Category Archives: Technology

Center for the Arts

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

The second meeting of Amsterdam residents and representatives of established creative and support groups from surrounding communities met Tuesday evening at 305 East Main Street in Amsterdam, New York, to further develop Mayor Ann Thane’s vision establishing a Community Art … Continue reading →

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R2-D2, it is you, It Is You !

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

By day they are real estate agents, blueprint makers and highway department employees but when they clock out they become Storm Troopers, Boba Fett and R2-D2.  Chris Simonds, Bob Thayer and Tim Harris are members of Garrison Excelsior, the 501st Legion … Continue reading →

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Mohawk Valley Creative Alliance

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

The Mohawk Valley Creative Alliance is a local group of artists, writers, musicians and photographers who have met the second two Mondays of every month for the past two years at the Coffee Beanery in the Town of Amsterdam. The … Continue reading →

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Siri

Posted on November 26, 2011 by

Voice recognition technology has made major advancements over the past few years.  Early models that explored the ability to recognize single words were studied by IBM for military applications. The continued development of microchips and computer processors evolved simple one … Continue reading →

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The Lap Hound

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

‎A monarchy is the most expensive of all forms of government, the regal state requiring a costly parade, and he (or she) who depends on his (or her) own power to rule, must strengthen that power by bribing the active … Continue reading →

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Photo Restoration

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

During the past few weeks I have worked on several projects that involve restoring damaged photographs to keep a bit of history for future generations. One project was putting together my ancestry through family photos borrowed from relatives as well … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, History, Media, Photography, Technology | 3 Comments

Freedom of Speech

Posted on March 10, 2011 by

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Speaks at George Washington University on February 15, 2011 The internet has become the public space of the 21st century – the world’s town square, classroom, marketplace, coffeehouse, and nightclub. We all shape and … Continue reading →

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Censorship Rears Her Ugly Head

Posted on March 8, 2011 by

There is a difference between open communication accomplished through discussion and outright censorship. Censorship is suppression of speech or other communication that may be considered objectionable, harmful, sensitive, or inconvenient to the general body of people as determined by a … Continue reading →

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Cabin Fever?

Posted on February 4, 2011 by

Stuck in the house because of all that snow? With more snow expected tomorrow, some of us need a little diversion to spice up our winter hibernation. For me, baking is a way out of the winter funk. My 140 … Continue reading →

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The Show With No Name

Posted on January 31, 2011 by

TSWNN was a morning radio show on WCSS AM radio in Amsterdam. It was hosted by Attorney Robert N. Going (former Amsterdam Corporation Counsel, City and Family Court Judge), Michael Chiara (former City Assessor), and Vincenzo Nicosia (former 3rd Ward … Continue reading →

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