Monthly Archives: April 2011

Octavo iPad 2

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Tom Long

I loved how slick the Apple iPad 2 cover was, but it kept popping off when I tried to type or watch videos on my lap. It required a flat surface. Back in my pre-digitized life, I lived by Moleskine … Continue reading →

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Soul Surfer

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Tom Long

I just got back from an incredible movie experience. Soul Surfer portrays the injury and recovery of Bethany Hamilton. Bethany would be a remarkable person if only for her surfing ability. But Bethany’s story is so much more than that. … Continue reading →

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Two Weeks with iPad 2

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Tom Long

One thing I know I plan to do today is to return the magnetic cover for my iPad 2. My use case is apparently too rough because the magnets keep coming loose while I’m using the case to support my … Continue reading →

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!Microsoft Buys Google!

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Tom Long

Long Story Short learned, while out drinking with Ballmer last night, that Google has settled with Microsoft in MS’s European anti-competitive practices lawsuit.  MS contended that Google acted in ways to discourage carriers from using Bing on mobile phones.  In … Continue reading →

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