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Do (Computer) Geeks Really Rule the (Computer) World? (via My Humble Corner)

Not rule it so much as take responsibility. People put their reputations on their recommendations so coming up with “the next great thing” is unavoidable. Times change. I used to like Firefox as well...

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Dear Apple, I managed to fix the antenna problem. Contact me … on Twitpic

Dear Apple, I managed to fix the antenna problem. Contact me … on Twitpic.Readers who viewed this page, also viewed:What Should I Read Next? Book recommendations from readers…Life on the edgeDIY: The...

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6 Ways to Fix Your iPhone 4s Reception Problems News

6 Ways to Fix Your iPhone 4s Reception Problems News. Some ridiculous suggestions but if you have no life it might work for you.Readers who viewed this page, also viewed:Has anyone noticed that...

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Whos Afraid of Steve Jobs? – BusinessWeek

Image by Annie Bannanie 09 via Flickr Whos Afraid of Steve Jobs? – BusinessWeek.  I love Consumer Reports even though their methodology is sometimes flawed.  They have some assumptions about technology...

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Consumer Reports: Still thumbs down on iPhone 4 (Don Reisinger CNET News)...

Isn’t it weird that they stopped the cases program? Why stop the cases while older iPhones still have the problem? Citing Apple‘s decision to discontinue its free-case program for the iPhone 4, the...

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Amazing view from above World Travel – StumbleUpon

Amazing view from above World Travel – StumbleUpon. These are some stunning photos. The waterfalls are especially lovely.Readers who viewed this page, also viewed:Forest waterfall with rocks –...

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Consumer Reports Electronics Blog: Verizon iPhone 4: Mind the gap, our tests...

Consumer Reports Electronics Blog: Verizon iPhone 4: Mind the gap, our tests show. This is disappointing. Perhaps this is fixed in the next version.  Readers who viewed this page, also viewed:How the...

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Consumer Reports recommends new iPad after heat tests – StumbleUpon

  Consumer Reports recommends new iPad after heat tests – StumbleUpon. I don’t always agree with CR analysis, but they did give the iPad its highest ratings for tablets. I love the screen too and got...

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The Restart Page – Free unlimited rebooting experience from vintage operating...

  The Restart Page – Free unlimited rebooting experience from vintage operating systems – StumbleUpon. This is probably a page you will enjoy if you are a computer nerd. Well I enjoyed it. It was fun...

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Retro Memories of the 50′s and 60′s – StumbleUpon

Retro Memories of the 50′s and 60′s – StumbleUpon. This is the Bendex computer in 1956. So primitive isn’t it?

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The Most Unusual Cakes – StumbleUpon

The Most Unusual Cakes – StumbleUpon. Some fun an amazingly well done cakes in the link above. I like this one the best.Readers who viewed this page, also viewed:Blue creature photoThanks to FOA feds...

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The Science of Fox News: Why Its Viewers are the Most Misinformed | Media |...

The Science of Fox News: Why Its Viewers are the Most Misinformed | Media | AlterNet – StumbleUpon. So is it any surprise that people want to believe what they want to believe? I think part of being an...

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Island in Mountain lake – StumbleUpon

- StumbleUpon. This is pretty cool. Wouldn’t you love to live there? Talk about privacy!Readers who viewed this page, also viewed:Forest view on high – StumbleUponBig horns – StumbleUponThe Macintosh...

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Sun setting on a valley- StumbleUpon

- StumbleUpon. Isn’t nature wonderful? The sun sets on this valley and it looks beautiful in ways that are hard to imagine. It really shows our poor imagination sometimes when we can’t conceive of the...

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Red rock and water – StumbleUpon

- StumbleUpon. This is fun view. I wonder why there are no plants or animals? I wonder if this is part of Sand Canyon?Readers who viewed this page, also viewed:Human Rights Groups Report A Surge In...

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10 Productivity Killers Of Online Entrepreneurs – StumbleUpon

  10 Productivity Killers Of Online Entrepreneurs – StumbleUpon. If you spend your time researching and online you will find yourself falling into these habits. I know that I have been guilty of a few...

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Unreal-like photo – StumbleUpon

- StumbleUpon. Is this real? Am I sleeping? It almost looks artificial doesn’t it?Readers who viewed this page, also viewed:Forest waterfall with rocks – StumbleUponThis is why we should love/hate...

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River in a forest – StumbleUpon

- StumbleUpon. This is a photo of a river in a forest. I don’t know if this is just a foggy day or if it is smoke from a forest fire. It looks almost unreal doesn’t it like a painting or computer...

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Apple thinking applied to the earth – StumbleUpon

- StumbleUpon. Wouldn’t it be incredible if the world was actually that shape? It’s hard to conceive of it any other shape than it is, isn’t it?

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Sunrise in a bubble | Humorous Stories – StumbleUpon

Sunrise in a bubble | Humorous Stories – StumbleUpon. I had another photo with a bubble that showed the earth from a map. Beautiful isn’t it?Readers who viewed this page, also viewed:Beautiful Natural...

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Lake in a mountain – StumbleUpon

- StumbleUpon. I thought of that scene in the Disney movie when the kids were singing in the mountains. What was the name of that movie with Julie Andrews? Oh I remember. Its called the Sound of...

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Inkwell (Macintosh) – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia – StumbleUpon

  Inkwell (Macintosh) – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia – StumbleUpon. This is interesting isn’t it? I have never used Inkwell. Has anyone else?  Readers who viewed this page, also viewed:SIPRNet –...

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Has Mars outsmarted us? – StumbleUpon

Mars: 6 Earth: 0 | CultureTab – StumbleUpon. It looks like it.Readers who viewed this page, also viewed:

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hugz from the catz – Image Hub – StumbleUpon

hugz – Image Hub – StumbleUpon. Cats can be fun if you give them space and let them come to you on their own terms.Readers who viewed this page, also viewed:Sagan and Dalai Lama on science, religion –…

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Be with friends who are here – StumbleUpon

- StumbleUpon. Put down the smartphone. I have put away my smartphone when I am talking or spending time with someone. It is fun to pass time with, but it is no substitute for a real person.Readers who...

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River and forest – StumbleUpon

- StumbleUpon. River and forest photo. Isn’t nature beautiful?Readers who viewed this page, also viewed:River through forest – StumbleUponRiver in a forest – StumbleUponHow to: Build a Hackintosh Mac...

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Apple Interactive Television Box – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia –...

Apple Interactive Television Box – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia – StumbleUpon. This is interesting. Apple did a great groundbreaking thing and then sat on it for years. Why? They could have...

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Unreal looking water – StumbleUpon

- StumbleUpon. This is unreal looking water. Isn’t this amazing?Readers who viewed this page, also viewed:Fire by waterRiver and forest – StumbleUponIs Safari crashing all the time?Talking someones own...

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Forest view on high – StumbleUpon

- StumbleUpon. This is fun isn’t it? I wonder when they took this photo?Readers who viewed this page, also viewed:Big horns – StumbleUponGlowing apple on FlickrUnable to access websites in...

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Big horns – StumbleUpon

- StumbleUpon. This is pretty impressive. Can you imagine if people had horns?Readers who viewed this page, also viewed:The 7 Most Impressive Examples of Animal Architecture…River in a forest –...

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A tall tree and fear of heights – StumbleUpon

- StumbleUpon. Is it just me or does anyone else feel a little uneasy looking at this photo? Isn’t it amazing how a photo can transport us into someones life?Readers who viewed this page, also...

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This is why we should love/hate microscopes – StumbleUpon

This is why we should love/hate microscopes – StumbleUpon. There are some scary images in this list. Don’t click unless you can handle very up close and personal images.Readers who viewed this page,...

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Forest waterfall with rocks – StumbleUpon

- StumbleUpon. This combines two of my favorite things, waterfalls and rocks. Do you ever wonder if you were a Druid in your past life?Readers who viewed this page, also viewed:Reflections on a lake –...

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Reflections on a lake – StumbleUpon

- StumbleUpon.This is amazing. You can really see the bottom so clearly.Readers who viewed this page, also viewed:Amazing view from above World Travel – StumbleUponThis is why we should love/hate...

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Why Consumer Reports Says You Can’t Trust Angie’s List – Forbes

Why Consumer Reports Says You Can’t Trust Angie’s List – Forbes. This is interesting. I have noticed the same thing that many online sites have completely different opinions of the same service or...

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Four ways to do Screen sharing on the iPad

Four ways to do Screen sharing on the iPad Mobile Presenter Pro – Wireless Screen Sharing and Projection for iPad. This only has 3 out of 5 stars. I might try other options first. Perhaps a more...

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Solar Car Powers Your House When It’s Parked – StumbleUpon

Isn’t this neat? It has some drawbacks like getting in and out, noise and features, but it has some compelling advantages. It can generate power which would make you money if you sell it back to the...

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