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Android

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Arthur

I have been using my Android-based tablet (review of the Iconia Tab, other Android-related topical postings) now for over a year and I thought this was the perfect opportunity to do a recap and go over that device again. First … Continue reading →

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Android

Posted on November 12, 2007 by Arthur

I noticed that Google has released their Android SDK, which is an attempt to break open the cellphone market. There are a couple of exciting things to mention but the most important is that Google has adopted Webkit, you know … Continue reading →

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911 and Fall

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Arthur

Exactly a week ago, it was the 10th anniversary of 9-11: it looks like the (re)construction at the former Ground Zero has made substantial progress. To be honest, I’ve never followed the progress on the 9/11 memorial (official site) but … Continue reading →

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Hibuscus and other tales

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Arthur

We bought a hibiscus (Wikipedia) the other day at the local Sobeys. They had them in assorted colours, but we opted to go for red. Again. We used to have one before when we were living in Nova Scotia and … Continue reading →

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Review: Acer Iconia Tablet A500

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Arthur

I read an article that discussed the latest statistics on wordwide tablet use. Its conclusion was that the Apple IPad is still reigning supreme: that is, even after this season’s release storm of Android-based tablets (Acer, Asus, Motorola) and others … Continue reading →

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Books

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Arthur

I briefly mentioned this in the previous posting that I bought myself an Android tablet, which review is pending… I hope. Thanks to this tablet, I’ve actually re-kindled (no really, considering I use the Android Kindle app) my love for … Continue reading →

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Thus spoke the Oracle

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Arthur

The biggest news in IT happened a couple of weeks ago, when Oracle filed a lawsuit against Google (reddit discussion), in which it claims that: “Google knowingly, directly and repeatedly infringed Oracle’s Java-related intellectual property. Android (including without limitation the … Continue reading →

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This Year In What

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Arthur

Earlier, I lightly remarked on a couple of top ten lists (see here, opens in new window). Personal observations: Science: The most remarkable scientific breakthrough I thought happened a month ago, when astronomers made the first photo of an exoplanet. … Continue reading →

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Footprint

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Arthur

I was able to play around with a beta of the upcoming Firefox 3 (which is scheduled for release this year, according to the roadmap) and was a bit underwhelmed mostly because it drags. I was an early adopter of … Continue reading →

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Moon. Pepsi. Basic.

Posted on November 9, 2003 by Arthur

We managed to take some time to watch the lunar eclipse, around 9:05 PM. Interesting red colours: no serious. First thing on my mind was that it looked like the Pepsi logo. There was only a bit left to be … Continue reading →

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