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We live in a world of democratized production. Anyone with a compelling idea can use ubiquitously available hardware and software to create remarkably popular content. Funtwo, for example, has enjoyed over 7 million views of a video he created with a home video camera (one camera position, very few edits). The subject of this video Continue Reading →

I JUST RECEIVED AN E-MAIL from a casual acquaintance. It is the end; she is desperate, helpless, with dignity gone. She writes: “ALL MY DATA IS GONE. Yes, it does hurt. Everything from the last 2 years. I cannot even put my head into it, because I would just go around and drink every single Continue Reading →

ACCORDING TO THE LOS ANGELES TIMES, the TSA says the recent terrorist scare has not affected its Registered Traveler program. That is truly too bad. For those of you who are not up on your airport security technology, Registered Traveler or “fast pass” is a catchall phrase for a group of security protocols that will Continue Reading →