Celebrating Black History Jesse Russell: Digital cell phone innovator   While no single person is credited for inventing the cellular phone, one fact that's irrefutable is Jesse Russell's contribution to the development of the digital cell phone and to the wireless communication industry overall. Considered a pioneer in the industry,...

It was in 1995 that the word smartphone was being echoed all over the country.  Some were unsure what the term actually meant but ran with it anyway. Later it was revealed that the craze was three years late as the first true smartphone actually debuted in 1992. Known the...

In July 2002, author and international etiquette expert, Jacqueline Whitmore, founded National Cell Phone Courtesy Month. Sixteen years later, it is still being celebrated, although not backed by any national body like the U.S. Congress. According to Whitmore, the intent is to encourage the increasingly unmindful corps of cell phone...

Mother's Day in the United States is Sunday, May 13, 2018. This is a day set aside to honor motherhood, and is celebrated worldwide, although not at the same time in some countries. But, the very thought that persons from different nations and cultures agree that mothers should be honored...

National Women's History Month: Honoring Hedy Lamarr If you're a cinephilia, someone with a passionate interest in cinema, film theory and film criticism or just a movie buff, you ought to know the name Hedy Lamarr. But, if you're neither, this may be your first exposure to that name. Either...

February marks the beginning of Black History Month when African-Americans celebrate the historic achievements of black innovators. Seems a little odd that the shortest month of the year was chosen, especially considering the vast amount of achievements to acknowledge and praise, but there's a logical reason. Two very important birthdays...

We tend to treat things dear to us with tender loving care because we want them to last as long as possible. Today, our smartphone has become one of, if not the most important communication device we possess. So, why not add it to our cherished list? We and our...