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At The Crossroads: An Exercise In Cool

A while ago, I was at Home Depot to buy some under-cabinet lights. We wanted some that were motion-activated so they would light up in the morning when you went to get coffee, especially in the winter when it was still dark. The options that did not require electrical work (in other words, battery-operated) were…

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Artificial Intelligence Apps – A Solution in Search of a Problem

Have you ever fixed something, only to discover it broke something else? It happens to me all the time. Case in point: I was fixing some leaking outdoor hoses. As I was pulling them off, the hose reel broke. It often happens with computers, too, and especially websites. You install a WordPress plug-in to fix…

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Is the Price… Higher or Lower?

Have you ever watched the TV show “The Price is Right?” It's a daytime game show in which people are selected to bid on an item. The winner gets up on stage to play a game to win bigger prizes. Then, those people compete to spin a wheel to get to the showcase showdown, where…

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You've Got To Know When…

November 1st, 2014… a day that will live in infamy (on the internet). The biggest news stories were: A judge in Maine rejected a strict Ebola quarantine for nurse Kaci Hickox Political unrest in Burkina Faso A hit-and-run incident in Santa Ana, California killed three 13-year-old girls The release of retired U.S. Marine Sgt. Andrew…

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Let's Do The Time Warp Again

“Time Warp” is one of the most recognizable songs from “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” It was created as a time filler for the stage play but has exploded in popularity and become a central part of audience participation during film screenings and live performances. It has the instructions to dance the lyrics: “It’s just…

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It's Time To Get To Work

Being a geek, I am a big Star Wars Fan. Star Wars movies are basically stories about the battles between good and evil. Just like religion may say, “May the Lord be with you”, Star Wars says, “May the Force be with you.” Star Wars even has its own national day, May 4th (as in…

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