Category Archives: Personal observations

Internet Regulation?

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Tom Long

Many news sources have reported that in polls Americans are against “internet regulation”.  My question is, what was the wording of the question in the poll?  The Rasmussen Poll used wording that was quite ambiguous about what was entailed in … Continue reading →

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Black and White

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Tom Long

Black and white.  Yes or no.  On or off.  In or out.  Left or right.  Western culture appears to tip toward the binary.  Those closest to dealing with the binary every day (self-proclaimed geeks) carry this right into their technological … Continue reading →

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My Swiss Army Knife

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Tom Long

I have a few items I can consider to be both minimalist and indulgences.  Maybe minimalist isn’t even the word I want to use.  But I have found that having the right tool for the job is only bested by … Continue reading →

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Nothing But Net

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Tom Long

Google Do No Evil How many internets are there? Google, by virtue of its Android operating system, is in business with cell phone carriers and manufacturers. So it is no surprise that they recently sided with Verizon, the largest wireless … Continue reading →

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Movies, Television and Friends

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Tom Long

Some time back, I asked Clicker, “Now, where’s my mobile app?”  This week they delivered.  Sort of.  Unlike OrbLive, Clicker does not provide a mobile player so viewing is pretty restricted.  (I’d like to hear from those of you with … Continue reading →

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