Author Archives: Granger Meador

About Granger Meador

I am retired from employment and enjoy reading, technology, day hikes, art museums, and photography. My wife Wendy works in the Bartlesville Public Schools in northeast Oklahoma, but this blog is outside the scope of any employment.

We can rebuild him – we have the technology.

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Granger Meador

In my humble opinion, here is the best TV show title sequence, ever: (it is balky, but you can click through to watch it on the YouTube site) Back when I was in elementary school my friend Gene Freeman and … Continue reading →

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Clearing the Cobwebs

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Granger Meador

After a hot and humid August I have been itching to get back on the trail, but the weather has not made for a comfortable hike, especially given the ticks and chiggers that afflict the trails I like best in … Continue reading →

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iPad Keyboard Tricks and Tips

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Granger Meador

Episode 3 of the TWiT network’s iPad Today podcast included some handy Tricks and Tips, prompting me to search out some more. Here are my favorites: Swipe up on the comma/explanation mark key on the virtual keyboard to insert an … Continue reading →

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One Set-Top Box to Rule Them All

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Granger Meador

Having fulfilled most of my hopes for couch surfing via tablet with their iPad, it was too much to hope that Apple would also solve the set-top box problem. This week they announced their latest take on the Apple TV, … Continue reading →