Friday, September 2, 2011
The Baltimore Ravens are a big deal in Baltimore. Their games are ratings draws. I know people who know more about their favorite players than they do about the stances of the politicians who effect their lives. Speaking of the politicians they agreed to build a new stadium for the Ravens in order... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Earthquake and Internet
Right after Tuesday's earthquake, which in my area was about thirty seconds, ended, I went online to Facebook where I saw that many of my friends' status updates were in regard to the quaking that had just occurred or in some cases was occurring. Looking at those Facebook status updates I was struck... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, August 19, 2011
The Return
Many bloggers leave Blogit but end up returning at a later date. Some bloggers leave because they are not satisfied with their readership and earnings totals, but while they are gone they find that the benefits (i.e. the community, a place to blog at) outweigh those factors, leading to the return.... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Will Printed Books Become Obsolete?
Mom is a big reader and reads at least one novel per week. A long familiar sight has been her in the living room reading the latest book. Now the sight has slightly changed in the last few months. Instead of a printed book in her hand, Mom has a Nook that she uses to now read. Once in awhile she... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, August 5, 2011
The Market Amazes Me
I am amazed at how well different groups of similar businesses do despite being so close to one another. Wal-Mart and Target are close to one another, but both are packed. The same goes for The Home Depot and Lowe's. Staples and Office Depot show that office supplies are continually in high demand.... Sign in to see full entry.