|
|
We are fascinated with history. Maybe History wasn’t your favorite subject in school, but I suspect that certain aspects of history get your attention now. There’s the History Channel on cable television with popular shows like Pawn Stars, American Pickers, and American Restoration. In fact Pawn Stars scores at the top of some cable TV ratings for certain age groups. There are books, documentaries, investigative reporting, etc. that all touch-on our fascination with history.
Historical information appeals to us because it’s about about how people and objects interacted to create a moment in time. They create a story and a connection for us to relate. We say life is all …Continue reading >>
Each week I capture, mark, and comment on blog posts and news articles around the internet. This is short list of three links that I think others will find valuable for their thought lives.
A Simple Device Diagram for Responsive Design Planning by Adam Edgerton of Metal Toad Media. This is a great resource post for development teams. It discusses screen resolutions of common devices so that teams can better optimize experiences on their solution sites. Caller ID spoofing scams aim for bank accounts by Byron Acohido of USA Today. Crime has no boundaries in the digital world. This article discusses how criminals are using cell phones and SMS …Continue reading >>
Have you ever been so moved by the content of a blog post that you want to respond with your own thoughts about the subject? Blog authors notify us of new posts using media sites like Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Google+. Each of those platforms has its own unique way to respond or converse with the author. So as readers, we have multiple choices if want to talk about what we’ve just read.
I usually respond within the site that I found the content or by adding information to another media site that has the audience that will find the information relevant.. It could be that I simply share the …Continue reading >>
I love my credit union. I’ve been a member for many years and my relationship with them has steadily grown. I use online banking for money transfer, bill pay, a personal finance manager (PFM), and even an integrated link to Turbo Tax. In return, my credit union gives me competitive rates on loans, better than average interest rates on share and draft accounts, great customer service, and no worries about nuisance fees.
Last year I opened a custodial share account for my daughter. She is the primary owner of the account but my name is on it until she reaches legal age. This account is not for her college education, …Continue reading >>
March 14th, 2012 | | Tags: iPad, Pets, SquareEach week I capture, mark, and comment on blog posts and news articles around the internet. This is short list of three links that I think others will find valuable for their thought lives.
Pet Therapy: How Animals and Humans Heal Each Other by Julie Rovner at NPR. I never grow tired of reading about the benefits (some call them miracles) that pets have with sick or disabled people. I’ve been a dog owner most of my adult life. They can make you pull your hair out at times, but they mostly just teach you all the things you know are really important. In a product announcement, Square Inc. …Continue reading >>
|
|
Blog comments are the gold of digital content
Have you ever been so moved by the content of a blog post that you want to respond with your own thoughts about the subject? Blog authors notify us of new posts using media sites like Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Google+. Each of those platforms has its own unique way to respond or converse with the author. So as readers, we have multiple choices if want to talk about what we’ve just read.
I usually respond within the site that I found the content or by adding information to another media site that has the audience that will find the information relevant.. It could be that I simply share the …Continue reading >>