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New iPhone Prices Are Not For Everyone

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Phil Velez

I have been holding out on upgrading my Sony Ericsson flip phone until the next iPhone update. This Monday Apple announced the new iPhone 3GS priced at $199 for the 16GB version and $299 for the 32GB version. It also … Continue reading →

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Judge Sonia Sotomayor, future US Supreme Court Justice

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Phil Velez

I am extremely excited about President Obama’s United States Supreme Court nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor, who would be the first Latina to hold a seat on the highest court of the land. There has been much written about Judge … Continue reading →

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New Ways to Search Online

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Phil Velez

Many companies continue to try to catch up with Google to become the premiere internet search engine. However, Google continues to improve its search capabilities and is the present leader in the internet search field. Two relatively new companies are … Continue reading →

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New York Post Cartoon Crosses Racial Line

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Phil Velez

The New York Post went too far with a controversial cartoon published Wednesday. The tabloid is getting a lot of heat for a racist depiction combining the recent shooting of a wild chimpanzee with President Barack Obama’s work on the … Continue reading →

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Bronx Borough President Carrión Joins Obama Administration

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Phil Velez

I am extremely proud to see a fellow Nuyorican appointed to a senior position in the Obama administration. After months of rumors that Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrión Jr. may be offered a seat within President Barack Obama’s administration, last … Continue reading →

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