Monthly Archives: October 2011

A Star Is Born- Nevada

On October 31st, 1864 Nevada joined the union as the 36th state.  Here are some quick facts about the “Silver State”: Date Entered Union: October 31, 1864 (36th) Capital: Carson City Population: 2,700,551 (2010/35th) Area: 110,561 square miles (7th) Name … Continue reading

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US History 2 Go- A Star Is Born

Over the next year a running feature of US History 2 Go will be “A Star Is Born”.  This series will feature some quick facts about each of the 50 states on their respective birthdays.  I hope you will enjoy … Continue reading

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US History 2 Go- TWIH (October 31-November 6)

October 31, 1864- Nevada joined the union as the 36th state November 1, 1952- United States tests the first hydrogen bomb November 2, 1889- North Dakota and South Dakota joined the union as the 39th and 40th states November 3, … Continue reading

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SmartMobile Poll- Do You Use Your Mobile Phone As Your Primary Camera?

When mobile phones began to have cameras there was no comparison between the ones they had and standalone digital cameras.  Today you can get a 5 or 8 megapixel camera on your mobile phone which is more than a person … Continue reading

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App Roundup- An Evening Out

Are you planning an evening out with that somebody special?  There are three apps on my phone that can help you: Open Table, Movies, and Car Locator. Open Table (FREE- Android Market)- I use Open Table often when I want … Continue reading

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