Category Archives: In The News

Chris Anderson’s Book “Free” is Free on Kindle for a Week

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Bruce Keener

Chris Anderson’s book Free has received a lot of press recently, with some big names coming out in support of his views and some big names opposing those views. Now you can make up your own mind by reading the … Continue reading →

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GPL, WordPress, Thesis: What’s a Guy To Do?

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Bruce Keener

Over the past few months, I’ve read a few blog posts about a potential conflict between the licensing of the WordPress blogging software and the Thesis Theme for WordPress. I just finished reading another such article, and it has me … Continue reading →

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Treats for the Coming Week

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Bruce Keener

Julie of IliumSoft sent me (and lots of other bloggers) an email with a heads-up on their 12th Anniversary Promo, which starts next week: – A BIG five-day sale on all our software through our direct online store (for Windows … Continue reading →

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This is Going Way Too Far

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Bruce Keener

The following MSNBC article has me fuming: GM boss to step down at White House request. I generally try to avoid politics here, although I’ve discussed it a few times. But this article infuriated me, and I wanted to ensure … Continue reading →

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Have You Seen Sixth-Sense Technology?

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Bruce Keener

Gizmodo has the neatest story about something called Sixth-Sense Technology. Since some of you might not subscribe to Gizmodo, I wanted you to at least know about the TED video they feature in the article (shown below). I’ve been known … Continue reading →

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Kindle Gets an Update

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Bruce Keener

Version 2 of Amazon’s wireless reading device, the Kindle, is now available. David Pogue has an interesting review of it in the New York Times: I am very pleased with my Version 1 Kindle, especially now that there is a … Continue reading →

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Palm OS is a Goner

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Bruce Keener

It is sad to see that the Palm OS will be discontinued after the Centro hits end-of-life. But, that was the announcement from Palm CEO Ed Colligan today. Looks like Palm will be putting all its efforts into the Pre. … Continue reading →

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Someone Who Needs Help: she lost her home in a fire

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Bruce Keener

I just learned that b5media blogger Cheril Vernon lost her home in a fire, and has no insurance. Fortunately the family of three is okay, but the pets were lost along with the family home. Additional information is available here, … Continue reading →

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Legendary Guitarist Buster B Jones Has Passed Away

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Bruce Keener

I received a call a little while ago from Buster B Jones’ girlfriend, Nancy, who told me that Buster passed away today. He passed while Bobby Gibson was playing See You In My Dreams for him. His liver failed … … Continue reading →

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Links and Stuff

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Bruce Keener

The number of people who have subscribed to Keener Living has slowly continued to climb to about 350. Certainly not a large number, but I am grateful for it, and pleased that it continues to grow. This morning, though, my … Continue reading →

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