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Sunday, February 26, 2006
What's the difference between the two? Hardware? Software? Wealth? The answer is in a remote control, and Microsoft's marketing of the iPod. more »
by Tera Patricks • Posted at 2:00 PM • Filed in Category:
Opinion
(5) Reader Comments • Permalink • Email It Saturday, February 25, 2006
Most of what I know about Ben Franklin came during American History class in high school. There's that whole kite and electricity thing, right? How did Franklin handle the likes of Laetitia Casta? more »
by Tera Patricks • Posted at 1:00 PM • Filed in Category:
Personal
(1) Reader Comments • Permalink • Email It Friday, February 24, 2006
What's the wackiest street name in the US? You'd be surprised. What's tops and what's my favorite are two different things. Who lives on Farfrompoopen Road? Who would? more »
by Tera Patricks • Posted at 1:00 PM • Filed in Category:
News
(4) Reader Comments • Permalink • Email It Thursday, February 23, 2006
Do people bother you? Do you find youself in a situation where you'd just like to get rid of someone; make them go away? Try people repellent. It works. more »
by Tera Patricks • Posted at 3:20 PM • Filed in Category:
Reviews
(10) Reader Comments • Permalink • Email It Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Many years ago I read a Dennis the Menace cartoon that was so funny and insightful that I never forgot it. Why? The "Perspective Lesson." Do you have a perspective on this? more »
by Tera Patricks • Posted at 4:30 PM • Filed in Category:
What
(1) Reader Comments • Permalink • Email It Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Last week's news headlines screamed "First Mac Virus." This week we learn of a huge hole in Safari, the popular Mac browser. What's next? Mail? Yes. more »
by Tera Patricks • Posted at 2:55 PM • Filed in Category:
News
(1) Reader Comments • Permalink • Email It Monday, February 20, 2006
I can't be the only one who's noticed that television news is being infiltrated by blonde bombshells (contrasted in flavor by an occasional Asian female). Journalism degree or Clairol? more »
by Tera Patricks • Posted at 12:30 PM • Filed in Category:
Reviews
(2) Reader Comments • Permalink • Email It Sunday, February 19, 2006
War in Chechnya has harmed everyone. Separatist rebels and the Russian army. Men. There are fewer men to go around. Is it time to look at polygamy to balance the scales? more »
by Tera Patricks • Posted at 11:00 AM • Filed in Category:
Opinion
(9) Reader Comments • Permalink • Email It Saturday, February 18, 2006
I've been watching the Winter Olympics from Turin, Italy. I've decided that if hot-dogging ever becomes an Olympic sport, Lindsey Jacobellis could be a gold medal winner. Until then, you go girl. more »
by Tera Patricks • Posted at 12:00 PM • Filed in Category:
Opinion
(2) Reader Comments • Permalink • Email It Friday, February 17, 2006
Junk mail is junk whether the postal carrier brings it or it arrives in your email inbox as spam. What if an advertiser tracks you down to deliver it? Is it still spam or stalking? more »
by Tera Patricks • Posted at 10:35 AM • Filed in Category:
News
(3) Reader Comments • Permalink • Email It Thursday, February 16, 2006
Back in the early 90s I read a book by Richard Saul Wurman; "Information Anxiety." It was a helpful, beneficial book. As an information junkie and admitted mediaholic I bought another Wurman book which I cannot read. more »
by Tera Patricks • Posted at 3:25 PM • Filed in Category:
Personal
(4) Reader Comments • Permalink • Email It Wednesday, February 15, 2006
What I think of Microsoft is a matter of public record. Interestingly, what Microsoft thinks of me is on the record, too. They think I'm a thief, stupid, and a dinosaur. more »
by Tera Patricks • Posted at 1:45 PM • Filed in Category:
Opinion
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Tera Talks is my personal log of news, reviews, and commentary, updated daily at the speed of life.
Tera Patricks
Editor's Note
Before her death in August 2006, Tera passed a personal journal to her closest friends.
Her journal is filled with hundreds of entries; thoughts, commentary, essays, and perspectives. Select journal entries have been edited for Tera Talks.
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