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FOR YOUR LIFE: Kat’s 411
By Kat Thompson Fri, October 28, 2011 6:36 pm EDT -- Category - Technology - Education
As a veteran news producer and self-proclaimed news junkie, I scour the news sites every day for news you can use.
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FOR YOUR LIFE: Kat’s picks of the day
By Kat Thompson Wed, October 26, 2011 8:36 am EDT -- Category - Community - Technology
As a veteran news producer and self-proclaimed news junkie, I scour the news sites every day for news you can use.
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Reflections on Genius Lost: Steve Jobs
By Dr. Rob Rennie Thu, October 06, 2011 3:10 pm EDT -- Category - Technology - Education
When someone we know, admire, or who has had significant effect on our lives passes, there is a natural compulsion to reflect on what they meant to us and on the meaning of our own lives as well. I have been very fortunate. My career in technology began right before the Big-Bang of personal computing, in the much calmer but still exciting height of the mainframe era.
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So about that CLOUD thing…
By Dr. Rob Rennie Wed, July 20, 2011 3:55 pm EDT -- Category - Technology
You have no doubt read or heard about the cloud, as in cloud computing or cloud apps. If you weren’t wondering what it was or how it might affect your digital life before the Apple WWDC announcements by Steve Jobs, you likely have wondered since.
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Be Your Own Multimedia Specialist
By Julie Giuliani, Ed.D. a.k.a. "Dr. G" Wed, July 20, 2011 8:33 am EDT -- Category - Technology
Everyone has a story to be told. Whether it’s a story about a parent or person, an adventure, or one of life’s rites of passage, we each have a memorable legacy to share. Before the advent of the Internet and technology, the primary means of storytelling was through oral expression. A storyteller would unfold a story either in light conversation among a few listeners, or speak more formally to a group of many. Recording these rich oral stories for posterity, or being able to check for factual accuracy was not possible. Now, however, with technology’s increasingly sophisticated and standout capabilities, there are a number of digital tools which are accessible and user-friendly to help create and record the drama of story legacies.
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Ask Rachel: Before You Call IT Support…
By Rachel Whiteside Tue, June 28, 2011 9:20 pm EDT -- Category - Technology
It’s 3 o’clock on Friday afternoon and your PC just froze. Two hours before you leave for the day and your computer decides it doesn’t want to work. The hourglass spins and you feel helpless. Great! What’s next?
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Ask Rachel: Conserving Your iPad’s Battery Life
By Rachel Whiteside Tue, June 21, 2011 6:10 pm EDT -- Category - Technology
Apple claims the Wi-Fi version of the iPad will last 10 hours and the 3G will run 9 hours before needing a charge. Some tests have shown up to 12 hours of life web surfing, watching movies and playing video games on Wi-Fi. Even with such impressive battery life, you may need to use your device for longer than expected. Here are some basic tips on how to do so.
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Launch a successful career as a pilot!
By Florida State College Mon, June 20, 2011 10:30 am EDT -- Category - Technology - Education
For those pursuing the dream to fly and find a job as a professional pilot, there are major changes taking place as well. First, Florida State College at Jacksonville’s Aviation Center of Excellence is working on bringing the flight training to Cecil Airport with a new contractor, Sunrise Aviation from Ormond Beach.
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The Verizon iPhone is here!
By Florida State College Thu, February 10, 2011 10:18 pm EDT -- Category - Technology
Well after all of the hype, rumors and leaks the iPhone has finally come to Verizon. The iPhone 4 is available as of 7:00 A.M. today, February 10th at your local Verizon store.
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Social Media For The Working World
By Julie Giuliani, Ed.D. a.k.a. "Dr. G" Fri, February 04, 2011 10:00 pm EDT -- Category - Technology
When I asked the audience “is there anyone who has NEVER heard of the term social media?” no one raised their hand.