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One-year anniversary of the Super Outbreak of 2011

Posted on April 28, 2012 by admin

Today marks the one year anniversary of the 2011 “Super Outbreak” – the largest outbreak of tornadoes since April 3-4, 1974. While the Memphis area wasn’t directly affected by any of the tornadoes that day, April 27 was the last in a 3-day onslaught of severe weather that affected the southeastern U … Continue reading →

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Jury Duty: Gavel to Gavel

Posted on April 27, 2012 by admin

8:30 Arrive at the Civil Court in downtown Los Angeles, only to realize I’ve left my online jury orientation diploma at home. I wonder if they’ll care. Apparently they don’t. I join 30 others for the first jury panel of the day. We’re told to wait outside Courtroom #400. 9:00 Still waiting. We chat … Continue reading →

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How warm has March been historically?

Posted on March 24, 2012 by admin

The table below lists the Top 10 warmest March months at Memphis, TN since records began back in the 1880s. Through March 23, the average temperature for March 2012 is 63.4 degrees, which ranks as the 2nd warmest month of March to date. Given that another warm week is expected next week (near 80 for … Continue reading →

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iPhone ‘halo’ launches Apple into stratosphere

Posted on February 15, 2012 by admin

Click to play video Return to video Video feedback Thank you. Your feedback was successfully sent. More video Recommended Click to play video Dad shoots whining daughter’s laptop Click to play video Cracking YouTube’s funny bone Click to play video A cyclist’s helmet-cam: the ultimate witness Click … Continue reading →

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Using the touch screen and effects on Health

Posted on January 27, 2012 by admin

Pressing repeatedly while using the touch screen, can cause health problems, according to health experts, this course makes touch-screen users and developers preparing to seek a new interface to prevent injury. The basic ingredients of induction on the touch screen mostly cause minor injuries relate … Continue reading →

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Celebrating with Friends and Family

Posted on January 7, 2012 by admin

Since returning from Hawaii we have been celebrating and visiting with friends and family. I must have suffered from camera overload while away (1200 pics) and, even though I have both a camera and an iPhone, I failed to take pictures at many of these gatherings. We had Allen & Sharon and Linda & Mi … Continue reading →

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Testing a new plugin for my review template

Posted on December 11, 2011 by admin

THIS POST IS TO TEST THE TABS FOR BREAKING THE REVIEW UP. Back in June when the HTC Touch Pro news was dropping all over web, all the buzz was when and if AT&T would get the phone and call it whatever they were going to call it. Turns out the name was the HTC Fuze. There was a rash of incorrect date … Continue reading →

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HP Releasing WebOS to Open Source Software Developers

Posted on December 10, 2011 by admin

The verdict is in on WebOS: Hewlett Packard will release the star-crossed operating system to open source software developers. In a statement just released, HP said it would make the underlying code behind WebOS to developers, partners and HP’s own engineers to “deliver ongoing enhancements and new … Continue reading →

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Apple iPad 2 VS. ASUS Prime Transformer

Posted on December 6, 2011 by admin

The upcoming ASUS Prime Transformer is perhaps the first tablet to really compete with the iPad in every way: build, design, power, and even price. So which is the best? Let’s take a look. Size The iPad is a 9.7″ tablet, and is 241x186x8.6mm. The Transformer Prime is larger, with a 10.1″ screen, and … Continue reading →

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Samsung Epic 4G Touch Review

Posted on December 6, 2011 by admin

Yesterday I reviewed the Galaxy S II, which is one of the best phones out, period. Samsung’s Epic 4G Touch is also a Galaxy S II, though it’s a CDMA model specifically designed for Sprint’s 4G network. The hardware is almost completely identical, but there are a few notable differences that prospect … Continue reading →

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