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As Devices Pull More Data, Patience May Be Required

2010-01-28T07:36:00.000-05:00

Technology

By JENNA WORTHAM

Published: January 28, 2010

Even as carriers struggle to meet the demands on their networks, they are encouraging the use of more sophisticated devices that hog bandwidth.

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In my opinion devices such as the iPad could hasten a much needed move to almost universal free WiFi. Nothing, of course, is "totally free", not even the air we breath or the water we drink, but there could and should be access nearly everywhere. The new iPad can comes with Apple's Airport, built in WiFi, and optional 3G celluar. While on my recent trip west I was able to use my WiFi only iPod touch to connect nearly everywhere I went, which meant not just the ability to surf the net, send/receive email, but also to receive/make calls through Skype! This worked great.

DSL and Cable providers of internet access have a grand opportunity. . . no new cell towers required and very little infrastructure beyond what is already in place.

Pedal Peepers in Vermont

2009-10-18T06:45:00.001-04:00

An even better tour includes both sides of Lake Champlain!
Travel

By KATIE ZEZIMA

Published: October 18, 2009

It’s no secret that this state’s autumn palette is spectacular. But experiencing it in slow motion in the company of other cyclists is a revelation for all the senses.

What You Get for ... $220,000

2009-09-22T11:59:00.000-04:00

Property Values

By MIKE POWELL

Published: September 16, 2009

A two-bedroom bungalow in New Paltz, N.Y., a home in Golden, Colo., and a contemporary in Pryor, Okla.

Prose Is Nice, but Price Makes Right

2009-05-24T05:49:00.001-04:00

Real Estate

Prose Is Nice, but Price Makes Right

By JOSH BARBANEL

Published: May 24, 2009

The best listings dangle a price designed to quicken the pulse of an uncertain buyer.

My New House? I Met It Online

2009-05-17T07:45:00.001-04:00

In the Region | Westchester

My New House? I Met It Online

By ELSA BRENNER

Published: May 17, 2009

Increasingly, virtual shopping, especially during the early stages of looking for a home, is a major component in the real estate business.

Europe on Two Borrowed Wheels

2009-05-02T06:47:00.001-04:00

Journeys

Europe on Two Borrowed Wheels

By JANE MARGOLIES

Published: May 3, 2009

From Paris to Rome, a growing number of hotels are offering guests the use of bikes for a small fee or no cost.

Gadgetwise: How to Manage Your Reputation Online

2009-04-23T06:51:00.001-04:00

Technology

By By Azadeh Ensha

Published: April 22, 2009

Some ways to control what results come up when someone Googles your name.

In Europe, Hostels Grow Up

2009-04-21T07:46:00.001-04:00

Travel

By JENNIFER CONLIN

Published: April 19, 2009

Hostels are leaving their backpacker image behind, adding upscale locations, stylish furnishings and family-friendly amenities to attract a new generation of budget travelers.

Ditch the Old (and Other Sales Tips)

2009-03-08T07:54:00.002-04:00

In the Region | Long Island

By MARCELLE S. FISCHLER

Published: March 8, 2009

Fixing up and staging homes is garnering a new urgency in Long Island’s dismal real estate market.

Sounds of Silence on Cape Cod

2009-03-06T04:38:00.000-05:00

Travel / Escapes

By LAURA M. HOLSON

Published: March 6, 2009

The allure of a winter day at this warm-weather getaway is the absence of crowds, the lack of traffic and an abundance of uninterrupted vistas.

Well: The 11 Best Foods You Aren’t Eating

2009-01-11T07:24:00.000-05:00

Health

By By Tara Parker-Pope

Published: June 30, 2008

An unusual list of foods that probably aren't in your shopping cart.

Rent Now, Buy Later

2008-12-09T02:51:00.000-05:00

Real Estate

By VIVIAN MARINO

Published: December 7, 2008

As residential sales have softened in the city and throughout the region, many developments are offering rent-to-own options.

What You Get for ... $400,000 - Halifax, Vt

2008-11-26T21:46:00.000-05:00

Property Values

By MIKE POWELL

Published: November 26, 2008

A one-bedroom loft in Phoenix, a house on 10 acres in Halifax, Vt., and a house in a gated subdivision in Kill Devil Hills, N.C

36 Hours in Burlington, Vt.

2008-11-03T04:51:00.000-05:00

Travel

By KATIE ZEZIMA

Published: November 2, 2008

For all its worldliness — antiglobalization rallies and fair-trade products abound — the city has turned an eye to the local.

Bean Town

2008-10-25T07:20:00.000-04:00

New York Region / The City

By TED BOTHA

Published: October 26, 2008

The number of coffee shops opening across the city recently has some people claiming that New York is experiencing a coffee renaissance.

A Genteel Setting With World-Class Golf

2008-08-22T07:26:00.000-04:00

Havens | Pinehurst, N.C.

By STEPHEN WELLS

Published: August 22, 2008

Life in the turn-of-the-century New England-style village of Pinehurst, N.C., is a throwback to an era of casual gentility.

Housing Lenders Fear Bigger Wave of Loan Defaults

2008-08-06T06:43:00.000-04:00

Business

By VIKAS BAJAJ

Published: August 4, 2008

Homeowners with good credit are falling behind on their payments in growing numbers, just as the problems with subprime mortgages are leveling off.

What’s Lurking in Your Countertop?

2008-07-24T07:02:00.000-04:00

Home & Garden

By KATE MURPHY

Published: July 24, 2008

As the popularity of granite countertops has increased, so have reports that some are emitting radiation and radon at surprisingly high levels.

With No Frills or Tuition, a College Draws Notice

2008-07-21T07:05:00.001-04:00

Education

By TAMAR LEWIN

Published: July 21, 2008

Berea College, which charges no tuition and only accepts applicants from low-income families, provides an unusual perspective on how universities should handle endowments.

Garden Is a Seedbed for Green Cosmetics

2008-06-28T06:22:00.000-04:00

Business / World Business

By MARK LANDLER

Published: June 28, 2008

The maker of the cosmetics brand Dr. Hauschka is one of dozens of German companies benefiting from a growing global appetite for environmentally friendly products.

Rethinking the Country Life as Energy Costs Rise

2008-06-25T07:28:00.000-04:00

Business

By PETER S. GOODMAN

Published: June 25, 2008

Skyrocketing energy prices are inflating the costs of living on the distant edges of metropolitan areas.

What You Need to Know to Get a Mortgage

2008-06-03T08:25:00.000-04:00

Real Estate

By ALINA TUGEND

Published: June 1, 2008

Borrowers face many challenges, like proving they have high credit scores, low debt and plenty of cash on hand.

Put a Little Science in Your Life

2008-06-03T06:55:00.001-04:00

Op-Ed Contributor

By BRIAN GREENE

Published: June 1, 2008

Science is a language of hope and inspiration, providing discoveries that fire the imagination and instill a sense of connection to our lives and our world.

Your Money: A Real Estate Deal Seen From 2 Sides

2008-05-31T07:51:00.000-04:00

Your Money

By RON LIEBER

Published: May 31, 2008

A sample letter that buyers who fear overpaying might send to homeowners and a reply that confident sellers could fire back.

Real Estate Lists Grow Comfortable With the Web

2008-05-15T04:46:00.000-04:00

E-Commerce Report

By BOB TEDESCHI

Published: May 12, 2008

The triple threat of a weak market, legal pressure and increasing competition has compelled real estate professionals to offer their information more freely online.