As the world’s leading search engine, Google.com, uses powerful computer hardware and software to rank web sites and deliver relevant results based on the search terms entered by users. For the most part, the system works great. Sometimes, however, it can take a little time to find exactly what you’re looking for. Jason Calacanis, an [...]
In this age of computers, video games, and too much television, it’s nice to spend an evening enjoying a classic board game. Last weekend, my wife and I had a good time playing Scrabble. She won. The Low-Tech Times highly recommends Scrabble. In addition to a new, rotating Deluxe Turntable Scrabble game, Amazon.com offers Classic [...]
Compact Discs have some real advantages over vinyl records; the most important advantage is that they are practical to play in car stereo systems. However, in this blog post, PhileySmiley explains that vinyl records deliver better sound than CDs. His argument is that records capture entire sound waves, as opposed to CDs which approximate sound [...]
Stefanie Kranjec, of Reuters, has written an excellent article about how hi-tech addictions can ruin personal relationships. Here’s an excerpt from the article: An inability to leave home without a cell phone, to relax without constantly checking email or to stop using the Internet are also worrying signs. When the Internet becomes a more powerful [...]
I met with some friends last night who went to the 2008 Washington D.C. Auto Show on Saturday. At the show, all of the major auto manufacturers bring sample vehicles from their new lines. My friends said the show was extremely crowded and that they were unable to go down every aisle. When I asked [...]