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Sometimes Technology Requires (Lined) Notecards

Earlier today, I stumbled upon Indexed, a site that really embodies what techyness is all about.

Why?

Anyone who draws diagrams about techy, nerdy things on lined index cards is good in my book.

This one is not only:

a) applicable during flu/virus season

b) makes sense for people who <3 computers

c) anyone who has good memories of lined notecards

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March 31, 2010 ame Permalink 1 Response Uncategorized,

Back In My Day, We had to Right Click for Status Messages.

While updating my current location on Foursquare earlier today, I found myself thrown back in time to the year 2003/2004, when I was just about to graduate high school…

Remember those days that you had to run to your computer and check your buddy list to see what people were doing? When you had to physically right click on EACH PERSON'S NAME to "get info?"

When You:

Had a special away message for going to sleep, like "I'm spending some quality time with my pillow."
Used "passive-aggressive" away message choosing to tell "that someone" that you were upset.
Would actually tell people you were in the shower. And would use some serious innuendos.. like "I'm in the shower, bars of soap around the world are jealous."
Couldn't go out for the night until you did your "AIM research" (and everyone else felt the same way).
Visited sites like awaymessages.com and scoured the 'net for awesome quotes…. that your friends would steal.

I realized the other day that my children will not experience this right clicking madness, but instead will be relying on mobile apps to where their friends are. OH and parents will be using mobile apps to see where their children are (verizon commerical anyone?)

Just another throwback to the good ol' days. Do you ever miss the simplicity of AIM?

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March 25, 2010 ame Permalink 1 Response Uncategorized,

Why Ben Folds (Merton) is my Social Media Hero.

Yesterday, someone special (you know who you are), mentioned “ChatRoulette” during a normal, everyday skype conversation (and by normal and everyday, I mean infused with tech and social media buzz words.)

He looked very surprised that I:
a. Had no idea/never used/tested Chat Roulette
b. Was not aware of this viral video featuring Merton.

For those of you who are in a similar situation as me, Chatroulette is a site ”that pairs random strangers for webcam-based conversations. Visitors to the website randomly begin an online chat (video, audio and text) with another visitor. At any point, either user may leave the current chat by initiating another random connection.” [wiki]

So what about Merton? Is he Ben Folds (yes)? Watch these two videos and see for yourself..

First — The video that started it All. (Merton!)

Second– Ben Folds Live in Charlotte, NC (and over Chatroulette). This is a hilarious incorporation of new technology.

March 22, 2010 ame Permalink 5 Responses The Pursuit of Techyness., celebrities, music, socialmedia, videos, viral, youtube

Love for My Newest Gadget: Mr.Bento.

Sometimes gadgets aren't electronic at all.

Sometimes they're just awesome.

I received a bento box (very much like this, but in a different color) for a gift not long ago, and I've fallen in love with the pure techyness of it all. While many in my office building bring their lunch housed in your average plastic grocery bag, I find my lunch stored in one of these bad boys. This blogger from Pittsburgh tells it like it is with her photos of creative lunches stored in her own bento.

I think Oprah said it best: "Don't you deserve better than a soggy sandwich in a brown bag? Having to eat at your desk doesn't mean you can't pamper yourself. Fill these sleek, stackable serving pieces with whatever makes you happy, attach the latch, and have your own private picnic." — Oprah

~$35 from PlasticaShop or Amazon.com