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Category Archives: Technology
iPhone
It is here. My company has come through and provided me with an iPhone. It has been a long wait, but well worth it. I’ve already put Google maps to good use navigating unfamiliar areas of London and enjoy being … Continue reading
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Will They iPhone?
As K mentioned, my phone dilemma at work is a bit different from hers. I have been thinking about getting an iPhone for several months. I considered buying one in the States a couple weeks ago, but the UK launch … Continue reading
To Blackberry?
The dreaded question has come…Yesterday, my boss asked if I had been given a corporate mobile. I said no and the discussion went on. My boss is great…and was sensitive to the reasons NOT to have a corporate phone (ie … Continue reading
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The Quicken Death Rattle
The personal finance software program Quicken has served me well for 10 years when it easily supplanted my rudimentary spreadsheet system. Unfortunately, it looks like Quicken’s days are numbered. Mac Compatibility In switching from Windows to Mac last year, Quicken … Continue reading
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Two Certainties in Life – Taxes and Taxes
Borrowing from Ben Franklin’s quote, I have been dealing with a double dose of one of his certainties — taxes. Now we have both UK and US taxes to deal with. I hate to admit it, but I kind of … Continue reading
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Texting…I love it!
With 6 years as an advertising account contact under my belt, I regret to think of how many years of my life have been spent on the phone. And I try not to think of the impact those wireless waves … Continue reading
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It Shouldn’t Be This Hard
I figure if K gets to write about Mr. Brick, I get to write about Mr. Gates or Mr. Jobs now and then. After all, this gives you a fair idea of what I deal with day to day. The … Continue reading
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