Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Gadget Graveyard: 10 Technologies About to Go Extinct

Looking back at the 20th century, it's clear that even the biggest and baddest gadget sensations will one day fall victim to technological evolution.

As each year brings tinier, shinier toys, it's easy to forget that not too long ago typewriters were the professional alternative to freehand, Walkmen ruled the portable-music market and extra-long phone cords would let you speak to friends while standing 10 feet away from the wall-mounted base. Read the full story at FOX News.

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Faith in student pays off

Boy succeeds beyond expectations after school saw potential and mobilized support. Read this wonderful story in the April 7, 2009 edition of the Toronto Star by Andrea Gordon, Family Issues reporter. Click here.

Monday, April 6, 2009

Twitter and the Meaning of Life

Apr 06, 2009 -- Last week, the Toronto Star issued a Twitter challenge: express the meaning of life in less than 140 characters.

The response was overwhelming – every few minutes, we receive another tweet. A sample:

THE MEANING OF LIFE IS ... Read the responses in the Toronto Star