Author Archives: Alvin Trusty

OEA says “No” to Facebook/MySpace

Posted on November 19, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

According to eSchool News, The Ohio Education Association is recommending that Ohio school teachers not create Facebook or MySpace accounts. The article describes three questionable accounts in MySpace which were supposedly created by Ohio teachers. It may be difficult to determine … Continue reading →

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Google Map Drag

Posted on November 18, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

I was using Google Maps to find out how far it was from my house to Cleveland.  Normally, Google Maps will stick to four lane highways if possible.  From experience, I know it’s quicker to take the state routes from … Continue reading →

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Mark Twain on Copyright Pirates

Posted on November 17, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

One hundred years later, and pirates are still a problem.  I found this article pointing to a New York Times document written by Mark Twain in 1906.  At the time, copyright protection lasted 42 years.  Twain knew his works would … Continue reading →

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Check your blog’s reading level

Posted on November 16, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

If you are trying to write a blog for an audience at a certain grade level, check your blog’s reading level. I don’t know how scientific this process is.  I did blog about another tool back in February.  Try the text … Continue reading →

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Vista Problems

Posted on November 15, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

I have been using Vista since July without any problems.  I have a dual core machine with 2 GB of RAM and a 7900 nVidia graphics card.  I keep the updates current and don’t run anything weird. Last week a … Continue reading →

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