The Marietta Times

Some times second best is good enough

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:32:47 EDT

Some people think they need the best of everything. In many cases though, the best is frequently overkill and a waste of money.

Case in point is how consumers react to the iPhone and the iPad. I've been an Apple user and fan since 1982.

Movin' on up

Mon, 7 May 2012 10:54:58 EDT

It is probably one of the most hated things in the world. Honestly, if I were to conduct a poll, I would guess that at least 80% would claim that they hate it. No, it's not broccoli. Or going to work. Or paying taxes. I'm talking about moving.

Google cars may have been looking at more than scenery

Tue, 1 May 2012 14:18:15 EDT

Google cars may have been looking at more than scenery

The Google Street View car is currently going up and down streets in the Parkersburg-Marietta area, recording a slew of photos every few feet.

Learn something - for free

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:27:13 EDT

I just signed up to take a class this summer at the University of Michigan, the class, called internet history, technology and security will be taught by Charles Severance and will last six weeks.

Wind site offers look at what we cannot see

Fri, 6 Apr 2012 10:32:24 EDT

It's tough sometimes to visualize what one cannot see. Wind is one example.