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New touch and pen computer Interface
Technology Illustrated has a article on a new touch and pen interface that can be used together for a much better total control of a computer.
From the post, “The interface’s most interesting features come out when the two types of interaction are combined. For example, a user can copy an object by holding it with one hand and then dragging the pen across the image, “peeling” off a new image that can be placed elsewhere on the screen. By combining pen and hand, users get access to features such as an exacto knife, a rubber stamp, and brush painting.”
Read the complete article here.
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Student sued for Facebook post
A student at the Western Michigan University is being sued for posting a statement on Facebook that criticized a towing company for illegally towing his car. The towing company is suing him for $750,00 in damages for slander, defamation of character, and lost income.
This towing company has had many complaints filed to the area Better Business Bureau for illegal towing. A case where doing the right thing would have made the towing company money and now all this hopefully puts this company out of business.
The complete article from the local TV station is here along with a video.
