A Web for Everyone!
Welcome to the New Year and more exciting advances in online technology! I can't wait to see if the 2012 predictions -- including increased mobile marketing, greater use of the cloud, and continued growth of online video will happen even faster than predicted.
I hope all the readers of this blog received the latest technology gadget on their wish list! While visiting my parents for the holidays, I was intrigued to watch how my 81-year-old father would take to the Kindle Fire he received as a gift from my brother. My dad doesn't even use the desktop computer. He leaves that task to my mom.
He was, at first, unsure what to do with the object. My brother set it up and began to step him through some of the resources. I saw my dad's eyes sparkle with interest as we showed him how to access Pandora and set up his own private radio stations. No matter how old the blue grass or country musician my dad named, the album cover popped up on the screen and the music began to play.
Next we went to YouTube and typed in the name of the new Suzuki humming harmonica I had bought for him. Instantly, we were watching a demonstration on how it was constructed and how to play this unique harmonica.
Next we accessed Netflix where my dad could watch his favorite shows whenever and wherever he wanted. Finally, by brother loaded the game Angry Birds. Ok, now we had gone too far. It was time for a break from technology. Besides, my dad needed to run to the general store to pick up his local newspaper. Still, my brother and I were delighted that my dad found his interests online and would enjoy the gift.
Technology is no longer a cold, mathematical venue for the geek. Personalized mobile devices enable us all to learn, share and entertain ourselves no matter what our age or interests. I can't wait to see what exciting new technologies 2012 will bring, and I hope you are, too!
pasqulie losertuzza commented:
this week Paula Deen announced that she’s had Type 2 diabetes for the past three years. Three years? Why’s she just telling us now? Well, in order to endorse Novo Nordisk’s diabetes drug Victoza, of course. Because Paula’s coming out party was on behalf of a juicy endorsement deal, rather than for the sake of her fans, she’s attracted a slew of criticism.
Insiders claim to have long known about Paula’s struggle with diabetes, but she never made her health problems publicly known until now—no doubt because she has an empire built on butter.
In a more recent press release, she’s promised to donate a portion of the money from her new deal to the American Diabetes Association, though the Association said that they were not aware of any such arrangement.
In the melee, we couldn’t help but wonder if Paula might be having second thoughts about her more outrageous recipes. Fried butter balls, anyone? Doughnut burgers? Hold on to your love handles as we remember seven of Paula’s most egregious recipes. why buy any furniture from this yahoo
Penny commented:
Thanks for responding Jeff. I couldn't have defended myself better!
zebulon k uno commented:
now a lazyboy with a suzuki harmonica built into it ,thats a furniture story ,,,,snoooooooz
find a new job....this writing is poor...furnitur today is going downhill fast
Jeff Giagnocavo commented:
Lee Ann, are you kiddng me? It is a blog, content can be anything the writer would like it to be. I think the lesson you are missing here is that in this day and age even an 81 year old man can be taught a new trick or too. The sooner our industry puts its head around this concept the better. I don' know your involvement in the industry so I won't speculate but I am a sales rep. Customers of mine that would say something like this don't own a fax machine, let alone a computer, still think that ecommerce furniture sites are just "2 clowns sitting in their basement wearing just underwear", and haven't re-merchandised their stores since 1985. The point again is not about gadgets or even the web but rather that everyday people evolve and engage in new and different things if you (whatever you do) don't you and your old hat will be left behind.
lee ann whyse commented:
oh sally mommy got new toys oh boy this is fun and what new furniture info dd you learn today ...oh daddy is so happy mommy also we are so geeky fun and this is so much fun oh we are so happy .....is this written by a 10 year old.....get real try some news thats relevant
