Potato salad. Watermelon. Tomatoes. Sweet corn. It seems like all the goodness of midsummer is available to be savored. We’re staying busy, but leaving plenty time to soak up the good stuff. Even if you don’t have a July getaway planned, this is the perfect time to swim at the nearest lake after work or make some August plans. Our Twitter and Facebook streams looked at rooting and jailbreaking, managing social media, local brews and vino, and the Korean War.
Is your current phone rooted or jailbroken?
For the uninitiated — jailbreaking means you’ve modified your iOs device’s operating system and rooting is something quite similar for Androids. There are some pretty convincing arguments for why you should — but just the simple idea of tethering for $1.99 is quite tempting. Although, you should be aware that you may void your warranty.
How do you manage social media time?
Yes, it can be a time suck — but knowing your reason for using it and having a strategy to manage time will help you reap the networking and other connections to be found online. Using Hootsuite or other social management tools let you block out time and reap the value of social media. Or, try doing some 5-minute tasks.
Have you toured any microbreweries or local wineries?
Sipping from a locally brewed beer or wine flight is all the rage these days and Minnesota has a burgeoning scene. One on my list for this summer is 612Brew in nearby Northeast Minneapolis. What a great way to do a happy hour with clients or co-workers.
What do you know about the Korean War?
This year marks 60 years since the armistice that ended what some call the “Forgotten War”.
An invitation: You can let us know your viewpoint — here, on Facebook, or on Twitter — Monday through Thursday, we pose questions ranging from lighter fare to industry-focused topics. Every Friday we look back at the week and dig a little deeper. If you are on Twitter, we are @ProLitho — please follow us, and join the discussion about this week’s #4Qs. We’d also love to have you check us out at Facebook and LinkedIn.