NOT MY STORY

26. April 2010 | 09:31

In My Shoes: Coping with a smart-phone obsession

I turn to my friend every night before falling asleep. I check e-mail, Facebook, the next day’s weather. I read a few headlines, maybe a story or two, and send the occasional text. All in the comfort of my bed thanks to my dear friend the BlackBerry Storm. Like many people, I’ve become dependent on my smart phone. (News Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch - 04:14:05)

The Freshman: Learning the names and stories of my neighbors

It’s so easy to do your own thing. I came back to Berkeley after a weekend at home and found a disgruntled and obviously sleep-deprived Owl Eyes groaning about the loneliness caused by my absence. (News Source: Daily Breeze - 05:09:59)

WHITING: WoTo 12B: A love story

By: Anne Whiting Summer beckons, but almost too soon. I never thought I’d say that. I guess Asher Roth got it right - I, too, want to go to college for the rest of my life. Thus, I’m trying to squeeze every bit that I can out of my first year at Boston U… (News Source: The Daily Free Press - 04:20:56)

Astronaut Story Musgrave says fear of commitment is hampering space program

During his tenure with NASA, which started in 1967, Story Musgrave played key roles in the development of the Skylab space mission and, starting in 1975, the Hubble Space Telescope project. He was in Kalamazoo on the 20-year anniversary of Hubble’s launch into orbit to speak during National Astronomy Day. (News Source: The Kalamazoo Gazette - 03:59:09)

My Life in the Big House, by Piper Kerman

As the author of a bold new memoir explains, friends are the answer when a nice girl goes to prison Culture | Today 12:00 am “Whatever you do, don’t make any friends.” That was the last piece of advice my lawyer gave me. When I was sent to federal prison in February, 2004, for a ten-year-old drug offense, I thought my life was over. It wasn’t, but the way I looked at the world - and my place in … (News Source: wowOwow - 04:12:43)

Bedtime story will help Fido bond: entrepreneur

A Saskatoon entrepreneur wants to help Canadians bond with their dogs - one bedtime story at a time. (News Source: Canada.com - 22:07:26)

David Quigg: Why Doesn’t Ken Auletta Want My Money? (The Case For Selling Books By The Chapter)

There came a time last night when I stopped hearing the magic voice inside my Kindle. The Kindle was fine. The volume was fine. The… (News Source: The Huffington Post - 00:21:49)

TV Tonight: ‘When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story,’ premiering on CBS

Despite noble efforts by folks like William Shakespeare and Eugene O’Neill, Bill Wilson is probably the best known drunk in literary history. As the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous and the coauthor of its iconic “Big Book,” Wilson is both creator and prophet of the now ubiquitous 12-step program, his story of alcoholic madness and redemption universally known. And, as is so often the case … (News Source: The Florida Times-Union - 20:58:15)

Story Bridge Adventure Climb gets flashy new look

They may not be allowed to wear watches or bobbypins but climbers on Brisbane’s Story Bridge can now take their cameras with them. (News Source: Brisbane Times - 07:45:58)