Category Archives: Opinion

snopes.com: Health Care Reform Legislation Requires Microchip Implantation?

Posted on June 6, 2012 by StevenTorresRamos

There are articles and Facebook posting going around about Obama requiring all American to be implanted with a microchip in order to use the health care system. REALLY! Switch out the “Obama microchip” thing for whatever the “issue” of the … Continue reading →

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Apple iOS: Open source iPhone would be bad news for many users

Posted on June 5, 2012 by StevenTorresRamos

The Electronic Frontier Foundation ruffled some feathers last week when it published a report calling for Apple to adopt a more open model with its mobile and desktop platforms. Apple is hurting users by making use of a closed model … Continue reading →

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Your Facebook “Privacy Notice” Is Unenforceable Nonsense

Posted on June 5, 2012 by StevenTorresRamos

If you have a Facebook account, you’ve likely seen your dull friends post some version of a “privacy notice” there recently. The idea is that posting it as your status will somehow prevent Facebook from, well, doing the things Facebook … Continue reading →

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Could SpaceX land the first humans on Mars?

Posted on June 1, 2012 by StevenTorresRamos

Today, SpaceX recovered its Dragon spacecraft after a successful journey to the International Space Station — thus proving that a private company can transport supplies, or maybe even crew, to the ISS. Everybody’s saying this is the real beginning of … Continue reading →

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Just a Thought!

Posted on May 31, 2012 by StevenTorresRamos

I appreciate all of the love people have been showing me lately regarding my blog. It’s very interesting to see how people have reacted and/or appreciates the content. My blog is meant to give people a glimpse of what I … Continue reading →

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New York Legislation Would Ban Anonymous Online Speech

Posted on May 23, 2012 by StevenTorresRamos

Did you hear the one about the New York state lawmakers who forgot about the First Amendment in the name of combating cyberbullying and “baseless political attacks”?Proposed legislation in both chambers would require New York-based websites, such as blogs and … Continue reading →

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Backwards Evolution | Essa Alroc

Posted on May 21, 2012 by StevenTorresRamos

Check out this blog post from; Backwards Evolution | Essa Alroc. The US census, for the first time ever, has announced that minority births are higher than non minority births. I did some research on the matter and have determined that … Continue reading →

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5 Smart Companies Using Tech For Good

Posted on May 21, 2012 by StevenTorresRamos

In our social entrepreneurship series, The World at Work, Mashable interviews the faces behind the startups and projects that are working to make a global impact.By harnessing the power of the web and digital technology, these organizations help children with … Continue reading →

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The Stupid Things You Do on Facebook and How to Fix Them

Posted on May 21, 2012 by StevenTorresRamos

Reluctantly or otherwise, Facebook is the place most of us have chosen to share our lives online. In spite of its many useful features, the social media site can be a constant source of annoyance, embarrassment, and trouble if you … Continue reading →

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Best free iPad apps | iMore

Posted on May 3, 2012 by StevenTorresRamos

Looking for great free apps and games for your iPad? The App Store is home to over half a million apps and games, and a surprising number of them are available for free. That’s free as in free of charge … Continue reading →