Yahoo hacked: ... Okay... My Yahoo Account was safe... either way: I changed my password... again!

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First link is to check if your password has been publicized, the second is for the story!

... Okay... My Yahoo Account was safe... either way: I changed my password... again!

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/2012/07/check-whether-your-yahoo-password-was-hacked.html

Was Your Yahoo! Password Exposed? »

News broke late last night that the Yahoo Voices service was hacked, exposing more than 450000 usernames and passwords. If you'd like to check whether your email address was included we've built this ...

Great... I just changed my Yahoo Password... What fun... thanks Yahoo!

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-18811300

Yahoo looks into password breach »

Yahoo is the latest victim of hackers as it investigates the exposure of 400,000 passwords.

Mohammed Morsi's Choice: With the Islamists in power in Egypt... will they heed calls from their supporters... to destroy the Pyramids as Pagan Symbols?

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As some Islamists, have calls for Egypt to follow the path of the Taliban in Afghanistan as regards the Buddist statues, and recent militants in Timbuktu, will Mohammed Morsi spare the pyramids, or bite the Pharaonic hand which feeds him? Also, would the Egyptian army allow such a destruction of heritage?

With the Islamists in power in Egypt... will they heed calls from their supporters... to destroy the Pyramids as Pagan Symbols?

Your thoughts? The Pyramids are the only Wonder of the World remaining, according to RT! Will he listen to these calls, or take a moderate, pragmatic stance, realising the value of the granted-they-are-pagan, but-still-fascinating-wonders Pyramids?

Can the living destroy the religious freedom of the dead?

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Radical Islamists call on Egypt to destroy pyramids — RT »

Egypt’s ancient pyramids are under threat, as the country’s new leader receives calls to destroy the age-old structures. Radical Islamists have deemed the monuments “symbols of Paganism,” and are enco...

Apple Freedom of Speech Censorship continues: It's not just Christian apps... #BoycottApple. #FreeSpeech. #Politics.

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It's not just Christian apps... You may be able to fight strategy games... but not ones such as 'Defend the Diaoyu Islands'... more free speech violations by Apple? . #BoycottApple. #FreeSpeech. #Politics.

A game, resembling Plants v Zombies, was pulled by Apple, without explanation, was this the right move, or censorship... the game certainly didn't represent any Real invasion... considering the characters doing the 'invading' were ninjas, and Sumo wrestlers, and Japanese soldiers carrying flags, and were fought in a Plants v Zombies style!

It does play music from a movie about the Sino-Japanese war... but really, it reminds one of Red Alert's scenarios... were Apple right to pull it? Is it a hate game? or just a fun strategy game, like Red Alert?

Is this one of the troubles with official app stores, which Apple pioneered? Christian App developers certainly think so, given apple's silencing of their political speech!


Seattle Times | 'Apple pulls game with Japanese invading islands claimed by China' by Bloomberg News at July 11, 2012 at 8:23 PM Seatle Time


http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2018664328_chinagame12.html

Apple pulls game with Japanese invading islands claimed by China »

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Apple Computers: San Francisco's choice: #BoycottApple or #BoycottGreen... they chose the former... after Apple loses Green status!

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Sound's a bit like Sophie's choice, but the APple loving San Francisco government, has had to cut its losses... Rather, be Environmentally Friendly, than be a Mac... as they put it:

San Francisco's choice: #BoycottApple or #BoycottGreen... they chose the former... after Apple loses Green status!

San Francisco Chronicle | 'Apple not green enough to suit SF policy' at 11:04 p.m., Wednesday, July 11, 2012 Sanfrancisco Time by John Coté

'With rare exceptions, San Francisco's 50 city departments will no longer be able to buy Apple laptops, desktop computers or monitors after the Cupertino tech giant pulled out of an international green electronics certification program last month with little explanation, city officials said. Apple's decision has also raised complications for other institutional purchasers, including the University of California system.'

http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Apple-not-green-enough-to-suit-SF-policy-3700816.php

Apple not green enough to suit SF policy »

The city that bans toys from fat-laden Happy Meals, bars plastic bags from supermarkets and mandates composting now has a new subject of concern, this one thrust into its lap: With rare exceptions, S...

RIM Get's it! Interesting Interview with Heins! The Future of Blackberry is in Mobile computing!

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RIM Get's it! Interesting Interview with Heins!

'What are you transitioning from and to?

Heins explained that the whole industry is transitioning from “a world of mobile communication, a world of social networking, a world of wireless” to a “a new domain of mobile computing.” the capabilities on most mobile platforms is now, thanks to dual core processors, high-resolutions screens and powerful graphics, comparable to what you’ll find in most desktops and laptops. The only difference, explained Heins, “is that we run off a little battery instead of a plug.”

With BlackBerry 10, it’s not just about the smartphone and tablet market, “we want to be a driver in the mobile computing space,” said Heins.

Does this mean RIM is ready to build laptops?

“Laptops is probably not something I would invest in these days. I believe enterprises and consumers will really look for mobile devices, like tablets and smartphones. …With BlackBerry 10, we really can mobilize the enterprisers, the consumers, the achievers. I think you will see a real mobilization of consumers and enterprise to just running with smartphone and tablets and getting services off the cloud.”'

Mashable | 'RIM Can Be Successful, Says CEO' by Lance Ulanoff at July 11, 2012 USA Time

http://mashable.com/2012/07/11/rim-ceo-thorsten-heins-interview/

RIM Can Be Successful, Says CEO »

Mashable talks with RIM CEO Thorsten Heins about BlackBerry 10, the company's goings-on and Higgs boson.

Mitt Romney made a smart strategy move, being booed by the NAACP!

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Mitt Romney made a smart move, being booed by the NAACP! Their standing ovation at the end, shows how he will likely also come off to independents: as someone sticking by his guns!

No more always changing Romney... he's found his drive! Something Obama hasn't!

And one must remember, these voters are not the most open minded, he certainly had next to no chance at converting them from a strange fanaticism, which the African American community has for the Strange Charisma of Obama, despite things getting worse under his care.

'But how important will this be for Romney? For the black vote, it isn’t very important; he is not likely to earn much of their support. But this speech set a precedent for Romney – he is not about to change his mind about this economy and he will not cater to those who hold different views just for the sake of getting their votes. The tenacity he showed will likely appeal to independent voters undecided about which candidate to support. Many independents want to see a leader – not a talking head.

[...]

The NAACP ended up giving Romney a standing ovation at the end of his speech. A standing ovation may not equate to votes, but it shows that people are responsive to strong leadership qualities.'

Independent Journal | 'Why Romney’s NAACP Speech Was One of the Smartest Political Moves of Our Time' by BERT ATKINSON JR. at JULY 11, 2012 1:42 PM USA

http://www.ijreview.com/2012/07/10233-why-romneys-naacp-speech-was-one-of-the-smartest-political-moves-of-our-time/

Why Romney's NAACP Speech Was One of the Smartest Political Moves of Our Time »

Popularity isn't always best.

Mitt Romney Speech... a different perspective!




'Romney's comments on education -- specifically his often-told story of protecting charter schools in Massachusetts with the help of the black caucus in the Massachusetts legislature -- appeared to be the most popular element of his speech today, here in the home city of the successful KIPP charter school system.


"We need Obamacare," said Liz Cotton, a grandmother from Virginia, when asked what she thought of Romney's speech, adding:"I agree with him on Charter schools. I think charter schools are really good."


Campaign officials said they were pleased with the reception Romney received overall, noting many of his positions -- including pushing back against China on trade issues -- earned notable applause. Several political analysts also noted today that Romney's audience today was broader than just those in the room if he could appeal to moderates and independents just by showing up at the convention. (As the Republican nominee in 2008 John McCain also spoke to the group, as did then-Senator Obama, who begged off this year citing scheduling conflicts)
*But on the economic argument that he could be a better president for people of all colors in America -- the core of Romney's campaign message -- Romney appeared to make little headway with this audience.
"I wouldn't say there was nothing to his argument," said Goings, offering faint praise, and adding that he would "certainly" be voting for Obama again this year.*


Romney was interrupted with boos twice more for criticizing the president in the course of a twenty five minute address to an audience that was likely theleast-supportive one he has spoken to all campaign season. He earned only smatterings of applause for his policy positions, but ultimately receiving a brief, cordial standing ovation from the several hundred attendees as he wrapped up his remarks.'


MSNBC | 'NAACP attendees credit Romney for showing up, despite boos'
by Garrett Haake at 8 minutes ago


http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/07/11/12684484-naacp-attendees-credit-romney-for-showing-up-despite-boos

NAACP attendees credit Romney for showing up, despite boos »

HOUSTON -- Mitt Romney likely didn't win any votes at the national NAACP convention on Wednesday, but the African American atendees gave the presumptive GOP nominee credit nonetheless for trying. Th...

Businesses angry over smoking ban... But in Britain such a ban saw no statistical loss of business! (South Africa News)!

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Artwork: Where there's Smoke There's Fire- By Marc Evan Aupiais!

Businesses angry over smoking ban... But in Britain such a ban saw no statistical loss of business! (South Africa News)!



Similar to rules, which had no clear negative effect on patronage in the U.K. (Even though smokers claim there is)

BBC | 'Smoking ban's impact five years on' by Philippa Roxby at 30 June 2012 Last updated at 23:02 GMT

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-18628811

'A review of the evidence on the impact of the law in England, was commissioned by the government and carried out by Prof Linda Bauld from the University of Stirling and the UK Centre for Tobacco Control Studies.

Prof Bauld's report concluded: "The law has had a significant impact."

"Results show benefits for health, changes in attitudes and behaviour and no clear adverse impact on the hospitality industry."'

'The new rules would prohibit people from smoking in any public place, including restaurants bars and shebeens.

It also prevents them from smoking within 10 metres of a window to a public place.'

Business Report | 'Smoking rules have business fuming' by SAPA at July 11 2012 at 01:29pm SAST

http://www.iol.co.za/business/business-news/smoking-rules-have-business-fuming-1.1339129

Fifty Shades of Grey: Life Imitates Art, man lands in dock for assaulting Fifty Shades Fan: his girlfriend!

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I love the last sentence, so ironic... that the book she loved, was nothing like the reality of abuse! When an ex girlfriend read that novel, I was upset, but I certainly wouldn't do that lol!

They marketed this book as 'porn for mommies'! But from what I hear from the grape vine, it's badly written, but if you want to just read it for the sex, it may be 'gripping'. 


So, I'd say the boyfriend's objection is right: it is pornography... many feminists object that the book pushes back feminism 50 years. It does glorify violence, a bit more than just a tad... to use British understatement...


Something the Gent seems, slightly to be lacking;)!~ British Understatement... that is:


"@IOL: Man in dock over Fifty Shades attack " http://www.iol.co.za/news/back-page/man-in-dock-over-fifty-shades-attack-1.1338891 lol! 'True meaning of saucy'? Hilarious read! The article that is!

Man in dock over Fifty Shades attack - Back Page | IOL News | »

South Africa's Premier Online News Source. Discover the world of IOL, News South Africa, Sport, Business, Financial, World News, Entertainment, Technology, Motoring, Travel, Property, Classifieds ...

Robots that lie: Need 'saving' from a bad date: Robot app pretends someone is calling, with an 'emergency'

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We Trust them with our bad dates? What if it told the truth? SHOCK!


Crying wolf?
'[...]  though it does have a few minor technical flaws.

Users have to remember to turn their phones to silent so that the fake ring tone doesn't interfere with a real one while the phone is up to your ear. 

And as one reviewer pointed out, iPhone 4's Siri will totally blow your cover if you don't deactivate her too which could be very embarrassing.'

Daily Mail | ''Sorry I have to go, my Bad Date Rescue just rang': New app gives singles the perfect escape with fake phone calls from mom and scripted reactions' at UPDATED: 22:17 GMT, 10 July 2012 by VICTORIA WELLMAN

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2171703/Sorry-I-Bad-Date-Rescue-just-rang-New-app-gives-singles-perfect-escape-fake-phone-calls-mom-scripted-reactions.html

Activists want Quidditch to be made an Olympic sport...

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Activists want Quidditch to be made an Olympic sport...

'Muggle Quidditch is a sport based on Quidditch, the fictional sport developed by British author J. K. Rowling in the Harry Potter series of novels. It is most popular amongst college students. The sport was created in Middlebury, Vermont.

In Muggle Quidditch, as in fictional Quidditch, there are seven positions on a team. Because Wizarding Quidditch is based on fictional devices and concepts such as magic, Muggle Quidditch has been adapted for play on the ground, with game play confined to a playing field comparable in size to a hockey rink.[1]

The equipment in Muggle Quidditch varies depending on venue. '

- Wikipedia

More unrest hits South Africa... as communist future capitalist future: debate continues!

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Ahh, more instability a.k.a. service delivery protests as the 'propaganda' machine sometimes calls them mostly Another story by Government The New Age: says a protest at a venue the president was speaking at, was caused by Youth League members being chased out (The Youth League wants a communist South Africa!)

'EWN Reporter ‏@ewnreporter
#Zuma Police have brought out the water cannon in an attempt to subdue the crowd outside the church. It doesn't look like it's helping.RE

‪#Zuma‬ Drama drama drama. Armed Police officers are chasing after demonstrators outside the venue.RE


#Zuma‬ as the president delivers his speech this evening, people are demonstrating outside the venue. They're singing the 'change' song.RE

‪#Zuma‬ as the president delivers his speech this evening, people are demonstrating outside the venue. They're singing the 'change' song.RE'

http://www.thenewage.co.za/55789-1007-53-Scuffle_at_Zuma_Limpopo_event

Scuffle at Zuma Limpopo event | The New Age Online »

A scuffle broke out between police and ANC Youth League supporters outside a hall in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, on Tuesday ahead of an address by President Jacob Zuma.

Apple Safari 'safe' browsing NOT SO SAFE! Google Steals Apple users' data!

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Naughty Google! Bad Google... Is anyone safe? #BoycottApple
(What we are talking Safari;)!~)

Mashable originally shared this post:

Google is nearing a deal to pay a record $22.5 million to settle charges that it violated the privacy of millions who used Apple’s Safari browser.


The Federal Trade Commission settlement, which may shape up to be the largest fine in the FTC’s history, was first reported by +The Wall Street Journal, which based the story on information from “officials briefed on the settlement terms.”


Google was accused of privacy violations by the FTC for using a work-around to track Safari users’ web surfing habits even if those users activated a Safari feature designed to prevent tracking. Google stopped the practice after an earlier Wall Street Journal report about the situation.


Is this type of fine deserved?

Google to Pay Record $22.5 Million to Settle Privacy Charges [REPORT] »

Google is about to a pay a record fine for tracking users of Apple's Safari browser, according to a report.

Divorcing Google like Divorcing Scientology? lols! XD!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-18777671

Screenshot as I tried to post the above link this Morn.

Obama gives himself right to control/hijack/shut down any media in USA, under new executive order!

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Barack Obama gives himself the right: at his discretion: to take control of any and all media facilities in the United States!


Any system that communicates to America, can be seized under new executive powers, which seemingly leave a grand amount of discretion, with the President himself.


read more:

RT originally shared this post:

Obama gives himself control of all communication systems in America — RT »

US President Barack Obama quietly signed his name to an Executive Order on Friday, allowing the White House to control all private communications in the country in the name of national security.

Mike Elgan Responds to our criticism... by a bare denial! #BoycottApple

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Our criticism:

What Apple thinks of #BoycottApple  ;)!~ ... the IPhone kinda reminds me of+Mike Elgan 's post ;)!~ You know, attacking anyone boycotting Apple! ;0!~


Psycho Siri

Psycho Siri »

Click to tweet! http://bit.ly/y46zik An abandoned iPhone turns out to be a killer of a deal. CREDITS: http://twitter.com/hausofnate - Nathan's twitter http:/...

of (Note: he calls the movement dumb: that refers to people!) : 

Mike Elgan

Yesterday 21:53 (edited)  -  Public

Why the ‘Boycott Apple’ movement is dumb.


The #BoycottApple hashtag was trending hard on Google+ last week. The call to boycott is based on Apple’s attempts to ban both the Samsung Galaxy Nexus phone and the Galaxy 10.1 tablet.


Here’s why the call for a boycott is misguided and futile:


http://www.cultofmac.com/177786/why-the-boycott-apple-movement-is-dumb/

Got a reply from Mike Elgan Yesterday:


Mike ElganYesterday 18:28

+Marc Aupiais I didn't attack anyone boycotting Apple. I attacked the boycott itself, and laid out very specific reasons why the boycott is misguided and futile. 

We tried to get a reply out of him:


But that's just it, for us who are publicizing Apple's culture... it isn't futile or dumb, or stupid... words, which for many of your readers, translated onto them.


If you don't mind reading...


+Mike Elgan actually, I've seen it as quite successful in many ways... whether in preventing future sales, or in boosting competitive spirit. Compared with the other rebuttals, the one you posted against yourself was the least compelling I have seen. An atmosphere change was prompted by the trend, and Apple, I think: will suffer.


as seen here:


https://plus.google.com/115081025762845243709/posts/FZALgunnreZ


Many of the posters are also highlighting other Apple abuse, I certainly did: https://plus.google.com/115133333057328743179/posts/izixDjmD9dG


To call something futile, and stupid, is to call those doing so equally that. I would hope you read enough on it beforehand.


In any case, as I am sure you've seen, I have circled you on plus, I do read you, but in this case, I and many others felt very disappointed in your post, you need only read the comments on cult of mac, to see some actually uncircled you. Not, because they are Apple 'haters' /critics, but because they are highlighting a clearly anti-competitive behaviour, akin to patent trolling. 


And you chose to humiliate them. Many actually bought Apple or may in future, and some will see the trend, and wonder... it certainly is bad publicity, itself to have an effect.


The purpose of #BoycottApple  is publicity... not just of hypocrisy, but of their general turn to bad behaviour. Also, it is showing that competitors with better products, ought to be given room to compete. IT ought not be about a cult of personality, or sales pushing, but quality products.


Thanks for the reply. I hope you will reply to this also.


Sincerely,


Marc!


and tried again:


+Mike Elgan here's my early post on the trend... and it notes my experience of it also... 


http://sacns.scripturelink.net/2012/07/google-plus-users-boycottapple-over.html


and tried again:


+Mike Elgan most people listed multiple reasons... for why a boycott.


 But Mike Elgan stuck to his guns...


Should he have replied to us? After all, he replied to a post and reposted it, when really it was just more pro-Apple stuff:


+Jonas M Luster writes a nice rebuttal of my 'Boycott Apple' piece.


Interestingly, he says on the Andromancer blog that the movement is not about patents, but hypocrisy. 


Do you agree with that? 


http://andromancer.com/2012/07/08/why-mike-elgans-post-was-wrong/


But really, that wasn't a rebuttal at all... what is your view?

Cape Town: Plans to enact Martial Law over Drug Violence (South Africa News!)

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Cape Town: Plans to enact Martial Law over Drug Violence (South Africa News!) The South African army has previously assisted in disaster relief, in neighbouring nations, and Intelligence does spy on South Africans (more effectively than The Soviet Union, or any other intelligence force if reports are to be believed, but Zille's army idea, has gained a lot of flack!)

The argument by the Western Cape Premier, below!

Zille: Why the army should help fight gangs - Crime & Courts | IOL News | »

South Africa's Premier Online News Source. Discover the world of IOL, News South Africa, Sport, Business, Financial, World News, Entertainment, Technology, Motoring, Travel, Property, Classifieds ...

Well done Roger Federer... #Wimbledon #7thWimbledonWin #Wimbledon2012 ! Well Played Andy Murray...

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Well done Roger Federer... #Wimbledon   #7thWimbledonWin !


Well Played Andy Murray...


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/9384439/Andy-Murray-v-Roger-Federer-Wimbledon-2012-mens-final-live.html

Andy Murray v Roger Federer - Wimbledon 2012 men's final: live - Telegraph »

Follow live game-by-game commentary as Andy Murray takes on Roger Federer in Wimbledon 2012 men's final in SW19, on Sunday July 8.

Don't name passwords after common things... Personally my passwords are just about always over 20 characters at least!

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Don't name passwords after common things... Personally my passwords are just about always over 20 characters at least!

Steve Mayne originally shared this post:

Children warned name of first pet should contain 8 characters and a digit

Popular pet names Rover, Cheryl and Kate could be a thing of the past. Banks are now advising parents to think carefully before naming their child’s first pet. For security reasons, the chosen name should have at least eight characters, a capital letter and a digit. It should not be the same as the name of any previous pet, and must never be written down, especially on a collar as that is the first place anyone would look. Ideally, children should consider changing the name of their pet every 12 weeks.

Expectant mothers have also been advised to choose carefully where they give birth. Anywhere that has a place name is best avoided. These are listed on maps, which are freely available on the Internet.

It’s a good idea too, security experts have warned, for children not to get friendly with certain teachers. For instance, Miss Smith may be enriching your son’s education but he should try and see if he can’t make a favourite of Father O’Grinnighan-Scythe II, even though it may mean a lot of staying late.

We tried to call Barclays’ security expert R0b Ste!nway for a comment, but he was not available for 24 hours, having answered his phone incorrectly three times in succession.

Story from Newsbiscuit: http://goo.gl/AQR2i

Sad to see, and Russia, just like in the Case of Georgia, is right on this one! The Vatican, Russia, China, South Africa, and others, including the BBC Trust, suggest that Western Media is pulling an Iraq...

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Sad to see, and Russia, just like in the Case of Georgia, is right on this one! The Vatican, Russia, China, South Africa, and others, including the BBC Trust, suggest that Western Media is pulling an Iraq...

When the ultimate goal ought be peace.

c.f.

http://sacns.scripturelink.net/2012/06/syrian-rebels-using-hostages-as-human.html

http://sacns.scripturelink.net/2012/06/kidnapping-genocide-against-christians.html

http://sacns.scripturelink.net/2012/06/bbc-telling-half-truths-on-arab-spring.html

http://sacns.scripturelink.net/2012/06/un-fears-syria-is-becoming-non.html

http://sacns.scripturelink.net/2012/06/britain-could-be-attempting-overthrow.html

RT originally shared this post:

'Washington backed jihadist elements in Kosovo, now in Syria' — RT »

The Western media's coverage of the Syrian conflict has drawn comparisons to how it covered conflicts in the past, most notably the series of brutal wars that accompanied the disintegration of Yugosla...

The future of the Tablet- is in mini-tablets: Mike Elgan argues!

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I Love my small Blackberry Playbook! But I am considering a netbook / notebook / laptop sized Microsoft Tablet when 8 comes out!

Speaking of which, I even carry Kindle on Safaris into the African wilderness... I agree with Mike... but I also think Windows is onto something... I think my next laptop may be a Windows 8 Tablet!

Mike Elgan originally shared this post:

Why small tablets will dominate the tablet market.

Most tablets in use today are iPad sized. (That's because they areiPads.)

This reality has led pundits to believe that iPad size is the right size for a touch tablet. But I've come to believe that in just two years, iPad-sized tablets will represent a small minority of the market.

http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9228871/Why_small_tablets_will_dominate_the_tablet_market