Monthly Archives: August 2008

Tornado on the Ground!!

By Jeremy Gibbs | Published: August 18, 2008
I’m sure many of you have heard a local television meteorologist (perhaps Mike Morgan) yell “tornado on the ground!!” during severe weather coverage. For some, this may bring about excitement, while for others it may trigger fear or dread. I get a completely different response all together. I feel a visceral anger and intolerable annoyance every [...]
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Carless Campus?

By Jeremy Gibbs | Published: August 8, 2008
If your school offered you a free bike and lock, would you agree to leave your car off the campus. For 60% of the incoming student body at Ripon College in Wisconsin, the answer is a resounding yes. The details of this creative “get green” campaign are detailed by USA Today. Similar programs are in effect [...]
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Poor iPhone 3G Signal? Field Test Mode.

By Jeremy Gibbs | Published: August 4, 2008
With the iPhone 3G release last month, came the promise of “Twice the Speed, Half the Price.” For some, this has only been half true. Many, including myself, have noticed lackluster signal strength and data speeds from the new iPhone. AT&T provides a coverage map so that customers can assess the 3G availability in their area. [...]
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