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An Observer From Shenzhen—Thoughts on Apple’s Recent Bad Press

02.02.2012 Business

I’ve been following the recent articles and reports on Apple and manufacturing in China. I’ve heard some ugly terms thrown about, including “slavery.” If true, it’s shocking and disappointing. But I fear that it is a mix of hyperbole, cultural differences, and yes, some worker abuses. Apple appears to be doing the right things to [...]

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Tips To Break Your Online Addiction: Clean Something

09.28.2011 Environment

There is always something that needs to be cleaned. If you’re in your workplace, your computer, your desk, the things that surround you, they all get filthy over time. If you’re at home, cleaning is a never-ending task. So make it a positive experience. If you’re struggling with online addictions, then make a note of [...]

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Proposed: The Global Time Machine

09.22.2011 Environment

Here’s an idea that I’ve talked about for some time that I’d love to see fully executed. Perhaps by some massive search engine company. I want a 3D globe that I can view. By default, it’s set to NOW. It will show the global weather, but as I look at the globe, I can also [...]

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Slings And Sparrows

07.18.2011 Environment

The last few evenings we have had a regular backyard visitor. In the early evenings, when the sun has set below the tree line, I can hear the birds grow angry and raucous. They normally quiet down at this time of day, but not when the owl is around. He is a tolerant thing. I’ve [...]

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Five Predictions About Your Future – #4: You Will Own A Farm

06.23.2011 Environment

I make no commentary on whether these predictions are for good or ill. When I look into the future this is what I see. In the future, perhaps not so long from now, the food you eat will come from somewhere you could visit by traveling less than an hour, perhaps very close to where [...]

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