July 2012 – My Blog

The Story of the Alarm Clock

Once upon a time… okay, it doesn’t really start off that way for we all know that the alarm clock is no fairy tale, they are very real. In fact, most of us would not have been able to get out of bed this morning without one. Who knew that something so small could make… Continue reading The Story of the Alarm Clock

Romney campaign entices downloads of mobile app by promising breaking news about his running mate choice

The Romney campaign announced today that those who download the “Mitt’s VP” app for iOS and Android will be the first to know who his choice is for running mate in the upcoming presidential election. The app will push the name of the GOP vice presidential nominee directly to mobile devices as soon as word… Continue reading Romney campaign entices downloads of mobile app by promising breaking news about his running mate choice

Does your personality affect how well you multitask

Some of us are really out-going and enjoy being around other people, which is also known as an extrovert; while others rather be an observer and keep to themselves, which are called introverts. Many of us pretty much know which one of these we fall under, but can our personality affect how well we multitask?… Continue reading Does your personality affect how well you multitask

Zombie software litters the App Store 2 to 1

For every valid, working app on the App Store, there are two apps that are considered “walking dead” by German mobile analytics firm Adeven. By their count, there are 400,000 apps that do not get downloaded, are invisible to users, and have no ratings. “The reality is there are only a couple of thousand apps… Continue reading Zombie software litters the App Store 2 to 1

Microsoft raises email service expectations with Outlook.com

While everyone else seems focused on new media technology such as social networks and mobile sharing, Microsoft is mastering what they’ve always done well: email. Their latest push towards perfect email management and distribution comes in the form of Outlook.com which they are billing as “modern email designed for the next billion mailboxes.” Judging by… Continue reading Microsoft raises email service expectations with Outlook.com

Top 10 best selling vehicles over the last 100 years

There are several types of vehicles built by various brands that have stood out amongst the rest and have endured the test of time. Some people buy a car for looks, while others buy it for the price, either way these 10 vehicles have been the most popular amongst customers over the last 100+ years.… Continue reading Top 10 best selling vehicles over the last 100 years

7 basic steps to grow your business and market your product

The history of business in one way or the other is the history of mankind, society and civilization. The way business is done today in the 21st century is drastically different from the way it has been through the different stages of our evolution. No doubt it has evolved with humans and also reflects how… Continue reading 7 basic steps to grow your business and market your product

The new Digg is under construction

For those of us who have used Digg daily for the past 5 years, seeing the image above when visiting the site is both exhilarating and terrifying. It has our blood pumping because it represents a new hope, a chance to salvage what’s left of the once-dominant social news site. It’s also scary as it… Continue reading The new Digg is under construction

Should social media in the workplace be used for business or pleasure, if at all?

Some employers may be wondering if their employees are using social media at work and/or if they should be allowed to use it. There are businesses that encourage their workers to use their personal accounts on social networks during working hours, due to wanting their employees to have an online presence. However, there are some… Continue reading Should social media in the workplace be used for business or pleasure, if at all?