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Nokia Lumia 930, Huawei Ascend Mate 2, BlackBerry Z30 (MobileTechRoundup show #323)

Nokia Lumia 930, Huawei Ascend Mate 2, BlackBerry Z30 (MobileTechRoundup show #323)

Kevin is revisiting Windows Phone and Matt is checking out BlackBerry 10 again as the summer progresses.

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You know the old saying: one man's trash is another man's oscillographic synthesizer. The de/Rastra project from Kyle Evans takes an old CRT set and turns it into an audio / visual work of art, courtesy of four force sensing resistors, an accelerometer and several switches. Evans's goal with the project was unlocking the "capabilities intrinsic to all CRT devices" in order to " down the device's 'consumption only' nature." The result is a rather spectacular performance art video Read more from the original source: The de/Rastra oscillographic synthesizer will make you...

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More Check-out Etiquette

I was not planning to add on to the prior posting I had on this same topic, but it's been brought to my attention that there are things that have been forgotten. So, in addition to the first list of Do's/Do Not's, here are some other things to consider. If you have not read the prior post, please scroll down so you can be informed.

As consumers/customers/clients whatever title you choose to go by: DO NOT: -Rush the person taking your order by saying things such as "I'm running late..OMG I'm so late.." Or sighing/huffing loudly as they gather the requested items. Or tap your fingers and keep looking at your watch/the clock on the wall. 1st You are ALREADY late-rushing me isn't going to change that. 2nd Being as you're already late, you probably don't need to be stopping for donuts and coffe...just saying. -Presume that I do not speak English because I am not white. You speaking slowly and loudly wouldn't do anything to help me even if I did NOT speak English. Also, what's with the head nodding while over-enunciating? As though you nodding your head yes gets the point across better, get outta here with that mess.. -Wait until it's your turn at the register to decide that you have no idea what it is you would like, especially when I have a line of people behind you.

DO: -Not sure what you should do in a situation where you're running late besides face the fact that you're already late and it's not the check-out person's fault. Organize your schedule better maybe so you can make your stops BEFORE you're late? -Speak to me as if I were white if that helps you to stop assuming things. -Politely let some a few others go in your place until you decide what it is you would like. Someone will pay it back to you at some point in the reverse situation.

As cashiers/sales associates/customer care whatever title you choose to go by: DO NOT: -Take it out on your customers. So what, you had one customer who pissed you off but that is no excuse to start other people off on the wrong foot.

DO: -Let it roll off your shoulders. Or find that person who you can vent to with no judgement. It usually helps if that person is in customer service-they will be better able to sympathize.

I'm sure you all can think of other things to add based on your own experiences. If you have any, please let me know and I'll keep a running appendix ;) As always, thanks for your time!