23 Feb 2011

Flying Cars from XKCD

 

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Here is the REAL reason we don't have flying cars... Thanks XKCD.com for helping us understand

22 Feb 2011

Does IT get it?

Here is an interesting video found on YouTube via Kirk Weisler at http://kirkweisler.com/t4d/

Does IT really get it yet?

10 Nov 2010

BarCamp Memphis is Saturday!

 
Hey everyone, just a reminder that BarCamp Memphis is this Saturday!  I posted earlier this month about BarCamp Memphis and explained the whole "unconference" idea, so read there for my take on the experience, or better yet, go to http://www.BarCampMemphis.com and register today.  By the way, since I may be presenting, you can use my last name, Glover, and get a $10 discount on your registration. (and you said I never get you anything...)

I am currently in the hopper for three sessions, if they get the votes.  One is with Aaron Prather and Rachel Smith on Location Based Services named "Stalking the 901."  For these sessions to make, they need votes, but more importantly, you need to be there regardless if the sessions I am in make the cut or not. Don't be the person that, after hearing how great it was, says, "Man, I wish I had been there..."  Regiter today and BE there.  

Here's the descriptions of the sessions I am currently slated to present:

Stalking the 901:Location Based Services
First, it was “poking,” and we thought it was cute and poked away. Next came “Status Updates,” and we fell in love with the idea of telling people about our lives 140 characters at a time. Then, IT happened…sites and applications became aware of your location via embedded GPS, Cell tower, and Wi-Fi devices and the “Check-in” was born. Since its birth only a few years ago, location based social networks have grown at a phenomenal rate. Like many new technologies, it was slightly ahead of the curve, but now business, BIG business, is catching up to the notion that knowing where their customers are and where they have BEEN could change the way business gets done. Join Aaron, Rachel, and Andy as they discuss the birth, evolution, and possibilities of location based services and how it will impact you, both professionally and personally.

How Social Networks have changed how we decide to buy and sell
Where do you go to help decide what and where to buy? Before social networks, we would turn to our family and tight circle of friends. Today, we are just as likely to turn to the crowd. How has this changed the way we buy and how business is done.

How do you use a ‘Magical’ device?
Now that the iPad has been out for a while, some people are still struggling to find a place in their workflow for this “magical” device. This session hopes to give you some help in determining where the iPad fits in to it everyday workflow.

So, stop what you are doing and go register at http://www.BarCampMemphis.com/register-now/ and be sure to use the discount code Glover to save $10
4 Nov 2010

When the Internet Attacks!

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Let's say that you are the publisher of a free cooking magazine with recipes and pictures.  Let's also suppose that you're looking for fresh new talent or articles, for you magazine.  

Do you:
A)  Scan the blogosphere for young writers that fit your style and offer them placement in your magazine?
B)  Scan published magazines and websites looking for new articles and then ask for permission to republish?
C)  License content from reputable sources? OR
D)  Simply copy articles and information from published, copy-write protected web sites and reprint them without permission?

If you are Cooks Source Magazine, (don't bother with that link, it's currently toasted, try the Facebook page here until it too is gone.) you obviously choose D, but take care, for in that way direction you only find pain and destruction, as you will see in a moment.

Monica Gaudio published a story last evening that came to me through several news sites today, almost all at once. (A few are linked at the bottom of this post)  The story, to quickly summarize, starts with a post Monica did on a web site in 2005 on old English tart recipes.  It was written, posted and she moved on from there.  Although her post doesn't state it, I dare say she may even have forgotten the post over time.  Imagine her surprise then, when a friend called her to congratulate her being published in Cooks Source Magazine.  When Monica researched it, sure enough, it was her article published without her permission.  Doing a little "Google-fu", Monica found the contact information for the magazine, contacted them, and informed them of the obvious mistake.  When asked what she "wanted", Monica states that she requested

I wanted an apology on Facebook, a printed apology in the magazine and $130 donation (which turns out to be about $0.10 per word of the original article) to be given to the Columbia School of Journalism. 

To a novice like myself, I would say that was almost like giving them a slap on the wrist, but, I am evidently not as forgiving as Monica.  If the publisher, Judith Griggs, had done as requested, I doubt any of us would even be hearing about this whole escapade.  However, Ms. Griggs responded in a most peculiar way.  Below is a quote from the email.

"Yes Monica, I have been doing this for 3 decades, having been an editor at The Voice, Housitonic Home and Connecticut Woman Magazine. I do know about copyright laws. It was "my bad" indeed, and, as the magazine is put together in long sessions, tired eyes and minds somethings forget to do these things.
But honestly Monica, the web is considered "public domain" and you should be happy we just didn't "lift" your whole article and put someone else's name on it! It happens a lot, clearly more than you are aware of, especially on college campuses, and the workplace. If you took offence and are unhappy, I am sorry, but you as a professional should know that the article we used written by you was in very bad need of editing, and is much better now than was originally. Now it will work well for your portfolio. For that reason, I have a bit of a difficult time with your requests for monetary gain, albeit for such a fine (and very wealthy!) institution. We put some time into rewrites, you should compensate me! I never charge young writers for advice or rewriting poorly written pieces, and have many who write for me... ALWAYS for free!"

Well...There just aren't words...

The idea that anything on the internet is "public domain" is silly at best, more likely criminal at worst.  While copy-write law is clear that a list of ingredients is not protected, that is not what happened here.  This "magazine" lifted the whole article and had the audacity to claim that the editor should have been compensated for her "advice" and providing an article that would look good in a portfolio.

I am not going to rant on about this,even though there is a mountain of stupidity in Ms Griggs thought pattern, because that is not the most interesting part of the story.  

Monica did what anyone engaged in blogging or social media would do - She posted about it  Then a few others saw and passed the story on to their friends, who posted links on Twitter to the Facebook page where thousand of people are venting their "dislike" of the magazine.  This item has become a trending topic on Twitter. The Facebook page is getting updates so fast you have to go back several pages to find anything older than an hour ago.  Authors such as Neil Gaiman and John Scalzi have tweeted their disgust with the magazine, and of course, someone setup the fake twitter account CooksSource just to keep the meme alive (It has since vanished).  This has even made the "main stream" news sites such as the Guardian and the Washington Post (see the block of links below)  It seems this has become that proverbial "Tempest in a Teapot" that threatens to spill out even further.  According to posts on the Cooks Source Facebook page, people have found that the magazine has even lifted articles and information from Paula Dean and the Food Network, Martha Stewart, and even more are being uncovered as the   situation develops.  Check out this Twitter Search for more "goodies" as the story continues to develop.  

***Update:  For an in depth look at this story as well as evidence of other alleged acts of plagerism, go to Edward Champion's post here.***

Needless to say, this has turned into quite a mess for Cooks Source Magazine and its now famous editor.  Some advertisers who have been contacted have even called the magazine to cancel their relationship.  It has definitely been a long day for Ms Griggs at this point and I dare say that $130 donation sounds much better in hindsight.


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27 Oct 2010

BarCamp Memphis

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Well folks, it's almost here!  BarCamp Memphis is happening this November 13th at Emerge Memphis

If you've never attended a BarCamp, let me first tell you that it has nothing to do with going to bars or making drinks, although by its nature it could go there.  a "BarCamp" is a gathering of both tech and non-tech people who are interested in gaining and sharing knowledge in a different and exciting way.  The focus is on gathering and sharing information with each other.  Before you say it, I want to kill another stereotype.  While some call these kinds of gatherings conferences (shudder), a BarCamp is nothing of the sort; it is an "Un"conference.

"What in the world is an "un"conference?" you may ask.an unconference is a gathering where the topics of the day are not settled until the day of the conference.  This means that anyone, and I mean ANYONE, can show up the day of the conference with an idea, a keynote or Powerpoint presentation, and a killer title, prepared to speak to the masses…but there's a catch…You KNEW there had to be one.  As people arrive, the topics are placed where everyone can see and vote for the presentations they would most like to see.  The topics with the most votes fill out the schedule for the day and then you're off to listen and share.  Now before you get cranky and wonder why you should prepare a presentation you may not give, here are some things to consider.  In almost every unconference I have attended, few, in any, topics are completely shut out.  Usually, there are enough rooms and attendees that most everyone gets a chance to present.  HOWEVER, if you don't actually get to present, you have at least done your homework on a topic to the point you were READY to go.  That is a major step for most people and will simply make you more prepared to speak in the future.

You may NOW be wondering if there will be any topics you will be interested in if the topics are set until the morning of BarCamp.  Well, you're in luck.  On the BarCamp Memphis site there is a list of possible topicswhich the organizers already know will be available that day for your vote.  That list will be growing by a couple as I will be joining two VERY smart people, Aaron Prather and Rachel Smith for a panel discussion on location based social networks.  I am even considering getting a couple of solo presentation ready, one on the iPad -"How do you use a Magical device?" and "The Impact of Online Social Interaction on Business", but I am still in the air on that.

In case you are still on the fence, thinking that you aren't "techie" enough to attend, consider this a fun, low impact, low risk way of learning something new about topics that you find interesting and if, by chance, you're in a session you don't really like, "rule of two feet"; you have two feet, use them to walk to a different session, or even better, stand in the hall and chat with someone you just met. Now GO, don't wait, GO NOW! Registernow, you know you want too!

See you there!

 

20 Oct 2010

Getting Started

Ultimately, the hardest part of any journey, or task for that matter, is getting started.

Many times I have found myself stuck in the planning stage of a project, trying to identify all of the steps I need to take to reach my target.  This planning then leads to other "meta" tasks, such as what task management system to use, when should I start, how much should I accomplish daily, etc.  This "planning" consumes me to the point that before I know it I have "planned" myself into an untenable deadline and I have to crunch to get things accomplished.  Many times the simple stress of trying to determine where to start freezes me into inaction and procrastination.  I even avoid posting to my blog because of not knowing what to "say" and then letting it go weeks because I am ashamed I haven't written as much as I told myself I should do.  Then I fire off sever posts to only fall back into the cycle again.

Productivity at work or school is no different.  I am stuck in "productivity pr0n" as some have labeled it, looking at ways to organize and reduce stress to the exclusion of actually doing the work itself, which invariably leads to more stress I feel I have to fine a way to "prevent."  When slapped by reality, I come to the realization that if I had simply "started" after generating a simple, if incomplete plan, I would have been finished with time to spare.  THAT would ultimately reduce my stress more effectively than any productivity tool could ever do.

I now find myself in that familiar place once again.  Faced with a mountain of work that I have procrastinated in starting because I was focused on the method rather than the task. So now I have to "crunch" to get the work done, whether I have a "productivity tool," plan, or simple task list of things to do.  I will get through the work because I always do, but this is getting old.  I need to stop focusing on the system and focus on the goal.  In reality, I just need to get started.  

Have you ever found yourself in this peculiar type of productivity paralysis?  Do you ever get so overwhelmed with the amount of work you've put on yourself that your brain refuses to focus and you end up typing about getting started so you don't really have to do it? Oops, I am doing it again.  Time to go take my own medicine....
15 Sep 2010

iPad Case Reviews

It's been a bit since my last post, but it has not been uneventful.  I even have a trio of iPad cases to review for you, so let's get to it.

The first case I want to talk about is the Eco-Vue case from Marware.  I used the case for over a month and it traveled everywhere with me. It is lightweight, and doesn't offer much protection for the iPad itself, other than acting as a cover.  The case, advertised as "eco-leather" (read specially process leather that looks and feels a lot like soft vinyl), has a semi-rigid case and flap, the iPad is held in a mostly secure manner, more on that in a minute, and the inside of the case is a microfiber/felted material which provides some protection for the screen itself.  There is an elastic band to hold the case closed, or open and it has a low level stand to support the iPad in low landscape mode for typing.  The feature that sets this case apart is a wide elastic strap on the inside cover that provides the ability to hold the iPad with one hand without fatigue due to its weight.
   Marware Eco-Vue for iPadMarware Eco-Vue for iPad
This feature is what makes this case so unusual and such a value.  I haven't seen any other case with this type of hand hold and I think Marware is onto something with this one.  There are a few issues with the case from my month with it.  First, the felted interior started looking dirty after a couple of weeks use.  I wash my hands regularly and use more hand sanitizer than I probably should, but the case itself looked like I had used it after changing the oil in the car.  I have seen this happen with felted material before and it is just the way this fabric wears, but you need to be prepared for the look.  The flap that holds the iPad in the case started loosening after about three weeks of use.  In the beginning, the case is straight-backed and this gives the flap plenty of contact to maintain friction and keep the iPad secure.  Once the back starts to curve to match the shape of the iPad, however, the flap starts to loosen and slip.  It never came completely out, even when the iPad was held upside down, but I lost confidence in it after I felt it slide back and forth in the case. A small piece of Velcro would fix this, but I think the designers should have thought of that themselves. Another sign the case may not hold up in the long run is the wrinkling that developed on the spine of the cover, both inside and out.  The leather of the case started to develop stress lines from opening and closing, as well as being held folded over like the picture above.  Also, the internal felt started to stretch a bit and I was afraid it may wear or tear over a longer period of time.  Finally, the last issue has me the most curious at the designer's thought process.  The small flap used to lift the iPad to a good angle for typing is held in place by a magnet.  For a Wi-Fi iPad, this raises no issues, however, for the 3G iPad with the MAGNETIC compass, this raises a few issues.  With the case closed or folded back, the compass will not work and the iPad with definitely let you know about it any time you launch an app that accesses it.  I cant figure out why the designers would over look this flaw, or if they thought that most of the iPads sold would be Wi-Fi and they decided to use something easy design to hold the flap.  Overall, this case has some solid features, but I am concerned it will not hold up over a long time.  The price of the case is quite reasonable, at $25 on Amazon at the time of writing, and for most users, this case will work well.  Just be prepared for the felt to look well used after a few weeks.

Pros:
Half the price of similarly featured cases
Elastic band holds the case securely closed
Felted interior protects the screen
That strap is just an awesome way to hold the iPad

Cons:
Concerns over long-term survivability
Flap holding iPad loosens over time
Felted interior looks "well used" in a short period of time
That crazy magnet (but only an issue for 3G iPads)

The next case is not as good, or even in the same league as the Marware case.  It is the Deluxe Leather Muilti-View case by Acase .  Where the Marware case was a pretty solid case, the Acase, at $14 shows you definitely get what you pay for in a case.  This case is basically two pieces of strong cardboard wrapped in leather and joined together on one side by a thin leather strip and held closed by a snap closure.  The case has a set of ridges on the outside flap where an picture frame style leg on the back of the iPad can rest in to provide several levels of viewing. The iPad slides into the case from the top and a small piece of elastic loops over a corner to hold the iPad in place. on the inside of the cover, there are a set of pockets which can hold small papers, but beyond that, I would be afraid to hold anything against the iPad screen as there is no real protection for the iPad's screen. Apart from these "features" this is a basic flip case to cover the iPad
Acase Deluxe Leather multi-view Case/Folio with Stand for Apple iPadAcase Deluxe Leather multi-view Case/Folio with Stand for Apple iPad

Ok, I really tried to find a redeeming quality for this case and all I could come up with is that the snap works well to keep the case closed. That's it, I can't really see any other solid qualities which would make me want to recommend this case to anyone.  The case feels flimsy in your had, even with the iPad in it.  The top of the case is open, with only the little elastic loop holding in the iPad and that seems to be slipping most of the time.  The kick stand works ok for viewing landcape mode, but the cover is too weak to stand it in portrait mode.  The lowest angle setting for the case is still way too steep for comfortable typing and the kickstand has that crazy magnet that the Marware uses, but in this case, you CAN"T move it away as it is attached to the case behind the iPad.  Overall, I can't bring myself to recommend this case to anyone, even the ultra-budget conscious.  I would recommend that you save your money and by another case, or use a ziplok bag as that is possibly built a little better.

Pros:
Cheap (price)
The snap closure works well

Cons:
Cheap (everything else)
The kickstand does not adjust well and each stage is to similar to the last
The iPad is not securely held in place.
The Magnet thing again
Just not a good case....

Well there you go.  Two cases, one not bad, one you should stay away from like a zombie.  I am currently testing another case fro a social site called the Quirky Cloak.  I've only had it for a few hours, so I will post a review after I have some more time with it.  In any case, (sorry for the pun) I look forward to sharing more with you in the future.  

(Note: All pictures are from Amazon as mine just didn't turn out well.)
10 Aug 2010

My Top iPad Apps

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I'm a little late with this, but I wanted to give you a run down of
the apps I use constantly. Many of these apps have become so
integrated with my workflow I don't know what I'd replace them with if
the iPad stopped working. So here is the list in no particular
order....

Mail - Yes I know it's built in and yes, it's not the shiniest mail
client, but I find myself using email for almost everything. Even
this post was first uploaded using the iPad email client. It's the
little mail engine that could. Also, I'll mention here the other
built-in apps I use constantly, Safari and Calendar. With my links
synced via MobileMe and using the ActiveSync capabilities of GMail, I
have my calendar, email, and contacts synced on all of my devices.
More on my experience with that in another post.

Toodledo - With all of the to-dos I have to track, from research
assignments to tasks at work, Toodledo gives me one place to ditch all
of my tasks and be certain they are syncing to the cloud for easy
access. There are other apps that sync with Toodledo and I know all
about Remember the Milk and other sites, but for my needs, Toodledo
works. I am now trying out Nirvana from NirvanaHQ.com and if I could
get an app that made my tasks available off line, I think I would
definitely switch.

Gowalla/Foursquare - I have tried most of the other check-in sites out
there and so far these two are the only ones I've stuck with over
time. Between the two, Gowalla wins going away on the iPad. The app
makes great use of the iPad's bigger display and makes exploring much
easier than the stuck in iPhone mode Foursquare app. Come on
Foursquare, catch up or you'll be voted off my device pretty soon.

iWork apps - You can't really beat these apps for a quick edit on a
simple document or using them to start work on something you will
finish on a bigger machine later. My biggest complaint is getting
documents on and off the device or into other apps. Apple, a shared
documents folder would be nice. Just saying ....

Kindle/iBooks - While the Kindle is much lighter to carry around on
its own, not having to carry both it and the iPad is even better. The
reading experience is awesome and it comes in handy to have the books
I am reading or researching right at hand.

iAnnotate - This app is probably my second most used app after mail.
While doing research and reviewing journal articles for classwork, I
can either wait and read the journals on screen at home or I can load
the PDFs right into iAnnotate and read, highlight, underline, or add
my own notes where ever I find the time. Now that it integrates with
Dropbox, getting more PDFs while I am away from my desktop is as
simple as sending it to my Dropbox and adding it in iAnnotate. I plan
to post a full review of this, and a few other apps in the coming
days.

Dropbox - What can I say about this app that hasn't already been said?
Dropbox is my quick drop file storage, access, and sharing center.
Also, since I added the application sendtodropbox.com and
GetHabilis.com, getting documents to my Dropbox is as easy as sending
an email. Since many iPad apps can attach to Dropbox and almost all
can export documents via email, my workflow is pretty much complete
AND I have an off device backup at the same time!

MaxJournal - I try to journal everyday to detail my thoughts and make
it possible to revisit my thinking at a later date. While there are a
multitude of apps that handle this task, only one fit my idea of what
a journal should be for the user. MaxJournal is simple to use, has an
intuitive workspace, and is just nice to use. I am still looking at
other apps, but for now, I am happy with how this program works.

Flipboard - This app is how news sites and apps will work in the
future. It is a great way of gathering news and info and it is nice to
use. While I still use the USA Today app for a lot of news, Flipboard
is slowly taking over. More on this app in another post.

There are a score of other apps I use or games I play with on the
iPad, but this list are the apps I use more than all of the others.
Over the next few posts, I will review these and other apps I like and
try out new apps that make sense. Until then, feel free to post a
question about an app I use, or questions about my workflow in general
in the comments or via any of my other contact points. Also, what
app/apps do you find indispensable? It doesn't matter if they are
iPad, iPhone, iPod, iMac, or Windows. I'd like to compare and see if
you've found something valuable.

30 Jul 2010

Two Months with the iPad - How do you use a "Magical" device?

When it was unveiled, Steve Jobs called the iPad a "Magical and
Revolutionary" device. When you first pickup an iPad, you get the
feeling he wasn't overselling it, too much anyway. It is a bit
intimidating though, realizing I was holding such a "Magical and
Revolutionary" device in my hands. What would happen if I dropped it?
Would an evil smoke monster come out and whisk me away to a hidden
island ala Lost?

All kidding aside, it is apparent after only a few minutes with the
iPad, it is a totally new device with no real comparison(no, it isn't
just a big iPod touch). The iPad inspires so many ways it can be used,
so most people don't realize the iPad is really an answer to a problem
we didn't really know we had at all. So as I started playing with my
iPad two months ago, I had NO idea what I would use it for in my
everyday life. Would it be a big media player, a book reader to
replace my Kindle, a laptop replacement, or another gadget that ended
up in my, "That's nice but..." desk drawer?

I found out immediately it was a much better email environment than my
iPod Touch and made it easy to check my mail without firing up the big
iMac or my laptop. Then the web browsing won me over. I hate browsing
the web on a small screen for anything other than a quick search, but
the iPad is better than the Asus EEE netbook for browsing general
sites. Now I know the whole religious argument about Flash, but I
can't say that not having it has hampered my browsing ability. I can
only think of one site I used to visit that makes me cringe now,
NBC.com. It seems they can't figure out that the iPad doesn't need a
mobile site.

I then discovered GoWalla for the iPad and I was hooked. The interface
is great for discovering new places nearby and I love the stamps you
collect. We used that app as well as a few others on a road trip not
long after I got the iPad. The 3G connectivity was great and walking
in downtown St. Louis and checking in at different sites and using
UrbanSpoon to find places to eat was awesome. Even the built-in map
app was useful to see how far away the Apple store was because I
thought I had lost the iPad charger.

Since that trip, I have discovered the iPad has become my constant
companion. I use it as a data collection device for notes and to-dos,
a great email client, an awesome reference device, and a replacement
for my laptop for almost all of my personal needs. I can see a third
or fourth generation with an integrated cell phone accessible via
bluetooth and cameras like the iPhone4 becoming my only mobile device
and almost replacing even my desktop. (especially if OnLive gets World
of Warcraft on the iPad, lol)

This doesn't mean it has been all roses for me. I have had a major
learning curve as I try to get data on and more importantly off the
device. Exporting using iTunes, well, it stinks and having to email
myself something isn't much better. Oh, and if you want to take
something out of one app and use it in another, be prepared to smack
into the walls Apple has setup in the system. E

Even with these issues, I am finding even more uses every day for this
"Magical and Revolutionary" device. In my next post, I will list the
apps I like and use everyday as well as a few that I think are a waste
of space.

28 Jul 2010

Two Months with the iPad-I'm ready for my closeup.

Well, it has been almost two months since I came into possession of my
32gig 3G+WIFI iPad and I thought I would share a bit of how it has
worked, or not worked, in my normal everyday schedule. To keep this
from running impossibly long, I am going to split this into several
posts. The first deals with my becoming a Celebrity, or so I
thought.....

I quickly discovered carrying the iPad was a little like being a
companion to a celebrity, especially for the first month or so.
Everywhere I went with the device, I had a knack for attracting a
crowd, or I thought it was me at first. It dawned on me pretty
quickly that I was just the PR guy for the real celeb, the iPad.
Anytime I took the iPad out or used it in public, I would have people
do everything from stare from across the restaurant and purposely pass
my table on the way out to stopping me and asking me if that was THE
iPad and if it REALLY did all the things it looked like it would. Of
course, I would happily do a little demo using apps like Adobe's
Ideas, or iBooks with Winnie-the-Pooh, or my personal favorite Uzu. I
would tell them about the potential uses of the iPad and always get a
smile and a Wow from the person. It was crazy. I was stopped in line
going into the Gateway Arch in St. Louis by a member of the security
team for the express purpose of showing him the device. I was chased
down walking into a store by a teenager wanting to know if the iPad
was a good a video player as they thought. I played 5 minutes of the
new Star Trek movie and thought the kind would break his face because
his grin was so big. I've had store keepers ask me if I thought they
could use it as an order and payment system and I showed them Square
and a YouTube video of an iPad used in just such a concept. I had
parents asking if it was "kid friendly"!? ( I am NOT the person to ask
about safety concerns. Ever watch the show Home Improvement? It's not
fictional, lol). I basked in the glory that was brought by the fame of
being friends with a real celebrity.

While this was fun for a while, it quickly became apparent I was NOT
the star of the show and if the iPad ever grew legs and a bit more
intelligence, I would discover EXACTLY how a celeb's companion could
be quickly and easily dumped. Then the whole glut of attention
started to get old. It was a pain to have to run through a demo every
time I just wanted to check my mail and read the USAToday app.

After two months, the release of the iPhone 4' and "Antenna-gate", I
thought I might get a rest, but I still get the looks and the
occasional stranger asking if they can see the iPad. I smile and run
it through a few tricks, them go on my way wondering if I could
convince Steve to give me a commission on the iPads I KNOW I have
helped to sell, lol.

The demos are getting rarer though and it appears my 15 minutes may be
almost up. I can't say that I didn't enjoy the attention and I got it
without the paparazzi going through my trash or staking out where I
eat. I have to admit I will miss the attention, a little at least,
but I will always have those 15 minutes where the iPad made me feel
like I was famous.

Next post, I'll talk about my new method of capturing data and then my
list of my top ten most used apps on the iPad

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