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Monthly Archives: September 2013
First impression of IOS 7
The world upgraded to IOS 7 today so I thought I would take a few moments to give you my first impression. I currently have an iPhone 4 and I’m waiting for the release of the iPhone 5S before I … Continue reading
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Tagged apple, IOS7, iphone, mobile software, software, software review
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BBM For All – Offical Announcement
That’s right BBM fans — the iconic mobile social network will begin rolling out for Android and iPhone customers around the world from September 21. Soon, you’ll be able to easily connect with friends on different platforms. As you may … Continue reading
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Tagged BBM, Blackberry, java, life, mobile apps, software, software development
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Being an executor
I agreed to be the executor of my mother’s estate, which has proven to be a considerable amount of work. That said, I was surprised when my wife and several others commented that I would be receiving an executor’s fee … Continue reading
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Tagged communication, estates, executor, executor fees, family, life
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“BBM for all” leaked…
This is a re-post of an article originally posted here: http://www.androidauthority.com/blackberry-messenger-android-app-september-19-270256/ The BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) for Android app has apparently been leaked – although it’s not working at this time – while new reports suggest the application will be finally … Continue reading
Oops and a new topic
Sorry about yesterday life caught up with me again. On a different note, I was talking to my brother in Vancouver on the weekend and we got onto the topic of hiring practices. It seems that there are certain businesses … Continue reading
Data Acquisition hardware
I know I have talked about this before but I recently rediscovered how incredibility cost effective current mobile device are as data acquisition devices. The world is scrambling to create an “Internet of connected things” with custom built hardware, but … Continue reading
What will the next phone system look like?
Phone systems have been evolving over the past ten years from the traditional T1/OC3 TDM trunks with various line side circuits like ONS, OPS, and E&M to VoIP. In particular Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). Open source phone systems like Freeswitch … Continue reading
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Tagged android, communication, communications, innovation, mobile apps, phone systems
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Being an executor
I spent the day today talking to lawyers, accountants, insurance agents and banks. Being an executor turned out to be way more work that I had originally anticipated. Everyone wants a death certificate and a copy of the will. Make … Continue reading
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The history of usury…
Usury is the practice of making unethical or immoral monetary loans. Depending on the local laws or social mores, a loan may be considered usurious because of excessive or abusive interest rates. In other countries, the act of simply charging … Continue reading
Off Roading …
I am considering the purchase of a new toy and as a result have had to educate myself on the ins and outs of off road vehicles. I like to work on cars more than I like to drive them … Continue reading