For years as kids, we were often told to stand up straight. Our parents were worried that we’d develop bad posture. You could say I’m one of the lucky ones. I didn’t have those problems until I was in a car accident a few years ago. Now, thanks to computers and smartphones, we could soon…
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If you’ve watched any television lately, you’ve likely seen a graphic inviting you to scan the code. If you point your smartphone at that QR code, it might take to the app store or perhaps a website. But I saw one channel use it this week in a new way. And it might be something…
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I know I’ve talked about this before on the Mason Minute, but people buried in their smart phones is becoming a bigger problem. I constantly find myself muttering the words look up. I’d say them louder, but I know it won;t make a difference…
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If you’re anything like me you’re likely feeling this frustration too. I’m frequently bombarded with pop-up notifications on my phone. While I have most turned off, I find that it’s impossible to handle all that remain…
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Many people my age really seem to have a problem with technology. And I think with the new year upon us it’s time to change. It’s time to adapt, or else…
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When did all the phone booths disappear in our world? Sure, we don’t need pay phones anymore since we all carry cell phones. But what happened to all of those phone booths? They seemed to disappear overnight…
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People who text and drive have become a huge issue. But that’s not the only problem smartphones are causing. But do you know the other problem we’re facing?
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Is there such a thing as crosswalk etiquette? If not, there should be. Thanks to the smartphone, I’ve noticed that fewer and fewer people look up while walking. And sadly, that includes when they enter a crosswalk. There should be a law…
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