Some Good Tech News for Some Old Lenses
Fresh content is always critical and the need to keep lenses updated is no different than with any webpage. Finding the time of course is another story. As I was perusing the news recently though I came across some nice information for several of my older lenses that will beef them up nicely.
First was news announced from MobileASL that they now have the software to allow US callers to make use of sign language on their cell phones. Now they just have to get manufacturers to incorporate their software. I updated my Cell Phones for the Hearing Impaired lens to reflect this new development. I was even able to include a video about the new software. Although Sweden and Japan offers the ability to do this, data networks in the US couldn’t easily accomodate this until now. Great news for the deaf community here in the US.
Next I saw a press release announcing the Beta phase of Text Guard a new software program that will allow you to block text messages more easily, monitor your kids messaging if desired, and keep a log of messages in case you need to retrieve them later. The best news is that it offers a free 60 day trial. I included this information in my Stop Unwanted Calls and Messages lens.
I didn’t get much participation on my Comprehensive Sex Education Should Be Taught in Public Schools lens and I assumed it just wasn’t timely enough. I guess that isn’t the issue. Yesterday there was a front page story on MSN about the lack of evidence supporting abstinence only programs and the prospect of funding for such programs disappearing; particularly if the democrats win the White House.
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