Category Archives: Computers

Hittin’ the Books

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Rick Bookwalter

Classes have ended, Finals are over, and the Grades are in. I have just finished my first college course in 30 years, Intro to Computer Technology at Northern Virginia Community College. I took the class with two of my sons, … Continue reading →

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Apple and the end of the American Dream

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Rick Bookwalter

 A scary read on the future of the American middle class. This article is a bit long, but highlights two important things. First, it is hard to compete with ‘slave’ labor. The volume of workers available to Chinese industry is … Continue reading →

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