Al Gibes, executive director of Stephens Media Interactive -- including the Review-Journal Web sites -- writes a column every Monday that focuses on how people are using the Internet to conduct business and how the technology is changing our lives. He interacts with readers and reports on new technology and sites of interest.
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Columns - 2007
Jul 24: Harry Potter's final chapter now public, but not everyone could wait for the release
Jul 17: Green Valley grad can attest that Internet still not a safe place for teens
Jul 10: If you've got questions, this online Mr. Las Vegas has answers
Jul 03: I just love my new mobile phone! Sorry, Mr. Jobs, it's not yours
Jun 26: Online speed in U.S. improves from a decade ago but lags other nations
Jun 19: Algebraic equations, confectionary sensations spice latest Net Notes
Jun 12: Check out Webby Winners and imagine the possibilities
Jun 05: Vexing electronic text, displays you can flex highlight another Net Notes
May 29: New local park and rock music -- hark! -- Highlight latest Net Notes
May 22: Pages to pixels will happen as electronic books evolve but probably not soon
May 15: As hours race by, time capturers aim to save clients a few precious minutes
May 08: Techno-savvy artists, online wizards will share spotlight at Webbys
May 01: If your password is 'password,' you may be in more trouble than you think
Apr 24: Entrepreneur puts best fuzzy foot forward in plush-pajamas business
Apr 17: Out of the past, onto the Net: Vintage TV has a new channel with TV4U
Apr 10: Not necessarily the evening news: RawVegastv aims for updates with edge
Apr 03: At race, data will dart fast as hands can type and fast as wheels can spin
Mar 27: Hey, can you call me back? I'm watching SpongeBob on my cell phone now
Mar 20: Alley-oops, jumpers and fades, computer upgrades in latest Net Notes
Mar 13: Web sites will help even newbie digital shutterbugs shoot like a pro
Mar 06: Site works to defend individuals' rights to use digital media as they choose
Feb 27: 3D HDTV a slam dunk for viewing NBA's All-Star events
Feb 20: Out of the boxes, into the public eye: Archive gathers images of city's history
Feb 13: World Wide Web helps shine global spotlight on NBA's All-Star festivities
Feb 06: They'll see what you see: Video- and photo-sharing methods get tryout at expo
Jan 30: Hunka hunka burnin' bolts: Robotic Elvis leaves impression at CES
Jan 23: At big annual gadget show, plenty of communication-a-go-go
Jan 16: Even CES' noisy glitz can't keep techies focused when Apple's boss speaks
Jan 09: What can tell cyberfact from cyberfiction? These hoax-busting Web sites can
Jan 02: Electronics expo arrives again, turning attention to tomorrow's technology
Final Columns in 2006
Dec 26: As another year fades out, let's flip through the pages of digital progress
Dec 19: The gift-buying clock is ticking, so get that mouse clicking
Dec 12: Cousins' business encourages women to visit the dark (chocolate) side
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