Apple Is Reportedly Introducing a Revolutionary New TV

Apple is supposedly going to change the TV viewing experience forever. If Apple does it, then everyone else will join in.

The Apple TV has a 60-inch screen. Most manufacturers are referring to the new category as iTVs (Interactive TV).

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Unchartered Waters

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In today’s previous post, I talked about the tech industry getting more involved in the study of the brain. I also mentioned that the tech industry will be starting a lot of projects involving the ocean. There is so much to learn.

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The Next Frontier for the Tech Industry: The Brain and the Ocean

For the last few days I was beginning to believe that the tech industry was getting a little boring. I was on gadget overload. As I combed through the tech sites and blogs for new innovative products and services, I was beginning to believe I had seen it all. There was no more “wow factor,” at least for me. After 47 years of being in the business, I just couldn’t be impressed.

Not so fast. I was just tipped off that I will be able to get my jollies by working for clients who are involved in brain and ocean technologies. Apparently, these are the areas the tech industry feels it must explore. I must say, I am thrilled.

President Barack Obama announced a $100 million initiative for a more advanced understanding of the mind. We all learned in grade school that the brain is the most complex structure in the universe.

Watch the video below. Ann Curry of the Today Show did an interview with a nine-year-old girl who had half her brain removed at the tender age of three. See how she is doing today. Remarkable is an understatement.

I want to get involved in tech companies who want to help expand, cure, and alter brain activities. I feel the same way about the ocean. This may be a great opportunity to feel renewed again.

Happy Birthday, April 1, 2013

From Len Berman’s ThatsSports.com

Happy Birthday: Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson. 48 and Singer/actress Debbie Reynolds. 81

From DigiDame

Barbara O’Connell, Writer, Biker, and Real Estate Investor
George Rosenfield, financier, wine expert, super Uncle

Happy Birthday Al Gore

Former Vice President Al Gore celebrated his 65th today. Sadly, he was so upset how fast his birthday ice cream was melting.

Thank you Jay Leno

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Show Your Support

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You will be seeing this image a lot more in the future.

Thousands upon thousands of users on Facebook and Twitter (me too) changed our profile pictures to the image of a pink equal sign over a red background. This shows our support for same-sex marriage. The graphic is a take on the usual blue and yellow logo of the Human Rights Campaign.

We Never Had It So Good

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When we were in our 20s and 30s, no one was concerned about our work environment. We were just thrilled to get a paycheck.

Today, maturing digital companies in Silicon Valley, Seattle, and even New York, are literally building country clubs as offices in order to attract creative talent who are willing to work long hours.

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Update on Summly

One of my faithful DigiDame readers, who is an investor in the high tech business, says that Yahoo never had any intention of keeping Summly alive.

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Today’s DigiDame, March 31, 2013

Go to DigiDame to see the following stories with their full illustrations:

1) Will the 17-year old who sold his company to Yahoo get his money?

2) Kardashians are super confident.

3) Where to find non-profit jobs.

I Want to be Productive in Retirement

silverliningdThree times this week, newly retired friends have talked to me about empty days. They all had had demanding jobs. No matter how much they now travel, babysit for grandchildren, exercise, or play cards, tennis, and golf, they say something is missing.

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