray, Vice
President of Marketing at Carbonite, is here to further discuss the
trend of the cloud vs. external hard drives, and how external hard
drives are quickly becoming extinct, just like CDs/DVDs and USBs.
Hour two: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News, announcements,
upgrades and other events of the day!
Wednesday
-------
Hour one: It's Wednesday Madness! You never know who may stop in! Plus
it's OPEN phone lines! We answer your questions on ANY computer and
technology topic. We read your emails and Feedbacks, play your voice
messages, it's anything goes! Joining Craig and Ben is our Computer
America correspondent Mike Cermak, the Owner-Operator of Techguy.org.
Hour two: We continue with your phone calls, emails, feedbacks and
voicemails!
Thursday
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Hour one: Scheduled is PCMag. Getting an ebook published takes more
than just talent, marketing savvy, and a manuscript. On PCMag.com,
Chandra Steele outlines the simplest and cheapest ways to get an ebook
on the digital shelves of the Kindle, Nook, iPad, Kobo, and more. Join
us and Chandra on how aspiring authors can transform their manuscripts
and dreams into a reality that will actually reach an audience.
Hour two: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News, announcements,
upgrades and other events of the day!
Friday
--------
Hour one: Scheduled is Boston Acoustics. When it comes to speakers for
your home or your computer system, Boston Acoustics delivers! Tune in
to hear about what it is you should really be shopping for when it comes
to audio speakers!
Hour two: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News, announcements,
upgrades and other events of the day!
Monday
-------
Hour one: LoJack for Laptops. Given how much and often priceless
information people generally keep on their laptops such as photos,
videos, work, bank/credit card information and more, it has never been
more important for people to protect their digital lives and personal
safety through theft recovery software. Absolute, with 18+ years of
experience and more than 20,000 recoveries, can provide practical
insight for consumers to ensure mobile devices, and the information on
them, are protected in case of theft or loss. Hear all about their
newest LoJack for Laptops on tonight's show!
Hour two: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News, announcements,
upgrades and other events of the day!
Tuesday
-------
Hour one: Carbonite. The cloud is becoming more and more powerful in the
backup community, mainly due to a growing familiarity among consumers,
and is a much cheaper option than an external hard drive that is five
times the cost without all of the safety features. Tom Murray, Vice
President of Marketing at Carbonite, is here to further discuss the
trend of the cloud vs. external hard drives, and how external hard
drives are quickly becoming extinct, just like CDs/DVDs and USBs.
Hour two: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News, announcements,
upgrades and other events of the day!
Wednesday
-------
Hour one: It's Wednesday Madness! You never know who may stop in! Plus
it's OPEN phone lines! We answer your questions on ANY computer and
technology topic. We read your emails and Feedbacks, play your voice
messages, it's anything goes! Joining Craig and Ben is our Computer
America correspondent Mike Cermak, the Owner-Operator of Techguy.org.
Hour two: We continue with your phone calls, emails, feedbacks and
voicemails!
Thursday
--------
Hour one: Scheduled is PCMag. Getting an ebook published takes more
than just talent, marketing savvy, and a manuscript. On PCMag.com,
Chandra Steele outlines the simplest and cheapest ways to get an ebook
on the digital shelves of the Kindle, Nook, iPad, Kobo, and more. Join
us and Chandra on how aspiring authors can transform their manuscripts
and dreams into a reality that will actually reach an audience.
Hour two: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News, announcements,
upgrades and other events of the day!
Friday
--------
Hour one: Scheduled is Boston Acoustics. When it comes to speakers for
your home or your computer system, Boston Acoustics delivers! Tune in
to hear about what it is you should really be shopping for when it comes
to audio speakers!
Hour two: Craig and Ben discuss the Technology News, announcements,
upgrades and other events of the day!
Sunday, January 01, 2012
The Twilight Zone, The Monster are Due on Maple Street
| | The tools of conquest do not necessarily come with bombs and explosions and fallout. There are weapons that are simply thoughts, attitudes, prejudices, to be found only in the minds of men. For the record, prejudices can kill and suspicion can destroy, and a thoughtless, frightened search for a scapegoat has a fallout all of its own - for the children, and the children yet unborn. And the pity of it is that these things cannot be confined to the Twilight Zone. -- Rod Serling |
Friday, December 30, 2011
Too Long For Twitter --
1980 - The Selective Service System sent a warning to Mickey Mouse at Disneyland in Anaheim, California: Register for the draft or else! The Selective Service said that Mickey was in violation of registration compliance. Of course, Mickey, age 52 at the time, sent in his registration card proving that he’s a World War II veteran.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Finishing things you start
Dear Friends,
I'm passing this on because it worked for me today. A Dr. on TV said to have inner peace we should always finish things we start & we all could use more calm in our lives.
I looked around my house to find things I'd started & hadn't finished, so I finished off a bottle of Merlot, a bottle of Chardonnay, a bodle of Baileys, a butle of wum, tha mainder of Valiuminun scriptins, an a box a chocletz.
Yu haf no idr how fablus I feel rite now. Sned this to all who need inner piss. An telum u luvum.
Computer America, week of December 19, 2011
Sorry this a day late....
Monday
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Hour one: Awareness Technologies! Brad Miller, CEO of Awareness
Technologies will offer additional thoughts on protecting children
online from cyberbullies using WebWatcher, as well how these types of
computer monitoring programs work and how parents are using them.
Hour two: Joining Craig and Ben is Woody Feffer. Woody owns and
operates Computer Mechanix, an on-site computer repair business. Woody
is here to lend his expertise on diagnosing computer problems and
answering your questions.
Tuesday
-------
Hours one and two: Every third Tuesday of the month, we have an all
Linux show! Joining Craig and Ben once again is Larry Bushey, the
Creator and host of the “Going Linux Podcast.”
Wednesday
-------
First Hour: Craig and Ben answer your computer questions and discuss the
latest Computer News.
Hour two: Dick DeBartolo, the GizWiz and Mad Magazine's maddest writer
joins us for the latest technology gadgets and wild stuff from the Internet!
Thursday
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Hour one and Hour two: Gregory Evans. Joining Craig and Ben with the
return of the world’s greatest computer security expert. Tonight he
joins us to talk about hacking in its many forms, and how you can
protect your computer from malware invasions.
Friday
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It’s our very last show of the year! Joining us will be Ed Johnson from
G Data to help us ring in the New Year! Also scheduled to appear is
Santa Claus! Actually a representative from NORAD will be joining us as
they track Santa’s sleigh ride across the North Pole as well as here in
the U.S. We may have some other surprise guests joining us on our
Holiday show so stay tuned! Happy holidays from all of us here at
Computer America!
Monday
-------
Hour one: Awareness Technologies! Brad Miller, CEO of Awareness
Technologies will offer additional thoughts on protecting children
online from cyberbullies using WebWatcher, as well how these types of
computer monitoring programs work and how parents are using them.
Hour two: Joining Craig and Ben is Woody Feffer. Woody owns and
operates Computer Mechanix, an on-site computer repair business. Woody
is here to lend his expertise on diagnosing computer problems and
answering your questions.
Tuesday
-------
Hours one and two: Every third Tuesday of the month, we have an all
Linux show! Joining Craig and Ben once again is Larry Bushey, the
Creator and host of the “Going Linux Podcast.”
Wednesday
-------
First Hour: Craig and Ben answer your computer questions and discuss the
latest Computer News.
Hour two: Dick DeBartolo, the GizWiz and Mad Magazine's maddest writer
joins us for the latest technology gadgets and wild stuff from the Internet!
Thursday
--------
Hour one and Hour two: Gregory Evans. Joining Craig and Ben with the
return of the world’s greatest computer security expert. Tonight he
joins us to talk about hacking in its many forms, and how you can
protect your computer from malware invasions.
Friday
--------
It’s our very last show of the year! Joining us will be Ed Johnson from
G Data to help us ring in the New Year! Also scheduled to appear is
Santa Claus! Actually a representative from NORAD will be joining us as
they track Santa’s sleigh ride across the North Pole as well as here in
the U.S. We may have some other surprise guests joining us on our
Holiday show so stay tuned! Happy holidays from all of us here at
Computer America!
Monday, December 12, 2011
Computer America, week of December 12, 2011
Lineup for the week:
Monday
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Both hours: PC World now joins Computer America! Tune in to hear Steve
Fox, Editorial Director of PC World talk about the latest news stories
in the Computer and Technology world! Tonight, we continue our focus on
holiday technology gifts!
Tuesday
-------
Hours one and two: It’s our Gamer Tuesday show! Joining us is IGN.com.
Colin Campbell is the head of IGN’s News and Features and is our featured
correspondent. He will talk about the hottest games and products for the
holidays!
Wednesday
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First Segment: Sandy Berger. Sandy is a printer and digital camera
expert and writes for Hardware Secrets.
Hour two: We continue with your phone calls, emails, feedbacks,
Voicemails and the latest Computer News stories!
Thursday
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First hour and a half: Christopher Breen. The Senior Editor of Macworld
Magazine talks about all things Apple including IOS5, the iPhone 4S
and holiday news!
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Friday
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Hour one: Linksys. For this holiday season, Linksys just completed an
industry survey of 1000 males and females on what gifts they were
expecting for the holidays. Overwhelmingly, 96 percent are expecting
some kind of wireless gear, but over half of those people had no clue if
they needed to upgrade their wireless network to make sure that new
device or devices would work well. Hear about all of their network
products including their newest top-of-the-line wireless router!
Hour two: Not scheduled as of press time.
Monday
-------
Both hours: PC World now joins Computer America! Tune in to hear Steve
Fox, Editorial Director of PC World talk about the latest news stories
in the Computer and Technology world! Tonight, we continue our focus on
holiday technology gifts!
Tuesday
-------
Hours one and two: It’s our Gamer Tuesday show! Joining us is IGN.com.
Colin Campbell is the head of IGN’s News and Features and is our featured
correspondent. He will talk about the hottest games and products for the
holidays!
Wednesday
-------
First Segment: Sandy Berger. Sandy is a printer and digital camera
expert and writes for Hardware Secrets.
Hour two: We continue with your phone calls, emails, feedbacks,
Voicemails and the latest Computer News stories!
Thursday
--------
First hour and a half: Christopher Breen. The Senior Editor of Macworld
Magazine talks about all things Apple including IOS5, the iPhone 4S
and holiday news!
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Friday
--------
Hour one: Linksys. For this holiday season, Linksys just completed an
industry survey of 1000 males and females on what gifts they were
expecting for the holidays. Overwhelmingly, 96 percent are expecting
some kind of wireless gear, but over half of those people had no clue if
they needed to upgrade their wireless network to make sure that new
device or devices would work well. Hear about all of their network
products including their newest top-of-the-line wireless router!
Hour two: Not scheduled as of press time.
Monday, December 05, 2011
Today’s Poor Prediction
"We must also prepare ourselves for the very real possibility that the outcome of this situation might well be the total extinction of the entire human race. It really could be worse than I am predicting, and I really am being optimistic. First, I would like to assure you that I am not some kind of nut anxiously waiting for the end of the world..."
- Cory Hamasaki, DC Y2K Weather Report, November 1998.
- Cory Hamasaki, DC Y2K Weather Report, November 1998.
Computer America, week of December 5, 2011
Lineup for the week:
Monday
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First segment: Logitech. Did you know that Logitech offers a line of
security video cameras that use the Internet to monitor your home and
office? Tune in to hear about their line of Alert indoor and outdoor
security cameras as well as their security services that work with them!
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Tuesday
-------
First segment: SRV Network. Karl Volkman, the Chief Technology Officer
of SRV Network is here to talk about the different tablets and the pros
and cons about all of them. Tune in as this may help clarify which
tablet is right for you!
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Wednesday
-------
First Hour: Scorecerer 5.6 for iPad lets musicians quickly load sheet
music, effortlessly organize songs into set lists and seamlessly add
handwritten notations and highlights. It also handles PDF conversions
with ease and automatically turns pages instantly, so there’s no need to
miss a beat. Through the app’s sophisticated use of MIDI, moreover,
keyboard players can load songs and change pages directly from their
MIDI-compatible instrument. They can also change the sounds on their
keyboards or their digital audio workstation software.
Last half hour: Mike Cermak, owner-operator of Techguy.org joins Craig
and Ben to discuss the news events of the day!
Thursday
--------
First Hour: St. Clair Software. Jon Gotow joins us to talk about the
latest iteration of Default Folder. This amazing utility should be on
every Macintosh out there!
Second hour: Brookstone! Craig and Ben welcome back Brookstone to talk
about their latest offerings for the holidays! Craig has long been a
huge fan of this store that appears in shopping malls throughout the
nation!
Friday
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Hours one and two: David Perry. David is the Global Director of
Education for Trend Micro. David joins us to talk about the latest
cyber malware and how you can protect yourself from it.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
See you next week!
Monday
-------
First segment: Logitech. Did you know that Logitech offers a line of
security video cameras that use the Internet to monitor your home and
office? Tune in to hear about their line of Alert indoor and outdoor
security cameras as well as their security services that work with them!
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Tuesday
-------
First segment: SRV Network. Karl Volkman, the Chief Technology Officer
of SRV Network is here to talk about the different tablets and the pros
and cons about all of them. Tune in as this may help clarify which
tablet is right for you!
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Wednesday
-------
First Hour: Scorecerer 5.6 for iPad lets musicians quickly load sheet
music, effortlessly organize songs into set lists and seamlessly add
handwritten notations and highlights. It also handles PDF conversions
with ease and automatically turns pages instantly, so there’s no need to
miss a beat. Through the app’s sophisticated use of MIDI, moreover,
keyboard players can load songs and change pages directly from their
MIDI-compatible instrument. They can also change the sounds on their
keyboards or their digital audio workstation software.
Last half hour: Mike Cermak, owner-operator of Techguy.org joins Craig
and Ben to discuss the news events of the day!
Thursday
--------
First Hour: St. Clair Software. Jon Gotow joins us to talk about the
latest iteration of Default Folder. This amazing utility should be on
every Macintosh out there!
Second hour: Brookstone! Craig and Ben welcome back Brookstone to talk
about their latest offerings for the holidays! Craig has long been a
huge fan of this store that appears in shopping malls throughout the
nation!
Friday
--------
Hours one and two: David Perry. David is the Global Director of
Education for Trend Micro. David joins us to talk about the latest
cyber malware and how you can protect yourself from it.
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See you next week!
Monday, November 28, 2011
Computer America, week of Nov 28, 2011
Lineup for the week:
Monday
-------
Both hours: PC World now joins Computer America! Tune in to hear Steve
Fox, Editorial Director of PC World talk about the latest news stories in
the Computer and Technology world! Tonight, we focus on holiday technology
gifts!
Tuesday
-------
First segment: Scheduled is the Publisher of Tidbits. Adam Engst joins
us for the latest holiday stories and news regarding Apple and the Macintosh!
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Wednesday
-------
First Hour: Craig and Ben answer your computer questions and discuss the
latest Computer News.
Hour two: Dick DeBartolo, the GizWiz and Mad Magazine's maddest writer
joins us for the latest technology gadgets and wild stuff from the Internet!
Thursday
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Hour one and Hour two: Author Steve Stockman. His book "How To Shoot
Video That Doesn't Suck" tells you how to shoot really great video.
Tune if for some of his best tips and tricks for the holidays! PLUS Steve is
giving away a Kodak digital video camera to some lucky person tonight! It
could be YOU!
Friday
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Hours one and two: Ralph Bond joins Craig and Ben with computer news
and special topics. For many years, Ralph was Intel’s Consumer
Education Director and he continues to be the voice of Intel for
Computer America’s Intel Digital Minute. Ralph is now with Autodesk and
he is an official Computer America correspondent. Every first Friday
of the month, Ralph joins Craig and Ben to talk about the special Technology
News stories he selects.
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See you next week!
Monday
-------
Both hours: PC World now joins Computer America! Tune in to hear Steve
Fox, Editorial Director of PC World talk about the latest news stories in
the Computer and Technology world! Tonight, we focus on holiday technology
gifts!
Tuesday
-------
First segment: Scheduled is the Publisher of Tidbits. Adam Engst joins
us for the latest holiday stories and news regarding Apple and the Macintosh!
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Wednesday
-------
First Hour: Craig and Ben answer your computer questions and discuss the
latest Computer News.
Hour two: Dick DeBartolo, the GizWiz and Mad Magazine's maddest writer
joins us for the latest technology gadgets and wild stuff from the Internet!
Thursday
--------
Hour one and Hour two: Author Steve Stockman. His book "How To Shoot
Video That Doesn't Suck" tells you how to shoot really great video.
Tune if for some of his best tips and tricks for the holidays! PLUS Steve is
giving away a Kodak digital video camera to some lucky person tonight! It
could be YOU!
Friday
--------
Hours one and two: Ralph Bond joins Craig and Ben with computer news
and special topics. For many years, Ralph was Intel’s Consumer
Education Director and he continues to be the voice of Intel for
Computer America’s Intel Digital Minute. Ralph is now with Autodesk and
he is an official Computer America correspondent. Every first Friday
of the month, Ralph joins Craig and Ben to talk about the special Technology
News stories he selects.
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See you next week!
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Ladies on a Road Trip
Sitting on the side of the road waiting to catch speeding drivers, a
Massachusetts state trooper sees a car puttering along at 24 mph. He
thinks to himself, "This driver is as dangerous as a speeder!" So he
turns on his lights and pulls the driver over.
Approaching the car, he notices that there are five elderly ladies -
two in the front seat, and three in the back, wide-eyed and white as
ghosts.
The driver, obviously confused, says to him, "Officer, I don't
understand. I was going the exact speed limit. What seems to be the
problem?"
The trooper, trying to contain a chuckle, explains to her that "24"
was the Route number, not the speed limit.
A bit embarrassed, the woman grinned and thanked the officer for
pointing out her error.
"But before you go, Ma'am, I have to ask, "is everyone in this car OK?
These women seem awfully shaken."
"Oh, they'll be all right in a minute, officer. We just got off Route 128."
Massachusetts state trooper sees a car puttering along at 24 mph. He
thinks to himself, "This driver is as dangerous as a speeder!" So he
turns on his lights and pulls the driver over.
Approaching the car, he notices that there are five elderly ladies -
two in the front seat, and three in the back, wide-eyed and white as
ghosts.
The driver, obviously confused, says to him, "Officer, I don't
understand. I was going the exact speed limit. What seems to be the
problem?"
The trooper, trying to contain a chuckle, explains to her that "24"
was the Route number, not the speed limit.
A bit embarrassed, the woman grinned and thanked the officer for
pointing out her error.
"But before you go, Ma'am, I have to ask, "is everyone in this car OK?
These women seem awfully shaken."
"Oh, they'll be all right in a minute, officer. We just got off Route 128."
Monday, November 14, 2011
Red Cross Christmas Cards
Want to send a Christmas card to military personnel? Here's the site for the Red Cross and their 2011 Holiday Mail for Heroes program. They have instructions for sending the cards and what can (and cannot) be included.
"Send cards to the address below:
"Send cards to the address below:
Holiday Mail For Heroes
P.O. Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456
All cards must be postmarked no later than Friday, December 9th. Cards postmarked after this date will unfortunately be returned to the sender. This deadline ensures enough time to sort and distribute cards before the holidays.
After the mailbox closes, the cards we received will be screened for hazardous materials by Pitney Bowes and then reviewed by Red Cross volunteers working around the country."
(from the Red Cross site)
Check the bottom of the page for how to contact the Red Cross via email, Twitter and Facebook.
Computer America -- week of 11-14-2011
Monday
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First and Second Hours: David Perry! Our good friend David Perry,
Consumer Education Manager with Trend Micro joins us to talk about
Holiday gadgets that will need protection from malware!
Tuesday
-------
Hours one and two: Every third Tuesday of the month, we have an all
Linux show! Joining Craig and Ben once again is Larry Bushey, the
Creator and host of the “Going Linux Podcast.”
Wednesday
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Hour one and Hour two: Author Steve Stockman. His book "How To Shoot
Video That Doesn't Suck" tells you how to shoot really great video.
Tune if for some of his best tips and tricks for the holidays!
Thursday
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Hour one and Hour two: Gregory Evans. Joining Craig and Ben with the
return of the world’s greatest computer security expert. Tonight he
joins us to talk about hacking in its many forms, and how you can
protect your computer from malware invasions.
Friday
--------
Hours one and two: Ralph Bond joins Craig and Ben with computer news
and special topics. For many years, Ralph was Intel’s Consumer
Education Director and he continues to be the voice of Intel for
Computer America’s Intel Digital Minute. Ralph is now with Autodesk and
he is an official Computer America correspondent. Every second Friday
of the month, Ralph joins Craig and Ben to talk about the special Technology
News stories he selects. However this last Friday was Veteran’s Day so Ralph
appears with us tonight!
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First and Second Hours: David Perry! Our good friend David Perry,
Consumer Education Manager with Trend Micro joins us to talk about
Holiday gadgets that will need protection from malware!
Tuesday
-------
Hours one and two: Every third Tuesday of the month, we have an all
Linux show! Joining Craig and Ben once again is Larry Bushey, the
Creator and host of the “Going Linux Podcast.”
Wednesday
-------
Hour one and Hour two: Author Steve Stockman. His book "How To Shoot
Video That Doesn't Suck" tells you how to shoot really great video.
Tune if for some of his best tips and tricks for the holidays!
Thursday
--------
Hour one and Hour two: Gregory Evans. Joining Craig and Ben with the
return of the world’s greatest computer security expert. Tonight he
joins us to talk about hacking in its many forms, and how you can
protect your computer from malware invasions.
Friday
--------
Hours one and two: Ralph Bond joins Craig and Ben with computer news
and special topics. For many years, Ralph was Intel’s Consumer
Education Director and he continues to be the voice of Intel for
Computer America’s Intel Digital Minute. Ralph is now with Autodesk and
he is an official Computer America correspondent. Every second Friday
of the month, Ralph joins Craig and Ben to talk about the special Technology
News stories he selects. However this last Friday was Veteran’s Day so Ralph
appears with us tonight!
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Poor Predictions
"I believe that the motion picture is destined to revolutionize our educational system and that in a few years it will supplant largely, if not entirely, the use of textbooks."
- Thomas Edison, 1922.
- Thomas Edison, 1922.
Monday, November 07, 2011
Computer America -- week of 11-07-2011
Monday
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First hour and a half: Mobestream Media. Hear about their Key Ring app
that lets you store all of your loyalty cards on your smart phone! They
keep on improving the app so hear about all of the newest features.
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Tuesday
-------
Hours one and two: It’s our Gamer Tuesday show! Joining us is IGN.com.
Daemon Hatfield is the Senior Editor of IGN.com and our featured
correspondent. He will talk about the hottest games and products!
Wednesday
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First Segment: Sandy Berger. Sandy is a printer and digital camera
expert and writes for Hardware Secrets.
Hour two: We continue with your phone calls, emails, feedbacks,
Voicemails and the latest Computer News stories!
Thursday
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First hour and a half: Nero. Hear about their latest Nero 11! The new
Nero MediaBrowser, one of the biggest changes, gives quick access to all
multimedia content. Users can intuitively organize media into
collections and projects to work with them as they want. Contextual text
tagging allows quick searching using keywords that make sense to each
user. The browser also supports automatic face recognition in photos and
videos. And there’s so much more like Nero Video 11, Nero Photo, Nero
Recode 11, Nero Kwik MoveIt, Nero Kwik WiFi Sync app and Nero BackItUp
11!
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Friday
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It’s Veteran’s Day so there’s no live show/ Please enjoy a “Best of Computer
America” Show.
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First hour and a half: Mobestream Media. Hear about their Key Ring app
that lets you store all of your loyalty cards on your smart phone! They
keep on improving the app so hear about all of the newest features.
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Tuesday
-------
Hours one and two: It’s our Gamer Tuesday show! Joining us is IGN.com.
Daemon Hatfield is the Senior Editor of IGN.com and our featured
correspondent. He will talk about the hottest games and products!
Wednesday
-------
First Segment: Sandy Berger. Sandy is a printer and digital camera
expert and writes for Hardware Secrets.
Hour two: We continue with your phone calls, emails, feedbacks,
Voicemails and the latest Computer News stories!
Thursday
--------
First hour and a half: Nero. Hear about their latest Nero 11! The new
Nero MediaBrowser, one of the biggest changes, gives quick access to all
multimedia content. Users can intuitively organize media into
collections and projects to work with them as they want. Contextual text
tagging allows quick searching using keywords that make sense to each
user. The browser also supports automatic face recognition in photos and
videos. And there’s so much more like Nero Video 11, Nero Photo, Nero
Recode 11, Nero Kwik MoveIt, Nero Kwik WiFi Sync app and Nero BackItUp
11!
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Friday
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It’s Veteran’s Day so there’s no live show/ Please enjoy a “Best of Computer
America” Show.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Computer America -- week of 10-31-2011
Monday
-------
It’s Halloween and there’s no live show! Ben and Craig are out Trick or
Treating so enjoy a “Best of Computer America!”
Tuesday
-------
First hour and a half: Eye-Fi! Hear the latest from this company that
makes memory cards for your digital camera that have Wi-Fi built in!
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Wednesday
-------
First Hour: Nitro PDF. Hear about this company’s latest version of this
application that is a viable alternative to Adobe’s Acrobat!
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Thursday
--------
First hour and a half: TuneUp Utilities. Is your PC becoming bogged
down? Hear how this product can make your computer run faster and
smoother!
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Friday
--------
Both hours: PC World now joins Computer America on the last Friday of
every month, however due to Halloween, Steve is appearing tonight! Tune
in to hear Steve Fox, Editorial Director of PCWorld talk about the
latest news stories in the Computer and Technology world!
-------
It’s Halloween and there’s no live show! Ben and Craig are out Trick or
Treating so enjoy a “Best of Computer America!”
Tuesday
-------
First hour and a half: Eye-Fi! Hear the latest from this company that
makes memory cards for your digital camera that have Wi-Fi built in!
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Wednesday
-------
First Hour: Nitro PDF. Hear about this company’s latest version of this
application that is a viable alternative to Adobe’s Acrobat!
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Thursday
--------
First hour and a half: TuneUp Utilities. Is your PC becoming bogged
down? Hear how this product can make your computer run faster and
smoother!
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Friday
--------
Both hours: PC World now joins Computer America on the last Friday of
every month, however due to Halloween, Steve is appearing tonight! Tune
in to hear Steve Fox, Editorial Director of PCWorld talk about the
latest news stories in the Computer and Technology world!
Monday, October 24, 2011
Computer America Show Reminder 10-24-2011
Monday
-------
Hours one and two: Joining Craig and Ben is Woody Feffer. Woody owns and
operates Computer Mechanix, an on-site computer repair business. Woody
is here to lend his expertise on diagnosing computer problems and
answering your questions.
Tuesday
-------
First hour and a half: Christopher Breen. The Senior Editor of Macworld
Magazine talks about all things Apple including IOS5 and the iPhone 4S!
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Wednesday
-------
First Hour: Craig and Ben answer your computer questions and discuss the
latest Computer News.
Hour two: Dick DeBartolo, the GizWiz and Mad Magazine's maddest writer
joins us for the latest technology gadgets and wild stuff from the Internet!
Thursday
--------
Hours one and two: David Perry from Trend Micro joins Craig and Ben to
talk about the latest Internet scams and computer malware.
Friday
--------
First hour and a half: magicJack PLUS! Hear about this revolutionary,
next-generation product from magicJack. Now you no longer need a
computer to make the magicJack work. Just plug it into your Internet
router and you’re all set to make free, long distance phone calls to
most any phone, anywhere!
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
-------
Hours one and two: Joining Craig and Ben is Woody Feffer. Woody owns and
operates Computer Mechanix, an on-site computer repair business. Woody
is here to lend his expertise on diagnosing computer problems and
answering your questions.
Tuesday
-------
First hour and a half: Christopher Breen. The Senior Editor of Macworld
Magazine talks about all things Apple including IOS5 and the iPhone 4S!
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Wednesday
-------
First Hour: Craig and Ben answer your computer questions and discuss the
latest Computer News.
Hour two: Dick DeBartolo, the GizWiz and Mad Magazine's maddest writer
joins us for the latest technology gadgets and wild stuff from the Internet!
Thursday
--------
Hours one and two: David Perry from Trend Micro joins Craig and Ben to
talk about the latest Internet scams and computer malware.
Friday
--------
First hour and a half: magicJack PLUS! Hear about this revolutionary,
next-generation product from magicJack. Now you no longer need a
computer to make the magicJack work. Just plug it into your Internet
router and you’re all set to make free, long distance phone calls to
most any phone, anywhere!
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Friday, October 21, 2011
Story from a Kansas State Highway Patrol officer:
I made a traffic stop on an elderly lady the other day for speeding on U.S. 166 Eastbound at Mile Marker 73 just East of Sedan , KS . I asked for her driver's license, registration, and proof of insurance. The lady took out the required information and handed it to me. In with the cards I was somewhat surprised (due to her advanced age) to see she had a conceal carry permit. I looked at her and ask if she had a weapon in her possession at this time. She responded that she indeed had a .45 automatic in her glove box. Something---body language, or the way she said it---made me want to ask if she had any other firearms. She did admit to also having a 9mm Glock in her center console. Now I had to ask one more time if that was all. She responded once again that she did have just one more, a .38 special in her purse. I then asked her what was she so afraid of. She looked me right in the eye and said, "Not a damn thing!" |
Seniors - Don't mess with them. They didn't get old by being stupid.
Monday, October 17, 2011
We Are the Chosen
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Looks like I've become the one that's going to carry on the family research. It's been interesting so far. Stuff I knew, and new stories to find out and archive for future generations.
Computer America Show Reminder 10-17-2011
Monday
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First Segment: Author Timothy Doyle. Tim Doyle, Sr. Manager of
Communications for the CEA will discuss new innovations in technology
that are making it easier to live greener.
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Tuesday
-------
Hours one and two: Every third Tuesday of the month, we have an all
Linux show! Joining Craig and Ben once again is Larry Bushey, the
Creator and host of the “Going Linux Podcast.”
Wednesday
-------
Not scheduled as of press time.
Thursday
--------
Hour one and Hour two: Gregory Evans. Joining Craig and Ben with the
return of the world’s greatest computer security expert. Tonight he
joins us to talk about hacking in its many forms, and how you can
protect your computer from malware invasions.
Friday
--------
Hour one and two: Apple Aficionado Gene Steinberg joins Craig and Ben to
talk all things Apple. Topics include the new iPhone 4S, iOS5 and more!
----------------------------------------------------------------------
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First Segment: Author Timothy Doyle. Tim Doyle, Sr. Manager of
Communications for the CEA will discuss new innovations in technology
that are making it easier to live greener.
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Tuesday
-------
Hours one and two: Every third Tuesday of the month, we have an all
Linux show! Joining Craig and Ben once again is Larry Bushey, the
Creator and host of the “Going Linux Podcast.”
Wednesday
-------
Not scheduled as of press time.
Thursday
--------
Hour one and Hour two: Gregory Evans. Joining Craig and Ben with the
return of the world’s greatest computer security expert. Tonight he
joins us to talk about hacking in its many forms, and how you can
protect your computer from malware invasions.
Friday
--------
Hour one and two: Apple Aficionado Gene Steinberg joins Craig and Ben to
talk all things Apple. Topics include the new iPhone 4S, iOS5 and more!
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Friday, October 14, 2011
-Bette Davis
“I was thought to be ‘stuck up.’ I wasn’t. I was just sure of myself. This is and always has been an unforgivable quality to the unsure.”
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Computer America Show Reminder 10-10-11
Monday
-------
It’s Columbus Day and there’s no live show. Enjoy a “Best of Computer
America” performance. G Data is the featured guest.
Tuesday
-------
Hours one and two: It’s our Gamer Tuesday show! Joining us is IGN.com.
Daemon Hatfield is the Senior Editor of IGN.com and our featured
correspondent. He will talk about the hottest games and products!
Wednesday
-------
First Segment: Sandy Berger. Sandy is a printer and digital camera
expert and writes for Hardware Secrets.
Hour two: We continue with your phone calls, emails, feedbacks and
voicemails!
Thursday
--------
First segment: Storage Guardian. Complementing offsite vaulting
with a local backup means, small and medium-size businesses can restore
critical data at LAN speeds, eliminate tape backup, and benefit from a
cost-effective strategy for offsite data backup and migration. New,
local-only disk backup service offers all the features of its enterprise
backup technology, including agentless operation for easy deployment and
intelligent, secure data compression, and adds the additional benefits
of reducing WAN bandwidth needs and fast restore of mission-critical
data at LAN speeds, whenever needed
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Friday
--------
Hours one and two: Ralph Bond joins Craig and Ben with computer news
and special topics. For many years, Ralph was Intel’s Consumer
Education Director and he continues to be the voice of Intel for
Computer America’s Intel Digital Minute. Ralph is now with Autodesk and
he is an official Computer America correspondent. Every second Friday
of the month, Ralph joins Craig and Ben to talk about the special Technology
News stories he selects.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
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It’s Columbus Day and there’s no live show. Enjoy a “Best of Computer
America” performance. G Data is the featured guest.
Tuesday
-------
Hours one and two: It’s our Gamer Tuesday show! Joining us is IGN.com.
Daemon Hatfield is the Senior Editor of IGN.com and our featured
correspondent. He will talk about the hottest games and products!
Wednesday
-------
First Segment: Sandy Berger. Sandy is a printer and digital camera
expert and writes for Hardware Secrets.
Hour two: We continue with your phone calls, emails, feedbacks and
voicemails!
Thursday
--------
First segment: Storage Guardian. Complementing offsite vaulting
with a local backup means, small and medium-size businesses can restore
critical data at LAN speeds, eliminate tape backup, and benefit from a
cost-effective strategy for offsite data backup and migration. New,
local-only disk backup service offers all the features of its enterprise
backup technology, including agentless operation for easy deployment and
intelligent, secure data compression, and adds the additional benefits
of reducing WAN bandwidth needs and fast restore of mission-critical
data at LAN speeds, whenever needed
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Friday
--------
Hours one and two: Ralph Bond joins Craig and Ben with computer news
and special topics. For many years, Ralph was Intel’s Consumer
Education Director and he continues to be the voice of Intel for
Computer America’s Intel Digital Minute. Ralph is now with Autodesk and
he is an official Computer America correspondent. Every second Friday
of the month, Ralph joins Craig and Ben to talk about the special Technology
News stories he selects.
------------------------------
Monday, October 03, 2011
Computer America Show Reminder 10-03-11
Monday
-------
First segment: Nuance Communications. A leading provider of speech and
imaging solutions, Nuance today introduced PaperPort Professional 14,
the newest release of the world’s most popular scanning and document
management application for Microsoft Windows.
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Tuesday
-------
First segment: AOC Monitors. AOC, the worldwide leader in HD television
and monitor display technology, announces two new sleek and portable
monitors that receive both power and signal via a single USB cable for
hassle-free connection. Convenient built-in USB ports make the monitors
a perfect larger-screen companion for laptops and netbooks, while low
power consumption makes them ideal for dual- and multi-monitor setups.
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Wednesday
-------
Hour one: It's Wednesday Madness! You never know who may stop in! Plus
it's OPEN phone lines! We answer your questions on ANY computer and
technology topic. We read your emails and Feedbacks, play your voice
messages, it's anything goes! Joining Craig and Ben is our Computer
America correspondent Mike Cermak, the Owner-Operator of Techguy.org.
Hour two: We continue with your phone calls, emails, feedbacks and
voicemails!
Thursday
--------
First segment: Cloudmark is a global security leader protecting more
than 1.6 billion mobile, email and social networking subscribers
worldwide. They released their 2011 Mobile Spam Guide in late June. As
you may know, SMS spam is a major problem in other countries, and it may
soon spread to the U.S. Hear what this company is doing to help
consumers like you to protect your email privacy!
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Friday
--------
First segment: my-Ditto is the perfect gift for the entire family. Keep
safe all of your documents, photos, and files in one secure location,
then have access from anywhere in the world to your own personal Cloud.
The my-Ditto is an easy-to-set-up, easy-to-use, and easy-on-the-wallet
gift that the entire family will love.
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
-------
First segment: Nuance Communications. A leading provider of speech and
imaging solutions, Nuance today introduced PaperPort Professional 14,
the newest release of the world’s most popular scanning and document
management application for Microsoft Windows.
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Tuesday
-------
First segment: AOC Monitors. AOC, the worldwide leader in HD television
and monitor display technology, announces two new sleek and portable
monitors that receive both power and signal via a single USB cable for
hassle-free connection. Convenient built-in USB ports make the monitors
a perfect larger-screen companion for laptops and netbooks, while low
power consumption makes them ideal for dual- and multi-monitor setups.
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Wednesday
-------
Hour one: It's Wednesday Madness! You never know who may stop in! Plus
it's OPEN phone lines! We answer your questions on ANY computer and
technology topic. We read your emails and Feedbacks, play your voice
messages, it's anything goes! Joining Craig and Ben is our Computer
America correspondent Mike Cermak, the Owner-Operator of Techguy.org.
Hour two: We continue with your phone calls, emails, feedbacks and
voicemails!
Thursday
--------
First segment: Cloudmark is a global security leader protecting more
than 1.6 billion mobile, email and social networking subscribers
worldwide. They released their 2011 Mobile Spam Guide in late June. As
you may know, SMS spam is a major problem in other countries, and it may
soon spread to the U.S. Hear what this company is doing to help
consumers like you to protect your email privacy!
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Friday
--------
First segment: my-Ditto is the perfect gift for the entire family. Keep
safe all of your documents, photos, and files in one secure location,
then have access from anywhere in the world to your own personal Cloud.
The my-Ditto is an easy-to-set-up, easy-to-use, and easy-on-the-wallet
gift that the entire family will love.
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Monday, September 26, 2011
Computer America Show Reminder 09-26-11
Monday
-------
Hours one and two: Joining Craig and Ben is Woody Feffer. Woody owns and
operates Computer Mechanix, an on-site computer repair business. Woody
is here to lend his expertise on diagnosing computer problems and
answering your questions.
Tuesday
-------
First segment: Gabriel Torres, Editor of Hardware Secrets joins us for
both hours!
Second segment: Sandy Berger. Sandy is a printer and digital camera
expert and writes for Hardware Secrets.
Wednesday
-------
Hour one: Vonage. One of the leading providers of VoIP services, Vonage
is here tonight to talk about the future of VoIP and telecommunications.
Hour two: Dick DeBartolo, the GizWiz and Mad Magazine's maddest writer
joins us for the latest technology gadgets and wild stuff from the Internet!
Thursday
--------
Hour one: Nuvel. vSOS is an emergency response smart phone app that
provides you 24 hours 7 days a week emergency response in North America,
South America, and Europe, through a dedicated International Emergency
Response Coordination Center whenever and wherever you need it. vSOS
handles every emergency including medical, personal safety, accidents,
etc. Simply hold the vSOS button for 3 seconds and it automatically
contacts the Emergency Response Center and sends text messages, or
emails, to the 5 contacts you’ve identified in your profile. Also we’ll
talk about Jay Elliot’s new book, “The Steve Jobs Way.”
Hour two: Roku! Move over Netflix, AppleTV and Google TV! Roku 2 is
here! Stop dreaming and start streaming the shows YOU want to see!
Friday
--------
Both hours: PC World now joins Computer America on the last Friday of
every month! Tune in to hear Steve Fox, Editorial Director of PCWorld
talk about the latest news stories in the Computer and Technology world!
----------------------------------------------------------------------
-------
Hours one and two: Joining Craig and Ben is Woody Feffer. Woody owns and
operates Computer Mechanix, an on-site computer repair business. Woody
is here to lend his expertise on diagnosing computer problems and
answering your questions.
Tuesday
-------
First segment: Gabriel Torres, Editor of Hardware Secrets joins us for
both hours!
Second segment: Sandy Berger. Sandy is a printer and digital camera
expert and writes for Hardware Secrets.
Wednesday
-------
Hour one: Vonage. One of the leading providers of VoIP services, Vonage
is here tonight to talk about the future of VoIP and telecommunications.
Hour two: Dick DeBartolo, the GizWiz and Mad Magazine's maddest writer
joins us for the latest technology gadgets and wild stuff from the Internet!
Thursday
--------
Hour one: Nuvel. vSOS is an emergency response smart phone app that
provides you 24 hours 7 days a week emergency response in North America,
South America, and Europe, through a dedicated International Emergency
Response Coordination Center whenever and wherever you need it. vSOS
handles every emergency including medical, personal safety, accidents,
etc. Simply hold the vSOS button for 3 seconds and it automatically
contacts the Emergency Response Center and sends text messages, or
emails, to the 5 contacts you’ve identified in your profile. Also we’ll
talk about Jay Elliot’s new book, “The Steve Jobs Way.”
Hour two: Roku! Move over Netflix, AppleTV and Google TV! Roku 2 is
here! Stop dreaming and start streaming the shows YOU want to see!
Friday
--------
Both hours: PC World now joins Computer America on the last Friday of
every month! Tune in to hear Steve Fox, Editorial Director of PCWorld
talk about the latest news stories in the Computer and Technology world!
------------------------------
Monday, September 19, 2011
Computer America Show Reminder 09-19-11
Monday
-------
First hour and a half: Christopher Breen. The Senior Editor of Macworld
Magazine talks about all things Apple including IOS5 and the iPhone 5!
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Tuesday
-------
Hours one and two: Every third Tuesday of the month, we have an all
Linux show! Joining Craig and Ben once again is Larry Bushey, the
Creator and host of the “Going Linux Podcast.”
Wednesday
-------
First segment: iTwin upgrade enables users to securely access, edit and
share all their files and media between any two computers be it Mac or
PC anywhere in the world, simply and safely, without the security risks
of the cloud!
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Thursday
--------
First hour and a half: G Data. Hear all about their brand new Total
Security 2012 which received a 99.6 percent detection rate by
AV-Comparatives. In addition to their dual-scanning engine, the product
keeps consumers protected with features like fingerprinting, silent
firewall and low system load.
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Friday
--------
First segment: Lenovo. Lenovo is one of the world’s largest makers of
personal computers and makes the world's most innovative PCs, including
the renowned ThinkPad notebook as well as products carrying the
ThinkCentre, ThinkStation, ThinkServer, IdeaCentre and IdeaPad
sub-brands. Today, Lenovo is a global corporation with significant
operations on six continents and operating in more than 60 countries and
selling products in 160. Tune in to hear about Lenovo’s latest
computers!
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
-------
First hour and a half: Christopher Breen. The Senior Editor of Macworld
Magazine talks about all things Apple including IOS5 and the iPhone 5!
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Tuesday
-------
Hours one and two: Every third Tuesday of the month, we have an all
Linux show! Joining Craig and Ben once again is Larry Bushey, the
Creator and host of the “Going Linux Podcast.”
Wednesday
-------
First segment: iTwin upgrade enables users to securely access, edit and
share all their files and media between any two computers be it Mac or
PC anywhere in the world, simply and safely, without the security risks
of the cloud!
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Thursday
--------
First hour and a half: G Data. Hear all about their brand new Total
Security 2012 which received a 99.6 percent detection rate by
AV-Comparatives. In addition to their dual-scanning engine, the product
keeps consumers protected with features like fingerprinting, silent
firewall and low system load.
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Friday
--------
First segment: Lenovo. Lenovo is one of the world’s largest makers of
personal computers and makes the world's most innovative PCs, including
the renowned ThinkPad notebook as well as products carrying the
ThinkCentre, ThinkStation, ThinkServer, IdeaCentre and IdeaPad
sub-brands. Today, Lenovo is a global corporation with significant
operations on six continents and operating in more than 60 countries and
selling products in 160. Tune in to hear about Lenovo’s latest
computers!
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Hop Scotch Drops
Yummie and easy!
2 cups butterscotch bits
1/2 cup of peanut butter
Melt butterscotch bits and peanut butter together.
1/2 bag of chow mein noodles, the crunchy ones (3 or 4 cups, enough to be coated by the butterscoth and peanut butter)
2 cups of small marshmellows
1/2 cup of peanuts
I'm not a big fan of marshmellows, so I might use M&M's or something.
Mix it all together and scoop one heaping teaspoon on wax paper or silicon sheet to cool.
Yummie, crunchy, salty, sweet mix.
I suppose you could do this with chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, or other chocolate that can be melted with peanut butter.
2 cups butterscotch bits
1/2 cup of peanut butter
Melt butterscotch bits and peanut butter together.
1/2 bag of chow mein noodles, the crunchy ones (3 or 4 cups, enough to be coated by the butterscoth and peanut butter)
2 cups of small marshmellows
1/2 cup of peanuts
I'm not a big fan of marshmellows, so I might use M&M's or something.
Mix it all together and scoop one heaping teaspoon on wax paper or silicon sheet to cool.
Yummie, crunchy, salty, sweet mix.
I suppose you could do this with chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, or other chocolate that can be melted with peanut butter.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Computer America Show Reminder 09-12-11
Monday
-------
Hours one and two: David Perry from Trend Micro joins Craig and Ben to
talk about the latest 911 based scams as well as other malware.
Tuesday
-------
Hours one and two: Our Gamer Tuesdays are back! Joining us is IGN.com.
Daemon Hatfield is the Senior Editor of IGN.com and our newest
correspondent. He will talk about the hottest games and products!
Wednesday
-------
First segment: Newline Software. It’s all about making backups.. It’s
not IF your hard drive will fail, it’s WHEN. And making backups in the
cloud is becoming far more popular. Newline is here to talk about their
cloud backup services and why it’s a lot different that the other
services out there!
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Thursday
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Hour one and Hour two: Gregory Evans. Joining Craig and Ben with the
return of the world’s greatest computer security expert. Tonight he
joins us to talk about hacking in its many forms, and how you can
protect your computer from malware invasions.
Friday
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First segment: Addon Interactive is scheduled to appear. They will talk
about their brand new release of their Chat Room software, Version 9.0!
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
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Hours one and two: David Perry from Trend Micro joins Craig and Ben to
talk about the latest 911 based scams as well as other malware.
Tuesday
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Hours one and two: Our Gamer Tuesdays are back! Joining us is IGN.com.
Daemon Hatfield is the Senior Editor of IGN.com and our newest
correspondent. He will talk about the hottest games and products!
Wednesday
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First segment: Newline Software. It’s all about making backups.. It’s
not IF your hard drive will fail, it’s WHEN. And making backups in the
cloud is becoming far more popular. Newline is here to talk about their
cloud backup services and why it’s a lot different that the other
services out there!
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Thursday
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Hour one and Hour two: Gregory Evans. Joining Craig and Ben with the
return of the world’s greatest computer security expert. Tonight he
joins us to talk about hacking in its many forms, and how you can
protect your computer from malware invasions.
Friday
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First segment: Addon Interactive is scheduled to appear. They will talk
about their brand new release of their Chat Room software, Version 9.0!
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Friday, September 09, 2011
A Wish To Live Forever
I met a fairy today that said she would grant me one wish.
"I want to live forever," I said.
"Sorry," said the fairy, "I'm not allowed to grant wishes like that!"
"Fine," I said, "then I want to die after Congress gets their heads out of their asses!"
"You crafty bastard," said the fairy.
Monday, September 05, 2011
Computer America Show Reminder 09-05-11
Lineup for the week:
Monday
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It’s Labor Day weekend so there’s no live show! Please enjoy a “Best of
Computer America” show tonight. Scheduled is a rebroadcast of the
August 4th show with G Data! Hear all about their new TotalSecurity
2012 that represents the next generation of computer protection
technology. It has TWO Anti-Virus engines, offers HOURLY updates and
scans only when your computer is idle making it unique in how it
protects your computer from bad things. Plus hear about their special
offer that gives you 50% off of any of their products! Don’t miss it!
See you LIVE tomorrow night!
Tuesday
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First hour and a half: Epson. As one of the leading manufacturers of
computer printers, Epson joins us to unveil their latest multifunction
printer, the brand new Artisan 837! This amazing product color prints
on both sides of the page (duplexes), copies, sends faxes, scans and
does it all with no physical connection. Using Wi-Fi, you can
communicate with the Artisan from any computer in your home or office.
The Artisan 837 is the newest model in Epson’s Artisan line.
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Wednesday
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Hour one: It's Wednesday Madness! You never know who may stop in! Plus
it's OPEN phone lines! We answer your questions on ANY computer and
technology topic. We read your emails and Feedbacks, play your voice
messages, it's anything goes! Joining Craig and Ben is our Computer
America correspondent Mike Cermak, the Owner-Operator of Techguy.org.
Hour two: We continue with your phone calls, emails, feedbacks and
voicemails!
Thursday
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First hour and a half: MapMyFITNESS. This is an app that uses GPS
technology to map your runs, bike rides and hikes. MapMyFITNESS just
announced a partnership with the San Francsico Marathon and the NYC
Marathon. These apps are the first to use both GPS and RFID technology
to make running mobile and social! Tune us in and don’t forget to bring
your running shoes!
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Friday
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Hours one and two: Ralph Bond joins Craig and Ben with computer news
and special topics. For many years, Ralph was Intel’s Consumer
Education Director and he continues to be the voice of Intel for
Computer America’s Intel Digital Minute. Ralph is now with Autodesk and
he is an official Computer America correspondent. Every second Friday
of the month, Ralph joins Craig and Ben to talk about the special Technology
News stories he selects.
Monday
-------
It’s Labor Day weekend so there’s no live show! Please enjoy a “Best of
Computer America” show tonight. Scheduled is a rebroadcast of the
August 4th show with G Data! Hear all about their new TotalSecurity
2012 that represents the next generation of computer protection
technology. It has TWO Anti-Virus engines, offers HOURLY updates and
scans only when your computer is idle making it unique in how it
protects your computer from bad things. Plus hear about their special
offer that gives you 50% off of any of their products! Don’t miss it!
See you LIVE tomorrow night!
Tuesday
-------
First hour and a half: Epson. As one of the leading manufacturers of
computer printers, Epson joins us to unveil their latest multifunction
printer, the brand new Artisan 837! This amazing product color prints
on both sides of the page (duplexes), copies, sends faxes, scans and
does it all with no physical connection. Using Wi-Fi, you can
communicate with the Artisan from any computer in your home or office.
The Artisan 837 is the newest model in Epson’s Artisan line.
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Wednesday
-------
Hour one: It's Wednesday Madness! You never know who may stop in! Plus
it's OPEN phone lines! We answer your questions on ANY computer and
technology topic. We read your emails and Feedbacks, play your voice
messages, it's anything goes! Joining Craig and Ben is our Computer
America correspondent Mike Cermak, the Owner-Operator of Techguy.org.
Hour two: We continue with your phone calls, emails, feedbacks and
voicemails!
Thursday
--------
First hour and a half: MapMyFITNESS. This is an app that uses GPS
technology to map your runs, bike rides and hikes. MapMyFITNESS just
announced a partnership with the San Francsico Marathon and the NYC
Marathon. These apps are the first to use both GPS and RFID technology
to make running mobile and social! Tune us in and don’t forget to bring
your running shoes!
Last half hour: Craig and Ben discuss the news events of the day!
Friday
--------
Hours one and two: Ralph Bond joins Craig and Ben with computer news
and special topics. For many years, Ralph was Intel’s Consumer
Education Director and he continues to be the voice of Intel for
Computer America’s Intel Digital Minute. Ralph is now with Autodesk and
he is an official Computer America correspondent. Every second Friday
of the month, Ralph joins Craig and Ben to talk about the special Technology
News stories he selects.
Saturday, September 03, 2011
Science Fiction Quote
'It is better to read first-rate science fiction than second-rate science; it's no more likely to be wrong and is far more stimulating than the second-rate science. And I think it's good to read the great classics of science fiction.'
- Martin Rees, Astronomer Royal
- Martin Rees, Astronomer Royal
Thursday, September 01, 2011
A (short) Timeline of Chocolate
1824: John Cadbury, an English Quaker, begins roasting and grinding chocolate beans to sell in his tea and coffee shop.
In 1842 Cadbury's Chocolate Company in England creates the first chocolate bar.
1875: A Swiss chocolate maker, Daniel Peter, mixes Henri Nestle's condensed milk with chocolate and the two men found a company to manufacture the first milk chocolate.
1894: Milton Hershey adds a line of chocolate to his caramel manufacturing business. Soon he invents the Hershey Bar by experimenting with milk chocolate. Hershey's Cocoa appears next.
1896: Leonard Hershfield invents the Tootsie Roll, named after his daughter.
1897: Brownies are first mentioned in print, listed for sale in the Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalogue.
About 1900: A machine called the enrober is invented to replace the task of hand-dipping chocolate.
1930: Franklin Mars invents the Snickers Bar.
1939: Nestle introduces semisweet chocolate morsels.
1940: The Mars company invents M&M's for soldiers going to World War II.
In 1842 Cadbury's Chocolate Company in England creates the first chocolate bar.
1875: A Swiss chocolate maker, Daniel Peter, mixes Henri Nestle's condensed milk with chocolate and the two men found a company to manufacture the first milk chocolate.
1894: Milton Hershey adds a line of chocolate to his caramel manufacturing business. Soon he invents the Hershey Bar by experimenting with milk chocolate. Hershey's Cocoa appears next.
1896: Leonard Hershfield invents the Tootsie Roll, named after his daughter.
1897: Brownies are first mentioned in print, listed for sale in the Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalogue.
About 1900: A machine called the enrober is invented to replace the task of hand-dipping chocolate.
1930: Franklin Mars invents the Snickers Bar.
1939: Nestle introduces semisweet chocolate morsels.
1940: The Mars company invents M&M's for soldiers going to World War II.
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