Monthly Archives: February 2010

The Glowering Gaze of Lower Merion

Posted on February 22, 2010 by

It used to be that students were fearful of their teachers, thinking that they could see everything they were doing even when their backs were turned — as though they had eyes on the backs of their heads.  It seems … Continue reading →

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The Inanity of Open Comments

Posted on February 15, 2010 by

I am always struck by the inanity of other websites and blogs that allow open commenting on their articles because that sort of anonymity invites chaos, creates confusion and encourages deception and ruins the reading experience.  It is the publisher’s … Continue reading →

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Spying the Google Store View

Posted on February 8, 2010 by

We already know that Google is a master at peeping at us. I’m not all that bothered about Google having their street teams out and about if it means that it will be easier for me to find my way … Continue reading →

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I Am Not Who You Think I Am

Posted on February 1, 2010 by

I have had my Gmail account for nearly six years now — thanks to an early invitation from master publisher David Boles. I chose the username “gordond” because I wanted to see if it was available. For many years I … Continue reading →

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