Category Archives: Science and Technology

Tuning Into Graphic Media

When I think of graphic news, I instantly think back to the Vietnam conflict. I get images of what I presumed were most people reactions to what was scattered all over the television and newspapers (I wasn’t alive when it … Continue reading

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Snake Venom Used for Painkillers

Scientific American says that toxic venom could be combined with other ingredients for painkillers.  The black mamba snake would normally kill an adult under 30 minutes, but now might be used for just the opposite purpose- pain relief.  In a … Continue reading

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Travel: Hands-free Suitcase

Traveler’s everywhere will be happy to hear that a new prototype suitcase has been released that uses a cell phone to follow its users around.  This new invention is called the “hop.”  Although it is not actually in production yet, … Continue reading

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iPad Mini: Why I Want One

With the iPhone 5 just released, many people are wondering what Apple has in store for us next.  Well, if rumors are correct, it’s an iPad Mini.  At first glace, I just brushed it off and told myself no one … Continue reading

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Information Highway: The Final Free Frontier

The internet has long been a haven of freedom, neutrality, and open information. It has for decades been a way in which people can connect, share ideas and innovations, and simply enjoy free time. Many of these aspects today remain, … Continue reading

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The end of secrecy as we know it

There’s a clever slogan from a local night club photography website based here in Orlando. It is “We’re not responsible for your bf / gf issues”. This is because everything you do at the night club is going to be … Continue reading

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To Pin or Not to Pin: Is Pinterest a Waste of Time?

I recently read an article from the New York Times about Pinterest, and how uplifting the inspirational quotes can be. I know that there are some people who think that this website is a complete waste of time (mostly guys). … Continue reading

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Modern Moses: From Red Seas to Falling Skies

London’s Barbican Center launched a new exhibition this week that is encapsulating both the minds and bodies of its participants. Exhibitionists Florian Ortkross and Brian Stuart Wood have blended technology and the human experience to create a room where it … Continue reading

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Facebook grows the global conversation with 1 billion users

Facebook hit 1 billion users this week. That’s quite amazing for a company that only started in 2004. The continued growth of this technology, particularly the mobile aspects, will continue to grow the global conversation, which is taking place on … Continue reading

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The Internet is the New Wild West

The other day I saw the State Farm commercial of the woman who says, “They can’t put anything on the Internet that isn’t true.” The guy next to her responds by saying, “Where did you hear that?” They both respond … Continue reading

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