Microsoft announced today an entry into the mobile computing market -- Microsoft Surface. The announcement is one of the first mobile computing devices announced in the past 4 (or more) years that has really got my heart pumping. I don't want to take anything away from Apple and Android powered devices (and I don't even want to mention the flop RIM Playbook), but … [Read more...]
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June 18, 2012 By 4 Comments
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June 18, 2012 By 24 Comments
[MOBILE] One Thing Matters for Microsoft Windows 8 – Unified Computing Experience
Everyone knows that Microsoft needs to make a dent in Apple and Android if it hopes to carve a piece of the mobile computing world. Smartphone and tablet computing have taken off and the front-runners have a lead. It's clear Microsoft is late to the party. Then again, when has Microsoft not been late to the party? You just have to look to Microsoft Word (WordPerfect), … [Read more...]
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June 14, 2012 By 2 Comments
[COMMUNITY] Shaping the Future of the World’s Best Urban Park
The ourWascana Project As part of a major review process for the Wascana Centre Authority’s 50th birthday, citizens are being asked to share their hopes and dreams for Wascana. The ourWascana project includes three simple questions to help shape the future of Wascana. One of the absolute best features of the community I live in is Wascana Centre. Wascana Centre is the … [Read more...]
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June 14, 2012 By 5 Comments
June 12, 2012 By 4 Comments
Greetings From Saskatchewan #WeWishYouWereHere
One of the things that is so great about the community of Regina, and all of Saskatchewan, is the pride we have with respect to where we're from and what we do. Saskatchewan people, from prairie farmers, highway workers, students, nurses, teachers, business men and women, and yes, even the politicians, always embody hard work, dedication, determination, … [Read more...]
[BLOGGING] Livefyre Comments – Yes or No?
While I have only been blogging on this site for about a month or so, I have blogged on other sites for over 5 years now. A majority of that blogging was done on the WordPress platform using the standard commenting system. Over the years, I have tried Disqus, Livefyre, and IntenseDebate commenting systems only to find that I was reverting to the standard, built-in … [Read more...]