The “Internet Man” is Meri Wilson’s updated version of her 70’s suggestion novelty, “Telephone Man”. With terms like “hard drive” and “RAM” it was easy to make double entendres. And Meri’s giggles just add to the fun. http://youtu.be/xBCwBCQOnmk It was sad to see that Meri Wilson is no longer with us. She died in 2002, at the age of 53, after she lost control of her car … [Read more...] about Internet Man by Meir Wilson
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Siri’s Sense of Humor
The defining iPhone 4S feature is Siri, an app that allows you to talk to your phone and do stuff. But Siri can be sassy and has a personality and is siri-iously funny. Here are some of Siri’s responses to offbeat questions showing showing a wicked sense of … [Read more...] about Siri’s Sense of Humor
My Blackberry is STILL Not Working
This hilarious fruity video from the BBC came out in Dec. 2010. It’s funny how it’s still funny since BlackBerry still has problems. Perhaps BlackBerry has run out of juice! http://youtu.be/kAG39jKi0lI … [Read more...] about My Blackberry is STILL Not Working
Going Green with Your PC
Going green with your PC can save you some green ($$$)! By powering down your PC or using power management correctly you can save up to $60 a year per machine. For the Planeteer that equals a half a ton of CO2 a year that will not be adding to global climate change. Go planet…and wallet! Turn off your PC and Monitor To maximize energy savings turn off your PC and monitor … [Read more...] about Going Green with Your PC
Could a Farmville Movie Crop-up?
It’s rumored that a FarmVille movie based on the Facebook game is in the works. I bet the angry birds will be furious if Farmville gets a movie before they do! The good news is that Hollywood cannot mess up the plot for a FarmVille movie, because, well, there is no plot. Pron has more of a storyline. Perhaps the writers are planning to sow an Orwellian “Animal Farm” … [Read more...] about Could a Farmville Movie Crop-up?
Steve Jobs in His Own Words
It’s hard to put into words what Steve Jobs meant to technology and the world in general. It seems only fitting that of all the words spoke about Steve Jobs that he is best described in his own words. His Stanford commencement speech in 2005 is probably the most powerful tribute about this man and his incredible influence. Here is the YouTube link to the video … [Read more...] about Steve Jobs in His Own Words
Bad Opinions Abound – Think for Yourself
You can’t believe everything you read online or everything you’re told. The Bad Opinion generator by the “THE WEEK” is a great collection of some of history’s clueless predictions. These epic fails remind us in an age of media overload you're better off thinking for yourself. For example: “There is no doubt.” —Gen. Tommy Franks on the presence of weapons of mass … [Read more...] about Bad Opinions Abound – Think for Yourself
Facebook is Still Free
Facebook unveiled a new look causing a big buzz in the the social networking universe. For haters, it opened the virtual door for yet another hoax about Facebook charging for their service. Facebook assures they are free and will continue to be. Wall posts and status updates were lighting up with the announcement that the social network will soon start charging its users … [Read more...] about Facebook is Still Free
Wasting Time Online for Fun and Profit
A new study suggests that wasting time online can make you more productive and a better worker. Finally – a useful study! According to a recent report presented at the Academy of Management, "browsing the Internet serves an important restorative function." Sure there are other studies that cling to the tired, old cliché that you need to do work to be productive. But tell … [Read more...] about Wasting Time Online for Fun and Profit
Online Help in the Face of Diaster
There are lots of websites and mobile apps you should have ready before you are in the path of a storm or running from an army of brain-eating zombies. This time of year reminds us to get prepared for the unexpected. Hurricanes, Earth quakes, and even zombie apocalypses have online resources that can help in the face of disaster. FEMA and other organizations have gone online … [Read more...] about Online Help in the Face of Diaster
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