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Microsoft’s Courier Tablet

July 28, 2010 By Hugh Shomari Lacy

There is the iPad which was made for web surfers and Mac based users, and then there is the Microsoft Courier which is made for designers. I am sure you know my feelings about the iPad. Anyways, the Courier would have been the ideal companion for any designer – graphic, interior, apparel, architecture and web. The [...]

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Sears Helps You Go Green

March 23, 2010 By Terrance Brown

The car industry started to rebound with the “Cash for Clunkers” program encouraging buyers to trade in their old and inefficient cars for newer fuel efficient models.  Sears is piggy-backing on the idea and a similar program knows as “Cash for Appliance” rebate program has been implemented by the federal government for energy efficient appliances. Sears [...]

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Bloom Box – Energy of the Future?

February 23, 2010 By Hugh Shomari Lacy

If you haven’t heard about a Bloom Box, it may be the future of energy generation and can get your home off the grid. The Bloom Box is brought to you by Bloom Energy. Bloom energy was featured on 60 Minutes last night talking about their revolutionary new product. This is the interview done on CBS last [...]

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iPad: The Future or Waste of Money

January 28, 2010 By Hugh Shomari Lacy

Like many people I like Apple and I am a fan of many things they that they do. I have a iPod Touch and an iMac. So, I am not a Apple hater. Now that I am done with my disclaimer. I will begin my critic of the iPad. If you have no idea what [...]

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Wacom’s New Bamboo Tablets

January 15, 2010 By Hugh Shomari Lacy

So, I am a bit late on this, but I am also a bit mad about it too. I bought the previous version of the Bamboo Fun about 6 to 7 months before the new Bamboo came out. The new Bamboo is HOT!!!!!! Mouse?!?! You don’t need no stinkin’ mouse! OK. So, Wacom has once [...]

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Free Software and Discounted Training

September 13, 2009 By Hugh Shomari Lacy

Yes, we said free software and discounted training for the designers and engineers that have been laid off. Autodesk has setup an assistance program that will allow you to create an account and download up to 17 Autodesk products with a student license. The training they offer comes in two forms. Free online training that [...]

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Complete the Circuit is Coming Soon!

June 22, 2009 By Hugh

Complete The Circuit is coming soon. A blog here to announce and review software the software used by the design community.

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