TRS-80 was a brand associated with several desktop computers sold by Radio Shack (Tandy Corporation). The original "TRS-80 Micro Computer System" launched in 1977 (later known as the Model I) was one of the earliest mass-produced personal computers.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
Amazon Kindle 2 - Slimmer, Thinner, Faster
Amazon.com unveiled a new version of its Kindle e-book reader, thinner and faster than the older model, but no cheaper.Amazon tweaked the user experience a bit but Kindle 2 still lacks a color screen. The battery life was increased 25% and a useful new feature for many is a text-to-speech option. The company says the new Kindle will cost $359 and begin shipping on Feb. 24.
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Say Hello to The New Kindle
Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines
Lightweight: At 10.2 ounces, lighter than a typical paperback
Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle, anytime, anywhere; no monthly fees, service plans, or hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots
Books in Under 60 Seconds: Get books delivered in less than 60 seconds; no PC required
Improved Display: Reads like real paper; now boasts 16 shades of gray for clear text and even crisper images
Longer Battery Life: 25% longer battery life; read for days without recharging
More Storage: Take your library with you; holds over 1,500 books
Faster Page Turns: 20% faster page turns
Read-to-Me: With the new Text-to-Speech feature, Kindle can read every book, blog, magazine, and newspaper out loud to you
Large Selection: Over 230,000 books plus U.S. and international newspapers, magazines, and blogs available
Low Book Prices: New York Times Best Sellers and New Releases $9.99, unless marked otherwise
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Empire State Building - Purple Green and Gold for Fat Tuesday / Mardi Gras 2009
Since January I've received two dozen inquiries about my campaign to color the Empire State Building in Purple, Green and Gold. I usually pitch the folks who manage lighting the ESB and emphasize that it's a
nod to the survivors and lives we lost when Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast. A silent acknowledgment that "we remember" and understand rebuilding is a slow, painful process.
Since we sucessfully pitched the ESB folks in 2006, requests [via forms, faxes, email, and voice mail] for the past two years to repeat the purple-green-gold lighting tribute led to a dead-end. I assume that the group who manages the ESB lighting is overwhelmed with daily requests and probably feels that New Orleans and the Gulf Coast had their acknowledgment in 2006 and Hurricane Katrina is just a memory.
The Meaning of Purple, Green, and Gold
In 1872 Rex chose PG&G as the official colors of Mardi Gras:
Purple = Justice
Green = Faith
Gold = Power
I'd like to see cities, large and small, who don't normally celebrate Fat Tuesday, take Purple Green and Gold, and in their own creative way decorate structures to send the "We Care!" message. Fat Tuesday is February 24, 2009: Lets use Social Networking (Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, etc) to spread the word. Reach out to the leaders in your home town.
Since we sucessfully pitched the ESB folks in 2006, requests [via forms, faxes, email, and voice mail] for the past two years to repeat the purple-green-gold lighting tribute led to a dead-end. I assume that the group who manages the ESB lighting is overwhelmed with daily requests and probably feels that New Orleans and the Gulf Coast had their acknowledgment in 2006 and Hurricane Katrina is just a memory.
The Meaning of Purple, Green, and Gold
In 1872 Rex chose PG&G as the official colors of Mardi Gras:
Purple = Justice
Green = Faith
Gold = Power
I'd like to see cities, large and small, who don't normally celebrate Fat Tuesday, take Purple Green and Gold, and in their own creative way decorate structures to send the "We Care!" message. Fat Tuesday is February 24, 2009: Lets use Social Networking (Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, etc) to spread the word. Reach out to the leaders in your home town.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
vintage RENEGADE NEWS now on the Worldwide Web
RENEGADE NEWS: The News We Twist To Fit (SM) is a tag line of news parodies that started in the 1980s and ran until the mid '90s.
Now the archives of RENEGADE NEWS have been released to the Worldwide Web.
As many stories from RENEGADE NEWS (circa mid/late 1980s) as we could preserve have been scanned and loaded into cyberspace.
http://renegade-news.blogspot.com/
Tell your friends ☺
Friday, December 12, 2008
Holiday Gift Giving? Low price USB gadgets for friends or be your Office Secret Santa
Ugh, it's time for the gift exchange.
Tough economic times are hitting everywhere, and the holiday gift giving tradition hasn't been granted financial immunity. People are thinking twice before buying big ticket toys, instead opting for smaller, more thoughtful gifts.
If you're continuing the retail tradition of gift giving, take a look at some USB gadgets which may just quench your gifting desires, especially for coworkers.
There's the wildly popular USB Humping Dog! 
For about $12 you can be the hit of the office (or be sent to Human Resources department, depending on the work environment).
For your hostile work environment, try a Desktop USB Missile Launcher, sure to win friends and overpower cubicles.
There are USB Fans, and there are fans:
Know a Doctor Who Fan? get a Doctor Who Tardis USB 4 Port Powered Hub Station.
Star Wars fanatics? How about USB R2D2 or Darth Vader Collectible USB 4-port Hub.
And who doesn't know at least 10 Simpsons fans? For them, a Jumpin’ Banana Simpson’s USB Desk Light.
For your Environmentally friendly pals, get them a USB Robot Owl.
Seems like the list of USB gift ideas just goes on. Here is a list from Amazon's USB Toy shop. http://www.tinyurl.com/Cool-USB-Gadgets
Tough economic times are hitting everywhere, and the holiday gift giving tradition hasn't been granted financial immunity. People are thinking twice before buying big ticket toys, instead opting for smaller, more thoughtful gifts.
If you're continuing the retail tradition of gift giving, take a look at some USB gadgets which may just quench your gifting desires, especially for coworkers.
There's the wildly popular USB Humping Dog! For about $12 you can be the hit of the office (or be sent to Human Resources department, depending on the work environment).For your hostile work environment, try a Desktop USB Missile Launcher, sure to win friends and overpower cubicles.
There are USB Fans, and there are fans:
Know a Doctor Who Fan? get a Doctor Who Tardis USB 4 Port Powered Hub Station.
Star Wars fanatics? How about USB R2D2 or Darth Vader Collectible USB 4-port Hub.
And who doesn't know at least 10 Simpsons fans? For them, a Jumpin’ Banana Simpson’s USB Desk Light.
For your Environmentally friendly pals, get them a USB Robot Owl.
Seems like the list of USB gift ideas just goes on. Here is a list from Amazon's USB Toy shop. http://www.tinyurl.com/Cool-USB-Gadgets