Google I/O 2013 continues, but yesterday was the big keynote speech highlighting changes to some of Google’s programs and services. While some rumors came true – there was a “new” phone announced, just not the X Phone – others did not – no Android 4.3. Some view I/O 2013 as Google’s act of cleaning up its mess.
I think the clean up is certainly part of the focus, but I also think Google’s trying to unify services and designs – as Larry Page said, “show what’s possible.”
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In this 6 minute TED talk, tech columnist gives 10 quick tips for computer, web, smartphone, and cameras. They save a little time, but not a lot. Still, we tend to be very impatient when it comes to electronics.
Social media presentations often promote the Big Four: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. Add Google+ to the mix, if only for the advantage of Google Authorship.
Google+ has become the second largest social network in terms of active users. And, more importantly, it connects to Google Authorship. But, with an active presence on Twitter, Facebook and other social channels, I’m not a big user of Google+, and you don’t have to be either. It’s enough to have a profile to hook up your Google...
Google has 'lapped Siri' with sci-fi-like search - Computerworld. Google has always been the king of search. Now, the biggest announcement yesterday may be what is to come. How about a futuristic conversation with your phone or computer, and a real thinking computer talking to you about your questions? Google Now is already better than anything else out there, and I already talk to it about my day. It either answers me immediately with relevant information, or points me to websites with the answers...
Money (or lack thereof) is characteristically at the top of the list when it comes to reasons for a divorce. But in a depressed economy when people cannot afford to maintain two houses, sell their house, or pay the attorneys, divorce rates slow.
Now, along with the improving employment and job markets, it appears that the number of people filing for divorce is also increasing. Alton L. Abramowitz, a New York City divorce lawyer and president of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, attributed...
In December 2012, the American Arbitration Association (AAA) launched their ClauseBuilder tool online. Anyone can access this tool without signing on to the AAA’s website by going to www.clausebuilder.org. The AAA indicates that the tool will assist “individuals and organizations in drafting clear and effective arbitration and mediation clauses.”
In the initial news release, the AAA noted that the tool is based on the AAA’s standard arbitration agreement and that it is limited to commercial...