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For Hal Lasko, a computer is a tool for painting. Not for email. Not for surfing the web. Not for Facebook or YouTube. Just painting.
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The economy is tough. The job market - especially for those of us over 50 - is even tougher. But if you want to rejoin the workforce or land a new opportunity, the tips below can help you put your best...
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George Takei understands the evolution of his popularity. As Hikaru Sulu in the original Star Trek TV series, he made fans of his own generation and they "raised their kids right" to form the next...
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Benny and Rafi Fine, known on YouTube and across the Internet as the Fine Brothers, have made a name for themselves by capturing how people (mostly kids and teenagers) react to such things as old...
View ArticleWhat I Wore to VidCon
Late last month I packed my bags and headed to Anaheim, Calif., to attend VidCon, the fifth annual gathering for YouTubers (or “creators,” as they prefer) and their adoring fans. As you can tell from...
View ArticleGoodbye, Desktop. Hello, Apps
If you're not reading this on your smartphone or tablet, you will be soon.
View ArticleSoothing the Savage Newborn, and Other Grandmother Tricks
As I reimmerse myself in the world of newborns (seven weeks and counting) after three decades off, I’m constantly amazed by the cool new inventions that make baby care so much easier the second time...
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