Category Archives: Geeky

Plus One Button More

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Tom Long

So sue me. Yes, I’ve added another button to share this post. I’m sick of all the button-proliferation, too. BUT, on that subject (think about those words), you probably found this post by using Google. To make discovery easier, I … Continue reading →

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Net Neutrality

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Tom Long

Photo courtesy of jpoesen How does the internet fit into local, regional, national, and global societies? What roles should individual, corporate, charitable, and governmental entities play with respect to the internet? It is difficult to imagine a broader topic. There … Continue reading →

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Tech Travel

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Tom Long

For someone like myself travel consists of three phases – planning, doing, and “lessons learned”.  But travel also consists of layers: experiencing the place, building relationships with fellow travelers, recording impressions (primarily through photography), and sharing my experience with others … Continue reading →

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The Mobile Blogger

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Tom Long

Most people, including bloggers, are happy to share their pictures via the snap-it-and-post-it route.  A few use Instagram or PicPlz for a quick snazzing-up before they post their pics.  But when I post family or travel pictures, I want to … Continue reading →

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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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