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I am a writer at the beginning of his craft. The bulk of my writing is done on my blog or for various web sites, including Helium. I also write short stories and have half a novel written.

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Childhood memories: 3 of 292

When I was young, the New York neighborhood I grew up in was in a low spot just off Route 9 outside Wappingers Falls. Really, there were two parts to my neighborhood one to the north, and my part to the south, separated by the woods which sat behind my house. The sections were only accessible by the highway, as there was roa...
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues Why the use of cellular phones is not permitted on airplanes: 2 of 6

There is much confusion concerning the use of cellular devices on commercial aircraft. As of yet, I have not seen the most reasonable explanation as to why these devices are restricted. First, a careful examination of an airline's in-flight magazine will show that at no time does the airline officially blame interference for...
Computers & Technology > Phone Tips & Tricks Resources for repairing mobile phones: 1 of 1

These days, most consumer wireless products have an expected lifetime of less than five years. Many people switch phones around the end of their contract term. However, as wireless phones have saturated most markets, phones have become cheaper to make, less expensive to buy, and seemingly less-valued by everyday users. As wi...
Computers & Technology > Smartphones & PDA Phones What to consider when buying a smartphone PDA cell phone: 4 of 4

Most first-time Smartphone/PDA cell phone buyers return their device and switch to a standard cell phone within the first week of buying such a device. Many people find themselves overwhelmed by the device, unsatisfied by some aspect of its operation, worried about the cost, or just plain confused by their purchase. In most ...
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues The difference between GSM, TDMA and CDMA cell phone technologies: 3 of 3

Comparing GSM, TDMA, and CDMA technologies is similar to comparing languages. Each has their particular idiosyncrasies; their pros and their cons. First, TDMA, or Time Division Multiple Access, has mostly become a technology of the past. In its heyday, TDMA was found primarily on 800 MHz and 1900 MHz in the US market. It was...