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Posts Tagged ‘App of the Week’

Apps of the Week: Going tech to better the camping experience

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By Keith Spencer keith@nobomagazine.com Despite a potential for unruly weather, spring is the perfect time to go camping given the cooler temperatures and has always been one of my preferred times of year to get out into the wilderness. With summer fast approaching, families and outdoor enthusiasts alike may be (more…)

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App of the Week: Celebrating National Parks Week

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By Keith Spencer keith@nobomagazine.com From April 21 through 29, America celebrates National Park Week. With the chance to hike, learn, share, and give back to the nation’s 397 national parks, we take the time to remember our responsibility to both protect and celebrate the 84 million acres of scenery, historic (more…)

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Apps of the Week: Going green in honor of Earth Day

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By Keith Spencer keith@nobomagazine.com      Since my earliest days, I’ve been committed to a general mission to protect and preserve the environment as best as I can. In this modern world and digital age, developing a more sustainable life is more accessible than ever. In honor of the upcoming celebration (more…)

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Instagram: The Billion Dollar App of the Week

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By Keith Spencer keith@nobomagazine.com With the recent news Facebook will acquire the immensely popular Instagram app for $1 billion, we couldn’t resist making it our App of the Week. The fast, beautiful and easy-to-use app is certainly one of the most popular way mobile users share their photos with their (more…)

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App of the Week: Get Crackin’ with Martha Stewart’s Easter Eggs

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By Keith Spencer keith@nobomagazine.com In my opinion, there’s no better tradition to usher in spring and Easter than decorating eggs, and Martha Stewart has yet another 100 ideas or so to get you crackin’ for the upcoming holiday this weekend. Martha Stewart Eggs is available exclusively in the iTunes store (more…)

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Essential Apps for Getting into the Garden

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By Keith Spencer keith@nobomagazine.com With increased temperatures and the official arrival of spring, NoBo residents will surely be heading outdoors this week. Whether you’re designing, adjusting, or boosting the flora through out your yard, these applications will help you make the most of the season. Before you head to your (more…)

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App of the Week: Ask a Local offers an insider’s guide to Massachusetts

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By Keith Spencer keith@nobomagazine.com While our own mobile app is still under development, there are plenty available to help keep NoBo residents and visitors to the Commonwealth active and in-the-know. From the wonderful people at MassVacation.com, the Ask a Local app offers a user-friendly insider’s guide to everything that makes (more…)

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App of the Week: The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

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By Keith Spencer keith@nobomagazine.com In the Oscar-winning, animated short The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, the epic story of a man who lives among books combines both the old-fashioned and the cutting edge. The narrative has now been brought to life on the iPad by Moonbot Studios, blurring (more…)

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Apps of the Week: Hitting the Campaign Trail

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With tonight’s State of the Union address by the President and the Republican primaries in full swing and continued gusto, we thought we’d round-up the best apps that will let you hit the campaign trail without ever leaving the palm of your hand. Despite a lack of available mobile applications (more…)

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Super Bowl XLVI Essential Downloads

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We’re getting ready at NoBo for Super Bowl XLVI as our beloved New England Patriots prepare to head to Indianapolis for the big game. Check our list of apps for your iPhone, iPad, or Android (if available) to keep both the biggest fans and the reluctant viewer entertained for one (more…)

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